Boos and Bragg for Civic Reform Masks a City Scandal
The piece critiques the Municipal Voters' League and Civic Federation, arguing elite club members shield boodling while demanding exposure of greater aldermanic corruption. It notes Cole's push for reform, questions the absence of names of wealthy sponsors, and urges publication of elite bribe records alongside minor offenses.
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George HB. Cole
Citizens’ Assocition
Municipal Voters’ League
Cole
Municipal Voters
Leagu
Chicago
Cornell
Angels of Reform
Civic Federation
Bryan
Union League Club
Mr. Cole
Salvation Army
Counell
Local Officials Comment on Railway Support and Building Needs
District Attorney Sol Bethea of Dixon, Marshal John Ames of Streator, and Tension Agent C. W. Pavey of Mount Vernon weigh in on state satisfaction with progress. The Northwestern Railroad Company subscribed 15,000 for a YMCA building and is urged to fund suburban station improvements.
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Distriet
Sol Bethea
Dixon
John Ames
Streator
C. W. Pavey
Mount Vernon
Northwestern Railroad Company
Chicago trust papers paint city as corrupting force
A critique denounces Chicago newspapers for portraying city officers as thieves while ignoring honest citizens. It argues many reputable residents live daily lives similar to those elsewhere and are not subject to constant editorial abuse or bribery accusations.
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Chicago
Trust
Chicago Trust
Council
Legislature
Inont
Madden’s Boom for United States Senate Grows
Martie B. Madden’s campaign gains traction as backers point to a broad range of past contenders including Trumbull Oglesby Logan Davis Cullom and Palmer, arguing that Madden’s criticisms mirror or exceed the impact those figures faced.
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Martie B. Madden
United States
Madden
Trumbull
Oglesby
Logan
Davis
Cullom
Palmer
Altgeld Eyes Civic Reform Amid Local Democracy Interest
John P. Altgeld, former Springfield figure, takes an active interest in Chicago civic government and its officers. The note hints at renewed attention to political purity and democracy while warning of forthcoming legal actions against racketeers tied to interstate commerce breaches.
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John P. Altgeld
Springfield
John Peter
Fragmented rant on defalcations and scandals shadows Lin administration
A fragment argues there is a tail to Lin administration longer than the 1858 comet with defalcations robberies and official scandals. It suggests Joli Peter explain relations with Ramsay and Andrews but prefers a retreat for him to explain the eccentricities of the administration in careful language.
Harmony Elects Officers for Cheago Commercial Association
Harmony marked the annual election of officers of the Cheago Commercial Association Tuesday. Officers elected include President William J. Chadwick and vice presidents Lafayette McWilliamis William T. Brown A Harting W Tlarris Samuel Tosul W OL Medel Adolph Nathan Potter Palmer Charles HL Wacker and Otto Young yornarer EL Camerany Bees Fretury LaVerne We Noyes. Directors for terms include WIA Davis dol ne Jon S. Miller by A Norton Charles Fritz-Sinons. New officers were installed at the Grand Pal eltic Hotel in the afternoon. Senator Pemberton introduced a bill at Springfield affecting the appointment of attorneys for state boards and commissions. The DIM repeals the insurance clause allowing the insurance superintendent to prosecute suits in his own name, shifting work to the Attorney General and removing the governor’s need to appoint department attorneys.
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Harmony
Cheago Commercial Association
William J. Chadwick
View
Lafayette McWilliamis
William T. Brown
A. Harting
W. Tlarris
Samuel Tosul
W. OL
Medel
Adolph Nathan
Potter Palmer
Charles HL Wacker
Otto Young Yornarer
Camerany Bees Fretury
LaVerne We Noyes
Vay Terms
WIA
Davis
Dolne
Jon S. Miller
A. Norton
Charles Fritz-Sinons
Grand Pal Eltic Hotel
Pemberton
Springfield
Gov. Yates
Hanmtin
Chicago Council committee guides Springfield on tax bill
Ald and fellow appointees to the Chicago City Council work with Springfield lawmakers to explain the council’s bill amending the special assessment law. Robert C. Givin, president of the Taxpayers' Association, and George A. Mason, the association’s at‑large official, are noted figures in the outreach.
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Ald
Eldmann
Blake
Goldaier
Bennett
Butler
Wilkins
Fowler
Chicago
Springfield
Robert C. Givin
The
Taxpayers’ Association
George A. Mason
Amendments Prepared for Council Bill Hearings
An expert attorney outlines proposed amendments to the council bill after a series of conferences. It was agreed that amendments would be offered and that legislators would hear from all interested parties later. Senators Camp Dell and Busse are set to introduce the bills.
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Torney
Hiembers
Thnally
Camp
Dell and
Busse
Political skirmishes and spring election calendar emerge
A bustling preview outlines the spring election timetable and party maneuvering. Alderman Patterson earns praise and a potential city attorney bid looms as factions debate nominees. The Election Commissioners announce key registration deadlines, appeals windows, and registry canvasses while clerks complain of pay cuts amid talk of strikes.
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Aon
Tod P.m
P.m
Debtors List Aimed at Lawmakers to Be Published
A list of prominent legislators who never pay their debts is to be published, with Senators likely to be hit hardest.
Draw poker debate among police chief and jurists
The article argues that draw poker is a game of skill rather than pure gambling, likening it to Whist and seven up while contrasting it with roulette and craps. It notes that even successful players may regret missed plays, credits Chief Ripley for resisting bans, and cites Supreme Judge Scofield on human nature exposed by poker.
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Ripley
Scofield
Tie
Aly
Mary
Park system to rename boulevards with historic titles
West Side park plan seeks historic names for boulevards and squares. A board meeting heard objections to using common names like Central and Southwest. A motion to remove these from street names passed and the issue was sent to committee for a final settlement.
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West Side
Pavileek
Northwestern Railroad Refuses to Elevate on Kinzie Street
The Northwestern Railroad alleged theft of North Water street and refusal to elevate on Kinzie street leads to mayor Harrison arraigning the Municipal Voters' League for its partisan ties.
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Northwestern Railroad
North Water Street
Kinzie Street
Harrison
Municipal Voters’ League
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West Town
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David B. Shanahan
Samuel E. Gross
Weber-Kantor Gang
Weber Kanter Civil Service Cne
Flin
Democratic County Central Committee
Robert EB. Burke
Central Committee
Peter Roth
Mourth Ward
Johnn. McGherty
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Ten
Daniel Donohoe
Harlan
B.A. Eckhart
New Orleans
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