Water meter graft in Chicago city hall exposed
A former Chicago Public Works official allegedly offered a bribe of 1000 dollars to the water meter chief to favor a preferred meter. The piece details past meter biases, a ousted superintendent, and calls for fair testing and open bids. It warns of huge sums at stake under an upcoming meter ordinance and urges accountability by the current commissioner.
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Chicago
Public Works
City of
Water Meter Department
Waiter
Tam
Water Department
Meter Department
Patna
Pubie Works
Wateraeter
Water Meters Controversy Swells Over City Appliance Plan
After a pivotal county story, the city backs water meters funded by property owners with the Water Department urging installation. The ousted meter chief had 6500 devices in use, and officials warn the forthcoming ordinance could vastly increase installations and control.
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City Water Department
Theaters profit from extortion, claim city hall greed
A railing screed accuses City Hall and multiple departments of exacting seats and favors from theaters to cover losses. The author charges the mayoral machine, police, building department and others with ravenous demands, warning of evidence in case of a future theater tragedy. It laments Mayors in big cities and hints at corrupt officials.
Newspaper Stands Persist Amid Street Vendor Struggles
The piece notes poor people and sidewalk vendors, arguing newspaper stands remain allowed while others like shoe and produce sellers vanish. It calls for abolishing standing room sales in Chicago theaters and praises Council member John I Siulski as capable and a credit to his constituents.
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John I Siulski
Ile
Forewarned Chicago theater danger prompts liability warning
City authorities issue a forewarning over dangerous theater conditions in Chicago. Officials warn they will be held responsible if accidents occur, urging closures or corrective action to protect patrons and workers.
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Chicago
Referendum viewed as gauge of public will on traction issue
The speaker questions relying on referendums to measure public opinion after noting that about three quarters of voters never cast ballots on any topics presented at elections, implying limited usefulness of the referendum for gauging views on traction.
City targets sidewalk sellers and Greek peddlers on South Water
The piece condemns Greek peddlers and fruit and flower dealers on Isles of Greece and South Water Street. It praises Richard C. Kerens as a national Republican leader and urges the City Council to apply equal action against local merchants with slanted stairway approaches on sidewalks.
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Isles
Greece
United States
Richard C. Kerens
Missouri
Kerens
Daeck
South Water Street
Chicago Theaters Burnings Warn of Possible Large-scale Blaze
A wary view notes past Chicago theater fires occurred when empty or with few patrons present. The writer warns that a future blaze with a big audience could trigger a disaster shocking the world, urging heightened safety awareness.
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Chicago
The Rising Power of Cook County Democracy
The Cook County Democracy mobilizes a 1,200 member central club to dominate the county convention with ward branches and delegates. Led by Robert B. Burke John Powers and others the group aims to unite factions, field first class candidates, and energize the fall campaign while preserving independence from star chamber leaders.
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Cook County
Democratic Party
Cook County Democracy
The
Iroquois
Tuscarora
Harrison League
Marquette
Hamilton
Independent Democracy of
Chicago
Star Chamber
Chicago Eagle
Robert B. Burke
John Powers
County Democracy
Maing
Central Committee
Troquois Club
Democrats of
Auld Lang Syne
Ity
Ald
Cook
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