GRAFT PROBE DEMANDED BY COMMUNITY GROUP
The community calls for a special grand jury to investigate years of so called local improvements and contracting practices. Rumors claim a Chicago contractor controls city contracts from sand to asphalt, with millions allegedly lost. Railroads report scarce locomotive stock, while grain shipments ease at Buffalo but stay tight at Pittsburgh.
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Chicago
Buffalo Gateway
Seaboard
Pittsburgh Gateway
Public support urged to clean Chicago police force
The Citizens Association urged active support for State's Attorney Hoyne's investigation into police corruption. President Moses E. Greenbaum framed this as a pivotal city crisis, stressing mass evidence and the need for a municipal house cleaning with public cooperation to reclaim the police from vice rule.
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Hoyne
Chicago
Citizens’ Association
Moses E. Greenbaum
City Paid $1 099 536 for Expert Graft 1910 15
A five year report from Controller Pike shows about 500 experts hired by the city to give special advice and assistance. The 1910 15 period cost the city treasury over one million dollars. some names were noted as legitimate but others linked to political influence. Forty five firms and individuals are named in the list.
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Pike
Ald
John Toman
Five Years Payouts Exceeding Five Thousand Revealed
The record lists individuals who received more than $5 000 during the five-year period. The document names recipients and amounts, highlighting substantial disbursements and the distribution pattern within the specified timeframe.
City Water Grafters
Public Works Commissioner Frank I Bennett pledges to clear graft in aging water pipes with eight or nine city workers implicated. About 25000 dollars allegedly siphoned over ten years. One suspect to be tried for larceny as Maj Clinnin and Deputy Burkhardt push the probe. civil service charges possible where evidence is weak.
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Public Works
Frank I. Bennett
Bennett
Maj. Clinnin
Law Department
Burkhardt
Civil Service Commission
City Council Advances Large Annual Budget and Bond Plan
The City Council passed an appropriation bill totaling 29,332,660, about two million over estimated revenues. No action to restore the morals commission secretary or welfare department head. Saloon license advance proposal for November 1 due eight months’ advance, no action. Parks committee favors a 450,000 bond issue to expand bathing facilities with allocations for north shore property, west side center, beach shore protections, and recreation centers.
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John P. Brushingham
Morals Commission
Department of Public Welfare
Louise Osborne Rowe
Ald. Doyle
Council Committee On Parks and Playgrounds
North Shore
West Side
75Th Street Beach
South Side
51St Street Beach
East End Park
Health Commissioner Probes Overtime Policy Protest
City health bulletin amends Bulletin No 1 to grant time off in lieu of overtime for sickness death in family and other absences, sparking protests by City Hall Civil Service Associations who deem it docking all health department staff for temporary absences. The notice, signed by John Dill Robertson, Commissioner of Health, is dated January 17, 1917.
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City Hall Civil Service Associations
Robertson
Health Department
John Dill Robertson
Railroads Report Ongoing Car Shortage Hurts Traffic
West railroads indicate shipping remains heavy and business would rise if car availability improved. Congestion eases briefly but the car shortage remains acute, limiting throughput across routes and terminals.
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West
Agitation for Chicago Municipal Coliseum Revival
Agitation for legislation to grant Chicago a municipal coliseum revived to be known as the town hall of the nation, with supporters urging action and political backing for a new civic venue in the city.
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Chicago
The
Chi
Scully Names Election Officers For Public Examination
County Judge Thomas F. Scully appointed 11 750 judges and clerks of election for public examination. Lists will be shown at election board rooms. Scully said complaints can be made before confirmations to allow hearings. He urged public cooperation to secure an efficient election staff.
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Thomas F. Scully
Election Board
Judge Scully
Dinner to Harry R. Gibbons
Harry R. Gibbons, noted box manufacturer and Democratic leader, will be honored at a testimonial dinner on Tuesday evening January 30 in the Gold Room of the Congress Hotel. The banquet committee features judges Charles A. McDonald William E. Dever Michael L. McKinley Leo J. Doyle Joseph H. Fitch John A. Mahoney Joseph P. Rafferty Thomas J. Webb Richard J. Collins EB Schmedling Oscar F. Mayer Sam Rosenthal John F. Butterly George E. Brennan T. J. OByrne Edward J. Kelly Fred W. Blocks William M. Walker P J Van Dyke John T. Connery Charles H. Weeghman Frank T. Ford M H McGovern Edward Keller Fred Zerner Donald S Morrill Willis J Ray.
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Harry R. Gibbons
Congress Hotel
Charles A. McDonald
William E. Dever
Michael L. McKinley
Leo J. Doyle
Joseph H. Fitch
John A. Mahoney
Joseph P. Rafferty
Thomas J. Webb
Richard J. Collins
BE. EB. Schmedling
Oscar F. Mayer
Sam Rosenthal
John F. Butterly
Geo. E. Brennan
T. J. O'Byrne
Edward J. Kelly
Fred W. Blocks
Wm. M. Walker
P. J. van Dyke
John T. Connery
Charles H. Weeghman
Frank T. Ford
M. H. McGovern
Edward Keller
Fred Zerner
Donald 8. Morrill
Willis J. Ray
Chicago post office plan gains Congress approval in lower chamber
President of the Chicago Plan Commission Charles H. Wacker hails a 4.25 million dollar appropriation by the house for a new West Side post office. He notes Chicago as a major postal hub serving 53 million within 500 miles and many millions abroad, urging Senate passage and presidential approval.
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Charles H. Wacker
Chicago Plan Commission
Congress
Chicago
House
Senate
Wacker
Madison
South Canal
Clinton Streets
Far East
New West Side
Post Office
Burleson
Washington
West Adams
Chicago Conventions Hall Plan Tied to Legislation
The Chicago Association of Commerce backs a city convention hall to be financed by a levy for construction and upkeep with possible self funding through rent. Mayor Thompson discussed the measure with Corporation Counsel Ettelson, noting the need for enabling state legislation and a site near the municipal pier. The plan, tied to Chicago’s image as a convention city, involves a large structure with undetermined cost and aims for a self sustaining operation.
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Cago Association of Commerce
Thompson
G. A. Dahlberg
Ettelson
Municipal Pier
Municipal Coliseum
Association of Commerce
Chicago
Governor Lowden Holds ALoof On Local Option Dilemma
Gov. Lowden remains aloof from wet and dry disputes saying he will sign any local option bill sent by the legislature. He met with labor leaders John H. Walker Frank Farrington and James F. Morris and heard a suggestion to expand the industrial board to five members and transfer powers from the state board of arbitration.
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Lowden
John H. Walker
Frank Farrington
James F. Morris
Industrial Board
State Board of Arbitration
Legislative fast track as Lowden plan advances
The standing committees in both houses prepare to work early with Speaker Shanahan convening all committee chairmen. Gov Lowden aims to push his consolidation bill, delaying other topics as subcommittees study details and broaden public input. Senator Smith will convene constitutional amendments panel tomorrow to consider a resolution before week’s end.
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David KE. Shanahan
Gov. Lowden
Lowden
Gov
Springfield
Smith
Auditor Russel appoints Ellis chief clerk of banking dept
State Auditor Andrew Russel named Harry T. Ellis of 420 Aldine avenue chief clerk of the banking department in the Otis building. Ellis, with two years in the state treasurer’s office, previously worked in Deering Harvester Co. accounting and has long lived in the Twenty third Ward. He belongs to the Hamilton and Sangamon clubs. Russel also named Ralph Fairbairn as bank examiner for the Chicago office, with prior ties to Continental and Commercial.
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Andrew Russel
Harry T. Ellis
Aldine Avenue
Banking
Otis
Ellis
Russel
State Treasurer
Deering Harvester Company
Hamilton Club
Sangamon Club
Springfield
Ralph Fairbairn
Chicago
Fairbairn
Continental
Commercial
Auditor Names New Chief Clerk In Springfield Office
The article notes William Ryan Jr. a Democrat served as state treasurer and announces Harry L. Freeman of Vermilion County as the new chief clerk in the Springfield office, named by Auditor Russel. Freeman was highly recommended, and the auditor plans to observe the staff before making minor changes.
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Tional Bank
William Ryan, Jr
Fairbairn
Harry L. Freeman
Vermilion County
Springfield
Russel
Prohibition and Suffrage Seen as Constitutional Crimes
Former congressman Martin W. Littleton warned that national prohibition and national suffrage laws would be crimes against constitutional government and lead to absolutism. He spoke at the Chicago Real Estate Board banquet on ideals to defend. Harrison B. Riley and others spoke on peace and international tribunals.
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Congress
Martin W. Littleton
New York City
Chicago Real Estate Board
Congress Hotel
Harrison B. Riley
Germany
Nonpartisan Elections Debate Split in City Hall
The city council judiciary committee voted unanimously for nonpartisan elections of municipal judges but deadlocked on mayor and aldermen. Alderman Coughlin led a push to keep the present system, claiming the Kerner bill targets party politics and ward organizations. The vote was Ford Werner McCormick Kimball Buck Blaha Kerner versus Norris Coughlin Hickey Bayler Miller W J Lynch. The bill goes to the council without a recommendation. The committee also approved Alderman Merriam's bill on residence and business zones.
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City Council Judiciary Committee
Ald. Coughlin
Coughlin
Ford-Werner
McCormick
Kimball
Buck
Blaha
Kerner
City Can Build Bridge Over Chicago River
The Appellate Court affirms Chicago's right to construct a bridge over the south branch of the Chicago River at West Monroe Street. In the suit by 8 D Childs & Co to restrain construction, the company sought delays until damages to adjacent property could be determined and paid.
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Chicago
Chicago River
West Monroe Street
8. D. Childs & Co
Childs Company
Call to abolish Board of Local Improvements
Community voices demand abolition of the Board of Local Improvements citing taxpayer burden and ongoing discontent with the agency. Citizens urge action as local debate centers on reform and financial impact.
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Board of Local Improvements
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Charles Wurster
Peter Reinberg
Joseph A. Culkin
Thomas J. Dawson
Raymond J. McEvoy
Wm. Kenetick
James R. Glass
William Murphy
Patrick King
Francis J. Sullivan
Blois P. Lord
Thomas McGivern
Arthur E. Moses
Michael T. Fitzgerald
Thomas 8. Crowe
Superior Court
Riley
Title and Trust
Real Estate Board
Chicago “Title and Trust Company
Henry P. Haas
National Real Estate Boards
Valentine H. Surghnor
Nonpartisan Bank
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