11 Jul 1914
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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1914
Page
1
The Chicago Eagle outlines Wallace G Clark and Clark & Trainer in a primary slate favoring Clark while denouncing Swede supporters. It details tax records for 1913, trust arrangements around Michigan Boulevard Building, and associated figures, noting public expense trips and political influence in Harvester Trust politics.
The article reports strong Democratic support for John J. Bradley as the likely nominee and future County Treasurer, noting his broad appeal and past roles including U S marshal. It mentions political maneuvering among Harrison Dunne forces and hints at unity within Democratic ranks for the ticket.
The piece discusses local political factions and endorsements in Chicago with focus on Bradley as the strongest and most trusted Democratic leader. Mention is made of public funds, the Michigan Avenue Trust, and the Board of Review and Assessors examining property holdings and beneficiaries connected to a $2,500,000 estate.
A reader blasts local officials for enforcing concealed weapon laws while alleging drunken, reckless drivers cause daily harm. The letter mocks municipal leaders as ineffective and accuses them of graft-free Europe misconceptions.
Critics charge that many aldermen and city and school officials travel to Europe at public expense. The remark highlights concerns over waste and requests for tighter travel oversight and accountability.
The speaker hopes the European junket funded by taxpayers will bring good cheer and financial gain to city officials and the School Board members.
Vague charges allege city officials would obtain a European trip at taxpayer expense by feigning illness during requests for information. The remark references Alderman Merriam and mentions Richert and others as supporting names in the dispute.
The column questions whether the income tax returns of Wallace G. Clark and J. Milton Trainer differ from their personal property taxes. It highlights a $77,000 commission to Trainer from Corn Products Refining for selling refinery property to Pennsylvania Railroad and notes the Michigan Boulevard Building by Hunt and Clark & Trainer with over 70 percent of space rented.
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