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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1919
Page
1
A 1903 Chicago letter blames long time city hall grafters for wage injustice toward police firemen engineers and workers. It cites mayor Harrison’s failed purge and calls legislative change to civil service law to allow quicker firings. Also lists a series of detective demotions effective July 1.
A Monday order abolishes twelve temporary ranks in the police force after the finance committee failed to appropriate funds and the comptroller blocked payrolls. Names affected include Temporary Lieutenants Agnew Norton Baldwin Bolum Moran Bullis McMahon and others demoted from senior detective ranks.
Reformers of Chicago caused tree loss by funding a city ordinance requiring permits to plant trim or spray any tree. Homeowners paid for permits at City Hall under graft and reform claims. A defunct reform paper influenced aldermen to pass the ordinance, leading to dying city trees.
The city council passed an ordinance creating a commission to study and regulate the high cost of living and allocated $21 000 for its operation. The Public Service Department was excluded due to lack of confidence. Alderman J H Smith spoke for the measure but will review its work at year end. Final vote 53 to 4. Negatives by Maypole Walkowiak and Walker with McCormick.
A proposed licensing scheme would require drug stores, groceries, delicatessens and soda fountains to obtain licenses for near beer sales. Ald Anderson leads the effort with Anton Cermak and Scott Hogan on a subcommittee to review the plan after Brundage struck down $50 licenses for two and three quarter per cent beer. The panel has not met, but a meeting is set to discuss licensing all places now selling soft drinks without licenses. Proponents expect soda fountains to resist paying liquor fees, arguing it would hurt business.
The article notes baseball may be played in Lincoln Park on Sunday mornings but Sunday afternoon games are banned to avoid disturbing sleepers on forty benches in front of the band stand. It contrasts band performances with baseball and comments on street auto traffic near the Lincoln's monument and mentions casualties rising from an unspecified incident.
Illinois debates a new constitution amid political maneuvering by party bosses and lobbyists. Cook County district tallies show varied Democrat Republican Socialist and Independent counts for a proposed convention. Aldermen Walkowiak Adamkiewicz and Kunz push a referendum on granting long term Illinois Central rights.
Exalted Ruler McCarthy and the Chicago delegation secure the Elks national convention for 1920 at Atlantic City. The city’s bid gains support from Elks leaders and members.
Fragmentary report notes reckless drivers on the West Gasoline Ways near the park. No further details or outcomes are provided in the readable text.
City council his finance committee to place a proposed 27 million bond issue for public improvements on the November ballot. Aldermen debate use for corporate expenses and lighting plant economies while political bosses vow to back party favorites. James B. Sullivan explains petition signers quota for Cook County districts based on the 1916 governor vote.
Chief Clerk Sullivan of the Election Commissioners announces the filing and election calendar for the Constitutional Convention Campaign. Key dates include July 12 first filing with secretary of state, August 1 last filing, August 20 registration, September 10 primary, October 4 last independent petitions, October 14 registration, November 4 election of delegates, and January 6 1920 convening at noon in Springfield. Delegates' compensation is set at $2000.
The Illinois Central electrification plan for the main line terminal and south shore development, involving an expenditure of 110 million dollars, is submitted to the city council. Action is scheduled for July 21 with amendments to be debated next Monday. Expected passage is likely with 53 votes, but efforts may aim to shorten the completion time.
Chicago aldermen directed the mayor to appoint commissions to find suitable aircraft landing fields in cooperation with the federal government. The measure was referred to the judiciary committee for consideration.
Voters may decide if the city should increase wards from thirty five to fifty so each alderman represents a single ward for a four year term. The question of having nonpartisan elections, as mandated by recent legislation, could be decided by referendum. The city council referred the referendum resolutions to the judiciary committee.
City council orders restoration of traffic hours on bridges with river traffic banned from 7 to 9 am and 4 30 to 6 30 pm. The wartime relaxation of restrictions was previously requested by the government.
A city hall reform note urges Mayor Thompson to remove ineffective clerks while supporting higher pay for policemen and firemen who risk their lives for the public. The plea calls for weeding out “bums and loop hounds” and replacing them with capable workers.
Letter writers urge city leaders to hire thousands of returning Chicago soldiers at City Hall. Critics say entrenched officials have stayed too long and claim the city is being run for a select few rather than veterans.
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