Sullivan and Hopkins Save Graham Bank in Chicago
In a high minded act of friendship Roger C. Sullivan and John P. Hopkins rushed to aid the Graham Bank to protect 27 000 depositors and the Graham family. They had no financial stake but used influence to arrange the rescue, ensuring full depositors’ payment and avoiding litigation. The Grahams and their founder are trusted neighbors.
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Roger C. Sullivan
John P. Hopkins
Graham Bank
Graham
Chicago
Sullivan
Hopkins
Grahams
Chicago draft cards go missing as federal probes begin
Government secret service agents will investigate the disappearance of fifty conscription registration cards across Chicago precincts. Mayor Thompson reports telegrams from Pro vost General Dickson, and the missing cards are being traced through registration boards. A house to house canvass may follow in selected districts. The text also notes early 1918 start and investor guidance on company statements.
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Chicago
Thompson
Dickson
City Council adjourns with votes on taxes and ordinances
The Chicago City Council adjourned for summer after voting to compensate the city 200000 for junking the automatic telephone system and approving gas rate cuts. They also passed ordinances legalizing subbasement retail sales, expanding film censorship oversight, and granting submerged Lake Calumet lands for riparian rights.
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Thompson
Lake Calumet
O Connell’s Fine Record as BPU Chair
Governor Lowden’s new Board of Public Utilities highlights the four year term of chairman William L. O Connell. The outgoing board is praised for a scandal free, well regarded tenure with achievements benefiting all the people and upheld by courts.
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Board of Public Utilities
Lowden
Dunne
William L. O'Connell
O'Connell
Illinois Public Utilities Commission
Democrats Roar Over Hoodoo Allegations Inland Letter
A letter argues that Democratic and Republican factions alike face rumors of a party hoodoo linked to financial misconduct. It cites supposed $1000 payments and contractor ties to elections and franchise ordinances, questioning if such behavior can continue as public money is argued to be at risk.
Democratic Field Day for Red Cross at Weeghman Park
A large charity event is planned for July 21 at Weeghman Park to benefit the American Red Cross. The Twenty-fifth Ward Democratic club arranges a military parade, marathon, baseball games with former National League stars, a tug of war, drills, balloon and aeroplane displays, and a Sousa band, with Fort Sheridan and Great Lakes units contributing and notable Chicago figures on the organizing committee.
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Weeghman
Cub
American Red Cross
Twenty-fifth Ward
Democratic Club
Loop
Ball Park
Jimmy Ryan
Anson
Colts
Thomas J. Dawson
American Association
Charles A. Comiskey
Fort Sheridan
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Western Electric Company
Chicago
Red Cross
John Philip Sousa
North Side
Dixon C. Williams
Thomas J. Webb
Fred W. Blocki
Harry Gibbons
Peter Reinberg
Willam F. Quinlan
James Slattery
Charles Weeghman
John P. Dougherty
George W. McIntyre
Charles Wurater
Philip J. Finnegan
C. H. Ibson
Samuel Rosenthal
John D. Hayes
Illinois Promoters Law and State Utilities Board Changes
A Chicago era story describes a new Illinois blue sky law to regulate promoter stocks with licensing and state filing requirements. It also reports the first meeting of the reorganized state public utilities commission with Fred E. Sterling and Patrick J. Lucey as new commissioners, plus hearings on a Chicago North Shore & Milwaukee Railroad rate increase amid political graft rumors and unrest.
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Reorganized State Public Utilities Commission
Insurance Exchange
Fred E. Sterling
Rockford
Republican State Committee
Patrick J. Lucey
Owen P. Thompson
Richard Yates
Utilities Commission
Thomas E. Dempsey
Walter A. Shaw
Frank H. Funk
Chicago, North Shore & Milwaukee Railroad Company
Graft Rumors Hit City Supplies and Official Skim
A Chicago Eagle editor hints at widespread graft in city contracts. He cites former City Clerk John Siman’s reforms exposing overcharges and mentions a separate department allegedly financed by the City. The rumor centers on a high official and a web of large supply orders and kickbacks.
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Chicago Eagle
John Siman
Judicial election reshapes Cook County slate and party plans
The Cook County Republican committee extends committee terms to 1920 and calls a judicial convention for October 1 with a full thirteen candidate slate. It advocates a bipartisan plan to rename ten retiring Superior Court judges and choose three others by gentlemen’s agreement, while Democrats plan meetings to nominate a four year term and consider a full ticket.
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Cook County
Republican Committee
Deneen
Emil Wentzlaff
Central Registration Bureau
Allting Superior Court
Sherman
Cudahy Buys Two North Lincoln Park Lots
Edward A. Cudahy purchased two residence sites in the exclusive district north of Lincoln Park. One lot on Wellington avenue near Sheridan road cost about 550 per foot, with Mrs. Montgomery Ward as seller. A second lot on Oakdale avenue near Sheridan road also traded at about 550 per foot. Steinbrecher & Co. brokered both deals. Cudahy intends to gift one lot to a daughter and occupy the other himself, while six houses in the district now under construction range from 50000 to 250000 in cost.
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Edward A. Cudahy
Lincoln Park
Wellington Avenue
Sheridan Road
North Front
Montgomery Ward
Eadward Rosing
Mra. Ward
Paul Steinbrecher & Co
Mr Cudahy
South Front
Oakdale Avenue
Cudahy
Chicago Boys in France Arrive for Front Duty
A group of Chicago youths in the U S Ambulance Service have landed in Paris en route to the front. Names listed include W A Green C B Fogle Walter C Gibbons Gerald Kiley William G Murray John G Robert Sidney Lombard Sayre Hawley L Smith.
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Chicago
U. S
Paris
W. A. Green
C. B. Fogle
Walter C. Gibbons
Gerald Kiley
William G. Murray
John G. Robert
Sidney Lombard Sayre
Hawley L. Smith
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Chicago Board of Aldermen
East St. Louis
John C. McDonnell
Bureau of Fire Prevention
Committee On
Pathe Exchange
Consumers
McDonnell
Ald
Byrne
Walter L. Fisher
Transportation Committee
Steffen
Funkhouser
Judiciary Committee
Local Transportation Committee
Schwartz
Union
South Side
Municipal Pension Fund
Pension Fund
Baron Moncheur
Chicago Tunnel Company
Link
Thomas J. Lynch
Lynch
Walker
A, A. McCormick
Democrats
Cub Park
Illinois
Secretary of State
E. A. Cudahy
Chicago Boys
France
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