Traction Aldermen Probing City Hall Pay Ties to Traction Firms
The Chicago City Council plans a September reconvening to investigate how many aldermen are on traction company payrolls. Alderman Hackley cites an unnamed informant accusing a member of accepting pay. officials vow to pursue franchise revocation and municipal control through Elkins and separate suits if needed.
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Hackley
Chicago Union Traction Company
Walker
Elkins
United States
Traction
Foreman
Chicago
United States Supreme Court
Picnic Draws Large Tammany Society Gathering in Chicago
The Tammany Society picnic at Oswald's Grove in Chicago is expected to be one of the largest Democratic gatherings. Watita League members will join Harrison Leaguers, with a 2 PM trolley train from Clark and Washington streets. Several prominent speakers confirmed, including Mayor Harrison and Congressmen Foster and O'Donnell. Separately, Cook County elections board recount shows no change in City Commissioners, while Joliet water certificates spark debate on municipal debt limits and security for loans. Justice M. A. LaBay seeks mandamus to have his name reinstated among Justices of the Peace list as no successor has been appointed since 1801.
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Walker
Ife
Ald. Foreman
Chicago
Elkina
Tammany Society
Oswald's Grove
Watita League
Town of
Lake
Carter H. Harrison League
Watita Braves
Harrison
Tammany Plenic
Samuel Alschuler
Alfred Orendorff
Springfield
James F. O'Donnell
Bloomington
George P. Foster
James J. Gray
Edward Maher
Miles J. Devine
Ald
William F. Brennan
Hugo 8. Grosser
John J. Coburn
Charles H. Mitchell
Cook County
McGann
Joliet
Corporation
Jollet
Phillip Knopf
Justice LaBay
Chicago Mayor urges special session to repeal Juul law
Mayor Harrison calls for a special Legislature session to repeal or amend the Juul law seeking more revenue for Chicago. He supports repealing the Fuul law or sinking fund provisions and suggests testing the tax law's constitutionality. County Clerk Knopf backs action, with corporation counsel ready to join the fight. Chicago must have more money.
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Harrison
Chicago
Board of Review
Knopf
Executors Seek Halt on Rail Tracks Near Archer Ave and 26th
Executors of Joseph Drexel of New York file in the United States Circuit Court a bill to restrain several railroads from elevating their tracks near Archer avenue and 26th street. The suit cites property interests and seeks court action to prevent construction affecting the area.
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Joseph Drexel
New York
United States
Archer Avenue
26Th Street
Union League Club to Add Twelve Story Clubhouse
The Union League Club votes to nearly double its clubhouse size with a 2750000 addition, planning a twelve story building adjacent to the current structure on Jackson boulevard. The plan includes eventual razing of the old building and constructing a matching clubhouse to the south.
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Union League Club
Jackson Boulevard
City Officials Urged to Shield Private Property from Mob Violence
Judge Waterman delivering the ruling at Ottawa as part of the Second District Appellate Court asserts municipal officers must protect private property from mob violence or owners may seek damages. Chicago faces related multi million dollar suits as the Carter Harrison League plans a tug of war event at Schuetzenverein Park Paris on Saturday July 27 with inspectors and firefighters testing rival groups.
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Waterman
Ottawa
Second District Appellate Court
Chicago
Carter H. Harrison
Hartnett
Heidermeier
Schuetzenverein Park
Paris
Heidelmeier
Captain Wheeler
Inspector Kalas
Ine
Hyde Park Beer Wagons Face $44 License Fee
Arthur Burrage Farwell argues beer wagons must pay a yearly license of 44 dollars to deliver goods in Hyde Park. The Supreme Court upheld Hyde Park laws, and the Corporation Counsel has been asked to issue an opinion on the matter.
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Arthur Burrage Farwell
Hyde Park
Supreme Court
Illinois Senate Scrimmage Lures Cannon and Hitt in Debate
The opening to an Illinois senatorial season features veteran commentators Joe Cannon and Bob Hitt in a heated scrimmage of ideas. Their presence signals a traditional, orthodox contest shaping the political atmosphere locally.
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Illinois
Joe Cannon
Bob Hitt
Nectar Democracy plans and city notes in Chicago
Hopkins faction plans a new party named the Nectar Democracy via society delegates. Mayor Harrison comments on taxation and city finances. Inheritance tax chief Ehrhardt G. Schubert to lead a county department. Public Library Board installed with Peabody Eckhart Brosseau and Bowers as members. Stockholders meetings set for Chicago Union Traction and Central Union Telephone. plans for capital increases postponed to July 31 due to Sabin absence. Lincoln Park appointments and Illinois politics weave through district leaders and Dawes’s future Senate bid. Bryan supporters form a separate slate in Ohio while census tallies claim Chicago missed 315000 residents.
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Hopkins
Nunous
Nectar Club
The
Nectar Democracy
Central Union Telephone Company
Sabin
Governor taps new members to State Board of Pharmacy
Governor Yates accepts the resignation of Thomas A. Jewett of Chicago from the State Board of Pharmacy and names G. Henry Sohlrbeck of Moline as his successor. The governor also accepts Gen James M. Martin of Salem resigning from another board role.
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Gov. Yates
Thomas A. Jewett
Chicago
State Board of Pharmacy
G. Henry Sohlrbeck
Moline
James M. Martin
Salem
Local Museum Opening Sparks Whimsical Visit
A new Field Columbian museum on the lake front invites Mr. Montgomery Ward to drop by and view the curiosities on display, highlighting a pleasant leisure moment amid the city developments.
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Field Columbian
Lake Front
Poison in milk alarms city chemist clues to dealer’s risk
A milk dealer allegedly contaminated hospital patients’ milk with poisonous chemicals. The city chemist reports the hazard and warns that profits pale against the danger of being caught, urging stricter practice in the unprofitable side of the trade.
Acting Officials to Lead City During Mayor’s Vacation
Mayor Harrison takes a six week vacation with Comptroller McGann acting for three weeks and again during weekends. Corporation Counsel Walker heads city affairs for three weeks with Blocks acting Mayor on Saturdays and Sundays. The rest of the weeks alternate between McGann and Walker as acting leaders. The Public Works Commissioner, at 33, earns high confidence from Mayor Harrison.
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Harrison
McGann
Mr. Walker
Bach
Public Works
Walker
Chicago
City Officials Seek Police Aid to Enforce Engineer License Fees
City Prosecuting Attorney Taylor and the Board of Examining Engineers have asked Chief ONeill to obtain police assistance to enforce the ordinance requiring engineers to pay license fees. The Chief promised department support.
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Taylor
Board of Examining Engineers
O'Neill
Department
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