Eckhart Named West Park Board President by Governor Deneen
In a formal selection, Bernard A. Eckhart is chosen as President of the West Park Board. Governor Deneen lauds his public spirit, business acumen, and willingness to sacrifice personal time, noting the role demands strong executive ability and dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard A. Eckhart
West Park Board
Gener Deneen
Eckhart
Weat Park
Buccora
Tain
Ats
West Park
John C. Feller
Board of Education
Chi- Chao
School Board Aims to Disband Teachers Federation
Gossip says the new School Board will move to dissolve the Teachers Federation, seen as a nuisance and menace to public education. Supporters claim it has persistently taught anarchy since its inception, prompting public relief at its possible end.
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School Board
City Council to Tackle Fire Dept Quarters Upgrade
Citizens agree on the need to improve fire department quarters and expect the City Council to address the issue promptly after the summer recess, and to conduct a thorough review.
Weat Heads Republican State Central Committee Leader
Chairman Roy O. Weat of the Republican State Central Committee is described as one of the ablest and most astute leaders the party has had in the state. He guided the state organization and the party through its efforts to build a strong political structure.
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Roy O. Weat
Republican State Central Committee
House of Representatives
James A. Hogan
Ilinois Stone Company
Chicago
Mr. Hogan
United Irish Societies
Hogan
Republican Party
Public praise for officials and Tribune plan praised in Cook County
The passage lauds a public official for devoted service and integrity. Judge Kavanagh is deemed an able jurist worthy of continued trust by Cook County citizens. Governor Deneen’s selection is questioned. The Tribune’s fee distribution is credited, and the public is urged to show appreciation. State's Attorney Healy is praised for vowing to pursue labor thugs and bring them to justice.
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Kavanagh
Cook County
Healy
City Health Report Safe Water at All Cribs This Week
The City Health Department confirms the water has been safe at all cribs during the past week. People mainly used it for bathing purpor. Two hundred new cars of the most approved pattern will be put into service by the Chicago City Railway Company at once, promising improved transportation if given half a chance.
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Ayan
Chicago City Railway Company
City Suffers Longstanding Smoke Problem With No Department
The statement declares the city again as the worst smoke offender in the past week highlighting a persistent issue and the absence of a proper smoke department.
Eckhart Praised as Qualified West Park Head Candidate
A citizen named B A Eckhart is described as able to render valuable public service and honor to himself as head of the West Park system. The passage declares him a better man and more thoroughly qualified for the position.
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B. A. Eckhart
West Park
Levees on North and West Side flagged as menace to order
Opinion urges next grand jury to pursue remnants of the North and West Side levees as a disgrace to civilization and a constant menace to law and order. Calls for action by the new Superintendent of Street and Alley Cleaning, hoping for improvement over his predecessor.
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North
West Side
Fox
Public interest shifts from uniforms to work at West Park and boulevard
The Tribune criticizes focus on uniforms for city workers while taxpayers favor real work. The public should back the Chicago Commercial Club's push to position Chicago as the nation’s general convention city and annual meeting venue for all organizations.
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the Tribune
West Park
Boulevard
Chicago Commercial Club
Chicago
City Railways Offer May Solve Traction Question
Public interest hangs on a common sense bid from City Railway Company to the local transportation firm likely to be adopted and settle the issue. The outer belt park proposal would cost taxpayers hundreds of thousands and offer little public gain. Chief of Police O Neill trims extra officers as a prudent money saving measure.
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City Railway Company
Outer Belt Park
O'Neill
Publc
William J. Sutherland and Clayton Gratts Noted Chicago Figures
William J. Sutherland, vice president and Western manager of the Mooney and Boland Detective Agency, is highlighted as a top Chicago citizen. Clayton E. B. Gratts is portrayed as a leader of Illinois bar and an eminent lawyer and politician.
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William J. Sutherland
Great Mooney and Boland Detective Agency
Chicago
Clayton EB. Gratts
Bar of
Illinois
Notable Chicago jurists praised for public service
A political endorsement summary lauds Fletcher Dobyns John Fetzer Edward Tilden Henry Roth and Marcus Ksavanagh for legal and civic roles. It urges voters to choose capable judges like Edgar Bronson Tolman and Stuart G. Shepard while noting the importance of merit over party in Cook County elections.
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Edward Tilden
City Board of Education
Thirte
Ramsay Emerges as Leading Democrat for Cook County Judicial Bench
Daniel G Ramsay stands as a top Democratic candidate for the Cook County Judicial bench praised as an able, distinguished lawyer with a record as former assistant State’s attorney and a pattern of private practice success. Born near Martinsville to Scotch Irish parents, he started in railroading and telegraph work before law school at McKendree College. In 1800 he was elected to the Thirty seventh General Assembly as a Palmer 101 stalwart.
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Merritt W. Pinckney
Republican Party
Cook County
Pinckney
Mount Morris
Rock River
Daniel J.pinckney
Knox College
Galesburg
Chicago
Union College of Law
of Pinckney, Tatge & Abbott
Edgar Bronson Tolman
Superior Court
Major Tolman
Dunois Infantry
British India
University of Chicago
Daniel G. Ramsay
Ilinois
Ramsay
Martinsville
McKendree College
General Assembly
Palmer
Re nominated official William Tegner praised for honesty
William Tegner, renominated for sanitary trustee, is hailed as one of Chicago’s best public servants. The Drainage Board veteran’s record is described as flawless with votes and acts consistently serving the public, making his re election a fitting testimonial to honest official conduct.
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William Tegner
Chicago
Drainage Board
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Great West Park
Mr. Eckhart
Tilden
Cranks
William
Prentiss
Civil Service Commission
Chief O'Neill
Herman Schuettler
Dunne
Joan Powers
William Lorimer
United
C. T. Hiteh
Dan Hogan
Pulaski
United States
Cullom
Clarence S. Darrow
Speeiic
Congress
Hearst
Mr. Darrow
Lawrence McGann
McGann
Willard M. McEwen
Joseph A. O'Donnell
Marcus Kavanagh
Dante G. Hamsay
Eider
Willard M.mckiwen
Deneen
State of
Frederick W. Alwart
McGannon
Popular Merchant
Hilness
The
Tribune
Fletcher Dobyns
John C. Fetzer
Henry Roth
Marcus Ksavanagh
the Eagle
Stuart G. Shepard
Henry M. Shepard
Activ
Orior Yates
Philip R. Brand
People of
Marshal Campion
Edward H. Peters
George M. Hoyd
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