Democrats Set to Sweep Drainage Board Races
The piece argues Democrats will win five of nine Drainage Board seats in Cook County, as many big Republican wards lie outside the Drainage District. It cites Ward majorities, party organization moves, and national campaign plans in Chicago and Illinois, including Bryan backing and Imperial Guard preparations.
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Magnus A, Hess
John F. Scanlan
A. J. Lundberg
Frank Wiengerki
Jacob Stalner
David Violet Moore
Hanna
Philadelphia
Democratic Committee
Bers
Republican Legion
Jamieson
Legion
Weber's Shrewd Work and Loan Shark Tactics Exposed
A Chicago article outlines alleged payoffs to police officer Buckley to drop mandamus actions seeking recovery of salary from Comptroller Kerfoot. It details loan sharks pressuring city workers, City Electrician Ellicott vowing suspensions, and a notorious pawnbroker linked to past murder and suspected fences.
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Jaime
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Comptroller Kerfoot vows to stay in office amid rumors
In a July statement Comptroller Kerfoot refuses to resign, calling city hall rivals war thoes and pledging to continue fighting. He proposes paying city electric department employees twice a month to curb loan shark appeals, and asks Civil Service to consider rules against unnecessary borrowing. The Civil Service Commission plans to review the matter.
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Yalus
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Civil Service Commission
City Electrician Plans Half Month Pay to Aid Employees
City Electrician Ellicott devises a scheme to help workers avoid loan sharks by paying employees twice a month. He consulted the City Treasurer Ortseifen who said action requires Mayor approval and authorization to proceed.
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Horrow
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