Eastland Disaster and City Council Contempt in 1870s Chicago
The piece condemns Chicago aldermen for refusing relief funds for Eastland disaster victims while funding other aims. It recalls 1871 fire relief sent by St Louis Cincinnati New York and others, notes ongoing investigations and political maneuvering, praises some officials and critiques civil service influence and local graft. It frames Chicago as neglectful and calls for accountability amid past humanitarian aid from diverse cities.
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Eastland
Treasury
Chicago
City Council
City of
St. Louis
R. B. Mason
Chicago & Alton R. R
Joseph Brown
Louisville
Kentucky
Common Council of
Cincinnati
New York City
Boston
R. B
Mason
William Gaston
Erie
Troy
N. Y
Montreal
Canada
Albany
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Big Relief Fund and Organized Charity in Chicago History
A historical reflection questions whether the Eastland relief drive truly aided the needy, alleging that funds for Chicago fire victims and Eastland survivors were diverted to professional organizers. It urges avoiding partisan traps, cites Judge Landis probes, and calls actions by Mayor’s fund to aid the poor while resisting organized charity. The piece notes labor leaders and a political club forming around gubernatorial candidacy.
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la Salle Street
Society
Chicago
Eastland
Eastland disaster inquiry and union action urge thorough oversight
Chicago unions push for an independent investigation into the Eastland disaster amid charges of carelessness and inspector corruption. Federal figures debate federal probes as city foresters threaten to remove elm trees and street work along North La Salle Street is halted to protest tree loss.
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Chicago Typographical Union No. 16
Eastland
United States
James Hamilton Lewis
Department of Commerce and Labor
Landis
Department of Justice
Partici
North la Salle Street
Chicago Avenue
North Avenue
Burkhard
la Salle Street
Governor vetoes film legislation disappoints Speaker Shanahan
The Governor wisely vetoed the picture film bill, a move that angered Speaker Shanahan and his allies who had urged passage and criticized the veto as untimely. The decision shifts political momentum as supporters weigh next steps.
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Dunne
General Assembly
Shanahan
Special session urged as funds tied up by injunction suits
Springfield considers a special session after Fayette Munro of Highland Park sues for funds while John B. Fergus faces court action. State Treasurer Russel and Auditor Brady refuse to pay out more funds until the court rules. Judge Creighton sets Aug 4 for hearings. Banks decline state vouchers, charging protest fees.
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Dave Shanahan
Springfield
Fayette
Munro
Highland Park
John B. Fergus
Russel
Brady
Creighton
Addison Street to Be Made a City Boulevard
City plan proposes immediate conversion of Addison Street, the city’s only wide east west corridor from the lake to the far limits between Diversey and Evanston, into a formal boulevard to improve traffic and aesthetics. Local officials say the move will streamline transit and boost development along the corridor.
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Addison Street
Lake
Diversey Street
Evanston
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Victor F. Lawson
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