Loeffler Graft Reported in City Clerk Lobby Plot
A Chicago editorial urges the Grand Jury and State's Attorney to probe the City Clerk's office over amendments to the Illinois Telephone and Telegraph ordinance and the underground tunnel project. It alleges lobbying by City Clerk Loeffler to aid a private company and calls for an immediate inquiry into records and council procedures.
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Chicago American
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Grand Jury
Cook County
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Illinois Telephone and Telegraph Company
United States
United States Mails
Deneen
Proposed ordinance to use subway for parcels by pneumatic tubes
The article asserts that officials plan to pass an ordinance allowing the LNhols Telephone and Telegraph Company to employ the subway system, built without legal authority, for transporting parcels freight and other matters via pneumatic tubes and related methods.
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Ln- Hols Telephone and Telegraph Company
Mayor hints at police promotions including O'Brien
The Mayor declares he will promote Police Lieutenant O'Brien to captain prompting questions about Civil Service involvement and Chief O'Neill’s consultation. The Eagle questions whether the remark was a slip and if proper process will be followed.
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Harrison
Civil Service Commission
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Powers and Burke vow new club to lead Democratic west
The County Democracy leaders Powers and Burke pledge to transform the club into the great and powerful political organization of the West. They claim near success in strengthening its mem orial strength and standing from six months ago, signaling a durable political force in Chicago Cook County and Illinois.
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Burke
County Democracy
Erybody
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Chicago
Cook County
Mlinois
Democratic Party
Mayor Scolds Off Duty Politicking in Police Payroll Case
Loeffler notes a chaotic report on police interference in Second Ward primaries. Mayor Harlson claims he sent a list of idle workers to Commissioner Blocks to restrict their politics to nonworking hours. He also defends Officer O'Brien and hints at promotion despite politics.
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Blocks
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Mayor's Advisory Committee Sets Three Nominees for Convention
Mayor Harrison directs his advisory panel to propose three names for each office to be filled at the Democratic County Convention. The move aligns with party strategy as critics note Harrison's ties to a ride partner and a stake in a telephone monopoly.
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Lootller
City Hall Mystery on Telephone Monopoly Ends Next Spring
Legislature members are urged to pledge action to end telephone extortion as a strike may be settled, with the people set to settle Harrison next spring.
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Harrison
Diamlalocad
Tatiana Tmnt
Democratic County Convention Platform Sparks Debate
An editorial critiques a proposed platform from Cook County Democratic leaders. It argues the party should reject caucus influence and empower a regular delegation to shape resolutions, urging abolition of caucus dictation before the June 1 convention and warning against backroom manipulation.
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Democratic Party
Cook County
Blow at Prosperity Attacks on Chicago Packing Industry
Editorial attacks by newspapers and demagogues threaten Chicago’s packing industry arguing higher meat prices stem from drought and corn prices. The piece warns packers would fail if restricted, causing mass unemployment and poorer meat quality, and condemns calls to remove tariffs as worsening the crisis. It cites lawmaker candidates and industry figures amid broader debate on meat prices and economic policy.
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Chicago
Providence
Susfice
Sense
New Smoke Ordinance Faces Mayor Harrison Support
The proposed stake ordinance, backed by Mayor Harrison, aims to supervise new buildings to reduce smoke emissions. Critics say it mainly serves faddish bureaucratic aims and may not change the air much without proper inspectors. Sigmund Zeisler appears likely to win a seat on either the Circuit or Superior Court bench.
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Bureau
Sigmund Zeislers
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