Tax Increase Urged as Chicago Agencies See Damage Without It
The Chicago Bureau of Public Efficiency warns Springfield that a $2 city corporate rate is needed to cover municipal expenses and salary increases. The statement argues opponents overstate tax burdens, cites risks to government services, and includes a table of proposed rate increases before the legislature. It warns next year’s taxes could rise sharply without relief.
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Chicago Bureau of Public Eficiency
Springfield
Chicago
Board of Education
Cook County
Bureau
Cenes
Stuckart Aids Chicago School Teachers With Large Loan
City Treasurer Henry Stuckart volunteers to lend the Chicago Board of Education 2,250,000 to cover May salaries and upcoming windup costs, after Mayor Thompson vetoed a school tax levy. The loan ensures pay checks arrive on time while the levy is resolved and anticipation warrants can be sold later.
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Henry Stuckart
Chicago
Board of Education
Thompson
Stuckart
South Shore Club Men Urge Against Search and Seizure
A South Shore Country club committee urged Gov. Lowden to veto a state search and seizure bill. Everett C. Brown, club president, said over 150 members live at the club and store liquor there. He warned raids could target private club homes if law passes while Lowden said the attorney general’s office is studying the bill and no decision has been made.
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Lowden
South Shore Country Club
Everett C. Brown
Abolish This Job Public Service Department
A Chicago agitator urges abolishing the city public service department calling it a sinecure led by a costly commissioner. The speaker cites last year’s $76 910 price tag and ridicules the department for lacking real utility while entertaining the South Side Smoke and similar interests.
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Chicago
South Side
City Department of Public Service
Chicago Likely Host for 1920 Democrat National Convention
Democratic leaders widely favor Chicago to host the 1920 national convention, hoping to nominate Woodrow Wilson for a third term if circumstances demand. Other cities like Indianapolis Cleveland and San Francisco trail as hopefuls. Joseph P Tumulty and National Chairman Cummings' pre election tour backs Chicago. Proceeds from a charity event feature a greased pig and Shakespearean act with 50 cent tickets.
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Chicago
Woodrow Wilson
Indianapolis
Cleveland
San Francisco
Joseph P. Tumulty
Cummings
Vacations Plan for City Firemen Debated
The city council's schools and fire committee weigh 15 day paid furloughs for each fireman yearly. Officials warn the move would pull 300 men off duty and leave companies short staffed under the current double platoon system.
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John F. Cullerton
O'Connor
George Horrigan
Firemen’s Association
Lake Excursion Season Opens With Expanded Service
The Goodrich line prepares for vacation crowds with chartered boats for large groups. The Elks charter the Florida for June 19-21 Manitowoc convention and June 27 Chicago outing. Christoper Columbus begins daily Milwaukee trips June 26 with a July 7 special to Lake Harbor for 2000 Chicago students bound for Roosevelt camp. Additional weekly Green Bay trips join daily runs to Muskegon Grand Haven Grand Rapids Whitehall Whitelake and Michigan City starting later June.
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Goodrich Line
The
Elks
Florida
Order
Manitowoc
Racine Auto Tire Company
Chicago
Christopher Columbus
Milwaukee
Lake Harbor
Roosevelt Training Camp
Muskegon
Grand Haven
Grand Rapids
Whitehall
Whitelake
Michigan City
Points North
Green Bay
Postwar Recreation Interest Recovers Amid Inquiries
A speaker notes rising inquiries from large societies, which have stopped chartering boats for two years. He believes public interest is returning to prewar levels and expects the usual crowd as vacation season nears. This reflects a broader revival in leisure activity during the postwar period.
Public Service Office Crowd Displays Worries About Bills
A City Department of Public Service office crowd shows anxious residents awaiting service, with some displaying concern over bills while others show interest in public service or civic issues. I. Shane, head of Western Wrecking & Lumber, is praised as a potential Illinois governor.
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City Department of Pubiic
I. Shane
Western Wrecking & Lumber Company
Illinois
Where Is the Money in the Late Republican Campaign
Unpaid bills against the late Republican Campaign Committee raise questions about missing funds. Officials and donors speculate the money was exhausted or diverted, possibly into oil or other ventures tied to heat. National figures note the 1920 convention may return to Chicago amid Democratic confidence.
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Republican Campaign Committee
Chicago
Charles Boeschenstein
Illinois
Homer
George BE. Brennan
Mayor Thompson Starts Well in Second Term
Mayor Thompson begins a second term praising city departments. Police, Fire, Law, Public Works, and the Comptroller receive high marks for competent leadership and sound management. The Board of Local Improvements and City Collector are noted for strong performance, while the Public Service department is criticized as failing.
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Thompson
Board of Local Improvements
Department of Public Works
Department of Public Service
Holy Smoke
Burke Reelected Secretary and Officers Named in Cook County Democratic Meeting
Robert E. Burke was reelected secretary of the Cook County Democratic organization at its thirty seventh annual meeting in the executive committee rooms at 152 West Randolph Street. Officers include President Frank F. Davidson and Treasurer John J. Clifford with a large slate of vice presidents and other posts listed.
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Robert KE. Burke
Cook County
W. Randolph Street
Frank FE. Davidson
Robert E. Cantwell
Thomas P. Nowfield
John J. Clifford
Anthony Kry“nowski
Jerome P. Zelenka
Patrick C. Gnoske
J. Hartman
R. T. Hanrahan
D. B. Jesse
Henry S. Mann
FM. Schlacks
D. J. O'Connor
KE. M. Seymour
F. N. Moore
J. J. McCormick
J. G. Smith
J. J. Coburn
George Leininger
J. A. King
A. J. Engel
George Sultan
Judges and Lawyers to Play Ball at Comiskey Park
On June 21 a baseball game is to be staged by teams of judges and lawyers in Comiskey Park. A committee on arrangements was appointed at a judges meeting in the Morrison hotel with appointments for Federal, Circuit, Superior, and Municipal court representatives.
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Caverly
Hayes
Scully
Horner
Shylock
Comiskey Park
Morrison Hotel
NEED HOUSE NUMBERS In Chicago street numbers neglected
The city sees a rising need for house numbers after a street car rule requires stops at even numbered corners. Letter carriers and residents complain of widespread missing numbers across blocks in Chicago and a seeming lack of enforcement or concern from authorities.
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Chicago
Reforming Chicago clashes over new city government bills
A heated debate centers on Springfield measures to overhaul Chicago governance. Proposals include nonpartisan alderman and mayor elections, reducing aldermen from seventy to fifty, expanding wards from thirty five to fifty with one alderman per ward, recall provisions, and replacing city clerk and treasurer with council appointments. The city manager plan is rejected. The aldermanic reform includes a shift to four year terms and fifty wards, but faced opposition over voter voice in mayoral selection and overall trust in the council.
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Springfield
Chicago
Centimente
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Hyde Park
Lake
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H. W. Thorp
Goodrich Lines
South Shore Club
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Circuit Court
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Arnold
McGoorty
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