Rumors Stir Chicago Tunnel Deal Probe Call
The States Attorney should investigate the Illinois Telephone and Telegraph tunnel ordinance amid accusations of a $200000 fund to influence council votes. The Civic groups demand public disclosure and Grand Jury scrutiny of City Clerk Loeffler and three Democratic politicians. The Eagle urges vigilance to halt the scheme and reveal vested interests behind the measure.
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Deneen
Ulinois
Cornell Judiciary Committee
Municipal Voters’ League
Democratic Party
Eagle
Charles Deneen
Chicago
Billie” Loefflet
Loetier
Loeffler
Grand Jury
Chicago American
Loettter
Loettler
Harrison
Ilinois Telephone and Telegraph Company
Ofttido
City Council
Duttonholing
Council Clerk Loetfler Defends Role Over Council Records
The passage notes Loetfler as ex officio reading clerk can call roll on ordinances and control Council records, with records often not read but passed on motion. It suggests strong influence over council proceedings and questions about accountability.
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Loetfler
Loettler
Municipal Row Over Advisory Business Reforms
In a densely worded bid for change, Chicago Aldermen confront an advisory sector seen as overworked and under scrutiny. The discussion hints at reform measures aimed at curbing excessive influence while preserving legitimate services.
Advisory Committee Aims for Public Protection of Interests
The advisory panel seeks safeguards for public interests led by Goldzler Mosser Loetier Carter HH Wheeler Arthur Harrison and Champagne Charlie Walker. Members promise vigilant oversight and clear protocols to prevent conflicts and ensure accountability.
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Dulizes Goldzler
Mosser Loetier
Carter HH
Wheeler
Arthur Harrison
Champagne Charlie” Walker
Harrison Advisory Committee
Thele
Harrison
Disputed City Franchises and Political Riffs Rise
A column mocks city explanations from President Wheeler and the I T C group while noting repeated franchise ordinances for subway or street projects. The piece questions the election of a corporate counsel to the bench and hints at local political intrigue involving Champagne Charlie in the Harrison Washburne subway deal.
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Wheeler
Harrison-Washburne
Contested Chicago Politics Stir Election Plans
An opinion piece critiques Mayor Harrison and "advisory committees" in Chicago politics. It notes Rowe’s possible re election as Republican chairman, hints at dirty tactics, praises journalists like Herbert L. Jones, and mentions plans to invite President Roosevelt to a Washington trip for the Illinois State Mail anniversary.
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Rowe
Republican State Central
Jacksonville
Chicago
State Insurance Department
New York Life Building
Ilinois
Washington
Roosevelt
Martin Conrad
Messrs
Orrard
Lovejoy
Madden
Dickerson
Mayor Harrison in Chicago Faces Major Building Ordinance Fight
A harsh critique accuses Mayor Harrison of pushing a building ordinance that would cap outlying small property owners to sixty five percent of their lot, harming poor residents while enabling downtown millionaires to expand. The piece links the measure to public health failures as a hospital fire killed nearly a dozen.
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Nero
Rome
Harrison
Harrison Hinmself
Harrison-Walker
Chicag II
Chicago dispatch exposes city admin failings after deadly blaze
A scathing critique of Mayor Harrison and the health department follows a fatal fire that killed eleven people. Unlicensed operators ran a hospital on a public street, with no license or permit, as officials debate new ordinances and public safety remains in question.
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Chicago
Harrison
Walker
Buncombe and
Demas | Wory
Democrats urged to act as electors before voters
The Hagle repeats last week’s call against preconvention caucus groups and urges Democrats to exercise their rights as duly elected delegates. They should name themselves as the men they believe would be strongest candidates and best officials if elected.
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Chariie Walker
Harry Kd. Gibbons
Bernard J. Mullaney
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Chicago Records Herald
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Reliable
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Harrison Real Estate Trust
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