O Leary Seeks Hunt for Chief of Police in Chicago
A Chicago reform-era column argues James O Leary backed Inspector Nick Hunt for police chief due to Hunt district protection of O Leary's vast handbook betting operation. It notes large winnings, alleged graft among officials, and calls for a purge of grafters with Mayor Dunne leading reform efforts.
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James O'Leary
Nick Hunt
O'Leary
Inspector Hunt
Monte Carlo
Principality of Monaco
Tts
O'Neill
Schnettier
Hunt
Flint
Inspector Hunt and hotel favors questioned by Eagle
The Eagle caps a volley of questions to Inspector Hunt about potential obligations from the Del Prado Hyde Park Chicago Beach and Holland hotels and any favors or payments received. It ponders if a Goddard buggy would satisfy such obligations and hints at ethics during the waiters strike.
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Ilunt
Police Department
Tint
del Prado
Chicago
Ifis
Hyde Park
Holland
Inspector Hunt
Chicago Beach
Holland Hotel
White City
The
Eagle
Inspector Hut and the Goddard Buggy Controversy
Local reports deny claims that Inspector Hut received the Goddard buggy from DePrado Chicago Beach Holland Hyde Park hotels as gratitude for tolerating illegal gambling. Friends of O Leary’s chief candidate insist the buggy was a testimonial of esteem for protection during the waiters strike, a claim disputed by opponents.
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Inspector Hut
Goldard
DePrado
Chicago Beach
Holland
Hyde Park
O'Leary
Goddard
Inspector Hunt
Citizens’ Association
Hunt
Maln
Citizens' views on Hunt police district and graft probe
Citizens and representatives condemn Inspector Hunt and allies in Chicago policing. They urge sweeping inquiry into graft methods, noting Deputy Burns’ opaque role and the Janitor affair as a symbol of alleged corruption. The City faces a push to remove entrenched officials and reform the force.
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Inspector Hunt
Ineitor
Ben Burns
Mr. Burns
Snivil Service Commission
Nick Hunt
Citizens’ Association
Hunt
Errant
City police graft condemned as Chicago reforms progress
Public witnesses commend Mayor Dunne for cracking down on police graft amid reports of open violations by blind pigs and liquor distribution, overfriendly ties with gamblers, political meddling by police, nepotism, and biased promotions hurting morale.
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Dunne
Chicago
Police Salary Questions For Officers Probe
In the investigation outline, questions target police officers about tenure on the force, current and average salaries, and any other business engaged in during their years of service. The prompts seek candor from commanding officers and subordinates on professional exposure and earnings.
Wealth and vice in Chicago district questioned by citizens
A citizen inquiry asks for estimates of personal wealth amid rising income, counts of blind pig venues and handbook resorts, and the legality of gambling hubs. It demands crackdown on gambling, saloons, basements, and graft, urging Mayor Dunne to oust corrupt officials and restore an honest police department.
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Chicago
Gambling Kings
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Central
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New York
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