Corruption exposed in Illinois House bribe plot
A Sangamon County Grand Jury pursues a leader of the House clique amid claims of a $6,000 bribe to aid monopolies and gas trusts. Reports tie two Springfield go-betweens and a veteran rail lobbyist to “Syndicate” influence, detailing payments, meetings, and attempted railroad protections in Chicago.
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Senate Syndicate
Gas Trust
Chicago Gas Trust
Oldstime Railroad
Springfield
Chicago
Ehiet
Rookery Building
Sangamon
General Assembly
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Cook County
Chicago Gas ‘Trust
House Bill Ltd
Department of Ight
Gas Trust of
House
Gas ‘Trust
Hyde Park Republicans Rally Behind A W Chaney Auditor Nomination
Hyde Park and Cook County Republicans name Major A W Chaney as Auditor candidate with long ties to the party. The South Ward plans to nominate Fon A W Nohe for the Legislative, while the Twelfth District likely backs Hom George Wy Krell as veteran leaders push for Springfield turnover.
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Hyde Park Republic
Cook County
Hyde Park
Major A. W. Chaney
Major Claney
Tryde Park
Sutte
District senator talkins Kennedy name in local race
Edward PD Kennedy of Kennedy Furniture Coun il Walketh avenue is discussed for the Legislature in the Second Senatorial District. Mayor Charvison also considers him for a Board of Education post. The Republican Marching Club names officers for the year, with E M Craig as President and a slate covering vice presidents, secretaries, treasurers, and sergeant at arms. Memories of a council clash on Calumet and Blue Island linger.
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E. M. Craig
South Side
Prank G
Ewald
North Side
A. Busse
West Sule
George Berg
William T. ‘Turne
W. W. Maxwell
A. W. Doyee
A. W. Baeurers
P.P. Gleason
H. Taylor
H. Taylor; Sergeantacarnis
R. B. Longstat
School Board Candidates Named in Local Race
John T. Connery Pritz Goetz Washington Porter and Zenontile Du Brosse are named as likely appointees or members in the school board race. The article notes their strong chances and community interest in the upcoming election.
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John T. Connery
Pritz Goetz
Washington Porter
Zenontile du Brosse
Willits Phictvn Faces Scrutiny Over Beard and Committee Role
Willits Phictvn, a noted Cook County member, appeared without his signature beard during the session while serving as committee claimant. The change in appearance coincides with debates over his duties on the committee.
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Willits Phictvn
Elle Nan
Laselshatu
Ds Owell
Cook County
Lis
Congressmen and local leaders to speak at Ward smoker
Congressmate TL Piimviehsen and Mark Harris of dollet along with State Senator Curley will deliver speeches before the Old THleke Chil of the Thirtieth Ward at the aunt smoker Saturday night.
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TL Piimviehsen
Jacksonville
Mark Harris
Dollet
Curley
Thleke Chil
Chicago labor attack on school head stirs city politics
Chicago labor groups join board of education battle against Superintendent Andrews over a Colorado paper's professor's Malthusian theories. Observers note Mayor Harrison has aided organized labor, while critics doubt the timing of labor leaders' stance amid ongoing city politics.
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Tabor Organiatiens
Chicago
Board of Education
Andrews
Casus Bell
Colorado
Harrison
Organized Labor
Bumps Billings Break Over City Gas Rule Fight
Chicago readers see a clash as Bumps Billings warns the mayor and city council moves to curb gas rates. The council debates regulatory power after a state court decision prompts talks on gas prices and city revenues. District talks touch on water power leases and the Drainage Board plans, with public alarm at private control.
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Ader Cullerton
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Comnmell
Pinance Committee
Collerton
Cideage
Gas Trust Counsel Bond Sparks Debate Over Gas Pricing
The article notes a bond issue involving a Gas Trust counsel and the Corporation Counsel, raising questions about who can fix gas prices. It asserts the Corporation Counsel lacks such authority and cites Mr. Walker as an example of integrity. Bernard A. Eckhart warns a fifty-year water power contract could cost the public about 1.5 billion in today’s terms, at 2.50 per horsepower. Businessmen and engineers recently voiced broad concerns about the proposed arrangement.
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Gas ‘Trust
Counnsel
Sone
Ci Council
Eagle
Walker
Billings
Bernard A. Eckhart
The
Lockport
Hickory Creek
City figures clash over inheritance fix and rail deal
Pups Billings pushes a state inheritance fix amid opposition from Chicano voters. Pumps fights city regulation of districts. Bumps clashes with many. A few aldermen back the Cohimet Western Railway deal. Chief Ripley remains firm against political interference, insisting on firm management and action.
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Cohimet Western Railway
Isipey
Ripley
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