Fake Democracy in Chicago's Four Democratic Royal Families
The piece denounces four Chicago Democratic families led by wealthy lineages like Fields, McCormicks, Cudahys, and Reynolds for graft, contracts, taxes, and political manipulation. It accuses them of exploiting public funds while reaping riches, rendering voters cynical as patriotic service is mocked. It contrasts them with honest businessmen and notes several families named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Democratic Party
Fields, Runnels
McCormicks
Cudahys
Reynolds
Uncle Sam
City Council approves gas rate ordinance amid controversy
The council passed a five year gas rate ordinance by a 46 to 15 vote, permitting cheaper production methods and reducing rates from 80 to 70 cents per thousand cubic feet beyond the first 350, while promising 25 to 50 percent of excess profits to consumers. Small users expect a 20 cent monthly saving on a typical 2,500 cubic foot bill, and mandatory free mantles accompany the reduced heat standard. The measure, set to take effect once the gas company signs, ends two years of dispute with the utility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Gas Company
Ald. Kennedy
Coughlin
Kenna
Norris
Anderson
Schwartz
Ellison
Iff
Wallace
Hickey
Haderlein
Doyle
Link
Nance
Capitain
A. A. McCormick
Lipps
Cross
Watson
McNichols
Adamowski
Klaus
Littler
Krumdick
Byrne
Horne
Hrubec
Ahern
O'Toole
Smith
W. J. Lynch
Maypole
Pegram
Kainci
Long
Walkowiak
Rea
Adamkiewicz
Ald
Army Engineering
Committee On Schools
Senate
John Richert
Finance Committee
Franchises Dragged Into a Loose Mix of Names
A scattered cache of franchise names appears in the notes with no clear owner or order. The text hints at multiple brands or teams without linking to a single event or action.
OFF TO THE FRONT CHICAGO AMBULANCE MEN TO FRANCE
A Paris dispatch reports Chicago ambulance men including David M. Annan William B. Holton Paul C. Centley Noble W. Lee H N Cooper Jr Russell F. Moon Charles L Faherty Robert B. Myers William B Gemmill Robi Redfield Jr Christian Gross Earl F Swaim John H Hamline and Harry R Gibbons have gone to the front. Gibbons has four relatives in service and his son Walter leads an ambulance unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Chicago
David M. Annan
Williamb. Holton
Paul C. Centley
Noble W. Lee
H. N. Cooper
Russell F. Moon
Charles L. Faherty
Robert B. Myers
Wm. B. Gemmill
Robi, Redfield, Jr
Christian Gross
Earl F. Swaim
John H. Hamline
Harry R. Gibbons
Twenty-fifth Ward
Walter
Dennis Egan Robbed After Day of Charity
Dennis Egan chief clerk of Chicago Board of Election Commissioners reported a robbery of 300 dollars and jewelry valued at 1500 from his car while traveling from Arsenia cafe at Paulina and Madison to his West 18th street home. Passenger Morris alias Gimpy Snyder was arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Egan
Chicago, Tribune
Board of Election Commissioners
Detective Bureau
Ile
Arsenia Cafe
Paulina
Madison Streets
West 18Th Street
Egan
Morris
Gimpy," Snyder
Snyder
President Griffin on Food Supply
Joseph P. Griffin president of the Board of Trade addresses the conservation committee of the women's committee of the National Council of Defense. He states the bread staple for the United States is corn and that this year will see upwards of 3,000,000,000 bushels of corn in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph P. Griffin
Board of Trade
United States
Mr. Griffin
Woman's Committee
National Council of Defense
Europe
Germany
Griffin
Why Ice Is High and the Ice Trust Critics
The piece attacks the Ice Trust for inflating ice prices, creating high salaries, and draining public resources. It claims seven months of winter inflated wages and public contracts, notes an $8,000 post, and accuses officials of living off the public. It laments the burden on the poor and highlights a burglary victory involving Edward Seeley and recovered valuables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ice Trust
Commonwealth
Chicago
Iced Kid
Lee
Cavalry, Artillery, and Marines among relatives named
The article notes a family military connection with the cavalry unit and mentions nephews Harry serving in the artillery and Daniel in the Marines, illustrating a multi-branch service link within the same family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cavalry
Harry
Artillery
Daniel
Marines
McGovern Wins Big Suit Against City Over Asphalt Repairs
McGovern head of McGovern & Co won a state Supreme Court ruling affirming a $114,714 payment for asphalt repairs done in 1908 after a Judge M. L. McKinley decision in his favor. The article also critiques wheat and corn substitution and attacks an Ice Trust-linked political patronage claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael H. McGovern
State Supreme Court
McGovern
McGovern & Co
M. L. McKinley
McKinley
Reformers and Grafters Busy
Reformers urge public diets while Grafters profit from what people must eat and drink. The words echo a clash over control and money shaping daily life.
Ice Trust Critique Appeals for Fair Ice Prices
A reader decries political graft and claims the Ice Trust overcharges the poor for ice. The piece argues delivery costs, high salaries, and public theft of lakes drive up prices, urging lower salaries and cheaper ice for consumers. The author states ice is free from public lakes and criticizes politicians profiting from the system.
Lieutenant Walsh Doing Good Work In North Halsted
Lieutenant James F. Walsh of the North Halsted street police station has been making a great record since he took control of the district a short time ago. He has broken up and captured the worst gang of automobile theft and crime in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Walsh
North Halsted Street
President Busby Uphheld by Union Street Car Men
The Chicago Surface Lines union street car men ratified the wage scale and working agreement with Leonard A. Busby and William D. Mahon. The contract provides a 3 cent an hour raise and a nine hour basic day, approved 5251 to 4 with a 2474 majority. A referendum by elevated employes was planned for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard A. Busby
Chicago Surface Lines
William D. Mahon
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway
Pike Seeks $500000 Liberty Bond Subscription
City Comptroller Eugene R. Pike subscribed for $500000 of Liberty Loan bonds but could not obtain more than $300000 for the city. The report notes the shortfall in the municipality's borrowing plan and the financial steps taken to secure the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene R. Pike
Judicial election plan aims to avoid November contest
Gov Lowden signs Supreme Court bill and a convention nomination path envisages renominating current judges. Five Republicans and five Democrats face fall term. vacancy on Circuit bench from Judge Gibbons death to be filled by Democrats with Oscar Hebel and Anton Zeman favored for two Superior Court seats. Details promise no contest in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowden
Gibbons
Oscar Hebel
Brundage
Anton Zeman
City Hall
Albert C. Barnes
Hugo Pam
Charles M. Foel
Marcus Kavanagh
William H
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chicago Democratic Royal
United States Army
Navy
Chicago Board of Aldermen
Committee On Gas, Oil and Electric Light
Peter Eee Nee Eee Ee
Rene
Union
Edward Seeley
North Side
Edgewater
Brélen
Seeley
Charles H. Wacker
Financial World
Red Cross Movement
The
Lee Trust
Tee Trust
Lieutenant Walsh
Busby
Pike
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