Alderman Candidates Named Across Wards in City Primaries
The city parties have named aldermen candidates for each ward in the primaries. Results show Krumdick and Schultz leading in several wards, with ties and narrow margins in others. Socialist candidates and party managers listed for reference. Democratic Fourth District results noted for close contest. Local officials warn wage adjustments must be preset to avoid post‑improvement assessments.
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Getals
Marion Wiley
Arthur He Palm
Pellegring SeJoseph
Ub Grew
Adolph Petraths Schmidt
SG Wellman
Andrew Lattin
Lee Th Shire
Co Brumbein AJ W. Harracks
Collins Hurshall
Thompson i . van Bode
Shiflersmith
Hal Ambrog
Aaron Lenny Wo
City Will Refuse County Prisoners
The Finance Committee of the County Board has been notified by Supt. Sian oof the City Bridewell.
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CITY
County Board
Supt
Sian
Bridewell
Faherty Serves Notice and Labor Ultimatum Amid War Strains
Michiel J. Faherty, president of the board of local improvements, warns labor unions that they must contribute to delaying nonessential improvements until after the war. He notes city county disputes over funding and hints at county prisoners until a $70,000 debt is paid. Officials discuss fiscal year reporting extensions and army service impacts on city staffing, including firemen and police casualties.
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Michiel J. Faherty
Board of Local Improvements
Ile
Mora
Cook County
May Simian
Board of Inspectors
Bridewell
Corporation Counsels Office
Ordinances for Freight on Surface and Elevated Lines Heard
A city council subcommittee reviewed measures granting surface and elevated lines the right to carry freight. Line representatives supported the ordinances but proposed possible changes. Aldermen demanded safeguards to avoid impacting passenger agreements, with proposed fees of 50 dollars per year per car for elevated lines and a 55 to 45 split for surface line charges.
Income tax time extended to April first
A Washington dispatch reports that filing deadlines for income and excess profits returns move from March 1 to April 1. Internal Revenue Commissioner Roper announced the extension, which also covers payments over $800 by employers and business firms. The delay in preparing blank forms and regulations prompted the postponement and forms have not yet been issued.
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Mareh
Chicago Tribune
Washington
Internal Revenue
Roper
Adequate Fire Protection Is Urged for Chicago City Council
The city council finance committee is urged to favor fire department needs over other departments for supplemental appropriations. Resolutions note three engine houses lack equipment and men, totaling $182000 required this year to furnish new and adequate facilities. War conditions raise fire risks. Rob Blackwood signs for Reform Association cites costs and civil service objections amid board changes and vacancies in health and trusteeship roles.
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Chicago
City Council
Fire
Rob. Blackwood
The
Reform Association
Board of Trustees
Charles E. Caldwell
Johar Dill Robertson
Hophoeihe Dins
Ehetrouin
Thompson
County board clash over war dependence aid sparks heated meeting
At a finance committee session Trustee William H. Maclean sharply challenged County Executive Reinberg after he told Mrs Rose White that her husband should not have gone to war if his family would rely on county support. The exchange grew into a broader debate on veterans dependents funds as Col Moriarty and others pressed for continuing aid while Maclean defended service sacrifices amid tensions over wartime policy and Korea reference.
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Reinberg
Willian H. Maclean
Marchere
Rose
Mar Mirelean
Daniel Mortarity
Maclean
Hollden
Reinders
Col. Moriarty
Kore
Pecbune Report On Civil Service Reform Turmoil
A fragmented account outlines conflict over Civil Service reforms and governance. Leaders and trustees face pressure from reform movements, with disputes over authority, tenure, and the future of the merit system amid political contention.
Police chief orders Sunday saloon closings to revoke licenses
Acting Chief Alcock relays a drastic police directive to station captains. Saloonkeepers in each district must be notified by tonight that any violation of Sunday closing will bring immediate license revocation. The order also threatens action if any officer assists violations, and cites possible civil service repercussions. Chief Alcock declined further comment.
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Alcock
Civil Service Commission
8000 School Employes Salaries To Be Raised
A fragmented report indicates plans to raise salaries for eight thousand school employes. The board of education discusses funding and implementation terms amid city budget constraints and potential impacts on the school system.
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Krumdick
Herman Krumdick
Coo Pettkoskes
Jdackson Wit
Ventie Ware Kruse
Willi
John O. Whee
Pourteen
Ward Schultz
Willian
Schultz
Edward Todd Yoo
Miquteen
Watt Gorman
John Dg. Corman
Lewitt
Joseph Baeher
Joseph Pokorat
WARD
Frank Wo
Robert HK Stinson
George HK
Waites Oc
Uos
Clyde de Paekus
Y-Nintie Wate
Richard Marre
Ralph Go Hunter
Joseph Sehon
Thirtietil
Teschner
Otto Thiesehr
Michael Gi. Wateh
Charles Bachmann
Pirst Ward Nicholls
Thiecey
Aiom
Walter Nielsen
Albert Oo Ane
August Andreas
Kuehne
Clem Kuehne
Tilen Relinosen
Richert
Johan Hivhert
Willian Mooney
Nh Ward
Jon
Lore
Maurice J Joy
Tse
Joseph HE Smith
Sat
Njamin Mitchell
Praneis
Ward Wroblewski
Leopold Arnstein
Anthony J Conrad
Willian Phelan
Wietrowski
Walter J Orlikoski
John Piotrowski
Ta Waclow
Anton Cen
John Mussettie
Min Walsh
Kavanagh
John He
Joseph Wing
Arthur
J. Welsh
Deseph
Walt Doherty
John M
Ward eByrne Wits
D. Thomas Fireisie
Martin Wienaan
Henry Naing
Martin A. C Reall
Jeremiah Dover
Wroblewski
Ty John Paniborski
le Winns
Wits
Terrener Moran
Hergen
Tobin Witte
Tobin
Timons
Thevle Wits
Anderson
Iar
Meliet Ware Thaines Molt
Faherty
Gand
Gms
Victor F. Lawson
America
Chicago Daily News
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Wonais
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Board of Education
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