Busted Banks in Chicago Warn Public of Fake Banks
The piece warns Chicago residents about failing savings banks run by advertisers and real estate dealers. It lists numerous defunct banks, condemns unregulated outlying lenders, and urges municipal action to create a banking-examining board within the city charter to protect depositors and curb fraudulent institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dove
German Savings Bank
Fidelity Savings Bank
Niehoff's Savings Bank
Beehive Savings Bank
State Savings Institution
Meadowcroft Brothers
Silverman's
Bualneas
Ilconsen
Union and Action Join Hands in Chicago Political Pact
The County Democracy and the Workingmen's Municipal Ownership Union join to pool issues and back a united front in city precincts. Delegations from both groups meet at Randolph Street to plan aggressive reforms, municipal ownership of utilities, reform of juries, and legislative districting.
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County Democracy
the Workingmen's Union
Reliable County Democracy
Workingmen's Municipal Ownership Union
Miinoia
Randolph Street
HL. BE. L. Doggett
John T. Keating
John Sunderman
A. Hines
J. McMahon
James N. Tilton
Vd. O'Reilly
William Moffatt
John Clifford
Thomas Gallagher
Robert EF. Burke
Haeo
Workingmen's
Frank Buchan
Leland P Smith
South Side
John Fitzpatrick
Chicago Federation of Labor
Alex, McDonald
Associates
Building Trades
Win
Rosell
Legislative Board Federation of Labor
Simon O'Donnell
Phiuders’ Union
Weat Bide
W. E. Burns
American Railway Union
Stephen Sumner
Milk Drivers’ Union
George J. Thompson
Clear Makers’ Union
North Stdle
W. G. Schardt
Federation of Labor
F. L. Allabaugh
Printers’ Union
Chicago
Workingman'’s Municipal Ownership Union
Minnols
Wage Workers
Illinois
Pittsburg
Illneis
General Assembly
Coun
Gibbons Likely Democrat Sheriff Nominee in Strong Showing
Marty R. Gibbons appears as the Democratic candidate with broad party support and broad appeal, described as a businessman of high standing and a capable campaigner. The text notes fiscal restraint for local taxes and reforms, while urging confidence in municipal governance and related financial figures.
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Marty R. Gibbons
Sheriff
Beef Trust Graft And Patterson Resignation In Chicago
The piece accuses the Beef Trust of favorable water rates and political manipulation at City Hall, detailing Joseph Medill Patterson's resignation as Commissioner of Public Works amid graft allegations. It cites statements by BR W Patterson and Robert W Patterson, critiques of Mayor Dunne, and notes on tuberculosis meat at Stock Yards, inspector Hunt, and surrounding political entanglements. It ends with a public complaint about advertising agents and bank capital.
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Beef Trust
Chicago
Joseph Medill Patterson
Patterson
Kr. W. Patterson
the Tribune
Joseph Medill Pattersons
New York
BR. W. Patterson
Robert W. Patterson
Chicago Tribune
Public Works
Holland House
Politichans
Joe
Dunne Miu Hiclhal
Dunne
Loop
Inspector Hunt
Hunt
Clark
Barry
UT. 8
O'Leary
How many cattle released from quarantine by Health Department
The Health Department ordered the release of tuberculosis or lumpy raw cattle from quarantine, detailing the number freed under official action. The count reflects compliance with public health directives and the department’s quarantine standards.
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Health Department
Vague inquiry on officials kin buying condemned cattle
The note asks if relatives of city officials bought condemned cattle at stock yards and whether this relates to inspector withdrawals. It mentions Mayor Dune and a busy Health Department, implying concern over city administration activity.
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Dune
Scott C Bone Named Editor of Chicago Examiner
Scott C Bone, long associated with the Washington Post, accepts an offer from Win Kt Hearst to become managing editor of the Chicago Examiner. Mr 4.090 has left Washington for Chicago to assume his new duties, but his family will remain in Wash hoo for several ocoths.
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Scott C. Bone
Washington Post
Win Kt. Hearst
Chicago Examiner
Washington
Ch Oro
Labor and Beef Trust clash over impure foods probe
Chicago Federation of Labor votes to investigate impure and adulterated foods amid calls to canvass retailers. Delegates push boycotts of unsafe products for 150000 workers while Mayor choice pits labor unions against Packers. The piece notes tax and water rate contrasts in city politics.
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Rotten Beef Trust
Chicago Federation of Labor
Charles D. Wheeler
Wheeler
Federation
Hunt
Booze Cure official buys oil stake in Gulf
Shadbourne, secretary of a Booze Cure group and an Illinois Central official named Junk, purchased an oil claim in the Gulf of Mexico. The piece questions if Illinois Central will enter Booze Cure business while noting city salaries rise with high license. It laments retiring Congressman Mann and dismisses Mayor Dunie, then hints at a water charge and a 10 cent payment per Joseph Medill Patterson’s bid as a Chicago mayoral contender on the Specialist ticket.
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Shadbourne
Gulf of Mexico
Illiola Central
Joseph Medill Patterson
Chicago
Real Estate Dealers Demand City License Tax From Lawyers
Real estate dealers push for a city license fee on lawyers who buy and sell for clients. They argue every real estate dealer must hold a license under ordinance, while many lawyers active in real estate avoid tax. The article notes administration under Patock yards not condemned and mentions 11 000 gallons.
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Dunne
Patock
Prohibition district plans spark city debate on Summer gardens
Petitions seek to ban a North Side area north of Diversey and east of Evanston as a prohibition district. Promoters back the move while defenders note summer gardens like the Rienzi are valuable playgrounds. The Eagle calls for curfews as crime curb alternatives.
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Diversey Boulevard
Evanston Avenue
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Graham & Sons
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Union Trust Company
Commercial National
Continental National
Drover Deposit National
Fort Dearborn National
Union and Action
Dunn
Democratic County Central Committee
George E. Cole
Legislative Voters’ League
Cook County
League
Republican Committee
Mr. Cole
Prohibition
Harrison
I E
James O'Straughnessy
Humne
Tuley
the Eagle
Agin
Labor & Beef Trust
Trust
Jim Mann
Congress
Dunie
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