Busse probes rebates in Chicago traction scandal
Mayor Busse vows independent audit into rebates and double books by Chicago City Railway and Illinois Central lines. City Council fights Kensington ordinance as Alderman McInerney and Kunz denounce the railroads amid budget battles and police pay disputes. The fiscal fray touches pensions, voting machines, and a proposed civil service salary regrade commission.
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Busse
Chicago
Board of Supervising Engineers
We. Dam
Chicago City Railway
Blon J. Arnold
Henry A. Blair
Kensington and Eastern Railway
Buse
Kensington
Bennett
Lehary
Finance Comittee
Finance Committee
Melnerney
Illinois Central Railroad
Illnois
Stanley Kunz
McInerney
Illinois Central
MeInerney
Hegewisch
Ald. Bennett
Civil Service Commission
Thomas Griffin
Fifteenth Ward
Transportation Committee
Flame for Harrison in mayoral race sparks Carter supporters
Traeger declares candidacy for mayor inflames Carter camp, with the two poised for a battle described as full of fire and charged rhetoric.
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Traeger
Carter
Harrison to Lead Chicago Mayoral Return Fight
The piece reports Carter Harrison and allies plotting a major bid for mayor in two years, with Doherty, Grimes, Chappelle, and Carey active. It notes Harrison's return from California, plans to enter the real estate business, and preparations for a judicial campaign while accusing rivals of aldermanic maneuvers and frauds in special assessments. Stephen Gregory urges party unity to end boss rule and back Harrison.
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Harrison
Traeger
Env
Calla
Edward M. Lahiff
Ireland
Tom Carey
Chicago
California
Carter HL. Harrison
Wreck Yards
Carey
Morrison
Stephen
Gregory
Roger Sullivan
Cook County
Chegory
Sullivan
Carter TH
Dickinson
Jake Dickinson and Lake Front Grabs Stir War Appointment
The piece notes Jake Dickinson, former general counsel for All Hog Minnels Central Railroad, tied to Lake Front thefts in Chicago. It mentions the Iroquoia Club staging a banquet to honor his appointment as Secretary of War, implying War Department influence over lake shore issues.
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Iinois Central
Illinois Central
1Minois Central
Ilinois
Deneen
Harahan
Lake Front
Taft
Dickinson
Tennessee
Jake Dickinson
All Hog Minnels Central Railroad
Chicago
Harrison
Iroquoia Club
Jake
War Department
Lake Shore
Spectacle of Bryan as diplomat mocks Ohio Republicans
The piece ridicules Charles Wage Bryan for serving as U S Minister to Brazil and Portugal for twelve years, urges Taft to find a better Ohioan, and criticizes the traction gang while noting broad public support for Isaac N. Powell in a bid for City Treasurer.
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Charles Wage Bryan
U. S
Brazil
Portugal
Ulinola
Taft
Why the Government Should Reimburse Boldenweck Loss
A critique argues the government should reimburse Boldenweck for a $173,000 loss tied to his duties as sub-treasurer. It claims a chronic-office holder or job seeker manipulates for a $5,000 a year post to manage $60,000,000, knowingly courting consequences.
Chicago Railways Inch Toward Consolidation
The Chicago City Railway Company and the Chicago Railways Company discuss a consolidation that would remove about 20 percent more of the city’s lawful income, signaling a major shift in urban transit finance.
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Chicago City Railway Company
The
Chicago Railways Company
Powell for City Treasurer in Chicago Supports Vote Victory
I N Powell, longtime chief clerk of the Election Board, is described as well earned by his clean faithful and hard working record and is urged to win the April 6 election as City Treasurer. The piece notes past aldermen finances and contrasts ten years ago with current car wealth.
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Chicago
Ald
Coughlin
Finance Committee
McTnerney
Bennett
McInerney
City
William Carroll
Finance Committees
Burns
Bendett
Traeger
Windes
I. N. Powell
Election Board
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Meyor
Alderman MolInerney
Railroad
Thomas E. Mitten
James B. Hogarth
Supervising Engineers
Mr. Hogarth
Hogarth
Mr. Mitten
Denver
Chicago Railways
Arnold
Blair
Cvime
Dever
Snow
Powers
Alderuin Melherney
Washington Porter
Traction Gang
Issac N. Powell
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