Prohibition Debate Sparks Chicago Off-Year Speech
Prominent attorney Harry Rubens led a Sunday rally at the Auditorium under the German American National Alliance, attacking prohibitionists as foreigners haters. Chicago will not go dry, despite a looming Blue Law vote, with Mayor Rose and others backing anti prohibition at a packed event.
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Fire Marshal Horan criticizes commission at Cook real estate meeting
Fire Marshal James Horan told the Cook county real estate board weekly luncheon that the commission's rules raise the cost to sell old fire department junk and hose. He urged selling after other buildings are cleared and noted frequent pumping duties and strained relations among property owners. He cited South Chicago taxes and police fire returns and praised a Thirteenth District incumbent. He urged spring elections for Municipal Judges, arguing four-year terms and expanded ballots for next fall.
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Dunne Supports Four Year Judge Terms in City Court
Former Mayor Edward F. Dunne argues that Chicago Municipal Court judges must serve four year terms, challenging six year terms as unconstitutional. He urges a complete court overhaul, with all 27 judges up for election, and notes potential moves toward appointing a new chief justice if his view stands.
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