City Clerk Office Under Fire in Chicago Budget Scandal
City Council to launch a full investigation into the City Clerk's office amid irregularities in licenses permits and contracts tied to the Brenner charge Crane alley deal and omnibus orders. The Eagle urges grand jury involvement and questions the mayor's vigilance as records and finances face scrutiny.
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Willie the Wobbler
Chicago American
Lkely
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Jackson
Finance Committee
P. J. Fitzgerald
Connell
Ald
Crane Alley
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Grand
Council
Chicago City Hall Pay Roll Sparks Broad Critique
The piece accuses Mayor Harrison’s administration of selective scrutiny and calls for a thorough probe of the City Clerk amid party tensions. It condemns reductions in police and fire wages, demoralization of departments, and widespread municipal decay while urging reform and accountability.
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Democratic Party
Demratic
Harrison
Chicago
Loeffler Faces Backlash Over City Official Loans
In a Monday council session residents warned Loeffler his popularity may drop if he continues discussing city officials to whom he lent money. The report notes Loeffler once advanced 600 to a prominent official after Honore’s father declined to assist.
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Loeffler
Council Chamber
Honore
Papa
City Clerk Refuses to Buy 20 Tickets for Harrison League Ball
City Clerk Lootiter allegedly refused purchase of twenty tickets for the Harrison League ball. The piece jabs at the clerk’s perceived neglect of North Side and West Side constituents and mocks the ball management’s assessment of Willie’s role.
Remembering Inspector John E Fitzpatrick
Former inspector John E Fitzpatrick is remembered as a brave officer and good policeman. His decisive voice rang out in Haymarket Square before the May night bomb explosion, as his command to “Close up!” echoed through the scene.
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John E. Fitzpatrick
Haymarket
City merger movement targets county and city boards
The piece notes a new reform effort to merge city and county governments, placing the Board of County Commissioners at the center. It questions the motives and warns Mayor Harrison would oppose such merger plans in the upcoming city platform, fearing the potential loss of municipal autonomy.
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Board of County Commissioners
Harrison
Elvie
Healy Named Likely Sheriff Candidate by Republicans
Tunnel J. Healy of City Hospital wardens is highlighted as a leading Republican nominee for Sheriff in Cook County. The piece praises his public service record, leadership as Assistant County Comptroller, and tenure as President of the County Board. It also notes D. J. McMahon as a likely Democratic candidate for the Superior Court bench next fall.
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Tunnel J. Healy
Otter
Healy
Cook ‘County
Cook County
HATS THE BATTLE CRY DEMAND ON POLICE EQUIPMENT DEAL
A Chicago press column questions why police helmets and hats must be bought from Keith Brothers and whether city officials have a hidden stake. It argues the city budget pressures and Civil Service rules threaten police liberty and fair competition, urging the chief to resist favoritism and monopoly.
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Keith Brothers
Harrison
Fem
Enps
Politcal Atnence
Police Department
Chicago
Fire Department
Civil Service Commission
Finance Committee
Eltizven
Chief of Police May Investigate City Contract Allegations
The document questions police awareness and seeks an independent inquiry into city contracts and possible monopolistic influence. It asserts witnesses hold the facts and urges action by authorities to reveal truth and accountability regarding public spending and administration.
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Cngnisant
Tare
Khuer FB Beach Named Likely GOP Judicial Nominee
Khuer FB Beach a prominent lawyer and head of Beach and Beach is seen as a strong Republican judicial nominee candidate. He has hundreds of personal friends in the county and would add strength to the ticket.
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Khuer FB
Beach
Ario of
Beach & Beach
Republican Party
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