Federal officers listed by city agencies in shared office roster
A roster lists multiple federal offices and staff locations across rooms and wings. It names officers in the Collector of Internal Revenue, United States Marshal, Secret Service, Subtreasury, Weather Bureau, Bureau of Commerce, Coast Guard, Marine Hospital, Postoffice Inspector, Railway Mail Service, District Attorney, Engineers, Hydrographic Office, Immigration Bureau, Inspectors of Steam Vessels, and Appraiser, with assigned rooms and duties including chiefs, inspectors, and clerks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Henry J. Cox
Bureau of Commerce
W. C. Huntington
J. F. Dillon
Coast Guard Service
F. J. Heake
Marine Hospital
Clarendon
Graceland Avenues
J. C. Cobb
Postoffice
James E. Stuart
BE. L. West
United States
Charles F. Clyne
William A. Small
United States Engineers
W. B. Judson
Corps of Engineers
Hydrographic Office
A. M. Steckel
Immigration Bureau
Newberry
Eldredge Court
Wabash Avenue
P. L. Prentis
Gustav E. Atkinson
Wiliam Nicholas
Harrison and
Sherman Streets
W. E Clare
Chicago labor federation names officers and committees
The Chicago Federation of Labor lists President John Fitzpatrick and officers with a long slate of committee appointments. It names executive and legislative panels, delegates to the Illinois Federation of Labor and the American Federation of Labor, plus finance ties. The note adds Sheriff Charles W. Peters is making a good record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fitzpatrick
Oscar F. Nelson
Edward N. Nockels
Fred G. Hopp
Thomas IP. Kennedy
William 8. McClenathan
B. A. Schroeder
John C. Milner
Annie Fitegerald
Women’s Union Labor League
Elizabeth Maloney
Waitresses’ Union
J. A. Train
C. M. Madsen
Timothy Meary
John
Ilnois Federation O Labor
Gertrude Stoetzel
Anna Stagbage
H. Hammond
William Quesse
J. Harold
Ben Parker
George May James Brown
Dan Riordan
John Walters
Charles W. Peters
Legal Aid Society of Chicago Officers and Notables
A readable section lists officers of the Legal Aid Society of Chicago at 127 N Dearborn Street. It mentions president Charles H. Hamill and other officers, a special finance committee chaired by Silas H. Strawn, and notes remarks about Edmund T. Perkins, George L. Schein, Frank J. Hogan, and Coroner Peter M. Hoffman as prominent Chicago figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Marion Kaufman
Henry A. Haugan
Silas H. Strawn
H. W. Austin
Chicago Clubs Directory Listing Historic Local Societies
A condensed directory lists numerous Chicago clubs and associations with their street addresses including Apollo Club 2928 Michigan Ave Bohemian Club 3659 Douglas Boulevard Chicago Athletic Association 18 Michigan Ave and more. The compendium covers yacht clubs cycling groups country clubs and social organizations across multiple neighborhoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clube of
Chicago
Apollo Club
Michigan Ave
Bohemia Club
Douglas Boulevard
Chamber of Commerce
Calumet
Mt Caxton
Chicago Athletic Association
Chicago Architectural
Artant
Chicago Automobile
Plymouth Court
Chicago Club
van Buren Street
Chicago Motor Club
Michigan Avenue
Chicago Cycling
Dearborn St
Divide Athletic
North Dearborn Street
Ashland
Jefferson
Dearborn Ave
Maple Street
Kenwood
Lake Ave
47Th
Drexel Boulevard
48Th Street
First National Bank
Oaks
Lake St
Waller Ave
Press Club of
City Hall Square
Lexington Avenue
S6th Street
Rotary
South Dearborn
Saddle and Cycle
Steridan Road
Foster Avenue
South Shore
Lake Shore
67Th Street
Southern
Dearborn Street
Speedway Park Club
Standard
24Th Street
Swedish Club of
la Balle Avenue
Union League
Jackson Boulevard
Federal Street
University
Monroe Street
County Official Albert Nowak Noted For Public Service
County commissioner Albert Nowak has built a splendid public record since election to the county board. His votes show he looks after residents, and constituents express pride and satisfaction with his work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Nowak
Ile
City Council March Election List of Holdovers
A scanned roster lists city council holdovers and candidates for a March 1920 election. Names shown include party affiliations and districts, with many entries across Democratic and Republican lines. The document resembles an official roll call or candidate slate from that period.
Why Chicago Is Losing Its Trees
The reformers of Chicago pushed an ordinance banning tree planting without a permit and requiring City Hall fees to trim or spray a tree owner’s own trees. Critics say graft and reform caused widespread tree deaths, aided by a defunct reform-leaning paper that swayed aldermen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Alderman Proposes Teeth Symbol for Public Service
A well known alderman suggests adopting a double set of teeth, echoing Halsted street dentist signs, as a symbol for the Chicago Department of Public Service. He does not specify whether the emblem would appear on public utilities or for the public itself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halsted Street
Chicago
Department of Public Service
National School of Multigraphing Seen as Business Asset
The National School of Multigraphing at 1103 Lytton Building is valued by the business community for saving firms and individuals hundreds of thousands of dollars. The number of users in multigraphing continues to rise, with Charles K. Timroth, president of Timroth Trucking Co, suggested as a strong County Commissioner candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National School of
Lytton Building
Charles KE
Timroth
Timroth Trucking Co
One Election in New Basic Law Abolish Nonpartisan Plan
Chicago and Cook county politics shape a constitutional convention debate over a short ballot. Proposals aim to abolish nonpartisan alderman elections and reduce annual elections to a single November ballot, with implications for pension plans, legislative salaries, and state law timing. Strong entities include Illinois constitutional delegates, the legislative reference bureau, and Gideons Bloomington chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Congress
Chicago
Cook County
Legislative Reference Bureau
Constitutional Convention
Legislative Committee
Bloomington
Hingis Society of Gideons
Ilinois
Hopkins as Governor Candidate Highlighted by Chicago Figures
Albert J. Hopkins, renowned United States senator from Illinois, urged as a strong gubernatorial contender. Charles H. Lamson praised as a top Chicago real estate finance expert. Lawrence P. Romano of Morse Romano Co. noted as a well liked investment and real estate professional with many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert J. Hopkins
United States
Illinois
Lawrence P. Romano
Morse-Romano Co
Chicago
County Delegates to National Convention
Cook county names both Democratic and Republican delegates to the national conventions. Democrats list ten slates with speakers such as James M Dailey Michael Kenna and John Powers and Republicans include Geo F Harding Oscar De Priest Elliot Sproul and Wrigley Jr among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook County
Democratic
James M. Dailey
Michael Kenna
W. L. O'Connell
Jas
J. Sullivan
Frank J. Walsh
R. W. McKinlay
J. B. McDonough
Chas
J. Michal
Dennis J. Egan
A. J. Sabath
James T. Igoe
J. Rosenblatt
W. K. Champlin
John M. Nowicks
John Powers
Wm. J. Gaynor
John McGillen
Jos. P. Mahoney
Geo
E. Brennan
Peter Reinberg
Republican
Geo. F. Harding
Oscar de Priest
Charles Ringer
Edwin
Davis
Elliot W. Sproul
Anton T. Zeman
Frank Dobler
Hector A. Brouillet
Democratic Committeemen by Ward List Colorfully Recorded
The full Democratic committeemen by ward are named, including 1 Michael Kenna through 35 William P. Feeney with numerous other individuals such as 12 Anton J. Cermak and 18 John J. Touhy. The roster shows a long city slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Kenna
Wm. J. Graham
Thomas D. Nash
John F. Bolton
Patrick J. Carr
John P. Gibbons
James M. Whalen
John H. Mack
John J. Leonard
Joseph A. Mendel
A. J. Sabath
Anton J. Cermak
Martin J. O'Brien
For Just Taxes Protests Rise Over City Valuation
Homeowners and realty outside the loop protest what they call unfair taxation. They face a 31 percent increase while the loop district keeps the same rate as smaller taxpayers. Business moves to the loop due to city legislation. loop rents rise steeply. Loop income property should be taxed more.
Raise Postage Back to 3 Cents for Letter Mail
A letter rate of 3 cents boosted surplus revenue by 154 million dollars in one year. The author urges restoring 3 cent postage to fund living wages for letter carriers and other workers. Praise for W. F. Cummings, Robert M. Sweitzer, and Alderman Walter P. Steffen highlights their strong public records and rising prominence in Chicago politics.
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Fair State, Adams and
Dearborn Sts
E. J. Lehmann
Directory of the Federal Build
Ing, Clark and
Adams Streets
Custom House
William H. Clare
John R. Ford
William Brown
William C. Hawley
Internal Revenue
Mast
Juline
Smietanka
D. J. Mahany
Frederick W. Rech
William B. Carlile
United States Marshal
John J. Bradley
Joseph J. Ryan
United States Secret Service
Thomas J. Porter
Northwest Section
Ant
Robert I. Hunt
Frank C. Russell
Chicago Federation OF Labor
Edward W. Everett
William Hale Thompson
Henry Stuckart
George F. Harding
Samuel A. Ettelson
Charles R. Francis
John Dill Robertson
M. D
John J. Garrity
Maclay Hoyne
Harry R. Gibbons
Joseph F. Haas
James T. Burns
Robert M. Swehitzer
Henry Horner
John F. Devine
William R. Parker
John Kjellander
August Miller
Peter M. Hoffman
Board of Review
Frank O. Lowden
John G. Oglesby
Edward J. Brundage
Louis L. Emmerson
Len Small
Andrew Russell
Francis G. Blair
Supreme Court
Charles W. Vail
Legal Aid Society OF Chicago
N. Dearborn Street
Charles H. Hamill
Mra
Fanny J. Howe
John H. Wigwore
Thomas J. Dee
Scr Ptary
Edmund T. Perkins
Hig
George L. Schein
Frank J. Hogan
Hlinals
William L. O'Connell
Nance
Mueller
Carr
Healy
Littler
Lawley
Paullin
Clark
Feders
Sergei
Nace
Northshore Channel
Real Iale Development
Lawley, Healy, Clark
Sonee
Ser‘gel
Tlliois Valley
Cary
the City Council
J. A Coughlin
DM. Kenna
D. Jackson
B. Anderson
R. & Yaenwarte
DH. Passmore
J. A. Riehert
D.T. A. Hogan
D. Piulonany
D. Iba McRonough
Id. K. Bat G. Guernsey
W. R. Fetner
R. Ls. Bement
Djohn
J. Tuoh
Howler
D.dohn Bowers de Frans
D. Henry L
Fick
Srnew Hay
Crowe
D. Kein
D. Kbbeler
FR. P. Steffen
KR. W. Haderlain
D Rr . Lipps
TR. J. Armitage
Ry Smith
D. Bush
Kovarik
Charles E. Peace
21St Ward
First Illinois General Assembly
Zion City
Sangamon Eircuit
W. E B. Greenfield
Assembly
Charles H. Lamson
Thomas Curran
John T. Nebeck
Robert E. Crowe
George B. Arnold
John P. Garner
Albert H. Severinghaus
Christopher Mamer
Magnus C. Knudson
Wm. Wrigley, Jr
Michael J. Faherty
Frank J. Loesch
Edgar J. Cook
Sanitary
Park
Wee Fee
Lincoln
W. F. Cummings
Robert M. Sweitzer
Walter P. Steffen
Colin C. H. Fyffe
the Board of Election Commissioners
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