BAD TAX MIX UP Legislature Hit Taxpayers When It Ordered Them to Pay Special Assessments
City Hall grafting law forces taxpayers to pay to the city collector instead of the county, overburdening staff and delaying revenue. Forty city employees threaten overtime pay demands as sanctions loom. Officials debate a negotiated solution while clerks claim they are fifteen days behind, holding up hundreds of thousands in licenses and assessments.
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George Lohman
Ald, Richert
Reform the Courts Boost for Modernizing Illinois System
Chief Justice John M. O Connor chaired a Monday meeting of Superior Court judges to back Governor Lowden's plan for legislation aimed at reorganizing the courts for more efficient operation. The move, seen as essential to meet growing caseloads, will be a major item on the 51st General Assembly calendar in Springfield. Circuit judges likely to follow suit, with support from the judiciary and civic groups, authorizing an executive committee to liaise with lawmakers and communities to enact necessary legal changes.
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Superior Court
Albert C. Barnes
Fennimore Cooper
William KE. Dever
Charles M. Foell
Henry Guerin
Oscar Hebel
Marcus A. Kavanagh
M. L. McKinley
John M. O'Connor
Denis E. Sullivan
Theodore Brentano
Joseph B. David
Joseph H. Fitch
Martin M. Gridley
Jacob H. Hopkins
Joseph Sabath
Charles A. McDonald
William H. McSurely
Hugo Pam
John J. Sullivan
O'Connor
McKinley
Mirelynne Poott
Sullivan
McSurely
Foell
Gov. Lowden
General Assembly
Springfield
Circuit Court
Democrats Sour Over Vehicle Assessments and Almanacs
Democratic workers and employees express frustration over taxes or assessments for automobiles and political almanacs bought for the benefit of chronic office seekers.
Railroads expect government order on general counsel
Railroads with Chicago offices anticipate an order from Director General McAdoo akin to the St Paul rule that dispenses with the general counsel. It would not dismiss the officers but have retainers paid from corporate funds after settlement with the government. Names tied to St Paul include Lindley, Dunn, Miner, Bright, Sheehan.
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Chicago
McAdoo
St. Paul
B. C. Lindley
The
Great Northern
C. W. Dunn
Northern Pacific
Frederick M. Miner
Minnneapolis
St. Louis
Alfred E. Bright
Minneapolis
Sault Ste. Marie
James Sheehan
Omaha
DUNTLEY FOR MAYOR
Admirers of the well known public spirited capitalist and manufacturer rally for William O as chief executive of Chicago. Supporters describe him as energetic and efficient and a capable business leader.
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Chicago
William O
W. C. Duntley
BAD CANDIDATES Democratic Voters Scan the List of Men Mentioned
Democratic voters study a list of county ticket candidates furnished by the party press bureau. They recall past scandals and question whether a police informant linked to a robbery would strengthen the ticket. Debates touch on public printing scandals and proposed ordinance repeal amid committee discussions and amendments.
Frank L. Smith Weighs Run For Congress At Large
In Chicago Frank L. Smith of Dwight hints at possible entry for one of Illinois two congressmen at large. He says he is busy with liberty bonds and personal business and has not decided his political path, while Mason and McCormick hold the current at large seats.
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Frank L. Smith
Dwight
Col. Smith
Chicago
William E. Mason
Medill McCormick
Mason
McCormick
United States
B. M. Chiperfield
Canton
Morton D. Hull
Henry R. Rathbone
Hay
Traction plans debate aims for November ballot
Ald Captain leads a city committee toward a consensus on two extreme traction plans with hopes to place a proposition on the November ballot. He warns of delays if consensus with companies and Mr Fisher falters, stressing rapid local service and a state-law path.
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Chicago Traction and Subway Commission
Ald
Capitain
Fisher
Overlook Polish Vote in Chicago Election Control
The piece alleges Polish born and Polish descent residents are loyal to liberty loans and U S efforts but face suppression by Democratic bosses. It claims Poles effectively control multiple Chicago wards and accuse party leaders of selfishness, predicting consequences at election time.
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Chicago
Liberty Loan
Uncle Sam
Hopkins Still Leads as Senator Race Heats Up
Former Senator Albert J. Hopkins maintains a lead in the United States Senate race as Charles S. Deneen is anticipated to join next week. Reports from Springfield say May, Chipfield will withdraw to go to France, with he in Illinois conferring with supporters.
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Albert J. Hopkins
United States
Charles S. Deneen
Springfield
Chiperfield
France
Ilinois
Bar Permit Tangle Faces City Council Vote
Alderman Kostner travels to Washington to press amendments to Chicago’s special bar permit ordinance amid Navy Secretary Daniels push for repeal. City officials fear repeal may end the ordinance’s chances of revival, with a council meeting expected after Kostner’s return and a possible Monday committee session.
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Daniels
Kostner
Home Defense Committee
Twenty First Ward Council of Defense Benefit
The Twenty-first Ward Council of Defense will stage a great entertainment at the Municipal Pier on Saturday evening May 25 to aid the wives mothers and dependents of ward boys serving in France. President John F O Malley Vice President Over Y Reber and Treasurer Frank J Vogler are listed officers.
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Twenty-first
1918 City Election Calendar and Registration Rules
The calendar lists filing and registration dates for aldermanic, state, congressional, and municipal court offices across 1918. Central registration operates in City Hall Room 308 from 6 to 10 pm on most dates, with 9 am to 9 pm hours the thirty days before primaries. no general precinct registration in 1918.
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Secretary of State
Central Registration Act
Central Registration Bureau
Harry Gibbons for County Treasurer
Harry KR. Gibbons a leading Chicago box manufacturer and noted public figure will be the Democratic nominee for county treasurer. He is described as popular with all parties and factions.
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Harry KR. Gibbons
Chicago
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Duntley
Congress
Detroit
Mr. Duntley
Old House of Baggett & Co
Hopkins
21St Ward
Harry Gibbons
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