Bad Tax Mix Up Hits Taxpayers At City Hall
Legislature orders special assessments to city collector creating trips to City Hall for taxes. City Hall officials, backed by forty clerks, demand overtime pay as delays push saloon, vehicle license, and other tax receipts into arrears. A large set of Superior Court judges and an executive committee, all Democrats, weigh actions to secure fair pay and prevent service disruption amid transportation committee discussions and upcoming traction reports.
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tasNes
Ctty
Mensata
George Lohman
Tent Id Ald
Riebert
O'Connor
McKinley
Denis EK
Sullivan
MesSurely
Foell
MekKinle
McSurely
Locach Transportaton Committee
Chicago Traction
Subway Commission
Reform the Courts Indorse Gov Dew Plan for Court Reform
Chief district John McConnor presided at a Superior Court judges meeting in Springfield to back Gov Dew’s legislative push for a reorganized court system. The move, seen as essential to efficiency, seeks support from legislators and civic bodies to overhaul laws and end the archaic day system.
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Distice
John McConnor
Superior Court
Gov. Bawdew
General Assembly
Springfield
Circuit Court
Wells
Coupe Busines
Democrats Sail Through Tax Burden Debate
Democrats face criticism from workers over auto taxes and purchase of almanacs by city officials aimed at aiding pursuit of political agendas, stirring discontent among party members and employees.
Rail layoffs hinted by McAdoo order in railroads
Chicago railroads report an impending directive from Director General McAdoo similar to the St Paul action. It would dismiss general counsels effective May 1, with salaries redirected to government funds if detentions occur. Named affected executives include Lindley, Miner, Bright, Sheehan, and others across Great Northern, Northern Pacific, and St Paul Minneapolis outfits.
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Chicago
McAdoo
St. Paul
Doaths
Funte
St. Maul
Co Lindley
Great Northern
Wo Funn
Northern Pacific
Prederick M. Miner
Minneapolis
St Lon
Alfred BE. Bright
Minneapolis St. Paul
Sault Ste. Marie
James Sheehan
Omaha
Duntley for Mayor of Chicago Featured as Progressive Leader
Adapters and supporters push William O. Duntley as Chicago mayoral candidate. Described as a well known capitalist and business man with energy, efficiency, and progressiveness. Public sentiment centers on a strong municipal chief executive.
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Chicago
William O. Duntley
W. 2. Duntley
Democratic voters weigh nominees amid past scandals and ticket strength
Democratic readers sift notes from the party press on county ticket candidates. Questions arise about a recently implicated job holder who alerted police to a robbery during a late night auto ride from a west side cafe and whether such scandals should shape nominations. Debate continues on public printing scandal coverage and proposed ordinance amendments, with committee moves pending and secretary’s stance shaping the path forward.
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Oftetail
Ouf
Degton
FOR CONGRESS AT LARGE POTENTIAL CANDIDATES NAMED
A Chicago era report lists Prank Lo Smith of Dwight as possible contestant for a congress seat. Incumbents Mason and McCormick hold current posts as two at large seats face renomination. Downstate prospects from Canton to Spring Hill are discussed along with Governor Yates active campaigning and other potential entries.
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Lo Smith
Dwight
Congress
William Bo Mason
Medill McCormick
Borties
Mar. Mason
Mer McCormick
United Thes
1 M. Chiperfield
Canton
Vno
Mason
Morton
Haydite
Traction debate aims at November vote
Vid Capitain chairs a subcommittee seeking common ground on traction plans. He urges prompt action so voters can decide in November. The plan requires state legislation and eighteen months for work before provisions take effect. Partisan tensions and concerns over mayoral candidacy and poll coverage are noted.
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Capitain
Mer Fisher
Ald
Fisher
General Assembly
Overlook Polish Vote in Chicago Polls
Citizens of Polish birth and descent in Chicago have donated over 12 000 to Liberty Lawn and other efforts, challenging Democratic bosses who show little appreciation for Polish voters. The piece lists ward distributions and critiques party guardianship, highlighting organized Polish community activity amid local ward politics.
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Chicago
Liberty Lawn
Uncle Sain
Samedal
Sael
Firteanth
Sifteenth
Osifth
Pocenty Elehth
Senator Albert Hobhoplvite Dies Amid Interlude of Tensions
Reports from spring provincial lines indicate Senator Hobhoplvite’s death shadows a week of political maneuvers. Contenders brace for a contested territorial contest as the governor debates calls for withdrawal amid emerging pressures.
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Albert Hobhoplvite
Charles BS
Fortier
City bar permit row sparks contentious council meeting
An unsettled bar permit ordinance dominates the city council agenda as aldermen grapple with compliance and penalties. Delegates pressed for stricter enforcement while questioning proposed amendments. The meeting, postponed to Friday, could shape public alcohol rules and local governance. Secretary Daniels was cited as a topic in discussions about defense committee timing.
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Hobs
Mderman Kostner
Home Defense Committee
Daniels
Twenty-First Ward Patriotic Event Aids French War Families
The Twenty First Ward Council of Defense will host a benefit entertainment at the municipal pier on Saturday evening May 25. Democrats and Republicans join to support wives mothers and dependents of ward boys serving in France. John O Mall leads. Oscar Velette is VP. Frank J Vowler serves as Treasurer.
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Ward Council
Munichpalh Pier
France
John O Mall
Commedil
Oscar TM Velette
Frank J. Vowler
1918 Election Calendar Frontals and Petitions
The document outlines filing and withdrawal dates for aldermanic petitions, registration periods in districts, and election deadlines across months from January to August. Key dates cover first day to file, last day to file, withdrawal deadlines, and staged primaries for aldermanic and court offices. It references statewide, district, and county processes and notes implications for city clerks and voters.
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Marcie
Meagielpal Court Attices Agg TE
Moarhelpad Court
Diettier
Princie
Harry Gibbons for Treasurer campaign note
Campaign item presents a fragmented plea for Harry Gibbons as treasurer with scattered text bits. It highlights a local political push and associated names, though much of the OCR is garbled, the core call is for Gibbons to hold the treasurer role.
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Willi Bo Dever Charles
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Henry Guerin
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John M. O'Connor
Denis EB. Sullivan
Theodore Brentano
Joseph B. David
Joseph di Fiteh
Martin M. Gridley
Jacob H. Hopkins
Joseph Sabath
Charles A. McDonald
William HL. McSurely
Hugo Pam
John J. Sullivan
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Detroit
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Old House of Baggett & Co
Chicago Pheumatic
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