09 May 1903
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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1903
Page
1
A lengthy political column urges voters to select competent, honest judges in Cook County. It touts candidates like Richard S. Tuthill and John Gibbons, discusses party strategies, local politics, and recent reform efforts, and condemns graft while urging informed, unbiased judgement at the polls.
A Chicago era screed denounces Harrison allies aiming to purge the Democratic party in Cook County and Illinois. It criticizes candidates and a planned charter convention, cites city bridge actions, Grant Park funding, and the Crerar library site, and mocks bar primaries and detective department overhauls.
Public Works Commissioner Blocki says interior removal is needed to restore City Hall to a healthy condition by increasing light and ventilation. He notes the move would affect the payroll brigade who work there and implies little regard for their concerns.
County Treasurer Hanberg asks for an appropriation to clean up his office and urges it be granted at once, stressing the need for rapid action and improved bureau conditions.
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