Stand by Scully as Democrats rally to support judge
The piece highlights strong Democratic support for Judge Thomas F. Scully amid a dispute with States Attorney Hoyne. Aldermen Woodhull and Cermak organize caucus sessions to push constructive measures, with the council asserting majority rule and credit for initiatives. The law’s effects begin May 1, and construction timelines are claimed on schedule.
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Thomas F. Scully
Hoyne
Judge Scully
Municipal Voters League
Bar
Ble
Ald
Ross A. Woodhull
A. J. Cermak
Dennis J. Egan
Ald. Woodhull
Democratic Aldermen Seek Patronage in Chicago Caucus
Democratic aldermen met with the Democratic Managing Committee at the Sherman House and adopted resolutions asserting individual aldermanic judgment. They urge reconstruction be undertaken promptly and propose weekly meetings to present plans and exchange ideas to overcomeDifferences of opinion hamper progress in Chicago.
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Sherman House
Chicago
City Council defeats bid to rescind smoking ban on cars
Alderman Cermak Novak and Timothy Hogan failed to force Health Commissioner Robertson to drop the surface and elevated cars smoking order by a 28 to 35 vote. The panel was sent to study options and report the best action. Cermak cited influenza and pneumonia counts dropping from over 4,300 to 56.
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Cermak
Novak
Timothy Hogan
City Council
Robertson
Committee On Public Health
Fire proof building to house Chicago exchange offices at Wabash
Charles C. Pyle announced the start of a fire proof building on June 15 at South Wabash avenue and East 9th street beside the YMCA hotel. The $1 125 000 structure will serve as the home of the thirty eight exchanges in Chicago now operating.
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South Wabash Avenue
East 9Th Street
Charles C. Pyle
Chicago
Senate Debates Bills on Elections and Prohibition Era Measures
The Senate Elections Committee moves a primary bill changing precinct committeemen elections and delegate selection. A license committee reports the Anti-Saloon League bill enforcing prohibition with a state commissioner at 6000 dollars yearly. House bills on search and seizure face push, while appropriations propose 80 million for roads. Governors vetoed civil service extensions for WWII veterans. the Senate passes 25 bills including a blue sky measure. House advances the McDavid wage bill for teachers, and a Shurtleff act against discriminatory publications. The article notes industrial expansion plans for a large moving picture complex with vaults and roofs, plus local political commentary on home entry laws and wage discussions amid stockholder concerns.
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Senate Elections Committee
Senate
Senate Committee On
House
House Appropriations Committee
Lowden
Emmerson
Kessinger
144Th Field Artillery
Brady
Dailey
Curtis
Austin
Clark
Gorman
Broderick
Glackin
Hughes
City Council Debates Prohibition Measure and Tax Stand
Alderman Cermak criticizes a proposed prohibition law as dangerous and undemocratic while the license committee is empowered to investigate. He accuses the Anti Saloon League of funding the drive and warns of blackmail, riots, and tax implications amid a tense council debate.
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Cermak
Anti Saloon League
League
Busby Defends Chicago Surface Lines Valuation Ruling
President Leonard A Busby denounces a commission ruling on 1919 revenues for the Chicago Surface Lines. The decision deducts 44 1 0 762 from the capital and sets net earnings at 8 6 million to yield 7 percent on 123 million valuation, with 54 percent on the 156 481 859 capital claim. It questions cost basis and depreciation and warns of no fare changes while noting a minority urged higher valuation and a reevaluation by engineers.
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Chicago City Railway Company
Chicago Railways Company
Traction Valuation Commission
Commission i
Lucey
Laurence R Adams Heads Breyoort Hotel in Chicago Spotlight
Laurence R Adams, popular manager of the Breyoort Hotel, is noted as a prosperous Chicago citizen and one of the best liked hotel men in the United States.
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Charles Molitor
Chicago
Laurence R. Adams
United States
Ringer Claims Victory in Local Assessor Recount
Republican Charles Ringer leads Michael K. Sheridan in a recount of ballots in Judge Moell's court. Since mid February the first six wards are finished with Ringer gaining 1100 votes in the first five wards, turning a previous 346 vote deficit into a narrow lead, while Democrats expect Sheridan to recover in remaining wards.
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Charles Ringer
Novfi
Sheridan
Ringer
Federal employment offices to reopen nationwide
Dr R L Prentis, federal director, after a Washington conference in Chicago, says a permanent bureau of employment will be created in the Department of Labor. The bill will reach the next Congress with little opposition and funding will be allotted by population.
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RL. Prentis
Chicago
Washington
Department of Labor
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Quinlan
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Chicago Surface Lines
Leonard A Busby
United States Supreme Court
Des Moines
John G. Shedd
The
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