Graft accusation clouds Chicago river plans and payoffs
The Sanitary District disbands its expert commission after securing 5 million more in bonds and reveals schemes for river widening and sewage diversion. Traction firms lobby with passes to aldermen as council votes loom on major franchise extensions and a court orders state tax Assessments for Chicago firms.
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Drainage Board
Chicago
Citizens’ Expert Commission
Jones
Smyth
Sanitary Trustees
Chicago Traction Firms Face State Assessment Order
The State Board orders assessment of numerous Chicago traction firms including Chicago City Railway and North Chicago Street Railroad. Roach’s concession is criticized as failing to aid riders while many conductors lose regular routes. City Comptroller McGann enforces vouchers by turn, reordering payments to curb favoritism and clear $1.2 million in claims.
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Roach
Northwestern Elevated
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Yates
Chicago
Sherman
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Drainage Board
United States
Chicago Street Railway Commission
Appellate Court Decision Names Police Officials in Ruling
By a decision handed down by the Appellate Court Monday it is declared that Assistant Chief of Police John E B Ptacek and Inspectors John J Bartnett Max Heidermeier and Luke Kalas.
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John EB. Ptacek
John J. Bartnett
Max Heidermeier
Luke Kalas
Cook County Judge Salary Law Endorsed by State’s Attorney
State’s Attorney Charles S. Deneen says the new salary law for the Cook County Judge has been enacted and will take effect after the next election. He notes the bill mirrors New York’s successful approach and that current fees in his office average 700 to 20,000 yearly. Bob Pringle, a popular Board of Trademen member, is urged to run for County Clerk next year.
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Charles S. Deneen
New York
Bob Pringle
Board of
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Democratic State Central Committee
Drainage Board
Hearst
Chicago American
Lawrence Y. Sherman
Elf
Amer
Chicago politicians urge Val Wagner for County Treasurer
Many leaders in Chicago back Val Wagner of Wagner and Househild as a likely strong candidate for County Treasurer next year. His supporters are widespread across the city and county, suggesting a formidable bid.
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Chicago
Val Wagner
Wagner & Househild
Wagner
Hon. Jacob Newman Suggested as Top Judge Candidate
One of the best men talked of for Judge next year is the Hon. Jacob Newman. Mr. Newman is regarded as one of the best lawyers in the United States and would grace the bench.
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Jacob Newman
Newman
United States
Sherman the Strangler Overshadows Illinois Legislature
A fierce critique charges Speaker Lawrence Y. Sherman with strangling measures in the Forty-second Illinois General Assembly. Democrats rail against corporate influence, noting five of twenty-five congressional seats, and highlight bills that did or did not pass, including a statewide pension plan and real estate title reform. The piece forecasts Kelly strengthening the Democratic county ticket next year.
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Lawrence Y. Sherman
Sherman the
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Sherman
Shermin
Public Policy
Chicago
Heraldssem
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