Chicago pawnbrokers form association to curb loan sharks
The Illinois Collateral Loan Brokers Association is formed in Chicago to elevate standards, curb unlawful pawn and loan dealings, and push for enforcing state and municipal laws. Abraham Wolf leads as an incorporator with James Brady describing aims to protect members, certify trustworthy brokers, and ensure legal compliance.
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Chicago
Illnois Collateral Loan Brokers’ Association
Springfield
Collatern
Abraham Wolf
Ticket Brokers’ Association
Jana Tienber
Ilinois Collateral Lawn Brokers’ Association
Ersor
Trine Gelder
Walter Harris
Golder
Polies
Great Jealousy at Harrison Street in City Hall Feud
A harsh charge of graft and favoritism grips the Harrison Street police district as Armory officers allegedly court the Weber gang at the Weber pawn shop. The unrest centers on a claimed rift with City Hall, with vows of a forthcoming scrutiny unseen in Chicago.
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Armory
City Hall
Harrison Street
Armory Police
Webers
Chicago
City Hall graft alleged as Chicago money lenders prey on police
The Eagle exposes a Chicago graft system where money sharks allegedly extract over 100000 dollars yearly from police and firemen via salary assignments. City Hall hangs around bystanders as lenders gain influence, while reforms attempt to curb the practice.
City loan sharks harass Chicago police and threaten officers
A Chicago Tribune report notes police and firemen sue for relief from loan sharks who use a city debt to pressure workers. The sharks publish a daily bulletin naming city employees who borrow, aiming to curb repeated borrowing. Inspectors say bold practices, with officers disciplined or discharged for opposing debt. Desplaines Street
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Chicago
Shea
Police Department
City money sharks target police and officials in Chicago
The Eagle exposes corruption links between money sharks and city officials in Chicago. It names Jake Weber pawnshop ties to police and firemen, questions assignments paid by 10 percent loans, and urges Swente and Ripley to act while promising broader public disclosures.
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Chicago
Eagle
Harrison
County Comptroller's
City Comptroller's
Jake Weber
Has Kerfoot Laid Down in Shark Stranglehold?
A West Side officer describes a Chicago police salary squeeze by sharks and scalpers. He cites Comptroller Kerfoot’s stance against salary assignments, notes continued payouts at City Hall, and questions Kerfoot’s resolve as police suffer under the alleged predatory influence.
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Chicago
Farks
Kerfoot
West Side
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Ee the Eagle
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Weber & Co
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Union Traction Company
Fire Headquarters
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Tron
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