Chicago Civil Service law violation prompts reform push
A Chicago editorial accuses the Civil Service Commission of defying the state act by overpaying examiners, creating positions illegally, and conducting noncompetitive tests. It urges firing offenders, cites $100,000 annual mis-spending, and warns of political graft amid wartime distractions.
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Civil Service Reform Forces Clash Over Thompson Administration
A Chicago dispute erupts as Civil Service Reform members attack Mayor Thompson for upholding civil service laws. Captain Percy B. Coffin leads the commission demanding adherence, opposing excessive salaries and alleged pension-bureau expansions. Springfield debates amendable acts to legalize past actions as city pension costs rise.
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