Mayor vetoes big tax levy and council votes relief
Mayor Thompson vetoed a 29.5 million dollar school tax levy, urging certificates of indebtedness until tax laws are clarified. The council repealed the levy, approved issuance of certificates, and tackled multiple city items including building height limits, street stands, and a Roosevelt road rename. The new school board members were confirmed and committees named. A June 9 council meeting was scheduled as subcommittees were formed. A separate note notes city aims to lower food prices for Chicago’s 3,000,000 residents amid poultry concerns.
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Thompson
the Elks
White Sox
Als
Adamowski
Ald. Cullerton
Loop
12Th Street
Roosevelt Road
Lulu M. Snodgrass
Samuel Gessler
Boleslaus Klarkowski
James P. Rezny
City committee on efficiency pursues departmental reform
The city council committee on efficiency economy and rehabilitation outlines plans to study all departments and bureaus, review ordinances on new or consolidated bureaus, consolidate taxing bodies, centralize purchases and payroll, survey street lighting and water programs, and separate street cleaning into a new department with a $12,000 appropriation. Alderman A A McCormick chairs.
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City Council
Water Department
Bureau of
Ald. A. A. McCormick
Congress votes dry by July 1 amid repeal polls
A weekly survey shows broad opposition to repealing wartime alcohol controls. Senate votes 20 yes 34 no 31 noncommittal. House 110 yes 216 no 89 noncommittal. Midwest senators split with several noncommittals. Illinois and Indiana representatives show varied positions.
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Congress
Senate
House
Middle West
Cummins
Iowa
Newberry
Townsend
Michigan
Sherman
Illinois
Weston
Indiana
Nelson
Minnesota
McCormick
Ilinois
J. W. Rainey
Adolph J. Sabath
James McAndrews
Thomas Gallagher
Fred A. Britten
William A. Rodenberg
Richard Yates
Edward J. King
William G. McKinley
John C. McKenzie
Thomass. Williams
Henry T Rainey
Niels Juul
Carl R. Chindbloom
EB. B. Brooks
Ira C. Copley
Charles E. Fuller
Clifford Ireland
Joseph G. Cannon
Loren E. Wheeler
Willam E. Mason
Oscar E. Bland
Rich
Chicago Plan Chief Seeks Rapid Bonding Measure Passage
Charles H. Wacker of the Chicago Plan Commission asserts measures can be safeguarded and passed in a single day if needed. He promises to fund attorney review for governor selected counsel, while urging public awareness, a referendum, and support from civic groups to avoid future tax burdens. The piece cites petitions and support from real estate firms and banks, stressing no tax hike beyond sinking fund and interest.
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Charles H. Wacker
Chicago Plan Commission
Bureau of Public Efficiency
The
Civic Federation
Chicago
John J. Mitchell
George M. Rynolds
Edmund D. Hulbert
John Shedd
Wallace Heckman
John , Farwell
John W. Scott
D. F. Kelly
Greenebaum Sons’ Bank
Fort Dearborn National Bank
Kerfoot & Co
Mead & Coe, Chandler, Hildreth & Co
Edward G. Waller
Chancellor L. Jenks
George C. Newberry Company
Democrats Talk Of 1920 Nomination Rumors
The Democratic National Committee met at the Congress Hotel this week with McAdoo regarded as a strong nominee contingent on President Wilson’s stance on the third term. Palmer from Pennsylvania is groomed for leadership if Wilson runs, while Bryan seeks another bid on the prohibition platform, though leaders doubt such a move would gain party support.
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Democratic National Committee
Congress Hotel
McAdoo
Wilson
Palmer
Pennsylvania
East
Bryan
City may extend South Water Street to lake claims
Walter L. Fisher reports to council committee on railway terminals that the city holds the right to extend South Water Street to the lake across Illinois Central land. He notes Lake and River Street extensions are less certain due to existing buildings on their rights of way. Fisher says the city could lawfully refuse railroad plans to fill slips by the river and lake to enlarge yards, while five slips on Illinois Central grounds fall under harbor master jurisdiction requiring city council action.
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Water Street
Illinois Central Railroad
Walter L. Fisher
Lake Street
River Street
Fisher
Illinois Central
Cost of Living Too High City Ordinance Ask
Health Commissioner John Dill Robertson and Alderman John H. Lyle urge rapid passage of Lyle's food market and farm produce ordinance to curb high living costs. They note families spend about 48.4 percent of income on food and Chicago’s food spending will exceed 340 million dollars this year.
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John Dill Robertson
John H. Lyle
Lyle
Chicago
Powell becomes South Side State Bank president
Isaac N Powell appointed president of the South Side State Bank at Cottage Grove avenue and East 43d street, succeeding Henry W Mahan who died Monday. Powell, formerly vice president and director of Washington Park National Bank, is a noted South Side banker and Republican leader.
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Isaac N. Powell
South Side State Bank
Cottage Grove Avenue
East 43d Street
Henry W. Mahan
Powell
Washington Park National Bank
Mahan
Mr. Powell
South Side
Seventh Ward
Paullin and Clark call for sanitary district inquiry
Trustees Paullin and Clark deny mismanagement claims by Wil lis O Nance and endorse an official probe. They note the 1918 board invited outside review and say they welcome investigation by any responsible body to examine efficiency and economy within the sanitary district.
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George W. Paullin
Wallace G. Clark
Willis O. Nance
Clark
Paullin
Nance
Dr. Nance
Consul Smietanka Hails Right to Ship Liquor to Foreign Consuls
Julius F. Smietanka of Chicago argues consuls cannot be interfered with by internal revenue officers and that search and seizure laws do not apply to a consul’s residence or office. He notes nations without local consulates could appoint Chicago consuls, citing Siam as an example. He awaits Washington’s ruling on clergymen receiving wine shipments after prohibition.
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Julius F. Smietanka
Chicago
Internal Revenue
Siam
Smietanka
Washington
City milk depots plan to aid poor with public milk stations
Assistants to Corporation Counsel Ettelson began work on an ordinance empowering Health Commissioner Robertson to set up three municipal milk stations to pasteurize and bottle milk for sale at not more than 11 cents a quart. The scheme, to be backed by emergency legislation, would place stations on the North, West and South sides near rail lines, with groceries supplying distribution to the public. A one cent per quart profit would go to dealers. Patrons of large dealers in the Illinois Milk Dealers Association will pay 14 cents a quart, while some small dealers will continue at 13 cents.
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Ettelson
Robertson
Laurence R Adams Named Among Chicago's Prosperous Citizens
Laurence R. Adams, manager of the Brevoort Hotel, emerges as a popular and respected figure in Chicago. Renowned as a leading hotel man, he is noted for his charm and broad appeal across the hospitality community.
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P. G. Jacobson
Reliance Die and Stamping Company
North
LaSalle Street
Chicago
Laurence R. Adams
United States
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