Official graft from the Chicago Eagle 1915
A Chicago Eagle critique details thefts of articles by an alleged official organ tied to the Berg Gray Burns gang and city officials. It accuses the organ of soliciting ads, forging credentials, and offering city influence in exchange for payments, highlighting past abuses by politicians and con men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Eagle
Berg-Gray-Burns
The
Eagle
Park
City Civil Service
Fred Busse
Busse
Republican County Committee
City Civil Service Commission
Traeger
Berg- Gray-Burns
Federation of Labor
Trades and Labor Assembly
General Assembly
Mlinolss
Chicago Speedway
Oval
Speedway Park Association
Richard Kennerdell
American Automobile Association
United States
Vincent Astor
Gotham
Chicago
Speedway
David F. Reid
Frank Foster
Christian F. Wethe
Chicago technical high schools called out as waste
Critics say Chicago technical high schools for trades produce one good student in ten and should be abolished. They urge redirecting funding to provide children with real education. The call argues these schools waste millions and fail to deliver meaningful outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Smoke Inspector scam tied to campaign funds report
A minute report cites misused campaign contributions by a man called J P Ryan and similar acts by RYAN and BURNS. It recalls Chicago Record Herald 1904 coverage of a so called Smoke Inspector, J P Ryan, and a check endorsed by J J Burns. It notes ad buys for a smoke device and asks licensing for ad agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busse
Ryan
Burns
Chicago Record- Herald
Angus McKay & Co
J. P. Ryan
J. J. Burns
la Salle Street
H. Woodhouse
State Street
Peet
Sanitary Laundry
Semitrailer Rise in Popular Automotive Aid
W C Duntley of the Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company outlines a semitrailer rig that doubles haulage capacity, combining a Little Giant truck with a detachable trailer. The system tracks, reduces chassis stress, and offers similar operating costs to a single truck. The Akron Tire & Vulcanizing Co. and Chicago Speedway notes follow, detailing repairs, races, and key figures in the city auto scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Duntley
Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company
Little Giant
E. G. Westlake
Duntley
Mr. Duntley
Akron Tire & Vulcanizing Company
Jackson Boulevard
Sheridan Road
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Atle
Fair State, Adams and Dearborn Sts
E. J. Lehmann
New York
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Ralph Temple Automobile Company
South
Michigan Avenue
William J. Sutherland
Harry Newman
Auto Tire
T. 8. Shattuc
Lyon
Harry W. Cooper
Batavia
A. J. Banta
Wideawake
Locomobile Company
Carl Whisler
W. Jackson Boulevard
Chicago Automobile Club
Automobile Club
Ralph Temple
Akron Tire and Vulcanizing Co
Monroe
Lincoln Highway
Elgin
Harrison
Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co
Ralph
Fara
Lexington Hotel
Calumet
Western Distributors Batavia
Scripps-Booth
Harry Newman Service
Auto Tire Sales ‘Co
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