08 Nov 1919
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1919
Page
1
Local leaders and aldermen react to adoption of a 50 ward plan for city government. Plans for redistricting rely on 1916 census data, with potential two year alderman terms and new ward committeemen. Some oppose, others expect offices in wards to streamline operations and reduce council debate.
Mayor Thompson issued a statement congratulating Chicago on the bond election results. He praised the public for rising to the opportunity to help the city and thanked Mr. Wacker and his associates for their role.
Judge Kickham Scanlan moved to the Criminal Court side to tidy the docket. The executive committee said he will tackle old cases in numerical and chronological order to reduce jail overcrowding and defend the court against biannual delays.
A Chicago based delegate slate for the Constitutional Convention includes Republican Walter H. Wilson in the First District and George A. Dupuy in the Sixth District. The roster covers districts from the Seventh through Thirty-First with numerous candidates listed by district and street addresses. The tax and sale reminders follow, detailing delinquent taxes, judgments, and redemption rules.
Election final tallies show votes on Initiative and Referendum No. 1 and Gateway Amendment No. 2 with totals around 148 546 76 176 72 870 and 141 865 74 108 67 757 respectively plus results for Public Ownership receiving 156 302 71 069 85
Mayor Thompson announced full support for an ordinance establishing residential and industrial zones in Chicago. He cited a 1915 message to the city council urging zoning legislation.
The city will begin work immediately on the Chicago Plan improvements endorsed by voters. First, Ogden Avenue extension from Union Park to Lincoln Park with a bond issue of 5.4 million dollars. Second, Western Avenue widening to 100 feet for twenty five miles backed by a 2.4 million dollar bond.
Reformers push an ordinance banning tree planting without a City Hall permit forcing homeowners to pay for approvals and restrict trimming or spraying. The result is widespread tree decline blamed on graft and reform, with a defunct reform-minded paper cited for influence on aldermen.
City officials discuss a possible investigation of the fire department attracting mixed opinions. Notable names include Amos C. Ryan of Central Transfer Company and several district residents noted in city addresses.
County Clerk Robert M. Sweitzer publishes a taxpayers calendar listing due dates for general taxes and special assessments. General taxes become due January 2 and payable through March 11 for all general taxes and special assessments to the county.
The piece argues fines deter reckless driving and curb privilege seeking. It urges framing a clerk’s receipt as a reminder to obey laws and warns judges enforce all laws without privilege or bias to test a law’s value to the community.
The Edmund T Perkins Engineering Company located in the First National Bank Building seeks to reclaim several thousand acres of rich farm land in central Illinois and offers part of the tract for sale at a low price.
Robert I Cantwell described as eloquent and learned among Chicago Bar leaders. Congressman Thomas Gallagher noted as influential in Washington. Dixon C Williams praised with high honors to come from the people. Coroner Peter M Hoffman portrayed as alert in serving public interests.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.