Chicago elects four year mayor term amid graft claims
In Chicago the ballot hid a proposed four year mayor term behind a vague note about estates and villages. The Eagle denounces the maneuver as a naked trick, listing alleged graft and favoritism tied to John M. Erickson and a cross street electric sign. Widespread calls for reform and scrutiny of municipal ownership follow the vote.
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Fair Offer to City by Union Traction Company
The Union Traction Company asserts it has served Chicago well and proposes a 20 year franchise with escalating compensation tied to gross receipts, city license deductions, and a major upgrade plan. It pledges new rolling stock, street improvements, tunnels, and modern electric and underground trolley systems if approved by the council and voters.
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Zince Cobter Retires From Drainage Board Presidency
Zince Cobter retires as president of the Board of Drainage Trustees after a long tenure marked by citizen and official service. The community would face a notable loss, as his efforts consistently benefited taxpayers.
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Dunne Targeted by Anarchists and Allies
Community notes Dunne as an honest, good man but says long haired anarchists and professional chancellors in his circle have politically ruined him.
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Council to consider two platoon system for fire dept
Upon reconvening the council plans to issue an ordinance making a two platoon system general across the fire department. The move aims to standardize staffing and potentially improve coverage and response times.
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Eagle laments theft of its reading matter by others
The Eagle notes its content is stolen and reprinted without credit and regrets that the editors who steal it cannot share broader circulation. It adds the Eagle arrives at readers at least twenty four hours earlier than the thieves, making theft easy to identify.
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