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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1916
Page
2
Detailed listing of Democratic national and state committeemen led by Illinois figures. Includes chairs, secretaries, treasurers, and sergeants at arms, plus ward-by-ward organization with multiple headquarters and contact details across Chicago suburbs.
A dense OCR list catalogs numerous local club headquarters with presidents, secretaries, addresses, and contact numbers. It records meetings on various Thursdays and Fridays with multiple Chicago area locations and hall names.
Chicago Eagle reports south side residents complain of strong odors from Bridgeport soap and rendering works. They allege air pollution lowers property values and threatens health, urging enforcement and official action as summer breezes spread the nuisance.
County treasurer Henry Stuckart rejects blame for higher taxes and plans to post signs in his office stating that the board of assessors caused the rise. He urges immediate redistricting to equalize wards by population, listing ward populations from 60,682 in First to 94,360 in Twenty-seventh with several wards near 80,000 to 93,000 residents.
The Eagle reports multiple inquiries about all public drinking fountains in the loop being shut off and asks why residents and visitors cannot access drinking water.
Readers demand a deep investigation into the Chicago Civil Service Commission and its exams. Workers complain of favoritism and costly programs, citing an “Industrial Psychologist” post and questions seen as elitist.
A Chicago Herald July feature notes 1221 regular jobs and 197000 annual extra pay in county offices up for primary votes. It lists offices and salaries, cites political influence, and names leaders and business figures tied to the public payroll.
In Judge John Stelk’s garnishment and replevin chamber a large placard declares an honest litigant comes into court by the front door. The judge explains the sign aims to curb callers before court and reduce pre trial pressure. Local business notes follow praising attorneys and a mayoral prospect.
In Cook County the New Democratic State Committee convened to discuss party strategy and upcoming campaigns. Officials outlined plans for candidate support and statewide outreach amid ongoing political organizing.
Voter list outlines salaries for state and local officials over varying terms. It includes State's Attorney 4 year salary 36,000 patronage. Recorder 4 year 36,000 and 400,000 patronage. Circuit Court Clerk 4 year 36,000 and 400,000 patronage. Superior Court Clerk patronage. Coroner 4 year 36,000 and 350,000 patronage. Assessors salaries 6 years 30,000 and 10,000. Patronage 2,000,000. Board of Review 6 year member 800,000. Sanitary Trustees president 45,000 and two members 60,000. Superior Court Judge salaries 6 years for six judges 432,000 and one judge 2 years 24,000. Municipal Court Judges ten members 6 years 360,000 and 42,000.
Vice President Henry R. Levy of L. Markle Auto Company is highlighted as a popular Chicago figure from 2036 South Michigan Avenue. Other profiles include Carl Whister of Akron Tire & Vulcanising Company, A Cherney a leading contractor, Mitchell the Assistant Superintendent of Streets, Robert E. McKee of Atlas Linen Supply, Connie Hayes of Atlas Laundry, Congressman Thomas Gallagher, John F. Gattie and James H. Pye of Central Barber Shop, and Judge William B. Dever, all noted for their standing and influence in Chicago's business and public life.
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