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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1917
Page
1
Harry R. Gibbons, noted boxmaker and Democratic leader, is viewed by party rank as the ideal nominee next year for sheriff or county treasurer. Observers cite his public spirit and open methods as key strengths in a primary contest.
Republican leaders propose Charles A. McCulloch of Parmelee Transfer Company as a possible entrant in the Republican primaries with support from Attorney General Brundage. The push signals a potential mayoral bid backed by party leadership.
In the Fourth Congressional District a vacancy followed Charles Martin’s death. Two candidates have emerged: James T. Pipes McDermott, a former congressman, and John W. Rainey, a former circuit court clerk. The contest centers on replacing Martin in the upcoming election.
Former mayor Carter H. Harrison will be the Democratic candidate for Congress opposing Fred A. Britten in the Ninth district next year.
In a crowded courtroom Judge Donahoe was seated as a judge of the Municipal court Monday replacing Arnold Heap after a three year litigation. Chief Justice Harry Olson presided and administered the oath. Mrs Donahoe and daughter Margaret sat beside him.
Officials of the Peoples Gas Light and Coke company informed city leaders of plans to readjust all gas appliances to the new gas well. The notice went to Samuel Ettelson, John Garner, Donald Richberg, and E W Bemis, with later contact to Alderman Lynch. The statement promised prompt attention to complaints and noted 418 men employed.
The National League of Compulsory Education holds its seventh annual convention at the Hotel Sherman from November 14 to 17. Delegates are appointed by presidents, governors, mayors, and boards of education, with a Chicago bureau and citizen committee organizing. Officers include Honorary President for Life William L Bodine, President Charles A MacCall, and a large executive committee with members from Philadelphia Newark Chicago Milwaukee and other cities.
City officials warn that malicious destruction of street lamps costs about 30000 dollars yearly. Each broken globe costs 3 dollars and a broken lamp 8 dollars to replace. A program will double street lamps within a year, costing 3.75 million dollars, but ongoing vandalism could reach 60000 dollars annually. Citizens urged to report offenders. interference with a lamp is a misdemeanor with fines or imprisonment. Also notes meatless days, price controls, and fish price expectations as retail demand shifts.
At Administrator Williams request, Samuel Insull of the state council of defense named a fuel subcommittee for public and quasipublic institutions. Members include John F. Gilchrist, Charles Lind, Frank Bennett, John Ericson, Henry Zender, Wallace Clark, Percy Coffin, E. J. Ward, Martin Insull, and Frank Baker, with other officials from utilities and public works.
Meatless days in Chicago have increased fish consumption by about 50 percent and prices are climbing rapidly. Retailers are unchecked in profiteering practices, with food administration investigations showing price variations of around 10 percent across stores. If the price rise continues, consumers will face higher fish costs.
Former Gov. Dunne denounces the proposed fusion linking City Hall to Democrats and the Senate seat to Republicans. He warns it would disenfranchise voters by letting a few bosses name candidates. Some residents supported the ticket for an efficient bench but opposed the nominating method. Socialists benefited from opposition sentiment and the fusion idea.
Charles A. Cairns, longtime general passenger and ticket agent for the Chicago and Northwestern, is named passenger traffic manager to succeed A. C. Johnson, who became general traffic manager a year ago. John L. Ferguson, Cairns assistant, is promoted to general passenger and ticket agent.
Wording suggests contenders in a Chicago contest for the next U S Senator and the next mayor. The text mentions naming the individuals involved, signaling an upcoming campaign focus.
A Chicago Herald editorial titled Let Us Reason Together argues the bipartisan agreement between Democratic and Republican leaders risks harming party distinctions and narrows political debate. The piece, published in the November 8 issue, warns against fusion politics and its consequences.
The United States food administration began an investigation into alleged dumping of twenty eight carloads of vegetables at West Chicago on Saturday. Federal officials disputed Chicago police reports and said statements were exaggerated. Inspections will continue, requiring shipper descriptions and a certificate on each car’s condition. Despite the report, locals returned to the dumping ground, with one man claiming sixty bushels of potatoes were salvaged. The Salvation Army organized workers to process the vegetable pile for consumption.
The National Food Administration will license all bakeries nationwide starting December 10 and enforce rules on ingredients and loaf weights. The move aims to standardize bread, cut waste, and push pound loaf prices downward to about 7 or 8 cents. Regular loaf sizes will be one, one and a half, two, and four pounds with a half loaf option. Sugar usage drops to three pounds per barrel of flour and vegetable oil shortening to two pounds. Skimmed milk will be the only milk used. rolls permitted.
A brief note states that the item is produced only if made in standard regulation bread dough. No further details are provided.
Ascher Bros add a new Adelphi theater building at Clark street and Estes avenue on the north side. The 1400 seat theater opens last week and will join the chain operated by Ascher Bros, with four ground floor stores and a second floor bowling alley leased for ten years to M E Faetz. The brick terra cotta exterior fronts Clark street across Estes to Ravenswood, with land and building valued around 250000. KE B Wolf & Co will manage the property.
The Chicago Federation of Labor announces officer names including John Fitzpatrick as President and Oscar F. Nelson as Vice President. It lists committee allocations such as Finance with Elizabeth Maloney and Gertrude Stoetzel, Legislative with A. C. Anderson and Joseph W. Merton, plus delegates to the Illinois Federation of Labor convention Herman Beuhler Thomas Curry and Agnes Johnson.
Postmaster Carlile reports a successful rollout of early mailing inspired by Chicago. A five member "flying squad" worked with banks and businesses, dramatically cutting mailing times. At Continental and Commercial National Bank, president George M Reynolds says average bank letter mailing time dropped by two hours daily, enabling four daily mail dispatches after 5 pm, up from 7 pm, saving about 10,000 letters daily. Washburn arranged the later deliveries. Other big concerns follow suit.
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