Spring Battle Looms Over Chicago Elections
The city faces heated contests in April for treasurer clerk and aldermen. Charles H. Sergel retires as treasurer, John Siman seeks renomination, while Merriam and anti administration forces face strong opposition in several wards. Primary filings begin late January with primaries February 27 and April 2 election.
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Chicago
Charles H. Sergel
Sanitary District
John Siman
Charles E. Merriam
Thompson
Merriam
A. A. McCormick
Robert M. Buck
Henry D. Capitain
Harry E. Littler
William F. Lipps
Lewis D. Sitts
James A. Kearns
New Year Lid Will Not Be Tilted By City Mayor
Mayor Thompson announced New Year's Eve restrictions on alcohol use with celebrations likely Saturday night. The sale of intoxicants will be allowed only between midnight and 1 a.m. as in prior years. He urged greater respect for law to sustain the republic.
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Thompson
Public Utilities Commission Faces Surface Lines Authority
Illinois Supreme Court rulings on the Chicago and West Town Railway case influence a new dispute over PUC power to regulate Chicago surface lines. The West Town decision limited the commission to require rate returns only if current rates are unreasonable, framing a key legal question in the latest bid to control surface line operations during rush hours.
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Cook County Circuit Court
West Town Railway Company
Public Utilities Act
Illinois Supreme Court
Chicago and West Town Railway Company
Illinois Public Utilities Commission
Chicago
West Town
Hang on positions under Governor Lowden named
The passage lists William H. Stead as general campaign manager Charles A. McCulloch as financial representative in Cook County dealings Homer K. Galpin as harmony member of the county committee Fred Sterling as chairman of the Republican state committee A Gordon Ramsay as personal representative in Cook County and organizer of the Lowdon Business Men's League all regarded as hanging first call on positions at Colonel Lowden's disposal if they seek office.
Urges New State Constitution by Citizens Association leaflet
A Shelby M. Singleton chaired leaflet argues for a constitutional convention in Illinois. It reviews the advantages and lists members of a statewide advisory committee formed to assist in launching the convention effort.
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Illinois
Shelby M. Singleton
Citizens’ Association
Taxed to death by city reforms and salaries rise
The city council reforms have led to salaries for women in fad departments and stenographers, while men seek work on the streets. Over five years wages for city employees jumped from twenty four to over thirty five million dollars, increasing public funds spent on salaries.
Grocers Corner Chicago Food Conspiracy Probe
Alderman Willis and council health chair Nance announce a probe into an alleged price fixing conspiracy among retail and wholesale grocers. Affected dealers allegedly forced to raise bread prices from five to six cents and eight to ten cents, with names withheld to protect inquiry. The inquiry aims to uncover illegal combinations and possible boycott actions in the grocery trade.
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Willis
Nance
Council Health Committee
Alderman Nance
Taxes to rise as Chicago budget plans grow by 5 million
City Comptroller Eugene R. Pike reports an estimated 1917 municipal expenditure rise of about 5,000,000 over 1916 across departments. Figures, not including schools, libraries, or debt interests, will be reviewed by the council finance committee amid expected cuts and departmental protests. High living costs and paper prices drive the increases.
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Chicago
Eugene R. Pike
Council
Pike
Mayoral Fight Opens in 1919 Chicago
The 1919 mayoralty contest in Chicago gathers attention as several Democratic and Republican figures are discussed for the chief executive post. Prospective Democratic nominees include Harry R. Gibbons and others. Thompson declines re election on the Republican side. The piece also notes Illinois legislative reforms and the league’s favorable view of the upcoming assembly, highlighting experienced veterans and shifts toward efficiency.
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Chicago
Harry R. Gibbons
Lake View
Robert Sweitzer
Henry Stucart
Frank 8. Ryan
Thomas F. Scully
Thomas J. Webb
Board of Review
Thompson
Charles H. Sergel
Sanitary District
John Siman
Chicago committee probes egg corner and city pay plans
The committee pursues an investigation into an alleged egg corner in Chicago and will share findings at the next meeting. Nov. 9 remarks suggest department heads may use high living costs to seek larger city appropriations. Big gains expected in the fire department with hundreds of new hires and new stations. Chief Healey may press for higher police funding.
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Chicago
Healey
City council delays riverfront concrete dock ordinance
Representatives of the Chicago River Improvement Association urged postponement of a measure requiring docks along the river and lake front to be built of concrete. They warned passage would effectively confiscate portions of riverfront property.
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City Council Harbors
Lake Front
Chicago River Improvement Association
River Front
Drys Resist Tax Shift On Police Funding
The dry faction argues they are not tax payers, claiming they would not back a $7,000,000 shift of police funding from saloon licenses to general taxes, criticizing the proposed fiscal arrangement.
Gossip Circles on City Hall Races in 1915
In advance talk for 1915 city politics Aldermen Charles Merriam and A A McCormick are mentioned with A W Miller already facing opposition from part of the city hall faction.
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Charles 1. Merriam
A. A. McCormick
A. W. Miller
Legislature Voters League predicts better Illinois assembly
Clifford W. Barnes, president of the Legislative Voters' League, says the fiftieth general assembly should be one of purpose and accomplishment. He notes that election returns show a better than usual personnel in both senate and house.
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Clifford W. Barnes
Legislative Voters' League
General Assembly
Barnes
Legislative Voters’ League
Illinois
Senate
House
Eugene R Pike Highlighted for Utilities Board Chair
Republicans discuss Governor Lowden's State offices with Eugene R Pike as a leading contender for chairman of the state utilities commission to follow William L O Connell. Pike, Chicago city comptroller, is praised for efficiency and banking support.
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Lowden
Eugene R. Pike
Pike
State Utilities Commission
William L. O'Connell
Utilities Commission
Chicago
Life of Governor Dunne by William L. Sullivan
A new book titled Dunne-Judge, Mayor, Governor compiles public utterances from Edward F. Dunne’s career starting as Cook County Circuit judge to his mayoral and governor roles. Foreword notes Dunne’s life intertwined with Chicago and Illinois’ major developments over twenty years.
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Illinois
Dunne
William L. Sullivan
Cook County
Edward F. Dunne
Chicago
Law makers get busy after election kickoff to session
Republican representatives from downstate and Cook County plan a conference led by Fred Sterling to map House organization. David E. Shanahan appears unopposed for speaker. Downstate GOP members vow support. In the Senate a pro tem contest looms with Willett Cornwell, Richard Barr, Edward Curtis, John Dailey, and Morton Hull named as possible candidates.
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Downstate
Cook County
Fred RE. Sterling
Shal
House
David E. Shanahan
Down State
Senate
Willett H. Cornwell
Chicago
Richard J. Barr
Joliet
Edward C. Curtis
Grant Park
John Dailey
Peoria
Morton D. Hull
Regulators Bring Private Bank Debate to Illinois Legislature
A fourteen member legislative meeting at the La Salle Hotel pledged support for state regulation of private banks. Senator Roos and candidates for the House discussed gaining private banker cooperation to pass measures, noting large-city needs and the powerful opposition from downstate bankers. Roos urged consulting the private bankers association to secure consent and restore public confidence in Illinois private banking, especially in Cook County.
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la Salle Hotel
Senator Roos
House
M. Mitchell
James C. McGloon
James T. Prendergast
M. M. Brinkman
Trandel
G. A. Dahlberg
Lyle
Bippus
Emil A. Festerling
Thon
Weber
C. E
Mllnois
Cook County
Roos
Private Bankers’ Association
NO DECREASE IN SALOONS IN CHICAGO NEXT YEAR
City Clerk John Siman stated there should be no material drop in Chicago saloons next year despite Sundays closing law and reform attacks. About 7,094 saloons in the city require license renewals starting Nov 1, with City Collector Charles Forsberg reviewing each applicant. Siman noted preliminary renewal work has begun and facial indications show the count will hold steady.
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John Siman
Chicago
Charles Forsberg
Mr. Siman
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