Seventeen Club Extra Dry Questions at Legislature Session
A heated extra session in Illinois politics centers on the Wet and Dry issue and factions called the Seventeen Club and its Extra Dry leader. Chapters Five Four and Two spark debate about delegates committees and chapter amendments. Public figures from Cook and Sangamon counties may face inquiries, and the session is described as warm with party tensions and calls for investigations and committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
Sangamon
Seventeen Club
Drys
Seventeen
Stock Yards
Carew Club
West Ride
Traeger Is The Mark Chief Justice Burke Faces Jail Plan
Chief Justice Burke moves to reform the Criminal Court building and jail prompting bar association measures to require lawyers to file appearances before meeting prisoners. A committee led by Charles Cutting and others will help craft the plan as about 100 lawyers debate alleged “shyster” defense practices and jail guard complicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard E. Burke
Chicago Bar Association
Benedict J. Short
Robert E. Cantwell
Daniel O'Connell
Fred Weinman
Charles 8. Cutting
Burke
Criminal Court
Cutting
Chicago
John C. Ryan
Cook County
North la Salle Street
City Directory
Richard J. McGrath
Chicago City Directory
Ryan
Cook County Bailiffs’ Association
Auditor and Editor Both End With Or in West Park Notices
A critical letter questions the West Park Board Auditor who also publishes a weekly paper. It alleges officials may accept the auditor’s expense reports without proper scrutiny and hints at improper connections with firms selling to the board. The piece mocks the overlap of roles and calls for a public investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Park
West Park Board
Traeger’s Slide Sparks Democratic Denunciation of Sheriff
A fierce Democratic denunciation targets a popular sheriff after accusations of aiding Republican jobs policy. The controversy centers on public official performance and alleged political influence shaping employment.
Public Life and Patronage Under Sheriff Traeger
Sheriff Traeger, a Democrat, faces criticism for using patronage in top offices while Republicans held key posts previously. The article notes his past as Coroner, City Treasurer, and Comptroller and questions why Democrats struggle to find work as he staffs with loyal party members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traeger
Leutenants
Charles Petera
Mr. Peters
Republican County Committee
Peters
Davies
Mike Zimmer
Dunne
State Penitentiary
John C. Ryan
Johnny
Traction Trajectory in Chicago Trailers Debate
Officials discuss a state order forcing seats for all passengers and trailer cars while the city and traction companies clash over authority. The debate touches 1907 ordinances, jail politics, and alleged plans to trigger a prolonged court fight amid graft and public interest concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. O'Connell
Board of Public Utilities
Chicago Traction Lines
Traction Company
Public Utilities Commission
City Council
State Public Utilities Commission
Walter A. Shaw
Busby
Leonard A. Busby
Chicago Surface Lines
State Public Utility Commission
L. A. Busby
Council Transportation Committee
W. W. Gurley
Chicago
Henry Atpatel
Gurley
State Commission
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Namby Pamby
Repub
Spearmint Kid
First Cavalry
Milton J. Foreman
Chicago Avenue
West Parks
Cub Park
Auditor
Traeger’s
O’connell
Illinois Public Utilities Commission
Traction Co
Adams
van Buren
Jeyne Grocery
W. T. Davies
Charles Peters
Bureau of Public Efficiency
North la Balle Street
The
Bar Association
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