Official graft and theft linked to Chicago organ column
The Chicago Eagle reports an alleged “official organ” used by the Berg Gray Burns gang and city figures to solicit ads and influence officials. It details thefts, forged credentials, and soliciting schemes involving city politicians, police, and business interests, warning readers of corrupt practices and urging vigilance.
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Chicago Eagle
Berg-Gray-Burns
The
Eagle
Park
City Civil Service
Fred Busse
Busse
Republican County Committee
Galt
City Civil Service Commission
Traeger
Stackpotter
Berg- Gray-Burns
Federation of Labor
Trades and Labor Assembly
General Assembly
Illinois
Chicago technical high schools should be abolished
The writer attacks Chicago technical high schools for trades, claiming only one decent graduate per ten failures and urging funds be redirected to provide proper general education for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Smoke Inspector fund schemes linked to officials and inspectors
The report highlights campaign contribution schemes allegedly used by J P Ryan and J J Burns, with ties to a Chicago incident where a “Smoke Inspector” endorsed by Burns cashed a check at a La Salle street saloon. It notes advertisement pitches for a smoke preventing device and claims alderman backing. It also mentions President Peet of a Sanitary Laundry handing over campaign funds to two bogus inspectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busse
Ryan
la Salle Street
H. Woodhouse
State Street
Peet
Sanitary Laundry
Chicago Agencies Forced to Pay Yearly Tax or Leave
A stern plan would require Chicago advertising agencies, about 8,000 firms, to pay a $1,000 annual license tax. Agencies not complying would be required to depart the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Semitrailer power doubles haulage in Little Giant line
W O Duntley of the Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co promotes the Little Giant semitrailer system that pairs a truck chassis with a detachable trailer. The setup tracks precisely behind the tractor, reduces truck stress, and doubles duty while remaining interchangeable with standard chassis.
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W. O. Duntley
Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company
Little Giant
E. G. Westlake
Duntley
Mr. Duntley
Tee
T. J. Hudson
Michigan Avenue
Thomasville Ice and Mfg
Thomasville
Chicago Automobile Club Seeks 3000 New Members
The Chicago Automobile Club promotes its strong national standing and urges three thousand new members. Ralph Temple praises the Hollier eight cylinder car as high grade and popular among users. The club operates at 932 Jackson boulevard offering night service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron Tire & Vulcanizing Company
Jackson Boulevard
Sheridan Road
Carl Whister
W. Jackson Boulevard
Ralph Temple
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Fair State, Adams and Dearborn Sts
E. J. Lehmann
Chicago Speedway
Oval
Speedway Park Association
Richard Kennerdell
American Automobile Association
United States
Vincent Astor
Gotham
Speedway
David F. Reid
Frank Foster
Christian F. Wethe
New York
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
A. J. Banta
Locomobile Company
Ralph Temple Automobile Company
South
William J. Sutherland
T. 8. Shattuc
Lyon
Auto Tire
T. 8
Shattuc
Harry W. Cooper
Batavia
Akron Tire
Vulcanizing Co
Monroe
Chicago Automobile Club
Automobile Club
Tana
Irity
Lexington Hotel
Calumet
Western Distributors Batavia
Lincoln Highway
Elgin
Harrison
Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co
Harry Newman
Scripps-Booth
Harry Newman Service
Auto Tire Sales CO
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