Chicago School Board Appointments and Reform Debated
Mayor Thompson may present eight school board appointments next Monday with names such as James B. Forgan La Verne Noyes and Charles H. Wacker under consideration. A major push from Public Education Association and the Woman's City Club aims to reduce board size redefine superintendent roles and elect trustees. Also discussed are plans for a public works commissioner subway feasibility and school military training efforts.
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Thompson
Board of Education
James B. Forgan
la Verne Noyes
Charles H. Wacker
Chicago
W. R. Moorhouse
Public Education Association
Chicago Public School League
Woman's City Club
W. 8. Hefferan
Hefferan
John D. Shoop
Aldermen Favor Subways In City Transportation Fight
The city council transportation committee pushes for subways with every member and chairman Alderman Capitain openly backing the plan. The aggressive subway advocacy suggests a strong push toward a recommendation favoring subways.
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City Council Committee On
John D. Capitain
Chicago
Capitain
Aldermanic Panel Rejects Park Ridge Territory Move
An aldermanic subcommittee refused a Park Ridge petition seeking 40 acres near Edison Park to join Chicago. Citing that the land lies in a watershed area between the Great Lakes and Mississippi River, and is not in the sanitary district, the finance committee subpanel backed the denial. The vote was led by Aldermen Littler Capitain and Thomas J. Lynch.
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Chicago
Park Ridge
Edison Park
Littler
Capitain
Thomas J. Lynch
Council
Great Lakes
Mississippi River
THE EAT TRUST Dr. John Dill Robertson's committee
Dr. Robertson leads a six men six women health department squad to study affordable eating. They will be fed on a strict diet at set times for 40 cents per day per person and weighed regularly. Illness or accident allows withdrawal from the test. Interviews are restricted to the squad head.
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John Dill Robertson
Health Department
Darrow and Lowden Pledge Prison Reform Plan
Attorney Clarence Darrow outlines a cottage-prison plan and parole reform to Gov-Elect Frank Lowden, aiming to create individualized treatment and local oversight. He and Gertrude Howe Britton head a reform group to press for legislated changes and a detective training institution.
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Frank O. Lowden
Illinois
Clarence 8. Darrow
Darrow
Gertrude Howe Britton
Welfare League
Hamilton Club Plans Two Special Trains to Springfield Inauguration
The Hamilton Club will send two special trains to Springfield for Governor-elect Frank O Lowden's inauguration on January 8. The Chicago arrangements committee is chaired by Frederick R Rowe with Royal N Allen and others. Over 150 reservations have been made. the club will display its equipment in the parade and return after the inaugural ball.
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Hamilton Club
Springfield
Frank O. Lowden
Chicago
Frederick R. Rowe
Royal N. Allen
C. N. Souther
Harry K. McEvoy
Fred R. Sterling
Charles W. Vail
McGillen Praised as Sanitary District Clerk Record
All praise for John McGillen, longtime clerk of the Sanitary District of Chicago, lauding his efficiency and unmatched public service. The piece notes his exceptional record in office and broad agreement among informed observers.
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MecGillen
McGillen
Sanitary District of
Chicago
John McGillen
Hoyne's graft probe expands to city contracts and civil service
State's Attorney Hoyne announces a broad graft inquiry covering city contract letting, supplies purchases, riverfront docking deals, and civil service violations. He pledges to pursue criminals with full office resources, warning that the police department graft case will be pursued first if evidence supports it.
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Healey
Police Department
Chicago
Hoyne
Investigation Carries Case Back to Grand Jury
A report notes that prosecutors have pursued the matter and will present it again to the grand jury for action. The language implies continued legal proceedings and probable further review by the judicial body.
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Grand Jury
City Enforces Cold Storage Ban on Food Hoarding
Federal officials uncovered city ordinances that could curb food hoarding in cold storage and help lower living costs. They question why the city authorities did not invoke the rules, noting eggs stored to push prices from 17 to over 45 cents violate the ordinance. Assistant US Attorney John H. Lally urges action and warrants for violations if needed.
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United States
John H. Lally
Dedication Week At Carter Harrison Technical School
The Carter Harrison Technical School in Chicago opens with a week of events for its $1.25 million building. Chief speakers include William H. Roberts Charles E. Young and Principal Frank L. Morse. Mayor Thompson and former Mayor Harrison will attend and speak, with a formal dedication Friday night by namesake Carter H. Harrison.
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Carter H. Harrison
Chicago
William H. Roberts
Charles E. Young
Board of Education
Frank L. Morse
Thompson
Jacob M. Loeb
New Constitution Move Faces Key House Vote
Supporters of a constitutional convention expect the fifty first general assembly to approve a resolution to submit the question to voters. With past votes showing mixed support, they anticipate gains from returning members and new ones, while opponents count a stronger showing than before.
Convention Fight Heats Up Among Voting Groups
Report notes no pledges from members this year while George KE. Cole Shelby M. Singleton and allied groups that have long backed the convention begin a push to rally the members who opposed them in the last session.
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George KE. Cole
Shelby M. Singleton
Ten Per Cent Christmas Present At Chicago Title And Trust
Harrison B. Riley, president, announced at the Hotel LaSalle banquet that ten percent of each employee's salary will be given as a Christmas gift. Officers and staff will receive lump sums equal to 10 percent of their earnings due to the high cost of living.
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Chicago Title and Trust Company
Harrison B. Riley
Employes’ Benefit Association
LaSalle
Judge Dolan Re-Elected Over Zeman by Narrow Margin
Completion of the city canvass left Judge Harry P. Dolan on the Municipal bench with a 2,532 vote lead over Anton T. Zeman. Forty-nine unsettled precincts remain under review for discrepancies, possibly widening Dolan’s advantage beyond 1,000 votes.
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Harry P. Dolan
Friends of
Corporation
Anton T. Zeman
Egan
Dolan
Zeman
Sanitary District Sues City Over Drainage Contract
The Sanitary District sues Chicago for 1 200 000 for services and materials. Corporation Counsel Et telson estimates the city may owe at least 1 000 000. The claim is the second installment on a drainage board contract. An appropriation was made, but the city overappropriated funds. Most items look uncontested. disputed items will be vigorously challenged. The drainage board will cooperate in reviewing disputes.
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Sanitary District
Chicago
Ettelson
Drainage Board
John McGillen
Deadbeat Aldermen Report From Chicago Council
A Chicago collection agency claims there are more deadbeats among the city aldermen today than ever before noting that while most of the council are honorable, some members earn higher pay than in private life and never pay their bills.
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Chicago
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Greater Chicago
Lowden
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