Denvir Farms Name Suggested for West Park System
Senator Denvir and his West Parks are the focus of a push to dub the system Denvir’s Farms. A weekly Auditor’s bulletin lists supporters and potential investigations into the Seventeen Club and related city affairs. Citizens urge prompt committees and action on investigations and park naming.
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West Park
Senator Denvir
West Parks
Denvir
Bulletin
Shanahan
Seventeen Club
Seventeen Club Divisions Over By Laws and Dry Questions
Rumors claim the Seventeen Club’s Legislative Voters League faces internal splits over public questions and by laws. Dry and non dry factions divide into chapters Five Four and Two with tension rising as Chapters Two and Four cause discussion.
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Seventeen Club
Stock Yards
Seventeen
Legislative Voters’ League
Lawyers to file appearances before viewing prisoners
Chief Justice Richard E. Burke oversees cleanup of the Criminal Court building as the Chicago Bar Association outlines a plan to compel lawyers to file as retained attorneys before consulting prisoners in the county jail. A committee led by Benedict J. Short and others will assist. nearly 100 lawyers attend the meeting amid accusations that jail guards aided “shyster” lawyers on a percentage basis.
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Richard E. Burke
Chicago Bar Association
Benedict J. Short
Robert E. Cantwell
Daniel O'Connell
Fred Weinman
Charles 8. Cutts
Burke
Criminal Court
Cutting
West Park Secrets and Missing West Park Report
The Eagle editor asks for the West Park Commissioners annual report from Secretary Timothy Cruise and has not received it or a reply by press time. The note promises to uncover the West Park matter and mentions Lord & Thomas and traction company guidance.
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West Park
West Parks
the Eagle
Timothy Cruise
West Park Board
West Park Commissioners
Hoyne's God Record State's Attorney Credited With Convictions
Maclay Hoyne's record as state's attorney is highlighted by numerous convictions. The list includes Charles Munday former La Salle Street Trust & Savings Bank president. James O'Dea Storen. Walter O'Brien. Michael Weissbaum. John Henry Strossnider called king of con men. and many others involving police cases arson fraud and murder. The summary notes notable cases such as the Sherman Hotel murder by William Cheney Ellis and auto bandits linked to Joseph Clark and Duffy the Goat among a broad set of convictions and efforts credited to the organization.
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Maclay Hoyne
Charles B. Munday
la Salle Street Trust & Savings Bank
James O'Dea Storen
Big Bill” Egan
Walter O'Brien
Michael Weissbaum
John Henry Strossnider
William Cheney Ellis
Sherman Hotel
Barney Bertsche
Jimmie Ryan
Jack" Koetters
Saratoga Hotel
Russell Thompson
Melville Reeves
Russell Pethick
Ike Bond
Ida Leegson
Art Institute
Eddie Jackson
Eddie the Immune
Eddie Hicks
King
Shell Game Artists
Robert Webb
Tommie Burke
George Conway
John Patton
Auto Bandits
Joseph Clark
Ben Fink
Nathan Spira
Covitz Brothers
Slicky McMahon
Henry
Edward Barrett
Masterson
Conway
Wife
Indiana Avenue
Seymour R. Simpson
Public Life Under Sheriff Traeger Amid Patronage Ties
The article critiques Sheriff Traeger's administration noting Republicans hold key offices and holdovers block Democrats. It highlights Chief Deputy Peters and Jailor Davies as Republicans, questions about John C. Ryan the Chief Bailiff, and alleged payroll and patronage practices in Cook County. It suggests Democrats face cold feet and Civil Service gaps enable Republican retention.
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Traeger
Leutenants
Charles Petersa
Jevne Grocery Company
W. T. Davies
John C. Ryan
Charles Peters
Bureau of Public Efficiency
Mr. Peters
Republican County Committee
Peters
Davies
Mike Zimmer
Dunne
State Penitentiary
Johnny
Criminal Court
Cook County
North la Salle Street
John E. Traeger
Traction fight pits city against state over trailers
Chicago traction leaders push back against the 1907 ordinance and state commission orders demanding seats for all riders and trailer cars. Officials warn of fines and jail for noncompliance as legal strategy unfolds to keep city control amid a potential long court battle.
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William L. O'Connell
Board of Public Utilities
Chicago Traction Net
Traction Company
Public Utilities Commission
City Council Committee
State Public Utilities Commission
Walter A. Shaw
Busby
Cara
Leonard A. Busby
Chicago
State Public Utility Commission
L. A. Busby
Council Transportation Committee
W. W. Gurley
Henry Atpatel
Gurley
State Commission
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Bar Association
Springfield
Municipal Voters’ League
Lord & Thomas
Hoyne
GOD Record
Democrats
City Directory
Ryan
LaSalle Street
Cook County Bailiffs’ Association
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