United Societies in Chicago Race for Public Jobs Debate
A Chicago reform discussion targets the United Societies for Local Office Holding as rival candidates seek public posts. The piece cites Traeger, Kellerman, Neuman and Cermak’s 1912 results to question the group’s influence and notes bids for Bailiff, County Commissioner, and other offices amid Cleveland-era politics.
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Aldermen push electrification amid Chicago rail chaos
The Chicago aldermen debate electrifying terminals amid a vast freight yard network. Amid 25 000 daily freight car exchanges and 65 000 cars moved into the city, experts warn electrification faces unique challenges in switches and side tracks.
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Appetite John Traeger Seeks County Treasurer Post in Chicago
The piece links Appetite John Traeger with political ambitions toward county treasurer or mayor and critiques the Phone Trust and service. It notes a grand jury decision in the mayoral assassination case context and discusses railroad track interchanges and grade crossings impacting Chicago traffic and rail competition.
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