Tax Reform Sparks Chicago Class War Over Schools and Industry
The Eagle denounces tax reform activism tied to the Chicago Board of Education, blaming teachers and their federation for endangering 250,000 workers by pressuring capital with high taxes. It warns of strikes, calls for dismissal of the reform-minded teachers, and urges Mayor Harrison to replace the board, framing a looming clash between labor, capital, and municipal reform.
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Teachers’ Federation
Union
Board of Education
Chicago Board
Harrison
Shan
Eagle
Chicago Board of Education
Everbody
Anarchy under Fire in Chicago Civil Service Probe
City Council unanimously orders a full inquiry into the Civil Service Commission amid anti Irish bigotry accusations and criticism of Mayor Harrison. The council directs investigation into Lindblom and others, focusing on Captain Luke P. Colleran and alleged malfeasance undermining police and fire departments.
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City Hall Commission
China
Chicago
Council Committee On Civil Service
Lindblom
Civil Service Commission
Harrison
Police and Fire Departments
Colleran
Chicago Eagle
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Luke P. Colleran
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Civil Levee Commission
Brennan
Leutenant
Committee On Civil Service
Crooked methods cited in Nickson Civil Service era
A history of corruption allegations under the Nickson Civil Service Commission is sketched. Rosenheim, fined 8100 by Justice Richardson for indecent proposals to State Street cash girls, was discharged by Mayor Swift, then reinstated by Harrison. He allegedly had another man take the Civil Service exam for him in the Ward Superintendent role, a scheme exposed when discovered.
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Civil Service Committee
John Wings Eli
Powell
Civil Service Board
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Colin Fyfe
Thirrison
Harrison
Civil Service Commission
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Tharrison
Nickson
Rand
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