Reformers Expose Civil Service Fraud and City Graft
The speaker criticizes outsiders filling civil service posts, cites Rosenheim’s confession and later appointment as Aalstant Ward Superintendent, and notes a Kanter case where Harrison volunteers were fined for exam fraud. They promise further investigation into widespread graft and promotions by Harrison’s AP supporters.
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Kraus
Rosenheim
Civil Service
Civil Service Commission
Ty Hall
Kanter
Mayor Harrison urged to heed Cook County Democracy over Civil Service attack
The Eagle denounces the Civil Service Commission led by the A P A and calls on Mayor Harrison to correct what it terms a grave injustice to Captain Luke P Colleran. It cites resolutions from Cook County Democrats, fears a broader purge of reform, and warns business and Irish German communities to demand action.
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A. P. A. Civil Service Commission
Harrison
Tooley Street
High Court of Judicature
All England
Captain Lake FP
Colleran
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Times
Luke T. Colleran
Cook County Democracy
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Lindblom
Larrison
Haymarket
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O'Neill
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Know Nothing Civil Service Commission
Chanrges
Fire Department
Civil Service Administrations
Duncombe
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Independent
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V. A. Bergeron
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Ortselsen
Vincent Hy
Perkins
Bush
J. H. Brontes
Michael C. McDonald
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A. PA. 1 Service Commission
Luke Colleran
Democraty
A. P.A
Cok Jeran
Board of Trade
Courtney
Vincent H. Perkins
M.¢. McDonald
Dr. Bergeron
Aditi Ortseifern
Walla
Tarrison Wilel
Robert Lindblom
Remarks and resolutions defend Captain Colleran
The remarks and resolutions discuss Captain Colleran's eighteen years in service. They argue the charges were minor technicalities and a few judgment errors. The emphasis is on fairness and whether a single misstep warrants removal from the department.
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Colleran
Captain Calleran
Calleran
Properly Book Prisoners and Police Conduct in 1901
Chicago police guidance urges lawful arrest booking and habeas corpus avoidance, urging hearings at first Police Court session. It frames a clash over Captain Colleran and Chief ONeill, arguing legal obedience and due process, questioning vindication and punishment.
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Office of General Superintendent of Police
Chicago
Cook
Prancis O'Neill
Police
O'Neill
Immlnols
Murray F. Tuley
Police Department
Colleran
Civil Service Clash Winds Through Chicago Officials
The piece questions the Civil Service Commission's authority and conduct under Mayor Harrison, naming figures like Robert Lindblom and Jack Shea, and raises concerns about investigations, legality, and potential political influence. It cites Colleran’s case, building inspectors, and calls for scrutiny by the City Civil Service Committee. It also mentions ONeill, Lange, and local political actors amid ward tensions and party debates.
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Colleran
City Civil Service Committee
Civil Service Commission
Cook County
Jack” Shea
Harrison
Civil Service Law
John Lange
Lenze
Mlegally
Common Council
Political Row Prompts Civil Service and City Hall Scrutiny
Citizens complain after the Civil Service Commission reinstated Kris tyanson a prison guard amid witness accounts of intoxication and danger to the public. The mayor returns from duck hunt as lawmakers face questions about city funds Lincoln Park expenditures and health department practices.
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Civil Service Commissioner
A. P. A. Civil Service Commission
Kristyanson
County Commission Tables Mischievous Resolution
The Board tabled a mischievous resolution praised by some for felicitating teachers’ federation on tax defeat. Twenty-seventh Ward Democrats gear up for a spring Aldermanic campaign. Fred E. Eldred directs local work as residents in South Park clean up and subscribe $4,000 for district garbage disposal. Health Department ethics questioned by residents.
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Board of County” Commissioners
Teachers’ Federation
Fred E. Eldred
South Park
Tey
Health Department
City finances spark overtime issue for treasurer shares
Corporation Counsel Walker works on whether the city can compel the City Treasurer to surrender a share of interest on public funds. Aldermen seek an opinion from Walker on the Treasurer’s potential liability, wondering if old methods would force action.
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Crum
Gunther
Walker
Iui
Judge Tuley Urges Law Obedience for Police and Prisoners
Judge Tuley presses Chief ONeill to enforce the law universally saying every person, including prisoners, must be booked. The ColIeran case raises questions about enforcement and public officials’ views on procedure.
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Tuley
Chief O'Neill
Uhlet Neill
Colleran
City Hall Purchases Questioned as Merchants Grumble
A fragment notes public expense board for a horse at Lincoln Park and bustling downtown merchants press for halting alleged City Hall purchases. It mentions Mr John Connery of the Youghlogheny and Lehigh Coal Company being congratulated on the birth of a boy and references a slot machine environment in downtown.
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Lincoln Park
Gansbergen
John , Connery
Poplar
Youghlogheny & Lehigh Coal Company
Boer War reshapes view on English military power
The Boer conflict shows English military affairs flawed and warfare outdated. Reported German and French armies appear orderly yet lack the Boer style. The old European ideal of massive formations and drill remains, but loose formations and accurate individual marksmanship define Boer commando prowess.
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England
Germany
France
No Girls Like the American Girls Say Lipton
Sir Thomas Lipton praised American girls then, but the public lampoons him for delaying marriage until the cup. In Blue Island, C. H. Geist is the intraumate Republican named for Sheriff and likely to head the 1902 ticket.
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Thomas Lipton
Tom
C. H. Geist
Blue Island
Sheriff
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