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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1917
Page
1
Republican state chairman Fred E. Sterling of Rockford has begun his campaign for treasurer the post held by Len Small. Supporters are lining up leaders in downstate counties. George Keys of Springfield who ran in last year’s primaries has pledged to run.
The Tribune quotes Washington whispers that Senator James Hamilton Lewis may not seek re election next year and that Carl S Vrooman now first assistant secretary of agriculture could be the Wilson Democrats choice if Lewis withdraws. Chicago leaders weigh the risk of backing Vrooman and the likelihood of a renomination for Lewis without a primary fight amid war.
City leaders backing a merger of surface and elevated transit lines plan to submit the proposition to voters after an unsatisfactory hearing before the legislature last spring. They believe voter ratification will force legislative action on the plan.
Frederick H. Rawson announces Chicago war library committee aims to raise 100000, with 74624 raised and five days left. University of Chicago staff contributes $50, and numerous corporate and individual gifts totaling thousands pour in as reports anticipate school and county building support.
At a city council meeting James B. Fowler introduced an anti cabaret ordinance drafted with Brewers and Liquor Dealers associations claiming strong support from saloon men. Captain Morgan A. Collins announced new cabaret rules restricting male and female patrons from inviting each other to dance, drink, or dine in downtown venues.
A dispatch from Camp Grant Rockford Illinois reports Capt. Edward A. Cudahy Jr who returned from Cambridge Massachusetts where he studied trench warfare has been named temporarily as a divisional European war expert. Upon arrival he was assigned as assistant to Lieutenant.
A $120000 loan funds the erection of a store office and a three story movie theater on West Madison Street, occupying 2408-18, 125 by 127 feet. The plan includes eight offices on the second and third floors, a 1280 seat theater leased to Lub liner and Trinz for two years from April 1 1918 at $12000 yearly. President Theodore F Brett secures an $114000 eight year loan at 6 percent from Greenebaum Sons Bank and Trust Company. Construction has begun.
The Chicago Federation of Labor lists its officers including President John Fitzpatrick, Vice President Oscar F Nelson, Secretary Edward N Nockels, Financial secretary Fred G Hopp, Treasurer Thomas F Kennedy and Reading clerk William S Mcclenan.
The Lawyers' Association of Illinois formed an independent ticket for the Superior and Circuit Courts. Eighteen thousand signatures supported the petition naming candidates including Abraham D. Gash, George R. Walker, and A. J. Bedard to succeed judges Lockwood Honore and John Gibbons. The move coincides with wartime oil price concerns and potential federal action against profiteering. An employment study project was referred to Supt. John D. Shoop for a report.
Col Roger Fitch leads as chief of staff and war expert with maps updated twice daily by Capt Cudahy. Staff officers access the wall charts, pins, and strings reflecting battle lines, while committees form for the Arapahoe Club picnic at Comiskey Park. Illinois Federation delegates named. bar primary decision pending.
A circulated report among oil men claims the Standard company plans to open during the war the Burton process for cheaper oil production. Details are unconfirmed and authorities have not publicly commented.
City council railway terminals committee inspected the new west side Union station and found construction behind by twenty months to two years. Ordinance set finish by Dec 31 1919. owners aim for end of 1920. Delays blamed on steel and labor conditions. officials and architect noted adjusted street grades may be considered.
City Comptroller Eugene R. Pike asks the board of education to create a research and analytical laboratory to aid crippled soldiers toward self support. The plan would hire six staffers with about 18000 dollars payroll and spend 7000 dollars on equipment. The lab would analyze welfare data and advise the education department on suitable work and needed equipment for each individual.
Earle Hay Reynolds, president of the People's Trust & Savings Bank and son of Continental & Commercial National Bank president George M. Reynolds, is commissioned a captain in the engineer corps. He will depart for France after leave of absence granted until the war ends. General Pershing recommended fifteen bankers to direct engineers' finances. F. W. Upham becomes acting president.
Federal authorities in Washington will review evidence from milk pricing investigations as Special Assistant Attorney General Robert W. Childs travels for talks with Attorney General Gregory. Illinois Wisconsin and Indiana farmers remain under inquiry while a possible grand jury action is discussed. Federal officials may inspect seized documents from the Milk Producers' Association raid.
Frederick C. Porter, stationed at Camp Grant, Rockford, receives a Chicago property worth about 80000 from his father Washington Porter. The 40 by 138 1 2 foot lot includes a six story building with a 9600 annual lease to H. S. Bucklen estate for 99 years. Porter also transfers residence property at 2982 Lake Park avenue to Pauline Porter Muirhead whose husband serves in France.
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