16 Oct 1915
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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1915
Page
1
Journal exposes the Fixers Advertising Corps said to influence Illinois bills through newspaper ads and favors. It describes bribery statutes, alleged bi partisan backing, and threats to pressure officials. Joliet officials face reforms as enforcement tightens in a statewide graft fight.
A sharp critique targets city graft, civil service waste, and bribery among officials in Chicago. It denounces the Civil Service Commission, calls for firings, and questions Sheriff Traeger and bailiffs while referencing reformers and public defenders. It also recalls the 1900 Jan 4 death of a church member and celebrates The Fair’s historic founding and impact on retail trade.
A revived notice traces Chicago's leading merchant and benefactor credited with inaugurating real prosperity by founding the fair. The item hints at public official activity and ongoing gossip surrounding their work and influence.
The piece honors E J Lehmann founder of The Fair born 1849 in Germany who arrived in Chicago in 1858. It credits his concept of volume in buying and selling and calls him the founder of the first department store, noting his influence on trade and prosperity amid the 1873 financial panic. It also cites Illinois legislative graft claims and criticizes advertising agencies for corruption and blackmail.
The article cites James A. Patten the Wheat King as probing corrupt lawmakers who press for railroad and public-utility favors. It notes organs praising him while he claims to hold the power to uncover graft, recalling a Tribune report about passivity of rich men and legislative leverage.
A warning to business people and officials to stop soliciting favors from state legislators and officials. The Eagle urges readers to report such approaches to Main 3913 and notes Roy O. West and Charles B. Deneen supported Republican leaders in the state.
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