Council Confirms Mayor’s Library Board Picks and Various Measures
The city council approved the mayor’s nominees for the public library board including Edgar A. Jones and Samuel Gessler and confirmed Leonard Withall to the board of local improvements. They also advanced inquiries into the gas company rate ordinance and into alleged favoritism by the board. A seven citizen panel was slated to assist the finance committee in financial difficulties.
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Public Library Board
Edgar A. Jones
Frank Tollkuehn
Samuel Gessler
Carl O. Beroth
Lawrence Cuneo
Charles 8. Schick
Richard U. Shutter
James J. Healy
Leonard Withall
Board of Local Improvements
Joseph J. Elias
Clarence W. Leigh
Michael J. Purcell
T, J. Lynch
Nance
Hazen
Board of
Local Improvements
Finance Committee
Health Commissioner
Chicago
Ahern
Harry A. Wheeler
Street Repair Scandal at City Council Probe
The council finance committee delays action on charges by Joseph J. Elias of the board of local improvements about contractors being kept from repairing streets. A board investigation into Prof. Ira G. Baker’s claims of skimpy paving is under way, with a subcommittee reviewing the data and a report promised if Baker’s conclusions are found erroneous.
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Council
Joseph J. Elias
Board of Local Improvements
Board of
Ira G. Baker
Ryan Reports on Tax Reviews in Chicago
Frank Ryan, a board reviewer, notes that the Chicago board of review will likely record assessment increases near losses reported by the assessors. The board, ending next Monday, had raised department store assessments by 10 percent and added 14 million dollars to estates to offset capital stock losses. Several large boosts occurred where original assessments were small. The telephone company and railroads also saw increases, with most members leaving the room feeling no injustice in the process.
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Chicago
Board of Review
Frank 8. Ryan
Vote for these judges urged by The Chicago Eagle
The Chicago Eagle urges voters to elect Seymour Stedman Socialist Marcus Kavanagh Republican Joseph H Fitch Democrat Charles M Foell Republican Michael L McKinley Democrat Denis B Sullivan Democrat Joseph B David Democrat George R Walker Independent to fill Superior Court vacancy Jacob H Hopkins Democrat Circuit Court vacancy Frank Johnston Jr Democrat.
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Superior Court
Seymour Stedman
Marcus Kavanagh
Joseph H. Fitch
Charles M. Foell
Michael L
McKinley
Denis B. Sullivan
Joseph B. David
George R. Walker
Jacob H. Hopkins
Circuit Court
Frank Johnston, Jr
First Class Postage Up One Cent on November 2
Postmaster General announces a one cent increase in first class postage effective November 2. Instructions issued to postmasters apply to Canada, Mexico, Cuba, Panama, Shanghai and U.S. military personnel in Europe. Postmasters must ensuring postage is paid on and after November 2.
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Mexico
Cuba
Panama
United States Postal Agency
Shanghai
United States
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Chicago plans city manager style government with 35 aldermen
The Chicago bureau of public efficiency releases a draft bill for a city manager like system where the mayor would be chosen by the council for a four year term, with no fixed term, and the council to set aldermen salaries up to 4000 dollars. The plan cuts the number of aldermen to 35, adopts nonpartisan elections, allows recalls, consolidates elections every four years, and shifts budget and department head appointments to the mayor. Estimated savings from reduced elections reach about 1.74 million dollars annually, with ongoing notes on recall costs and ward redistricting.
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Chicago Bureau of Public Efficiency
Chicago
Board of Education
Civil Service Commission
Bureau
Tno
Referendum Divides NW Property Owners Over Board Financing
The Northwest side property owners say the referendum lacks support in the offices of the board of local improvements as they debate funding for materials. The board refuses to take the final stance, signaling ongoing disagreement.
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Board of Local Improvements
Northwest Side
General Stuart to See Soldiers Get Their Mail on Time
Gen James E Stuart, inspector in charge of the Chicago district, will inspect Camp Grant Rockford and Camp Custer Battle Creek to address delays in mail for soldiers. Major Gillespie of Camp Custer prompted the inquiry into postage and delivery issues affecting first class matter and drop letters.
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Gen. Stuart
James E. Stuart
Chicago
Uncle Sam
National Army
Camp Grant
Rockford
Camp Custer
Battle Creek
Mich
H. 8. Gillespie
Mail Earlier Plan Succeeds at Main Post Office
The mail early plan, led by Postmaster William B. Carlile, gains traction as local firms commit to sending mail earlier. Superintendent KF H Galbraith notes over 50,000 pieces now arrive three to four hours earlier, easing congestion caused by wartime staff shortages. A letter from First Assistant Postmaster General John Koons hints at broader adoption if the effort continues.
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William B. Carlile
KF. H. Galbraith
John Koons
City wrestles with cabaret licenses as fees grow
The city council license committee debates cabaret regulation with brewers opposing venues. Proposed annual fees include 100 for instrumental music 500 for cabarets 1000 for entertainment in restaurants with an admission or cover. Dancing licenses may be abolished. Aldermen set another hearing for Oct 18, with Austin J. Doyle of the Chicago Brewers' Association pressing for action.
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Austin J. Doyle
Chicago Brewers’ Association
Office Holding Aristocracy In Chicago Public Life
A harsh critique of city and county officials accusing an Office Holding Aristocracy of seizing control. The piece praises honest public service and warns voters that arrogant officeholders abuse power, urging Chicago voters to awaken and challenge these swell heads.
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Herbert Kaufman
Smartenlock
Han
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