Harmony Hunt in Cook County Democracy Split Looms
A Chicago City Hall factional battle over harmony exposes rifts within the Democratic establishment. West Side and South Side leaders clash as real party chiefs stay aloof, plotting for the 1904 contest while reform talk and graft investigations swirl around the Hall of Graft and the police department.
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Chienge
Gook County
Democratic Party
Hallenbal
Democratic Central
Harmony
Cook County
Ilinois
Kilkenny
City Hall overhaul aids graft claims says investigators
Investigators allege a sweeping reform of the primitive city records system enables graftsters to operate unseen. They point to recent large expenditures cited as part of the overhaul and question the city’s handling of funds.
Fragmentary notes on conventions and records keeping
The text suggests a distinction between keeping books and keeping records, mentions lo Tocat Toy pabdernoro variations, and hints at a national convention with recommendations and locations. It reads as a brief, fragmented report on organizational responsibilities for the convention.
Committee on Graft Member Contemplates Probing Evidence
A member of the Committee on Graft reportedly intends to pursue the evidence personally if necessary, suggesting a bold approach to uncover the truth. The remark implies readiness to expose any hidden details, seeking transparency.
Tribune Faces Legal Fight Over Hogan and Governor Yates
A Tribune report outlines a contested confrontation involving Major Dan Hogan and Governor Yates. The piece suggests the opposition is weak and the effort resembles building a rope of sand.
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Tribune
Dan Hogan
Yates
Lke
County board declares Noxious Weed Office vacant
Noxious Weed Commissioner Van Slooten’s $31 000 bill remains unpaid. The County Board has refused to honor the claim and has declared the Noxious Weed Commissioner’s office vacant.
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van’ Slooten
Theatrical building pulled up on wooden stilts
A downtown theater under investigation was dragged from its foundations and set on wooden stilts. The question arises about what kind of pull caused the move, with the Committee on Graft urged to find answers.
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Committee On Graft
City officials question in bribery case before grand jury
The School Board faces an alleged bribery matter that could go to a grand jury if it can be confirmed that board members qualify as city officials. Ambiguity remains over their official status.
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Board of Education
Vity Attorney Smulseki Praised As Chicago’s Top Official
Daily remarks highlight Smulseki’s work as the best Chicago official to date, praising his diligence and achievements while noting the city’s respect for his leadership.
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Smulseki
Chicago
License police to be swept out but fee collectors unclear
Reports show uncertainty over who will collect license fees after plans to abolish the license police. Chief O'Neill comments on the difficulty of identifying the responsible collecting authority amid ongoing debates and published reports.
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O'Neill
Lawyer Haley Praised for Drainage Board Victories
Mr I C Haley, a prominent lawyer, has maintained an unbroken string of wins for the Drainage Board in recent litigation. In all cases the board has been victorious, a credit to Mr Haley.
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I. C. Haley
Drainage Board
Taley
Civil Service Reform Proposed for City Hall
A speaker argues the only effective way to reform City Hall is to expose employees to a genuine civil service examination, predicting a sweeping cleanout as a result.
State Employees Face Campaign Assessment Controversy
A protest erupts over a proposed campaign assessment on state employees facing opposition to the anti Yates measure amid political debate.
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anti-Yates
Civil service exam inquiry for Stir Leaguers never saw daylight
A legislative committee investigated the civil service exam connected to the Stir Leaguers but evidence remained locked in a city hall vault on the first floor. Reform efforts against graft did not seize power during that investigation.
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Pbul
City Council Traps Traction Issue in Chicago
The piece argues Chicago politics aim to stall the streetcar franchise by delaying votes and seeking legal opinions. It notes Mayor Daley era ties, graft disclosures, and a political bloc clinging to traction as a tool while voters face a municipal ownership question and looming elections. It lauds Justice Turley as a capable lawyer evaluating benefits before him.
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Connell
Chilcago
Nathonal Mia
Aid
Patricia Ie
Thotuh
Mir Auerison
Dhirrigen
Mueller
Harrisons
Corporation Counsel
Chicago
Hemut
Fragmentary municipal note on drainage board terms
A fragment from a public notice references the Drainage Board and its terms. The readable portion suggests governance or scheduling language for a public body but lacks complete details to state actions, dates, or outcomes.
Movement aims to reform city government and root out corruption
The Citizens' Association says seven years of campaigning to weed out dishonesty and incompetency in city government is yielding a logical result. It notes the movement could be the sole logical outcome of their efforts and the associated reforms.
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McGann
Mr. McGann
Citizens’ Association
City Officials’ Hours in Question Over Almanac
The Water Department may face inquiry after Superintendent was absent when Herrmann and others visited. The issue centers on hours kept by city officials and the aldermen who earn 1500 dollars annually for their service.
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Herrmann Et al
City Hall Graft Allegations Hint at Higher-Level Corruption
A remark suggests city graft extended beyond ground level, implying officials above the first floor may be involved. The quote notes “Jumping out through the windows” as a metaphor for severe graft activity among City Hall grafters.
Open letter calls for county board probe
An open letter to the Board of County Commissioners requests an investigation of county institutions and the board. The authors doubt irregularities but expect the commissioners will likely ignore the plea, while praising the administration as efficient and economical.
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Board of County Commissioners
City Hall Fees Spur Old Controversy and Public Watch
Observers note renewed interest in city office fee practices as scrutiny rises over past revenue schemes. The debate centers on whether current officials defend prior fee arrangements as a precedent while questions about pocketing fees surface amid political pressure.
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