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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1917
Page
1
Senator James Hamilton Lewis declares he will not run for Chicago mayor under any circumstances. He urges Americans to support Liberty Bonds, warns of grave war stakes, and emphasizes choosing America over Germany. Aldermen hear Oct 18 for horse meat sale legality as vegetarian city concerns arise.
At the annual meeting the association backed a statewide constitutional convention. Moses E. Greenebaum was elected president with a committee to liaise with other groups. Officers include Vice-president George E. Cole and Treasurer Charles L. Hutchinson. The report cites saving $3,000,000 yearly by consolidating city county and sanitary district governments. The group commends State's Attorney Hayne and Chief Schuettler for anti graft efforts and notes fraud in ward 18 and ballot box stuffing in ward 21, plus efforts against baseball pools and track gambling.
The city council license committee clashes over cabaret regulation. Brewers seek to curb cabarets reflecting badly on liquor sales while cabaret owners form a small vendor group. Proposed annual fees include 100 for instrumental music 500 for cabarets 1000 for restaurant entertainment with cover charges and possible dancing license reforms led by Aldermen.
Postmaster General announces a one cent increase in first class postage effective November 2, applying to Canada Mexico Cuba Panama Shanghai US military in Europe and all associated mail. Rules require three cents per ounce for letters and first class mail non drop letters two cents for drop letters two cents for postal cards and prepaid two cent postage for private mailing cards with written messages.
Louis F. Swift and Hobart Chatfield Chatfield Taylor organize a Parents' club to aid families of officers in the 332nd machine gun battalion at Camp Grant. Lake Forest leaders include Morris Pincoff adjutant J V Morrice Edward A Cudahy and others. Letters call cooperation from all parents and eligible bachelors.
General James E. Stuart, district post office inspector for Chicago, will inspect mail service at Camp Grant Rockford Illinois and Camp Custer Battle Creek Michigan after Major H. S. Gillespie complained of unusual delays in mail distribution to soldiers.
The health committee voted to place on file an order by Alderman Hazen seeking an opinion on the feasibility of selling horse meat for human consumption only if a severe food shortage arises.
Postmaster William B. Carlile confirms the mail early plan is becoming an institution as he reports broad reader replies. The initiative aims to speed delivery and improve service by frontloading mail processing and distribution.
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled the June 1917 ballot law constitutional in an oral opinion. The case involved a mandamus motion against Chicago election officials over printing Independent judiciary candidates on the ballot, with the court noting petitioners’ names would be printed and denying the writ.
Horace C. Gardner of the national food administration on Wheeler’s price fixing committee urges Chicago women not to stockpile. He notes temporary flour and sugar shortages but says supplies are sufficient with careful distribution to avoid panic. He warns against German rumor mongers and expects a daily price bulletin. He also notes a local political contest in the 2nd ward between De Priest and Robert R. Jackson with backing and potential clashes among factions.
Letters from concerns promise cooperation to send mail earlier at the main post office. Since an appeal, over 50,000 pieces arrive three to four hours earlier, reducing congestion caused by wartime staff shortages. John Koons indicated the plan could roll out nationwide.
The Chicago Eagle urges voters to elect Seymour Stedman Marcus Kavanagh Joseph H Fitch Charles M Foeil Michael L McKinley Denis E Sullivan Joseph B David George R Walker Jacob H Hopkins Frank Johnston Jr to Superior and Circuit Court vacancies and notes price drops and anti hoarding guidance amid food supply assurances and anti speculation warnings.
The Franklin Typothetae of Chicago elected officers for the ensuing year. J. W. Hastie was named president, Orlin & Drukus named vice president, A. B. Paithorn treasurer. The society has about 250 members from Chicago's largest printing concerns.
Members announce a large service flag with 75 stars representing those in military or naval service. The board joins the second Liberty Loan, having raised $1 257 050 and aims to exceed 2 000 000. Business will halt at noon next Wednesday to boost the campaign.
West Chicago park board announces civil service exams for junior clerk at Garfield park pavilion on Oct 80 and gymnasium instructor at TB A Rekhart park, plus automobile washer at Garfield park stables Navy and assistant secretary and chief accountant at Pulaski park.
The Chicago Federation of Labor lists officers including President John Fitzpatrick and Vice President Oscar Nelson with Secretary Edward Nockels and Treasurer Thomas Kennedy. New committees cover finance, waitresses, carpenters, Trade Union Label League, and delegates to the Illinois Federation of Labor convention with members such as Herman Beuhler and Agnes Johnson.
Campaign posters featuring Oscar De Priest appear in the 2nd Ward to inform voters he is a candidate for the council seat now held by Alderman. The effort aims to boost recognition as De Priest seeks election in the upcoming race.
The note lauds the Legislative Veteran League for doing beneficial work for the people, emphasizing its ongoing community service and public interest role.
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