Direct nomination called a gold brick by Assemblyman Conklin
Albany reports Assemblyman R J Conklin of New York City calls direct nomination a gold brick after visiting states with primary laws He says direct nomination creates political anarchy and dissolves parties in Wisconsin and elsewhere noting factional splits and lack of party principles
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Albany
N. Y
R. J. Conklin
New York City
Conklin
New York State
Wisconsin
Crimes Rise As Burglars Hold City In Fear
Crime on increase reports detail porch climbers and silent burglars targeting Chicago homes. Among events two big burglaries yield over $1,000 and a saloon robbery ends with the proprietor locked in an ice box for almost an hour. Police note no arrests yet.
Robbery at Bredin Store and Police Blackmail Claims
A rear window was forced after iron bars were cut and a safe blown open at James Bredin's grocery at 617-23 West 63d Street, with $1,000 in small change taken. The night’s events included burglaries, noisy neighborhood none heard, and a neighbor inquiry sparked by the opened balcony. The piece also railes at police blackmail and misconduct, accusing officers of soliciting bribes for benefit tickets and criticizing plainclothes men and reform efforts within Chicago law enforcement.
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Milwaukee
Veterans’ Association
Chicago
J. B. Thompson
West 15Th Street
James Bredin
West 63d Street
Bredin
James Woodworth
Parnell Avenue
Policemen’s Benevolent Association
Benjamin Hayden
Esther Fries
Ridge Avenue
Hayden
Hazel Violet Marsh
Pubelo
Colo
Mine Marsh
Jeenes Schermerhorn
Klerk Avenue
Wayman
Geo. Smith
Bradford Beard
Smith
Beard
Provident Hospital
Chicago Record-Herald
George M. Fadner
Indiana
The Circus Man Triumphs at McVicker's Theater
The Circus Man opened at McVicker's Theater last Saturday night to instant success. Maclyn Arbuckle drew strong praise for Fighting Hime, a rough hearted yet kind character, with Elsie Janis also drawing crowds in Chicago with The Fair Co Ed and The Goddess of Liberty thrills.
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McVicker’s
Maclyn Arbuckle
Mr. Arbuckle
Hime
Elsie Janis
Chicago
Studebaker
George Ade
Gustav Luder
Miss Janis
Goddess OF Liberty
Princess Theater
Sallie Fisher
George Parsons
Alma Youlin
Baseball at White Sox Park Ends Soon for Fans
The schedule lists games at White Sox Park with Louis on Saturday and Cleveland on Sunday. After these two games, fans have four remaining home dates to see their favorites, then the Sox begin a final swing around the country.
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Clevelands
Detroit
Gunther Park
River Forest
Leland Giants
Spaldings
Marquettes
Cracky River Forest
Percy Skillen
Collegians
Trinkaus
Niesen
Rugar
Dougherty
Giants
West End Park
Milwaukee
Fraser
Milwaukee White Sox
West End Grounds
Ovitz
McNichols
West Ends
Anson
Colts
White Sox Park
Louis
Cleveland
Sox
Outbreak at Dunning Linked to Diet and Lax Staffing
Pellagra is described as a nutrition issue and not a tropical disease. The Dunning outbreak prompts investigation into city railway practices hiring rural workers as conductors and motormen, suggesting job-related stress or neglect may have led to tragedies along lines.
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Dunning
Chicago City Railway
Chicago Railways Company
Forest Park Pleasure Resort in a Beautiful Grove
Forest Park is described as one of America’s finest pleasure resorts with a scenic grove, abundant entertainment, thrilling rides, and music by top bands, offering ample attractions for visitors seeking diverse amusements.
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Forest Park
America
Luna Park Promises Record Seasont at Tuna Park
James O'Leary's Tuna Park is described as enjoying its most successful season with nightly crowds at capacity. D'Urbano's Vand concert set to continue there next week.
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Luna Park
James O'Leary
Tuna Park
D’urbano
Police rules and intoxication cases in Chicago
Discussion by President Lower and others on police misconduct rules cites 42 offenses for discipline including drunkenness and entering saloons. The panel notes frequent lack of proof in intoxication cases and urges better cooperation between departments and trial boards to ensure proper punishment.
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Elton Lawyer
Civil Service Board
Lower
Book of Rules and Regulations
Police Department
Department of Police
General Superintendent of Police
City of
Chicago
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Law
Civil Service Act
McKinley
Fargo
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Che Fair
Bearbern Sts
New York
George W. Jackson, Inc. Contractors
Our Bridge and Steel Works
W. Jackson Boulevard
Quincy Street
Elston Avenue
Mendel Street
Chicago Journal
the Eagle
G. Rossi
Chatham Court
James Giblin
Giblin
Rossi
Illinois Street
A. R. L. Mueseler & Sons Company
F. R. Hollender & Co
Hollender Company
Mueseler
A. R. Mueseler
Chicago Examiner
Joseph C. Mullen
Warren Avenue
James McKay
Walker
Busse
Police Telegraph Operators’ Division
Fadner
Record-Herald
Patatoons
Indiana Avenue
Mr. Fadner
Isaac N. Powell
Lee Ann Bledieail Upon
Brewers Packers Saloonkee
Summer Gardens
Boots and Shoes
Department Stores
Jewelry Stores
Marlowe
Blanche Bates
Under Two Flags
Marlowe Theater
Hke the
Marvin
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