West side street widening urged to curb costs
City officials warn taxpayers must cover 50 million dollars unless west side improvement ordinances pass quickly. Ashland avenue Robey street and Western avenue widening planned with many new buildings under construction or planned. Photographs illustrate potential savings and damages from delayed action. Special committee meeting set to debate Clark street and Peterson avenue widenings.
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Faherty
Board of Local Improvements
Toman
Council Committee On
West Side
Ashland Avenue
Robey Street
Western Avenue
Adedd
Logan Boulevard
Noel State Bank
Milwaukee
North Avenues
Clark Street
Ridge Avenue
Peterson Avenue
Democratic Fights Set for Party Vote
Thompson Lundin forces are reportedly deeply concerned about the Democratic situation as internal disputes prompt an upcoming party vote.
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Democratic
Thompson- Lundin
Democrats Barred From Republican Primary Ballot, Court Ruling
James F. Sullivan, chief clerk of the election commission, says judges and clerks must heed a Supreme Court ruling nullifying the April 13 election and indicates a GOP primary ballot action following the decision.
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James F. Sullivan
The
Election Commission
Supreme Court
City funds dispute over $438,941 check to telephone company
City officials refuse to accept a $438,941 check matching the city’s share of telephone receipts. Chester B. Cleveland warns that accepting it would imply sanctioning the company’s breach of the 1907 rate contract. Also notes on street projects, pay methods, and 1921 revenue spending plans.
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Chicago Telephone Company
Chester B. Cleveland
Cleveland
City council empowers commission to raise funds for fallen police and firemen
The ordinance by Alderman Cermak authorizes a commission named by Mayor Thompson to supervise a city wide tag day campaign. The body of prominent Chicago citizens will raise money for widows and children of officers killed on duty and may hold multiple tag days. Election day November 2 is a likely single event date.
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John A. Richert
Council Finance Committee
Harding
Richert
Ald
Cermak
Thompson
Chicago
Re elect Congressman James McAndrews in Sixth District
Re elect Congressman James McAndrews is urged amid statements that no member of congress has done more for his constituents. The drive is led by a large group of citizens and businessmen including former Sanitary District president Thomas A Smyth.
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Congress
James Mc Andrews
Chicago
Thomas A. Smyth
Sanitary District of
McAndrews
Aldermen Question Tax on Formation Bureaus
City officials are urged to tax certain so called information bureaus while taxing reputable businessmen. Some of these fellows may bear taxation and scrutiny simultaneously.
Vote for Barasa for state's attorney
Republicans urge voters to elect Barasa as the state's attorney, presenting him as a fearless candidate ready to take on legal challenges and uphold law and order.
500 000 Homeless in Chicago Next Year Says Report
A Chicago forecast warns of a housing shortage totaling 100 000 dwellings pushing 500 000 people toward homelessness. Banks curb loans while permit data shows wartime declines and a need for about 10 000 new units annually to absorb growth.
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Chicago
Primary State Courts Split On Ballot Access Rules
A divided panel of the state supreme court considered rules for candidate access in party primaries. Justices debated whether thresholds and procedures favor incumbents or challengers, with a decision expected next month.
Vote for George W Paullin for Sanitary District Trustee
A call to re nominate and re elect George W Paullin to the Sanitary District of Chicago post. The text praises his record as trustee and his aggressive stance defending the people’s rights.
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the Sanitary District of
Chicago
George W. Paullin
Sanitary District of
Sanitary Board
Judge Bernard P Barasa Receives Endorsement Ahead of Primary
A political note states support for Judge Bernard P Barasa as primary day approaches, urging voters to force the law without fear or favor. The message emphasizes confidence in the judge’s impartiality and readiness for the election.
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Bernard P. Barasa
Unpopular Publicity Managers and Chicago Building Permits Decline
An analysis cites publicists like Fred W. Upham shaping city image while Chicago’s building permits fall sharply. Up to Aug 1 this year 2,469 permits issued versus 3,831 in the same period 1919, with total 1919 permits 6,589. Value of allowed projects stands at 56.93 million this year against 42.26 million in 1919, despite higher costs and a smaller number of structures.
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City Building Department
CANDIDATES FOR THE LEGISLATURE
Citizens list candidates for the legislature across parties with addresses in Chicago. Republicans include Levinson Van Lent Schulze Wytral and others. Democrats name Powell Marshall Cantwell Gorman Gordman and Krause. Socialists list Densmore Krause. District Sixth features Barbour Kearney and Mellale.
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Seouncii
Milton L. Levinson
Marshfield Avenue
George van Lent
Jackson Boulevard
John M. Powell
Madison Street
Randall , Marshall
Wood Street
Harry CC. van Norman
Hoyne Avenue
Thomas A. Cantwell
Lincoln Sire
Francis A. Hurley
Warren Avenue
Robert C. Densmore
Chicago
James J. Barbour
Janeway Terrace
Marshall V. Kearney
Seminary Avenue
George Mellale
County forest preserve buys 167 acres amid 16000 acre expansion
The Cook County Forest Preserve District adds 167 acres to its holdings, part of a 16 000 acre growth. Purchases include 63 acres for 68463 dollars extending around the Des Plaines River near Armitage and North avenues, and 40 acres near Lilulf Road on Palos Township with a 9000 dollar payment. Other parcels include 39 acres along North Avenue near the river for 32500 dollars and 25 acres along River Road to the Des Plaines River near Irving Park Boulevard.
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Cook County Forest Preserve
Desplaines River
Armitage Avenue
North Avenue
James Ff. Dea
Palos Township
Lilulf Road
John
W. Exel
Willian Ohthacher
River Road
Irving Park Boulevard
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Lake and
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Ellis Avenue
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Walter Laney
John Griffin
Jesse Squire
East 22d
Roger J. Marey
Congress Street
Charles Mussnen
West 13Th Street
Francis M. Tufte
Ashland
Peter 8. Krump
Washire Avenue
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Monroe Street
Frank Ryan
18Th Street
Samuel B. Weinshenker
Tim Tierney
Ogden Avenue
William T. Kelly
James McDermott
See
J. Douglas
East Aifth Stree
Adelbert H. Roberts
Calumet Avenue
William G. Anderson
Vernon Avenue
Morris Lewis
Forest Avenue
James G. Cotter
John T. Epsy
East 35Th Street
James Hale Porter
Rhodes Avenue
James Arthur Davis
Prairie Avenue
Albert Goodman
Wentworth Avenue
George Garry Owan
West List Street
John P. Walsh
George KE. Moody
Princeton Avenue
Emil O. Kowalski
Westth Street
Arthur J. Rutshaw
48Th Place
William C. Smith
James P. Boyle
Union Avenue
George C. Hibton
Winchester Avenue
Henry L. Ebeling
James M. Shaughnessy
Bishop Street
Thomas J. O'Grady
West With Place
Joseph J. Moroney
South Throop Street
Michael J. O'Connor
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Frank V. Zlatak
Archer Avenue
Joseph A. Ambroz
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Wells Street
FF. Gorman
Morgan Street
Frank McDermott
Garfield Boulevard
Thomas F. Gordman
Sth Place
John PF. Krause
Komensky Avenue
James E. MacMurray
Lake Park Avenue
Ralph W. Condee
Mast 46Th Street
D. Logan
Loughborough
Harry N. Strauss
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