Feuding over pensions and transit woes in Chicago
Chicago editorials demand equitable police and fire pension distribution, criticizing high pensions like Denis Swenle’s $3,000 yearly payout while veterans incapacitated in duty receive nothing. They call for abolishing fancy pensions and equalizing benefits, and condemn night streetcar service as unsafe and inadequate compared to Jersey City, Brooklyn, and New York City. The piece also notes a bottle return scheme and looming political maneuverings around Roosevelt and local judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGawh
Wenius
Police and Fire ‘Pension Board
McGann
Denis J. Swenle
Matt Bennet
Austin J. Doyle
Bwenles
Brennans
Jersey City
Paterson
N. J
Chicago
Clark Street
West Madison
Milwaukee Arena
Halsted
Ouden Avenue
Grand Avenue
Cottage Grove
Ono
88Th Street
Brooklyn
New York City
Fulton Street
Broadway
Madison
Eighth
Second
Sixth
Third Avenues
New York
Man of Destiny and Chicago Politics Rise of Mayor Harrison
The piece portrays Mayor Carter Harrison as a destined leader amid nationwide investigations and graft scandals. It defends his humor and integrity while blasting cranks and reformers as sources of discord, urging support to keep him from cranks and bigots seizing control of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Grant
Peter Joyce
Cramer
Joyce
Alger
Schley-Sampson
Carter Harrison
Chicago
America
Mr. Walker
Magis
Mason
Carter
Illinois
Carter H. Harrison
West
United States
Destiny
Citizens’ League
Civic Federation
Satan
Dereliction of duty at 47th street grade crossing horror
The passage laments the Coroner's silence on the 47th street grade crossing fatality, criticizing County Coroner Traeger and suggesting no further criticism will come from his office. It also notes Dane McMahon's popularity and hints at broader judicial concerns in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
47Th Street
Traeger
James McAndrews Announces Intention to Enter Washington Scene
The dispatch reports James McAndrews signaling plans to stay in Washington and pursue influence, signaling a bid to join the ranks of Benedicts while he navigates the capital’s turbulent political climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McAndrews
Washington
James
Police Department Probe Set for September First
The text notes September 1 as the fixed date for a general investigation into the police department. It also contains hostile lines attacking Chinamen and Egyptians and expressing hatred of Turks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philliatines
Police Department
John I Prindivile Seeks Eccles Court Bench
John I Prindivile has many friends who are anxious to see him on the court bench. His ability as a lawyer ought to entitle him to a place there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilenry Wade Rogers
Northwestern University
Guy
Odell
New York
Rogers
John I
Captain Wm P Black Wu Prentiss Honored Justice Celal
Notable judges and officers including Captain Wm P Black Wu Prentiss Major EB Tolman and others are listed among judicial honor attendees. The group also includes George Mills Rogers John C King D J McMahon Miles J Devine Donald J Morrill and I McHugh as recognized figures in the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P, Black
Prentiss
Major Eb, B. Tolman
George Mills Rogers
John C. King
D. J. McMahon
Miles J. Devine
Donald J. Morrill
I. McHugh
Vintage pewter and brass fashion hints emerge in garret
A fragment hints at an upcoming wave in metal fashion with pewter gaining popularity akin to brass. The speaker muses on memory and warning against boasting as a lar. The garret shelves invite a renewed look at old pieces.
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Police and Fire Pension Fund
Oly
Caml Street
Daily Record
Canal Street
Milwaukee Avenue
Cook County Bottlers’ Protective Association
Herman Penny
Hiigois State Bottlers’ Protective Association
Association
Cook County
Inst General Assembly
Rotary of State
Clal
Secretary of State
Eough
P. McHugh
Teddy Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Hin
Otter
Warerior
Teddy
Donald L. Morrill
Victor F. Lawson
the Man OF Destiny
Tel
McMahon
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