Objections to Cartwright on Chicago Constitution Debate
A reader notes possible misquotation in a Chicago Tribune piece claiming Judge Cartwright opposed the proposed constitution. The discussion outlines sections on election timing for judges and officers, income tax implications, and occupation taxes, then analyzes Sections 136 68 26 162 89 102 to show staggered elections and tax provisions. The summary focuses on the constitutional objections and their factual basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Judge Cartright
Supreme Court
Carttight
Cook County
General Assembly
Geral Assembly
Circuit Court
Circuit Courts
Cartright
Ship Subsidy Fate Hanging On Five Votes
Senate vote hinges on five ballots to decide the ship subsidy bill. Democrats largely oppose, with Kansdel and Broussard voting yes, leaving 44 definite against. Five additional votes needed from progressives France and Couzens or undecided Western Republicans to reach a defeat or passage.
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Jesse Washington
D. C
Senate
Midwest
Kans del and
Brolussard
Louisiana
Borah
Brookhart
Capper
France
Maryland
Couzens
Michigan
Midd West
James Adair Discharged From Lincoln Hospital
Officer James Adair who was seriously injured weeks ago when struck by a car while on duty as a motorcycle cop has been discharged from Lincoln hospital. He is able to be about his home and is gaining strength daily, with hopes to be out again soon.
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James Adair
Lincoln Hospital
Mr. Adair
Brother Found Again After 13 Years Separation
Miss Goldie Clapper of De Kalb located her brother Walter Clapper, last seen in Newark and believed adopted by Petersons in Chicago. The two reunited about two weeks ago, and Miss Clapper travels to Chicago this weekend to visit him. The family had been separated when their father died thirteen years ago, and the home had blocked information on adoptions. Walter had moved from Newark to Chicago, then disappeared from the home records.
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Chicago
Goldie Clapper
Miss Clapper
Goldie
Jay
M. D. Clapper
Walter
Children’s Aid and Home Society
DeKalb
Chronicle
Walter Clapper
Newark
Peterson
Illinois Power Hearing Set for DeKalb Sycamore Rates
The Illinois Commerce Commission schedules another hearing in Springfield before Commissioner Moyniham on steam heat and electric light and power rates charged by the DeKalb Sycamore Electric Company. The session covers DeKalb and Sycamore territories and follows a previous hearing.
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Springfield. Il
Chronicle
Miicois Commerce Commission
Springfield
Moyniham
DeKalb and Sycamore
DeKalb-Sycamore Electric Company
Liberals Meet Today at Progressive Conference
Washington dispatch reports Governor Blaine of Wisconsin calling for repeal of tax secrecy and urging tax return publicity to expose dodgers. The session gathers best minds from liberal and progressive groups to energize progressive thought and link with congressional progressives. Speakers include Samuel Unnamed and former Senator Bristow. events run from 10 a.m. to dinner, with plans to expand the movement and disseminate public questions.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
John L. Blaine
Wisconsin
United States
PeoplesenSlative Service
Congress
Capitol
Samuel Unermeyer
Bristow
Kansas
Sween
LaFollette
Wis
Farmers Move to Organize for Constitution Vote in Illinois
Illinois Agricultural Association expands to form county and township groups across fifteen districts to mobilize farmers for the December 12 referendum on the new constitution. Farm Bureau and allied groups plan meetings in many cities to explain the revenue provisions and tax relief aims.
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Ilinois
Mlinois Agricultural Association
Farm Bureau
Highway Patrol Arrests Two In Stolen Car Near Creston
Deputy Sheriff W J Christian on the highway patrol picked up two men near Creston after a Wales Caspers garage run. The suspects John and Richard Slater of Fond du Lac Wis confessed to stealing an Essex Six in Grundy Ia and a Buick at Billings Mont. They also said the generator burned out and they abandoned the car at Gearing Neb.
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W. J. Christian
Highway Patrol
James Adair
Creston
John
Richard Slater
Fond du Lac
Wis
Brognns
Wales & Caspers
North
Lincoln
Wales
Gr Pp
Grundy
Billings
Mont
Gearing, Neb
Truckmen Careless in DeKalb County Roads Debate
DeKalb County bankers at Innovation meeting discuss the proposed new constitution with Frederick DeYoung of Chicago as lead speaker. He warns small newspapers and citizens alike to study the document as ignorance is widespread among the bar and officials. Police report growing friction with truck drivers as careless behavior causes accidents and road contention on county streets.
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William Pond
DeKalb County Bankers’ Association
Bankers
Frederick Deroung
Chicago
Charles E. Bradt
Omar Wight
Belvidere
Miles
Mt. Carrol
DeYoung
Cloeing
H. W. McEwen
The
Chronicle
Beneft
Ilinois
People’s Protective League
Clarence Darrow
Margaret Haley
de Young
Saturday Special Chocolate Creams at Goodyear's
A Saturday offer features old-fashioned chocolate creams priced at 25 cents per pound, advertised at Goodyear's located at 307.
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Goodyear’s
Administration May Give Up the Dyer Bill
Washington dec 2 Administration leaders in the senate, unable to break the filibuster by Democrats and insurgent Republicans, are reported considering abandoning the Dyer anti lynching bill amid ongoing opposition and strategizing.
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Toien Dress
Washington, D. C
Senate
Costly Blaze Destroys Buildings in Illinois City
A $40,000 fire today damaged several buildings in St Francisville Illinois before crews brought it under control. No injuries were reported and investigators began checking the cause. Local officials caution residents to avoid the area as flames were contained.
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Illinois City
St. Francisville
College students invited for weekend and after-school work
Advertises part time opportunities for students to earn money with work on Saturdays or after school hours. Requires willingness to work hard and notes opportunities are limited by qualifications. Applications accepted at Chronicle office after supper on Monday. Includes a weather note for Illinois predicting generally fair conditions tonight and Sunday with slightly warmer temperatures Sunday.
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Chronicle Office
Illinois
Road Work Never Done In DeKalb County
County Superintendent Russell vows ongoing highway work with constant patrols and repairs. He notes only one mile south of Cortland corners is graded and graveled but not fully durable. with winter ahead, patrolmen will keep all patrolled roads in condition and fill any holes after rain to prevent water damage.
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Russell
Cortland Corners
DeKalb County
Famous Lutheran Choir To Sing At First Lutheran
Arrangements are complete for a Sunday morning concert by the Lutheran A Cappella choir at First Lutheran Church. Rev E W Magnuson set the 10:30 start to avoid delays and Sunday school will be omitted. The group, praised by radio listeners and city fans, brings top middle west talent. attendance is encouraged with a free program and an offering to cover travel costs.
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First Lutheran
E. W. Magnusson
Middle West
Davenport
Young Man Dies After Illness Of Many Weeks
Jesse Phelps, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Phelps of Rockford, died at noon after months of illness. Born in Cortland township, he lived with relatives in Rockford and attended school until illness. Funeral services will be held at H. A. Nelson chapel on Monday at two o'clock in the afternoon.
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Jesse Phelps
Clayton Phelps
Rockford
Cortlands Township
Frank Fuller
Mr. Phelps
Forrest Phelps
H. A. Nelson Chapel
North Third Street
Star Tonight at Star Theatre features Davis tale and Hall Room Boys
William Russell appears in a Richard Harding Davis story The Men of Zanzibar at Star Theatre. The Hall Room Boys perform a comedy Breaking Into Jail in the same program. Shows begin at 7:00 sharp with a final performance at 9:40.
Delay Moves to Impeach Daugherty
Washington December hearings on Attorney General Daugherty's impeachment may be postponed as Representative Keller seeks more time to prepare charges. Volstead of the judiciary committee plans a session to decide on further postponement and to review Keller’s schedules for completeness. Keller refuses to name witnesses beyond Taft, Wickersham, Gompers, and Gompers' secretary. He wants Taft to testify about Daugherty alleged fraud and later revenge involving Charles Morse's release from Atlanta prison.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
General Daugherty
Representative Keller
Minn
Volstead
House Judiciary Committee
Keller
Minnesota
Taft
Wickersham
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Morse
Daugherty
Congregational Choir Prepares Cantata The Morn of Glory
The Congregational choir works on its Christmas cantata The Morn of Glory to be performed Sunday evening December 17. Also noted are local business references to Avisdom Highiest and Lowest and an Olsten Norrby Market at 207 and a December 9 market closure on Sundays.
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Congregational Choir
Olsten & Norrby Market
De Kalb ELECTION POSTPONED FOR HOSPITAL BONDS
De Kalb moves the vote on 28100 bonds for Glidden hospital from December 5 to January 9 due to a forthcoming constitutional adoption and to avoid double elections. Local Improvements Board urged paving for North Street and South Side streets, with plans for concrete paving and a proposed Lincoln Highway boulevard lighting project awaiting new rates.
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DeKalb
Glidden Hospital
Board of Local Improvements
North Street
Seventh
Harrison Street
Lincoln Highway
Locust
Thirteenth Street
Pleasant
Lewis
Grove
Franklin
Franklin Street
Atention
Inder
Lincoln High
Normal Road
North Fourth Street
Sycamore Road
Longworth Hit By Golf Ball At Chevy Chase Club
Congressmen Nicholas Longworth was knocked unconscious at the Chevy Chase club in Washington while a foursome rode behind President Harding’s group. He was carried into the clubhouse as officials investigated the accident. In other news, bank notices offer par credit for War Savings Stamps maturing Jan 1 1923 and interest terms, plus an I O O F dance announced at Nelson’s Orchestra.
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Washington, D. C
Nicholas Longworth
Chevy Chase Club
Ohio
Harding
Savings
First National Bank
First Trust & Savings Bank
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Robert Ferguson
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Chst
Peck
Waterjan
Jence
William Russell
Mabel Gray
Fairview
Joe” Lanus
Miss Gray
Lanus
Ancorn Highway Garage
Nick Longworthy
Odd Fellows Hall
Nelson’s
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