Reform urged to empower city by popular vote in charter critique
In a sharp critique, the piece argues the current Indianapolis system concentrates power in ward-dominated councils and party bosses. It calls for mayoral executive power and council elected by general vote, plus reform of the fire and police departments to reduce political influence. It also notes Sir Charles Dilke as a potential successor and discusses public reaction to past scandals.
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Pines
Sullivan
Bowen-Merrill
Ceasion
Police Department
State of
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Bunetown
Indianapolis
Imayor
Council
Fire Department
Soho
Party Cutus
Belter
Arties
Lowpen
Charles Dilke
Charles Bradlaugh
Ditke
Ukaly
Dilke
Myer
Enerland
Dilire
Multiple tragedies and incidents across cities in one week
Reports detail A H Bawe of St Louis slashing his throat, four trainmen injured in a Braddock Pennsylvania wreck, Clayton of Louisville shooting Officer John Barke, and W H Patriadhe found dead in Chicago. Also St Mary’s church burned in Quincy, Tex assassinations, California cut reduces world fair funds, Chicago owners asked to raise 5 million, and Mrs Cora Schonltz suicide in Wheelersburg. Arkansas lawmakers say no state funding for world’s fair due to empty treasury.
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Larédo
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Cora Schonltz
Wheelimp
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