McNutt Reports Home Rule Push vs Public Utilities Board
Alderman James E. McNutt recounted at Monday night’s council meeting a joint Illinois Municipal League and Home Rule League session in Springfield on January 29 1920. Delegates urged municipalities to gain home rule power over public utilities and contracts, seeking to eliminate or curb the Public Utilities Commission and expand municipal ownership and control of utilities.
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Home Rule League of Illinois
Illinois Municipal League
Springfield
Public Utilities Commission
Chicago
Aldreman McNutt
Home Rule Municipal League of
Ilinois
Ellis
Senate
Illinois State Capitol
Pierson
Ilinois Municipal League
Watson
Aledo
Home Rule League
Rodgers
Jacksonville
Hanley
Monmouth
Board of Public Utilities
Lhrots
Leland Hotel
Illinois public utilities targeted by reform effort
The piece notes growing opposition from municipalities and citizens ahead of the Constitutional Convention and General Assembly to curb the Illinois Board of Public Utilities. It argues for limiting the board to a fair action field, denying it power to backstop contracts or bear losses for utility firms, with Quincy playing a key role. It also references vigilance as liberty’s price and includes assorted historical and industrial snippets.
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Sire
Ple
Ilinois Board of Public Utilities
Quincy
Texas Wonder Kidney and Bladder Remedy Ad
A Texas Wonder for kidney and bladder troubles, rheumatism and weak back. Regulates bladder issues in children. If not sold by your druggists, by mail $1.25. Small bottle often cures. Send for sworn testimonials. Dr. B. W. Hall, 2926 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. Sold by druggists.
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B. W. Hall
Olive St
St. Louis
Army recruiting ad extols benefits of enlistment and training
A wartime Army recruitment piece presents the Army as a university for four million graduates, highlighting education funds, broad training across branches, travel, health, and citizenship. It lists several corps from Infantry to Motor Transport, promising practical trades, specialized study, and career opportunities both in service and civil life.
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United States Army
United States
Corps OF Engineers
Army Engineering
Engineers
Motor Transport Corps
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