Senatorial race looms as Democrats weigh candidates
The piece asks if Roger C. Sullivan will run for US senator this year and notes Sullivan carried Chicago by 57,000 four years ago with supporters predicting a 100,000 margin. It mentions downstate Democrats urging a run and previews a Republican contest between Medill McCormick and former senator Albert J. Hopkins who is gaining strength.
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Roger C. Sullivan
United States
Sullivan
Chicago
Medill McCormick
Albert J. Hopkins
Hopkins
Tuesday's Results Show Kens Top Fourth District Race in Chicago
Chicago voters chose winners in the Fourth District congressional contest on Tuesday with Kens leading the field. Results indicate a plurality for Kens, reflecting a close outcome among candidates.
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Kens
Ballot Printing Costs Highlight Low Uptake at Election
Two million ballots were printed at high cost for the election on Tuesday but only 889,126 were used. The drys argue over the petition signatures required by local option law, with disputes in court about the tally and the total vote cast on Tuesday.
Election Focus: Next Fall Campaigns Begin
Local races gear up for the upcoming fall election with candidates announcing runs, committees forming, and early fundraising events shaping the field. Voters will choose state and local offices as campaigns outline platforms and policy priorities.
City Faces Unpaid Election Judges and Clerks
The city owes about 75000 dollars for services of 11000 election judges and clerks from Tuesday's election. County Judge Scully met with board officials to press immediate payment and possible mandamus action if talks fail. He warns against accepting discounted vouchers from internal “sharks” at City Hall.
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Thomas F. Scully
Denis J. Egan
Colin C. H. Fyffe
Board of Election Commissioners
Eugene R. Pike
Ald
John A. Richert
Judge Scully
Judge Hesitates in Gas Rate Suit as Sutter Case Shifts
Circuit Judge Merritt W. Pickney expressed that no city representative or gas consumer may sue the gas company for funds paid under the 50 cent rate until the final ruling on the injunction case. The pending injunction could settle rights of 600,000 Chicago gas consumers, potentially ending the Sutter suit, which Donald C. Richberg labeled fraudulent and aimed at pressuring the Supreme Court.
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Merritt W. Pickney
James H. Sutter
Doyle
Sutter
Gas Consumers’ Refund Association
Donald C. Richberg
Richberg
Supreme Court
Chicago
Hoyne Says Prosecution Needs Chicago Police Reform
State's Attorney Hoyne voices disappointment over police cleanup progress and the absence of top officers facing charges. He questions prosecuting minor offenders while chiefs escape scrutiny, amid Mayor Thompson’s strong defense of the department.
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Hoyne
Chicago
Barry
Skidmeare
Thompson
Woodly
Police Reform Debate on Cleaning Department
A speaker argues that jailing crooked officers is not enough to fix the police, saying pardons shorten punishment and suggesting broader reforms beyond sending a few officers to the penitentiary to clean up the department.
Post Office Reports Million Dollar War Savings Drive
Chicago post office sales of Thrift and War Savings Stamps have surpassed 3 million dollars. When added to sales by banks and other federal reserve supply sources, the city is estimated to have moved about one more million dollars in stamps.
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Chicago
Federal Reserve Bank
Thie City
Dedi cates Largest Trades Union Building in America
Chicago Surface Lines President Leonard A. Busby dedicates Ashland Boulevard auditorium the largest union building in America. The $500000 club house seats 4000, funded by 100000 Division 241 members 50 cent dues, and replaces the Owsley residence site at Ashland Boulevard and West Van Buren Street.
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Surface Lines
America
Leonard A. Busby
Chicago Surface Lines
Street Railway Men of Chicago
Thompson
Car Men's Union
Busby
Red Cross
Street Railway
Second Liberty Loan
Chicago
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes of America
Ashland Boulevard
Ashland
West
van Buren Street
Owsley
Two Million for One City Bridge Project
Bridge funding of 2 million dollars allocated for a single Chicago river bridge. Substructure work described for the double deck crossing spanning the North Michigan area. Local officials push ahead with the project plan and timeline.
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Chicago River
North Miehieen
Great Packer Defends Industry in Wartime Address
J Ogden Armour, a leading packer, issues a forceful statement defending the industry amid wartime price concerns. He argues prices reflect war demand and costs, rebuts profiteering claims, and urges continued compliance with Food Administration rules to ensure sufficient meat supplies for soldiers and civilians.
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J. Ogden Armour
State Board of Defense
Packer
Campaign progress and river bridge project update
The report notes December campaigns in Cook County outside the city raising about 500000, bringing total sales to roughly 4500000 of the 56000000 yearly allotment. A Great Lakes Dredge and Dock contract for 79690 funds bridge work east of Hiel Street linking South and North shore avenues while officials defend prices against inflation myths.
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Board of Local Improvements
Great Lakes
Hiel Street
Michigan Avenue
Emery Hake
Robert
Regulation of Flour Sale Aims at Monthly Ration in Nation
Chicago and the country to be placed on a flour ration of six pounds per person per month. Definite rules will guide flour and grain distribution, including four cards to retail dealers allowing only a fixed share of the warranted supply. Dealers must clearly display goods and inform customers. Enforcement by officials will ensure compliance with the new public order.
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Chicago
Chicago lines up lake shore playground deal
Chicago reaches agreement with private owners to turn lake shore from Wilson Avenue to Clarendon Beach into a public playground. Alderman Frank J. Link credits negotiations and expects readiness early in summer. Property known as the North Shore bathing area has been privately operated with leases delaying city possession funded by bathhouse bond residue and recreation center funds.
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Chicago
Lake Shore
Wilson Avenue
Clarendon Beach
Frank J. Link
2Th Ward
North Shore
Park Officers Elected Across Eleven City Districts
Park commissioners were chosen in eleven districts across the city. Winners include West Pullman Walter Go Duwi Rep Northwest QO diay Shaith and Pas payers Irving Park Charles Glennon Al Beaudette Job Smith. Independent Albany Park Wil BD Kigeation Rep Ravenswood Manor Charles Bobn nis Nonpartisan Ridge Park winners and more.
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Pines Day
West Pullman
Walter Go Duwi
Northwest
QO Diay Shaith
Pas Payers
Irving Park
Charles Glennon
al Beaudette
Job Smith
Neapaer “Tisan
Jet
People's Edison
Alexander Sauter
Samuel de Christhey
Ast Wallher
Albany Park
Wil
Kigeation
Ravenswood Manor
Charles Bobnnis
Sanitary District Plans Intercepting Sewer Plant
The sanitary district completed plans for a large intercepting sewer and sewage treatment plant in the Des Plaines district. Contracts will be awarded within thirty days. Villages served include Melrose Park Maywood River Forest Forest Park and Broadview with combined population figures estimated.
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Desphines District
Melrose Park
Maywood
River Forest
Forest Park
Hrowdview
Des Plaines
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