Judges and Independent Voters Shape Chicago Judicial Election
The Eagle urges a fair campaign with full party tickets as Chicago prepares for a crucial judicial election. It lists expiring terms and potential nominees from both parties while stressing independent voters as decisive in selecting a capable Circuit Court bench for Cook County.
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Theodore Brentano
Richard W. Clifford
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Oliver H. Horton
Elbridge Haneey
Arba N. Waterman
John Gibbons
Frank Baker
Abner Smith
Murray F. Tuley
Richard
Tuthill
Francis Adams
Edmund Burke
Edward F. Dunne
Winnetka
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Evanston
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Neely
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Aspirants Enter Judicial Campaign for Cook County Bench
Nora notes many lawyers in Chicago consider the Cook County bench a high honor and powerful post. Despite larger private practice emoluments, several names have surfaced as potential candidates for the judiciary.
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Nora
Judiciary
Cook County
Chicago
Judicial elections and salary impact on court seats
The piece notes that judges will see salaries rise from 87 000 to 10 000 a year, spurring a large field of aspirants. It argues the public should value the judicial election due to the vast, high stakes in court business and property interests involved.
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Daily News
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Springfeld
Chicago election talk and Governor Yates support
A dated editorial argues against non householder voters and praises Governor Yates for integrity. It notes mayoral and party dynamics, urges action on Chicago bills, and contrasts mayoral turnout with other offices while questioning vote behavior.
City moves to revive traction ownership effort
The Citizens' Committee of Fifty chaired by May or Harrison and Graeme Stewart signaled renewed traction work. Nine members met at Sherman Clouse and agreed to send a sub committee to Springfield next Tuesday. An adjournment was taken to Monday afternoon to finalize a campaign plan.
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Citizens' Committee of Fifty
Harrison
Graeme Stewart
Sherman Clouse
Springfield
Municipal ownership bill seen stalled by traction firms
Efforts to enact a municipal ownership law proceed slowly as traction firms adopt a passive stance. Accredited representatives Gavin and Auerbach, envoys for New York and Philadelphia interests in the Union Traction Company, plan to wait for developments at the State capital.
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Auerbach
New York
Philadelphia
Union Traction Company
Legislature Move Clears Path for Erection Plan
It is hoped that definite steps will be taken after the Legislature acts and that the measure will not be shelved again until it is settled.
Harri on for President Vote Hint Rejected
The note argues Harri on cannot win Republican votes nor reach 50 percent of the Democratic vote, as proven by last Tuesday results.
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Harrion
Hummel Saves Harrison in Chicago Mayoral Contest
The Eagle credits Ernst Hummel with delivering the key 21 000 plurality that kept Carter Harrison in office for a fourth term. It notes Harrison trailed by about ten thousand votes and cites Hummel’s German and labor support as decisive, while praising Graeme Stewart’s strong GOP backing and Chicago business backing.
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Carter H. Harrison
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Stewart
Ernst Hummel
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Stew art Support Backed by Chicago Business Leaders
The Eagle states it supported Mr Stew art believing his election served the best interests of Chicago and that business men of the city advocated his win. It links the citys prosperity to the prosperity of the interests represented by those business leaders.
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the Eagle
Stewart
Chicago
Labor Backed on Republican Ballot Splits Ticket
The labor group voted for the labor candidate on the Republican ticket and opposed the party head who has long opposed labor interests.
Tiarrison Secures Premises Release on Astor and Schiller
Tiarrison may release the premises at Astor and Schiller streets. The ten-thousand-dollar salary will reconcile him to the bad water, clogged sewers, rotten alleyways, and muddy streets.
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Tiarrison
Astor
Schiller Streets
Suspension of Street Cleaning Activities Declared
A notice indicates all line street cleaning operations may be suspended following recent pronouncements. Officials warned the halt could affect municipal services and public cleanliness if not resolved.
Local Transportation Committee in Suspense Over City Council Reorg
The Local Transportation Committee remains in suspense pending city council reorganization. It ended its existence with the last meeting of the old council, and its reorganization may bring a new set of aldermen together.
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Old City Council
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