12 Apr 1919
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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1919
Page
1
A prominent Chicago judge, Barasa, who led ticket votes in both the Republican primary and the November 1918 election, is talked of as a strong contender for state's attorney. His wide cross-party following and invincible past results position him to challenge Llew Maclay Hoyne for the office.
The Democratic party, though defeated, ran a strong campaign led by Brennan and Egan. George E. Brennan was credited as a sagacious manager, with 150,000 labor and independent voters defecting yet falling short by 22,000 in a city of over 800,000. Dennis J. Egan led organized volunteers, delivering full turnout and no fraud reports. Mayor Thompson earned praise for courage and clean campaigning, while a Northwest Tribune tribute to Hoyne lauded his legacy with humorous lines about emancipation and wonders.
In Chicago the Thirty-fifth Ward alone voted dry while men favored wet ballots. Women swung the result with a dry margin of 5,686 and a total Chicago wet majority of 242,887. Buried booze and marked spots in yards were noted as odd details from the canvass.
The article notes a chronic lack of street numbers on Chicago buildings after a new street car ordinance requires stopping at even numbered corners. Letter carriers and residents have long complained of this lawless neglect, with authorities showing little concern as whole blocks remain unnumbered.
Superintendent of Schools Chad Sey has his first city paycheck but will not cash it after the city treasurer, on counsel advice, declined to honor the check. The check reached Sey by mistake amid administration scrutiny of his title to the post.
A proposal to shrink Chicago voting precincts from 2,215 to 2,000 was discussed as a potential step to boost voter turnout per precinct. Officials considered how fewer precincts might affect elections and administration.
The commission undertakes the required four year redistricting following a state legislature action raising the maximum voters per precinct from 400 to 600. The change aims to adjust district boundaries accordingly.
A harsh railing article accuses Chicago lawyers and reformers of corruption and blackmail. It claims disbarred and former public officials profit from others’ misfortune, with one unnamed lawyer allegedly manipulating both sides of a divorce case. The piece warns frauds will be exposed to rattle powerful crooks thriving on misery.
Harry R. Gibbons, popular County Treasurer of Chicago and Cook County, is portrayed as a Star of Hope for the Democratic party. A respected businessman with proven popularity, he is praised as a mascot and talks of a future Democratic mayoral bid begin to arise.
A plan to cut precincts is outlined to be ready for next year s election. Officials expect substantial savings for the public the changes streamlining voting locations and reducing administrative costs.
President Michael J. Faherty of the Board of Local Improvements announced the first steel delivery for the Michigan boulevard link's superstructure would arrive by June 1. He said automobiles should be using the new bridge by Christmas with Great Lakes Dredge Dock prioritizing orders at steel mills.
John F. Smulski of Chicago presented credentials to the state department as the United States representative of the Polish commission in Paris and the new Polish government. He will serve as diplomatic representative until a regular minister is appointed. He has received assurances of financial credits for Poland soon. He is also projected as a future mayor if he runs, based on recent male-vote tallies in Chicago elections, though women did not vote for County Treasurer.
Peoria Illinois on April 5 saw the largest U S shipment of alcohol sent for Sweden by the Great Western distillery a train of thirty six cars carrying 350 000 gallons valued at 612 500 tax exempt for export under the prohibition law otherwise the value would be 5 250 000. A second shipment of the same caliber is planned for Tuesday with the same method and containers.
In Illinois the Chicago real estate board rejected the Glackin measure designed to validate a $2.65 million supplemental assessment for the Michigan avenue link. The bill aims to fix public hearing gaps after a county court ruling raised legality questions. Senate committee work on building material costs continues with sessions planned in Chicago to curb high prices and assess cement and lumber costs, freight, and wage effects, while brickmakers insist profits are impossible under $12 per thousand.
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