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15 Apr 1899

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Chicago Eagle

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Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1899

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Captain Luke P Colleran Earns Chicago Police Honor

A tribute recounts Captain Luke P. Colleran rising from patrolman to chief of detectives, praising his courage, integrity, and service since 1883. It highlights key incidents including the 1884 Archdiocese guard encounter, Haymarket defense, viaduct confrontation, and leadership during strikes, noting speculation he may succeed Mayor Harrison as police chief.

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Chicago Luke P. Colleran United States Joseph Ripley Harrison Colleran Hiim Charleston Ireland St. Patrick's Day Doyle Baus Larrabee Street Murphy Archbishop Feehan Randolph and Clark Streets Lieut. Stanton Michael O'Brien Rush Street Bridge Dan Hogan Harrison Street Desplaines Street McCormick Reaper Works Lieut Darrow Hinman Street Coleman Shell Randolph Street Michigan Avenue Lake Front Colloran Davis Hall Roya Eddie Dick Dean Kid" Murphy Curly" Collins Collins Busine Collings Dean Exposition Canada Kid” Murphy Joliet Carter H. Harrison West 18Th Street Badenoch Supt Ripley Shea Peter Kelly And Elliott Tenth Colleriu Central Station
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Miniature portrait of Roosevelt presented by Hamilton Club

The Hamilton Club gave Gov. Roosevelt a miniature portrait in his Rough Rider costume at the Auditorium on Monday evening. Miss Vilette Windett created the piece in a gold laurel leaf frame on Pigskin leather book binding used in Rough Rider saddles, designed by H. D. Stevens & Co. The book features Rudyard Kipling's The White Man's Burden with pen and ink sketches by Miss Windett.

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Hamilton Club Gov. Roosevelt
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Illinois Governor Nomination Hopes Center on Richard Yates

Richard Yates, collector of internal revenue for the southern district of Illinois and son of War Governor Yates, seeks the Republican gubernatorial nomination. From Jacksonville in Morgan County, Yates enters the race alongside Charles G. Rannells, state committee chairman and Railroad and Warehouse Commission chair, who pursues the State Treasurer post.

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Richard Yates Illinois Yates Jacksonville Morgan County Charles 8. Rannels Republican State Committee Railroad and Warehouse Commission Rannells
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Ellicott Slated to Succeed Himself as City Elections Lead

Neither major party convention will decide the 2001 United States Senate race. Hon Edward B. Ellicott, noted for a strong city elections record, is slated to seek reelection, with Mayor Harrison needing Ellicott to manage city oversight.

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United States Senate Edward B. Ellicott City Electrician Harrison Ellicott
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Mayor Harrison backs city ownership of gas plant in Chicago

Chicago mayor Carter H Harrison urges municipal control of gas and lighting, arguing city ownership could lower costs and reduce dependence on the gas trust. He cites savings from municipal water works and notes New York campaigns for similar reforms. City council reports criticize People's Gas Light and Coke Company for past judgments and high charges, urging defenses and potential enjoinment against further payments.

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Chicago Carter H. Harrison New York Journal Harrison New York’ Journal Edison Electric Company New York New York State Albany State Senate New York City City Council City of City Hall People's Gas Light and Coke Company Circuit Court Superior Court Suerior Celt Supreme Court McDonald Rogers Dark Water Company Eity Economist
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