Fight for the Bench in Cook County Judicial Elections
Campaign chatter across Democrats and Republicans as Cook County prepares for a major judicial election. Fourteen Circuit Court seats and one Superior Court seat are vacant, with full party tickets chasing the bench. Contenders face issues of incumbency and payroll influence amid strong party organization and a looming April 18 Democratic convention.
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Circuit Court
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Eagle
Chicago
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Cook County
This is a bad year for Harrison men in Chicago politics
A long, critical clipping attacks Mayor Harrison and his Republican allies. It laments campaign influence on judges, condemns city services and finances, and questions garbage removal, water funds, and election spending. It notes unrest over ballots, front voting fights, and distrust in public administration.
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Chicago
Harrison
Blow at Prosperity Threatens Chicago Corporations
The city faces a bid to enforce fines under a defunct Illinois anti trust law, perceived as aimed at driving corporations out of Cook County. Chicago’s business community protests, warning of ruin and urging the City Council to act decisively on street railway traction to avert a stagnant real estate market and investor losses.
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Boehm Challenges Chicago City Clerk Canvass
The article notes a high stakes election dispute in Chicago with Democratic candidate John J. Boehm contesting the official canvass of the city clerk race. It warns that persisting this proceeding could drive corporations from Chicago, causing lasting harm to the city.
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John J. Boehm
Mugwump supporters urge cleaner streets after Harrison reply
A group of property owners and reformers pressed for cleaner streets, sending a Macedonian cry on Tuesday. Harrison said he agrees streets need cleaning but that citizens must do the work themselves, warning that they must help and serve themselves.
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Harrison
Proclamation on Littering Sparks City Debate
Mayor Harrison blasts city litter but critics question police enforcement and taxpayer role in upholding ordinances. The crowd chuckles at Harrison’s name amid talk of a presidential run and a weak party mandate.
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Republicans in Harrison election set for June ballot
Wary voters who backed Harrison in the mayoral race by 7,800 will cast Republican ballots in June while about 50,000 Democrats who supported Stewart intend to oppose Harrison by scratching his name on the ticket.
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