Sullivan Victory Dominates Illinois Primary Coverage
Dispatches across Illinois report a sweeping Sullivan victory with his allies winning delegates, consolidating Democratic control, and indicating strong support for Bryan for president. The article notes shifts in districts, new aldermen sworn in, and the party's plan to back Sullivan for national committeeman with Cook County influence strong.
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California
Harrison
Virginia
West Side
Eighth Congressional District
Roger C. Sullivan
Mr. Sullivan
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Alf
Orendorff
Kickers’ Union
Bryan
Sullivan
Cook County
Western Starr
George A. Schilling
Martin Emerich
William Charles Henry Keogh
Dan B. Jesse
Illinois
Edward ¥. Dunne
Frank W. Burton
Carlinville
Ben F. Caldwell
Sangamon County
George E. Brennan
P. J. O'Connell
John E. Traeger
Edward J. Rainey
S—A. J. Sabath
Edward J. Novak
John, J. McLaughlin
John J. Hayes
Chicago suburb workers to be counted in school census
Superintendent Monroe plans a broader census to include suburban residents who work in Chicago. The effort aims to measure how large Chicago is by day and night, track commuting patterns, and assess railroads' role in transporting ticket holders, with roads likely approached for aid.
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W.I. Monroe
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Regular Democratic Org Maintains Course Amid Challengers
The regular Democratic organization proceeds with its duties for Democratic voters and refines methods to secure victories for nominees. While the State Central Committee and County Central Committee stay focused on their tasks, a group of Has Beens, long retired from public service for the public good, attempt to create trouble.
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Democratic County Central Committee
Tax defiance by big meat packers sparks Chicago outrage
The piece condemns the worst form of anarchy in Chicago as tax laws are defied, accusing Armour Swift McRobert and others of shifting burdens from the rich to the poor. Read more on Pages 2 8 and 9.
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Chicago
Armour
Swift
McRobert
Mayor Busse plans suburb subway and public works program
The mayor will send a special message to the council on building a downtown subway and related public works. A high pressure water system, sewer upgrades, and streetcar ownership questions are under review with funds, contractors, and whether city or private entities will build the lines to be decided. The transportation committee, led by Alderman Foreman, will oversee ordinances and financing, including a $5 million subsidy from traction companies and a proposed city bonded debt increase to fund the project. The message outlines broader reforms across departments and an emphasis on efficiency, fewer delays, and improved civil service.
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McNeal
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Iain
Zimmer
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Stewart
Finn
Foell
Dunn
Reinberg
Stewert
Wiehl
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Bennett
Lance Committee
Chicago
Mayor Busse Delivers Brief City Council Message
The mayor's first message to the City Council on Monday night is noted as one of the shortest and most concise, listing the benefits Chicago has received under the current administration in its limited time in office. It highlights progress and directness from the new leadership.
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William Legner
Joseph J. Francis
John Powers
John J. Brennan
F. O'Malley
Thomas J. Webb
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Gibbons
Peter Reinberg
Harrison
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Virginia Hotel
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John A. Jones
Otto J. Novak
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Charles J. Luccas
Frank Koralewski
Bernard F. Clettenberg
Frederick A. Britten
Herman G. Rednanz
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William Blencoe
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Chicago Railways Company
Chicago
Henry A. Blair
John M. Roach
Frederick HH. Rawson
W. M. Elsendrath
Hempstead Washburne
A. B. Jones
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Wallace Heckman
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Bryan
Roger C. Sullivan
California
H. Harrison
Ike
Millard Fillmore Ayalap
Owen P. Thompson
Democrats
Edward F. Dunne
Jacksonville
William J. Bryan
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Civil Service Commission
Mide Jong
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Lin Ax
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Untitled political clash over regular parties and Beef Trust
The text notes strong support for Bryan among statewide and county regular organizations in Tilinois and Chicago. It accuses the so called garter snake Democracy of sowing discord to undermine the regular organization. It cites a Supreme Court injunction against the Beef Trust and decries its defiance.
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Tilinois
Chicago
Republic
Supreme Court of the
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