Stuckart To Head New Democratic County Committee
Veteran Democrat Henry Stuckart will be elected chairman of the new Democratic County Committee. Dennis J. Egan is named chairman of the executive committee Timothy J. Crowe will be secretary to be elected April 26 Anton J. Cermak is to lead the county convention when supplies are available The text also notes gas rate issues and repayment deficits alongside judicial appointments and reforms.
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New Democratic County Committee
Henry Stuckart
Stuckart
New Democratic Committee
Dennis J. Egan
New Democratic Executive Committee
Timothy J. Crowe
New Democratic County Central Committee
Mullaney Says Gas Rates Must Go Up
B J Mullaney of Peoples Gas argues before the Illinois Public Utilities Commission that Chicago gas rates must rise to sustain the company. He cites multiyear losses, mounting costs, unpaid taxes over 812000, depleted working capital, and rising material prices. He notes deficits each month of 1919 and early 1920, plus planned extensions needing 1250000 dollars, and warns the firm risks bankruptcy without an rate increase and cash for reserves.
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Ilnois Public Utilities Commission
Chicago
Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company
B. J. Mullaney
Gas Company
Sweitzer Named Head of Illinois Delegation to DNC
Robert M. Sweitzer, leading Democratic figure in Chicago, will chair the Illinois delegation to the Democratic National Convention. He is regarded as the right man for the role and will guide the state’s representation at the event.
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Robert M. Sweitzer
Chicago
E Hlindia
Sexton and Other Democrats Touted for County Judge
Democratic leaders consider William H. Sexton Judge Charles A. McDonald and Michael Igoe for county judge. Roger Sullivan, in a pre death interview, said he would back any strong Democrat for state's attorney and county judge, naming the three as a solid candidate list.
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William H. Sexton
Charles A. McDonald
Michael Igoe
Roger Sullivan
Udge
Democratic Upsets in Primaries Except Two Wards
In the Democratic primary elections there were several upsets. Alderman John J. Touhy defeated Barney Grogan in the 18th ward, and Andrew J. Layden beat Frank J. Walsh in the 32nd ward, marking notable contest outcomes.
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Ald
John J. Touhy
Barney” Grogan
Andrew J. Layden
Frank J. Walsh
Office Holding Aristocracy to Be Abolished by Constitution Convention
A Chicago reform push seeks to abolish city civil service aristocracy via a constitutional convention. The plan would allow an elective convention to supersede existing state laws on city government structure and official tenure, with full voter approval. Notables named include Freund, Dobler, Broad, Curran, Crowe, Arn, Garner, Severinghaus, Mamer, Knudson, Wrigley Jr, Fahey, Loesch, Cook.
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Chicago
John P. Garner
Albert H. Severinghaus
S—Christopher Mamer
Magnus C. Knudson
o—Win
Wrigley, Jr
Michael J. Faeherty
Frank J. Loesch
Edgar J. Cook
City Schools Stay Closed Amid Strike and Moving Week
The city schools remain closed during the ongoing engineers strike over wages. The annual moving week vacation will still be observed. A. H. Severinghaus, board of education committee chair, said no definite offer yet but that the committee would hear demands and decide on next steps.
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A. H. Severinghaus
Board of Education
Turn City Pier Into Hotel During Convention
Aldermanic leader T A Hogan announced plans to introduce resolutions at the May 3 meeting asking that the municipal pier be used as sleeping quarters during the Republican national convention in June.
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Ald
T. A. Hogan
Olson presses Stele to quit motor safety league
A Tribune report notes negotiations may allow the Public Safety Bureau of the Chicago Association of Commerce to take over the Chicago Motor Safety League. The unfolding dispute involves sharp correspondence with Chief Justice Harry Olson of the Municipal Court.
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The
Tribune
Chicago Motor Safety League
Public Safety Bureau
Chicago Association of Commerce
Harry Olson
Municipal Court
County board chatter on Stelk and safety league clash
Sc ences took place and snappy letters were exchanged. Still the chief justice turned a deaf ear to Judge Stelk's appeals. Justice Olson, while approving any plans to lessen automobile accidents, looked askance at a prosecuting league which had the judge of the Speeders' court as its founder, president, and mainstay. In effect he informed Judge Stelk that if he were to withdraw from the Motor Safety league he would consider his reassignment to the Speeders' branch. But Judge Stelk stood put. Dominick Marubio, the well known North Side teaming contractor, is talked of for County Commissioner. His proven honesty and executive ability would make him a valuable member of the County Board.
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Stelk
Olson
Speeders’ Court
Motor Safety League
Speeders’ Branch
Dominick Marubio
North Side
Notable Chicago Figures and City Employment Figures
John M. Berry, a leading North Side real estate owner, is discussed as a potential public official. The article notes Carter H. Harrison and Edward F. Dunne as Chicago’s living ex mayors and highlights Berry Building at Ohio and Orleans. It cites a 1917 city controller report showing Chicago’s total city employment and wages totaling 39,516,945.
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Chicago
Carter H. Harrison
Edward BF. Dunne
Democratic Committeemen List by Wards
A Chicago Democratic committeemen roster is presented with ward numbering and names such as Michael Kenna William Graham Thomas Nash John E F Bolton Patrick Carr John P Gibbons James M Whalen John H Mack John J Leonard Joseph Mendel A J Sabath Anton J Cermak Martin J O Brien P A Nash Thomas P Keane Stanley H Kunz Joseph Rushkewicz John Touhy Anthony D Andrea Dennis J Egan John F O Malley R L Schapp Joseph L Gill Frank F Roeder Harry R Gibbons Henry A Zender Neil Murley Clayton F Smith Emmett Whealan Jos M Fitzgerald Sheridan Andrew J Layden Timothy J Crowe Jos O Kostner William P Feeney.
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Michael Kenna
Wm. J. Graham
Thomas D. Nash
John EF. Bolton
Patrick J. Carr
John P. Gibbons
James M. Whalen
John H. Mack
John J. Leonard
Joseph A. Mendel
A. J. Sabath
Anton J. Cermak
Martin J. O'Brien
P. A. Nash
Thomas P. Keane
Stanley H. Kunz
Joseph Rushkewicz
John J. Touhy
Anthony D'Andrea
Dennis J. Egan
John F. O'Malley
R. L. Schapp
Joseph L. Gill
Frank F. Roeder
Harry R. Gibbons
Henry A. Zender
Neil Murley
Clayton F. Smith
Emmett Whealan
Jos
M. Fitzgerald
Sheridan
Andrew J. Layden
Timothy J. Crowe
O. Kostner
Wm. P. Feeney
Memorial Plan For Sullivan Shaped By Admirers
A memorial mausoleum to Rogers Sullivan is planned by friends with a 350000 shaft. Subscriptions of a nickel will be asked. Backers include Robert M Sweit zer Judge George Kersten Judge Robert B Crowe Richard Powers Martin J O'Brien Michael H Rogers Stephen Griffin and James C Buckley.
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Rogers
Sullivan
Robert M. Sweitzer
George Kersten
Robert B. Crowe
Richard Powers
Martin J. O'Brien
Michael H. Rogers
Stephen Griffin
James C. Buckley
County Delegates to National Convention
Cook county delegates to the national conventions list Democratic names including James M. Dailey Michael Kenna W L O Connell Jas J Sullivan Frank J Walsh R W McKinlay J B McDonough Chas J Michal Dennis J Egan A J Sabath James T Igoe J Rosenblatt W K Champlin John M Nowicki John Powers Wm J Gaynor John McGillen Jos P Mahoney Geo KE Brennan Peter Reinberg and Republican delegates Geo Harding Oscar De Priest Charles Ringer Edwin B Davis Elliot W Sproul Anton T Zeman
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Cook County
Mocratic
James M. Dailey
Michael Kenna
W. Ll. O'Connell
Jas
J. Sullivan
d—Frank J. Walsh
R. W. McKinlay
J. B. McDonough
Chas. J. Michal
Dennis J. Egan
A. J. Sabath
James T. Igoe
J. Rosenblatt
W. K. Champlin
John M. Nowicki
John Powers
Wm. J. Gaynor
John McGillen
Jos. P. Mahoney
Geo, Ke, Brennan
Peter Reinberg
Republican
Geo , Harding
Oscar de Priest
Charles Ringer
Edwin
Davis
Elliot W. Sproul
Anton T. Zeman
Van firm charged 18 for four block trip complaints rise
Complaints about a moving van firm charging 18 for a four block trip continued to pour into the office of Daniel Webster assistant city prose cutor, highlighting rate concerns and alleged city ordinance fixes.
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Daniel Webster
McKinley Seeks State Attorney Nomination
Regular Democrats controling the party agree to support Michael L McKinley for States attorney against Maclay Hoyne in the coming primary. Hoyne may run independently if he loses the democratic nomination. Hoyne partisans say he will win the party nomination despite the opposition.
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Michael L. McKinley
Stite
Maclay Hoyne
Mt. Hoye
O'Malley Named Delegate At Large Following Sullivan Death
John F. O'Malley a noted Democratic leader and ally of John P. Hopkins and Roger C. Sullivan is slated for the position of delegate at large to the Democratic National Convention, the post left vacant by Sullivan.
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John F. O'Malley
John P. Hopkins
Roger C. Sullivan
Mr. Sullivan
For Just Taxes Protest Against Loop Tax Disparity
Homeowners and realty owners outside the loop protest unfair taxation. They face higher assessed rates while the loop district pays the same percentage as small property owners. Citizens claim city legislation shifts business to the loop and rents rise sharply, urging loop property taxes to be raised accordingly.
John A Smyth Emerges as Rising Chicago Insurance Booster
John A Smyth, the well known insurance man with offices at 716 West Madison Street, is highlighted as a rising young man of Chicago. He is popular, capable and energetic, actively supporting efforts that improve his native city.
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John A. Smyth
West
Madison Street
Chicago
Owen O Malley’s Forest Preserve Record Grows
Owen OMalley a former county commissioner and noted cigar dealer at 137 North Clark Street is building a strong record as forest preserve commissioner. He is recognized for effective management and public service in his new role.
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Owen O'Malley
North Clark Street
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Irwin R. Hazen
Mullaney
Isweitzer
Freund
Frank Dobler
Hector A. Broad
Thomas Curran
John T. Obe
Robert E. Crowe
George B. Arn
Johnson
Thompson
Lowden
Wood
Hoover
Edwards
Bryan Wilson
City Pier
LSON
Stele
John M. Berry
Berry
Big Berry
Ohio and
Orleans Streets
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