Hearst Victory in Cook County Primaries Shapes Illinois Delegation
The article reports Cook County solid backing for William Randolph Hearst in the Illinois Democratic State convention race, with Hearst leading in delegate support and a strong mobilization by the Packing Trades Council and laborists. It notes opposition to Preston Harrison, ties to municipal ownership stances, and calls for hearsts delegates only.
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Ilinois
City Hall forces push county delegate control in 1904
City Hall forces in control of the County Central Committee sought to intimidate voters in country towns and gain delegates. They fixed the Seventh Senatorial District County Convention for 8 a.m. June 20, 1904, at Oak Park in the engine house to influence outside-city delegates.
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Democratic Party
Oak Park
Political tensions shadow Oak Park travel plans and elections
The text describes election manipulation concerns in Chicago, noting long travel to Oak Park for 8 am voting, skewed polling places away from Democratic voters, and alleged misconduct by Mayor Carter Harrison. It cites Speaker McGillen praising Democratic support for Hearst amid police and judicial tension, with references to a six week period of scrutiny and anti crime committee actions.
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Oak Park
Chicago
City Hall
Carter TH. Harrison
Citizens’ Anti-Crime Committee
R. A. White
Bridewell
Dridewell
Hearst Union Labor Club Praises Hearst At Ward Meet
At the Twentieth Ward gathering of the William Randolph Hearst Union Labor Club about 200 members cheered Hearst. J J McMullen urged selecting a candidate for president who will treat all equally, backing William Randolph Hearst and promising to uplift the laboring man.
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Twentieth Ward
William
Willitin Candolph Elearst
Pols Clash Over Cross-Party Vote Harvest in Primaries
Renewed talk emerged Tuesday that Democratic and Republican factions schemed to win votes from the opposite party in the upcoming primaries. Each camp accused the other of attempts to sway voters.
One cadet post of Civil Service test disappoints secretary
Only one young man took the civil service test at the post office for the cadet role in the revenue cutter service, disappointing Secretary Newton. A special examination for letter carriers and post office clerks is set for May 11.
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Revenue Cutter Service
Newton
Lowden Campaign Drains Funds. Gop Workers Grow Disheartened
Frank O. Lowden's bid for the Republican gubernatorial nomination is depleting resources at a remarkable pace, leaving veteran politicians astonished. The party counts numerous "workers" and "vote deliverers" whose roles appear to be stretching far beyond expectations, undercutting traditional campaign finance.
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Frank O. Lowden
Campaign to separate Colonel from cash becomes notable
The report highlights a drive to strip Col. Lowden of funds amid a surge of alleged legitimate expenses. It notes a drastic cigar expense claim and hints at a possible large sum of money, while a paymaster resigns after praise for treatment by the Comptroller. The board considers chiseling names on school buildings as a provocation to honor Copernicus, if trustees approve.
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Humber
Lowden
Springfeld
Copernicus
Board of Education
Eckhart Named As Sixth District Republican Hopeful
Bernard A Eckhart a prominent Chicago business leader and former Illinois State Senator is proposed by anti machine Republicans to represent the Sixth District in Congress. He heads Eckhart & Swan Milling Co born in Alsace raised in Wisconsin and Illinois politics include Drainage Board Board of Trade director and National Bank of North America vice president.
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Bernard A. Eckhart
Congress
William Lorimer
Eckhart & Swan Milling Company
Alsace
America
Wisconsin
Ilinois
State Senate
Drainage Board
Board of Trade
National Bank of North America
Police Pension Board reorganized by election of Eddy President
Arthur J. Eddy elected President of the Police Pension Board with Thomas Boyle as Treasurer and C. F. White as Secretary joined by Chief O Neill and Captain Buckley as police members. Congressman J. 2. Mann endorsed for renomination by voters in the Sixth Ward primary districts at 650 West 47th Street meeting.
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Police Pension Board
Arthur J. Eddy
Thomas Boyle
White
O'Neill
Buckley
J. 2. Mann
Sixth Ward
West 47Th Street
Judge Grosscup approves further Union Traction loan
The order authorizes Union Traction Company receivers to borrow 500000 more on certificates. Attorneys say proceeds will be repaid this fall. Traction cases abound with about five hundred damage suits pending and judges plan six trials daily.
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Union Traction Company
Grosscup
Attorney Claims Council Meeting Was Political Pretext
Attorney William Prentiss, head of the Municipal Ownership Central Committee, said the Monday electric light failure in the Council chamber was only a pretext to delay the session. He asserted the Mayor aimed to block the committee’s municipal ownership resolutions from reaching the Council before the Democratic primaries.
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William Prentiss
Municipal Ownership Central Committee
Tunnel plans eyed by council committee for rapid action
The Council Committee on Local Transportation intends to take up the tunnel lowering question at once. The Chicago Passenger Railway franchises expired last Thursday and will be handled soon. Daily sessions may be held until the tunnel matter is settled. George Jackson's downtown loop subway suggestions are before the committee, with more engineering input expected. City Engineer Erickson favors removing tunnel tops and rebuilding at current or new locations.
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Chicago Passenger Railway
George Jackson
Ericson
Political Pressure and Civil Service Violations Under Hearst Campaign
Large scale claims of civil service law violations amid Democratic primaries in Chicago. City Hall employees allegedly campaign for Harrison and Hearst, with officials promising job security or removal for noncompliance. Civil Service Chairman Powell vows strict enforcement as fears of a powerful slush fund grow. Plans for new tunnel systems and transit improvements surface alongside renewed talks on reconfiguring streetcar routes and park connections.
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Hecht
Harrison City Hall
Harrison
Powell
Civil Service Commission
Political hopefuls seek votes in party primaries
Harrison and Hopkins leaders mail circulars to Democrats on registration lists urging participation in their party primaries. No law blocks an elector from choosing a single party primary, though dual participation is not allowed. Those backing Dowden Deacon Workers Hearst all push to maximize their vote totals.
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Harrison
Hopkins
Te Dowden
Deacon
William R. Hearst
Hearst
Alderman Snow Misses First Attendance Roll
Alderman Snow championed a council order for a committee attendance record to produce an efficiency report. He was absent at Tuesday’s Judiciary Committee meeting, arriving ten minutes late after reportedly running three blocks to attend.
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Snow
Council
Judiciary Committee
Mayor's Brother Accused of Meter Firm Ties in Hearst Papers
William Preston Harrison intends to file a libel suit against William Randolph Hearst over Hearst newspaper publications accusing the mayor's brother of involvement with the Keystone Meter Company of Pittsburgh which sells water meters. The articles claim favoritism in City Hall has given the firm a near monopoly in Chicago.
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William Randolph Hearst
Hearst
Keystone Meter Company
Pittsburg
Chicago
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