Democrats name James Hamilton Lewis for Illinois governor
Illinois Democrats represented by a unanimous vote named former U S Senator James Hamilton Lewis as the party nominee for governor. George Brennan declared Cook County would deliver a large majority for the state ticket, with Cox and Roosevelt as well. The State Central Committee endorsed the candidacy and resolutions praised him. Lewis would accept. The full ticket included U S Senator Peter A. Waller and others with Lewis at governor.
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Illinois
United States
James Hamilton Lewis
George E. Brennan
Lewis
Cook County
Brennan
Cook
Ilinois
Cox
Roosevelt
Democratic State Central Committee
Colonel Lewis
William L. O'Connell
Chicago
Peoria
William Ryan Jr
Danville
James J. Brady
Oak Park
James T. Burns
Kankakee
Supreme Court
W. E. Johnson
East Moline
Schneider
Paxton
W. M. Voltz
Minstadt
Wage Increases Triggered Higher Chicago Elevated Fares
The Illinois Public Utilities Commission ordered fare increases Wednesday for Chicago Elevated railroads after wage hikes averaging 15 cents an hour began June 1. The $1,756,512 cost was presented by the companies, with a final order pending October after ongoing valuation proceedings.
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Chicago
Illinois Public Utilities Commission
James H. Wilkerson
Unfair to L Roads Critics Clash Over Fare Hikes
The piece argues fare increases on the L roads are a public benefit if wages and operating costs rise and railways must raise revenue to continue service. It contends fare hikes prevent stoppage of service that would inconvenience non automobile owners and those without downtown access.
Democrats Predict Lewis Victory in Illinois Election
Democrats hail Lewis as strongest ticket in years with George E. Brennan predicting victory. Local leaders expect Cook County to yield 50 000 to 75 000 votes against the Thompson Smith Small ticket if Republicans win the primary, and 100 000 to 125 000 if Lt Gov Oglesby becomes the GOP nominee.
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Illinois
George E. Brennan
Lewis
Cook County
Thompson-Smith- Small
Oglesby
Anti-Thompson Forces Forge Strong Chicago Coalition
The Lowden Deneen Brundage group convened at 109 N Dearborn and launched an anti City Hall campaign. Senator McCormick stood as Governor Lowden’s rep with Brundage as campaign chair. Names named include Guernsey Peters Steffen Porter and Joyce as a legislative candidate for the 29th district.
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Lowden-Deneen- Brundage
N. Dearborn St
Deneen-Brundage
Medill McCormick
Lowden
Brundage
Guy Guernsey
Charles W. Peters
Walter Steffen
George F. Porter
McCormick
Smith-Small
Illinois
Chicago
John Joyce
Chicago leader outlines plan to fund raise for Harding campaign
Chicago business and political leader proposes a $1000 campaign gift cap with public disclosure. Republicans say they will outpace Democrats on publicity and fund subscriptions. Treasurer Fred W. Upham of the RNC signals potential increase if needed, but no contributions exceeding $1000 without naming contributor and amount.
Estates Valued at Over One Million Dollars Reported
The chicago title and trust company represents more than 100 estates with a total value of 1 209 221 dollars. Charles k otfield listed at 20 109 dollars and the overall figures reflect substantial holdings managed by the firm. The report highlights the scale of the estate portfolio and the financial reach of the chicago title and trust company.
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Charles K. Otfield
Chicago Title & Trust Co
Burgeoning Estate Taxes Rise in Chicago Roster
Under the will of Marshall Field the Tlinois Trust & Savings Bank and Chauncey Keep and Arthur B Jones as trustees must pay taxes on valued estates. Merchants Loan & Trust handles taxes on Arthur Ryerson and John Wentworth estates. The Sons of Chicago, a new Democratic group, endorses Robert Emmet Burke for U S senator. John M Heaney is elected president with 850 members in fifteen days.
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Marshall Field
Tlinois ‘Trust & Savings Bank
Chauncey Keep
Arthur B. Jones
Merchants Loan & Trust Company
Arthur Ryerson
John Wentworth
Northen Trust Company
The
Sons of Chicago
League of Factions
Prohibition
Robert Emmet Burke
United States
John M. Heaney
Fred C. Kellner
John J. Clifford
Heyworth Sues Sanitary District Over Calumet Channel Work
James O. Heyworth, contractor, sues the Sanitary District of Chicago for 200000 in damages, alleging trustees failed to honor a modified contract for Calumet Sag channel work after price pressures halted completion. He claims the board acquiesced to changes but did not uphold the new terms.
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Sanitary District of
Chicago
James O. Heyworth
Sanitary Trustees
Heyworth
Calumet-Sag Channel
Republican fund drive aims for equal state contributions
The committee plans a nationwide drive with a $1000 limit per donor and public donor announcements. Treasury officials say funds will be raised in early campaign weeks, with larger sums accepted publicly later. New York and New Mexico will be asked for their proportionate shares as part of a scientific, state-balanced approach.
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Treasury Department
Republican National Committee
Upham
New York
New Mexico
Thompson Judicial Ticket Seeks Twenty Six Applicants
The lawyers' committee chaired by Corporation Counsel Ettelson has received twenty six applications for ten benches on the Thompson Smith Small Municipal Court ticket. Names include Henry Walker James Scott Albert George Lawrence Jacobs John Farrell Alfred Erickson Robert Gentzel William Morgan and others. The organization endorsing the ticket plans to launch campaigning next week.
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Thompson-Smith-Small Municipal Court
Lawyers’ Committee
Ettelson
Henry M. Walker
N. Dearborn St
Samuel Trade
Municipal Court
Louis B. Anderson
W. Washington St
James A. Scott
S. State St
Albert B. George
Ashland Block
Lawrence B. Jacobs
Ashland
Michigan
Warwick A. Shaw
Hyde Park Bivd
Sidney Lyons
Paul A. Hazard
la Salle St
Gilbert G. Ogden
South Park
Theodore F. Ehler
Sixty Third St
Frank Pesku
Irwin Hoff Hazen
William B. Fetzer
Scott M
Max Lus
William
Righeimer for County Judge in September Primary
Righeimer campaigns for the vacancy created by the death of County Judge Thomas F. P. Scully with a governor called special election to be held with September primaries. Born in Chicago, he is a lawyer of eighteen years practice with affiliations to AW BR. & ALM, Knights Templars, Shrine, and Royal Arcanum. He is married with two children and resides at 207 No Parkside.
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Counel
Righeimer
Thompson
Thomas FP. Scully
Lowden
SCC
Governor's Action
Chicago
Chicago Public Schools
University of Chicago
Lake Forest University
AW BR. & Alm
Knights Templars
Chapter
Shrine
Bike
Royal Arcanua
Ile
No Parkside
Aim
Clty
Emmerson Seeks renomination for Illinois secretary of state
Secretary L. L. Emmerson seeks re nomination in the Republican primary amid strong commendations from Illinois newspapers for his office record. Supporters cite remarkable growth in the secretary of state’s office and the efficient handling of state business.
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Suite L
Ll. Maamerson
Ilinois
Emmerson
Matt Aller for Coroner in Chicago Democratic ticket
Matt Aller a popular Chicago Democrat and former president of the Home Brewery will run as the Democratic candidate for coroner in the upcoming election. His campaign centers on reform, efficiency, and modernization of the coroner’s office.
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Matt Aller
Chicago
The
Home Brewery
Sanitary District Committees Listed by District Officials
The article lists committee assignments for the Sanitary District including Judiciary Carr finance Littler engineering Clark electrical development Nance federal relations Clark north shore channel Paullin real estate development Carr rules Paullin state and municipal relations Clark labor Lawley stone and spoil banks Sergel health and public order Nance Calumet Sag channel Mueller Illinois valley Carr employment Paullin.
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Carr
Littler
Clark
Nance
North Shore Channel
Paullin
Lawley
Sergel
Calumet Sag Channel
Mueller
Ilinois Valley
Reynolds Named Acting Assistant County Treasurer
Harry J Reynolds, popular county treasurer’s office figure, serves as Acting Assistant County Treasurer during Jacob Lindheimer’s absence. Reynolds is well regarded by bankers, business interests, and the public as County Treasurer Gibbons lauds the selection.
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Harry R. Gibbons
Maclay Hoyne
Harry J. Reynolds
Jacob Lindheimer
Reynold
Banka
Teasurer Gibbons
Henry A. Zender Praised as Cook County Public Service Superintendent
Henry A. Zender is commended for general satisfaction as Superintendent of Public Service for Cook County. He is described as a thorough business man with methods that are both up to date and honest.
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Henry A. Zender
Cook County
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