Fights over States Attorney nomination split Chicago political factions
The article details a volatile contest for state’s attorney with Democratic and Republican factions backing different candidates. Key figures include Michael Igoe, Hoyne, Bernard Barasa, Matchett, and Robert Crowe, among many ward bosses and city officials. Bills on ward boundaries and redistricting are also noted as underway.
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Sweitzer
Igoe
Michael Igoe
Hoyne
Gibbons
John F. O'Malley
Bernard P. Barasa
Barasa
Judge Matchett
County Office Candidates List by Party
A complete petition list for county offices shows Republican candidates in multiple roles including County judge Edwin Olson and Frank Righeimer. State's attorney Crowe Matchett Barasa. recorder of deeds Haas Garner. clerk of circuit court Miller Tobey. coroner Hoffman and Sandel. board of assessors Wolf Brin Weber Green. sanitary district trustees Clark Paulin Hamlin Eller Todd King Geissler Verona Jacob Olson Riordan Daley Follrath Scanlan Isham Randolph Hoyne Lynch Igoe Murphy McMahon OConnor. and others including T J Crowe La Bay Perkins Foy Aller Sheridan and Charles J.
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William H. Cunnen
Robert H. Howe
Albert C. Kalk
Henry E. Wickwire
Aaron J. Dubin
Adolph Dreifuss
Max Silverman
John C. Flora
Joseph Hortick
John McGill
Frank Kimber
Andry H. Kell
Edwin A. Olson
Frank 8. Righeimer
Robert E. Crowe
David F. Matchett
Bernard Barasa
Ben H. Suhr
Edgar A. Rossiter
Harry L. Emmerson
Joseph F. Haas
John P. Garner
August W. Miller
George M. Tobey
Board of
Revrew
Charles V. Barrett
William H. Dellenback
Harry R
Maclay Hoyne
Thomas J. Lynch
Michael L. Igoe
John K. Murphy
George McMahon
Alfred O'Connor
T. J. Crowe
Walter J. la Bay
Frank C. Perkins
Thomas J. Foy
Mathias Aller
Board of Review
M. W. Sheridan
Superior Court
Charles J
Democratic Municipal Court Ticket Named for County Slate
The county committee approved the Democratic Municipal Court ticket at a harmonious session listing judges by ward: Sullivan Doyle Graham Jarecki Donahoe Mulcahy Melnerney Borelli Graber Lindsey with A A Pantelis slated for the Dolan vacancy.
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D. W. Sullivan
Leo J. Doyle
Frank H. Graham
E. K. Jarecki
James Donahoe
Edmund L. Mulcahy
James S. Melnerney
Francis Borelli
Joseph L. Graber
William J. Lindsey
Dolan
A. A. Pantelis
Northwestern Trust Declares 25 Percent Stock Dividend
The Northwestern Trust and Savings Bank at 1201 Milwaukee Avenue declares a 25 percent stock dividend payable September 1 to stockholders of record that date. Capital stock rises from $600000 to $750000 and surplus after payment will be $150000 with undivided profits of $108773.
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Northwestern Trust and Savings Bank
Milwaukee Avenue
Roosevelt meeting credited to Denis J. Egan
Denis J. Egan, popular chairman of the Democratic Executive Committee, deserves most of the credit for the success of the big Roosevelt meeting Wednesday night. Robert M. Sweitzer served as an ideal presiding officer.
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Denis J. Egan
Democratic Executive Committee
Robert M. Sweitzer
Chicago Demands Fifty Wards Plan at Special Meeting
A special Chicago City Council session set for August 24 at 2 p.m. will review ward re districting proposals and licensing measures intended to raise city revenue. The meeting aims to advance redistricting and licensing actions.
Brundage Sees Victory as Democrats Rally Vote
Attorney General Edward J. Brundage, chair of the harmony forces, says voiding the state primary law will spur Democratic leaders to mobilize all Democrats for numerous contestants. He notes fights in the 8th district with Alderman Stanley Kunz against Congressmen Gallagher and the Igoe Hoyne contest for state's attorney, plus McDermott vs Gorman in the stock yards district, urging precinct workers to bring out Democratic voters.
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Edward J. Brundage
The
Harmony Forces
Thompson
Brundage
Ald
Stanley Kunz
Gallagher
Igoe and Hoyne
Stockyards
Frank McDermott
A. F. Gorman
Cerma ks Latest Advised to Block New Building and Raise Rents
The piece argues city council action to stop new construction would raise rents. It cites taxes, licenses, and real estate costs as burdens, questions Democrats who visited San Francisco for the national convention, and notes local figures linked to real estate and politics including the Chicago Yacht Club and William Hale Thompson supporter activities.
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San Francisco
Oxden Ave
Democratic Party
Cermak
Chicago Yacht Club
Chicago Aviation Club
North Central Association
Clark
William Hale Thompson
Preliminary work deadline for council report
A two week window remains to complete the preliminary work and prepare a final report for presentation to the council at the upcoming special meeting.
D'Andrea Out Powers In A Chicago Party Replaces Boss
Anthony DAndrea, Democratic committeeman from the 19th ward, ousted after primary law invalidation, yields to Alderman John Powers. Powers returns to a central committee seat he held for 35 years as party machinery shifts. Anton J. Cermak returns from Frisco with an idea to tax flat owners for rental licenses in Chicago, amid talk of local self government battles.
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Anthony D'Andrea
Democratic County Central Committee
Ald
John Powers
Ald. Powers
Central Committee
Anton J. Cermak
Frisco
Daily Press
Chicago
United Societies For Local Self Government
Democratic leaders act anxious over state attorneyship
Some Democratic leaders seem to act as if on bail amid anxiety over the state's attorneyship. Their public stance appears unsettled as the issue dominates party discussions and strategy in the region.
Joe Haas Day Set for August 21 in Michigan City
Republican leaders plan a Aug. 21 sale day in Michigan City to aid County Recorder Joseph F. Haas reelection. The Inter-City Baseball league chartered the steamer Florida for a boat trip with athletic events and vaudeville, inviting Haas’ friends to join.
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Michigan City
Inter-City Baseball League
Joseph F. Haas
Haas
Joe Haas
Florida
Recorder
Barasa Gains Support With New Petition Backed by 25 000 Signatures
Judge Bernard P. Barasa filed a fresh petition for state attorney with 25 000 signatures. The original petition was filed on July 24 and he claims a further 25 000 names remain in his office, citing rumors he would not stay in the race.
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Bernard P. Barasa
Barasa
Six Republicans Vie In Governor Race
Six Republican candidates enter the governor contest led by John G. Oglesby Len Small Oscar K E Carlstrom Edward N Woodruff Samuel Miles Hastings and Harrison M Parker.
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John G. Oglesby
Len Small
Oscar KE. Carlstrom
Edward N. Woodruff
Samuel Miles Hastings
Harrison M. Parker
Lincoln Park Board Welcomes Commodore A Sheldon Clark
A Sheldon Clark, vice president of Sinclair Oil, has been named to the Lincoln park board to fill the vacancy left by the death of Frank T. Simmons. Clark is commodore of the local maritime group and assumes duties as park commissioner.
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Commodore A. Sheldon Clark
Lincoln Park
A. Sheldon Clark
Sinclair Oil Company
Lincoln Park Board
Frank T. Simmons
Clark
Joyce Will Win in the 29th District Race
The Republicans nominate John T. Joyce as a strong candidate for the 29th district lower house seat. He is described as an able popular young man expected to reflect credit on the district and win election.
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John T. Joyce
Chicago lawyers land Island Joe
Lucius J. M. Malmin, a longtime member of the local bar, has been appointed judge of the District court of the Virgin Islands. This marks the first U. S. appointment of a district judge there. Judge Malmin will take office on Sept. 1.
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Lucius J. M. Malmin
Bar Association
District Court of the
Virgin Islands
United States
Judge Malmin
Fire department in poor shape in Chicago
The Chicago fire department ranks among the poorest in the nation for equipment and several other resources. The report cites outdated gear and limited funding as major issues affecting response readiness and public safety.
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Fire Department
the Fire Department of
Chicago
People ask aldermen to target profiteers over taxpayers
In a public call, residents urge city leaders to focus enforcement on price gougers in food, fuel, and clothing rather than burdening taxpayers who back local government. The query questions current priorities and accountability.
Owens Withdraws From County Judge Race
John E. Owens, who could have won, withdrew from the county judge race, signaling a shift in the contest and leaving the field open for remaining candidates.
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John E. Owens
Lynch Withdraws to Aid Igoe in Attorney Fight
Alderman Thomas J. Lyne withdraws from the state's attorney campaign and transfers his support to Igoe. The move consolidates backing as the contest narrows.
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Ald
Thomas J. Lyre
Igoe
Aldermen Feed Class Hatred in Local Politics
Eugene J. Kirby of Covert will be elected to the Michigan legislature in November. He has served the people faithfully as assessor of Covert township and is described as a staunch Republican.
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Eugene J. Kirby
Covert
Michigan
Kirby
Covert Township
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