Republicans Prepare Campaign Effort in Old Fashioned Style
Republicans in Cook County and the State Central Committee advance a steady plan to strengthen organization, enroll voters, and raise funds for the fall race. Leaders including Chairman Rowe and Luman Hoy coordinate ward conferences starting Aug 18 to boost membership and mobilize 100 or more young speakers for 50 to 100 meetings nightly. The Eagle and Tribune note contrasts with Democratic methods and discuss campaign financing and past disputess.
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Cook County
Rowe
State Central Committee
Luman T. Hoy
W. Scott Cowen
Conway
County Central Committee
Lorimer
John M. Smyth
T. N. Jamieson
Democratic Campaign Committee
The
Tribune
Mass Meeting Planned in Mason Park for Campaign Kickoff
A North Bide Repub Means meeting in county headquarters outlines a mass gathering at Mason Park on September 20 to launch the campaign. The noon to night picnic style event will include refreshments and music with speakers including Congressmen Q. E. Foss and H. S. Boutell and L. J. Milla. Invitations target Senator Hanna and Attorney General Knox.
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Mason Park
Foss
Boutell and Busse Lead Republican Campaign Organization
Honorable Henry Sherman Boutell, Republican candidate for re election to Congress in the Ninth District, is highlighted as a top figure in the campaign. His faithful congressional service earns district confidence while he and co worker Fred A Busse organize efforts, with the North Side described as best organized division of the city.
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Henry Sherman Boutell
Congress
Ninth
Boutell
North Side
Fred. A. Busse
Mayor Harrison Hints at Possible Fourth Term Run
Mayor Harrison returns from Huron Mountain with a tan and a declared stance that he would not seek re election unless fate intervenes. The piece jokes about destiny and the mayor as an old veteran of journalism advising a prospective recruit Fowler not to enlist, while noting the tough treatment of a rookie reporter.
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Harrison
Huron Mountain
Fowler
Board of Local Improvements Seeks Paying Trust
The Board of Local Improvements denied in court knowledge of a paying trust. It must now determine if such a trust exists and answer the Immortal Flannagan’s question about the purpose of their work.
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Board of Local Improvements
Flannagan
What’s in the full dinner pail debate
The piece notes a Republican campaign slogan criticized by Democrats who counter with questions about cost and value. It suggests the workingman may become a focal point of contention as the two parties campaign.
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Repubean
Campaign tastes shift toward ladies control
If sausage and Hamburger steak, boarding house hash, and the "mother used to make" dishes become campaign tastes, the Eagle apologizes for past levity as the campaign is handed to these women.
Edict orders pantry campaign data in every congressional district
The edict from Washington through Secretary Charles Edwards demands data gathering in each congressional district for the pantry campaign. State chairmen are directed to dispatch a man to every district to collect and report information for the effort.
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Washington
Charles Edwards
Campaign data gathering and price survey plan outlined
The article details collecting prices from stores, farmers and housewives to compare current costs with two to three years ago. It describes tabulating data for state committees and speakers, while noting the sheriff should not profit from boarding prisoners and that the county should avoid making martyrs of sheriffs.
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Tribune
Lean Campaign Costs Shadow Sheriff Race
A terse remark suggests political parties and the sheriff’s office face scant resources. The note implies slim campaign spending and a lean assessment, with emphasis on minimal salaries and restricted expenditures.
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Sheriff's Office
Mocking the Sheriff’s Deputies and County Stand
The remark contends that if deputy missteps are mocked, the people of Cook County should bear the cost for sixteen years. It frames blame and public accountability in a political light.
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Cook County
Contingency for Mayor Healy to run again
The text asks under what contingency the Mayor would stand for re election if residents would not pledge to refuse all perquisites unless the newspaper would bear all sixteen years of office responsibilities. It implies a conditional demand tied to newspaper obligations surrounding Healy’s candidacy.
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Daniel D. Healy
Great Jurist Rules on Water Power Control at Joliet
Jurist Tuley upholds public rights and limits day labor on the Joliet dam. The decision bars day labor, mandates contract work, and preserves taxpayer funds in the Sanitary District water power dispute. It also notes possible future charter amendments to expand board powers.
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Murray F. ‘Tuley
Nestor
Chicago
Tuley
Sanitary District of
Joliet
William FB. Rice
H. 8
Robbhus
Gaylord
Jones
Joliet ix
Howeve
Sanitary Board
Judge Tuley Affirms Taxpayers Drainage Victory
Counsel for the syndicate push defense but press and public see a taxpayer win as Judge Tuley’s decision clarifies the matter in its concluding paragraph. The verdict reflects a fair and measured view from the eminent jurist.
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Tuley
Forecasts Stir Optimism for Democrats in 16th District
Analysts note potential for Democrats to win the Sixteenth district against Congressman Graf while predicting a Republican majority in 1000 of almost 4,000. The piece weighs cautious optimism against historical outcomes and forecaster confidence.
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Graf
Prindiville Presides Calmly Over Harrison Street Police Court
Hon. John K. Prindiville continues to preside with equanimity and judicial equipoise during a heated spell in the Harrison Street Police Court. The officer’s steady handling of proceedings maintains order as emotions flare.
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John K. Prindiville
Harrison Street
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