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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1916
Page
2
A detailed ledger of Democratic officials and ward leaders from Illinois. Includes names for national and state committees, county party officers, and ward chairmen through thirty first ward, with alternates and secretaries.
Investigation shows uneven levies on personal property taxes harming Business, professional, and working men while political bosses escape. The draft lists ward and headquarters details tie to Chicago neighborhood organizations, suggesting systemic bias and calls for examination of five years of tax books. The piece notes widespread taxation burden on industrious classes and hints at pending dispatches.
The Socialists announce county ticket slots including State's Attorney William A. Cunh te Recorder of Deeds Fred Pischel Clerk of the Circuit Court William Kruse Clerk of the Superior Court Joseph Novak Coroner Dr Joseph H. Greer Board of Review William Acker Board of Assessors E E Klein County Surveyor Benjamin Etting President Board of Sanitary Trustees Morton L. Johnson Members Pierce Anderson and Emil Kuhne Judge of the Superior Court Samuel Block Municipal Court judges ten to be elected Louis J. Delson E M Winston Henry B. Murphy Peter Sissman Marcus H Taft Frank L. Wood Stephen M. Reynolds John M. Work Walter Baird Samuel Holland Municipal Court vacancy John C Teevan The county executive committee was ordered to draw up a party platform to state the Socialist position on issues now before the voters of Cook County.
The piece argues that no major foreign nationality figures appear among Chicago’s top county officeholders due for term expirations, accusing the Democratic party of cosmopolitan rhetoric while urging immigration to influence the polls. It also notes criticism of Sheridan Drive parking near Balmoral and praises Leo V. Roeder as a capable municipal judge candidate.
The Sanitary District and Cook County offices are urged to levy a five percent assessment on employees salaries to fund the ticket. Supporters say the move will aid Connerys running for office this year, describing it as a delightful treat for them.
Democratic workers complain that two county offices to be filled at the fall polls are used as storehouses for relatives of the incumbents. Names listed include State's Attorney John E. Northup Recorder Joseph F. Haas Board of Review Edward F. Litsinger Board of Assessors Felix A. Norden Charles Ringer Clerk Circuit Court William F. Lipps Clerk Superior Court John Siman President Sanitary District Chas. H. Sergel Sanitary District Trustees Edward I. Williams Thomas W. Gilmore Judge Circuit Court Ben M. Smith.
County Treasurer Henry Stuckart was named chairman of the Democrats executive committee in a newly perfected party setup. Dennis J. Egan Frank J. Ryan and Rudolph L. Schapp hold key posts on the organization, halls and speakers, and finance committees, with a long list of members on the executive panel.
Edward J. Brundage a popular Chicago Republican leader announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Attorney General of Illinois. He seeks to lead the state legal offices and bolster party strength in upcoming campaigns.
Real estate experts and several public officials oppose using the Torrens system for property transfers. Critics say the boom aims to create public sector jobs at taxpayer expense, noting Cook County officials avoid Torrens transfers for their own properties.
The article questions how residents would vote on renaming the court house the Connery Building in honor of the Pierageries family of office. It notes many supporters on pay rolls would welcome the change and deems it not inappropriate given the names on the payroll.
Long list details district by district including John J. Coughlin Martin J. Moran Terence F. Moran Michael J. Donkin J J Viterna and others with Sullivan Harrison and Griffin designations. In the Fifth district Collins and Viterna are each credited with 3 630 votes.
Dozens of hopefuls for state senate and house districts across Cook County reveal re election bids. Nominees include Democrats and Republicans with a mix of incumbents and challengers across districts from Second to thirty first. An ad for Dobbin electric soap promotes cleaning power, urging readers to ask retailers.
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