Democratic Voters Clash With Harrison Harmony Committee
The piece reports Democratic voters mobilizing against the Harrison Harmony Committee's controls on candidate selection for the September primaries. It details alleged silencing of many capable candidates, lists proposed judge candidates, and notes reformers' criticisms plus the political clash in Chicago. It also mentions public health concerns and local political maneuvers linked to the mayoralty and state committee races.
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Harrison Harmony Committee
Harrison
Cook County
Democratic County Committee
Harmony” Committee
Edward T
Wade
Rocco de Stefano
William J. Naughton
George E. Brennan
Democratic County Executive Committee
James Pease
Lake View
George W. Paullin
Evanston
Republican State Central Committee
Tenth
Pease
Idaho
Paullin
Water fears and tax fears in Chicago Heights urged
Chicago Heights residents and manufacturers warn of a failing water supply threatening factories and sewers. A city council probes wells while engineers may visit from Chicago. Also reports on railroad penalties, Consolidated Traction valuation, and local election dates and reform debates.
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Chicago Heights
Bion J
Arnold
Chicago
Northwest Side car service and graft concerns dominate town talk
The piece outlines calls for better car service on the Northwest Side and hints at political maneuvering by Congressman Bou and independent candidate Carl L. Barnes in the sixth district. Officials acknowledge graft risks and stress water as essential to cleaning up corruption.
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Boutell
Carl L. Barnes
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