Swietzer backs Igoe for state's attorney in regularity bid
County Clerk Robert M Sweitzer openly backs Michael L Igoe for states attorney explaining party regularity must guide the Democratic nomination. He notes Igoe led his party in the house, consolidated it, and would serve the state. Igoe campaign opens ward headquarters and relies on volunteers amid ward by ward organizing and opposition lines from Hoyne.
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Robert M. Sweitzer
Michael L. Igoe
Sweitzer
Democratic
Hoyne
Igoe
House of Representatives
James T. Igoe
North Clark Street
Democratic Organization
Steffen for Judge in Municipal Court Race
Walter P. Steffen, renowned alderman, runs for judge of the Municipal court. Backers urge nomination and election, highlighting his record and qualifications for the bench.
City wards unchanged despite redistricting plan
Alderman A J Cermak announced the fall election will use the old ward lines. Election commissioners need at least forty five days to prepare for the October 2 registration under new ward lines. Opponents say lining up aldermen behind the committee lines remains unresolved.
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Thompson
Fred Lundin
Als
Cermak
Elections Committee
Ald
A. J. Cermak
Ald. Cermak
Hughes and Norton Deserve a Raise in Pay
City council urged to create two detective leutenancies to reward Lieut Michael Hughes and Sergt John Norton for outstanding work. Ald Joseph Kostner backs amending police ordinance with approval from Chief John Garrity and Ald Walter Steffen. If passed, Hughes would rise from 2700 to 3000 dollars annually and Norton from 2400 to 3000.
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Michael Hughes
Detective Bureau
Sergt
John Norton
Ald
Joseph Kostner
John J. Garrity
Walter Steffen
Hughes
Sergt. Norton
Race narrows as Barasa Matchett clash for state attorney
Judge David F Matchett, harmony Republican hopeful for state’s attorney, frames the contest as between himself and Bernard P Barasa with Crowe in the mix. Barasa claims to be splitting Crowe’s vote, opens 15 wards, distributing 50 000 buttons and lithographs, and averages six meetings daily with big rallies planned.
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David F. Matchett
Harmony Republican
Bernard P. Barasa
Robert E. Crowe
Lundin
Judge Barasa
Matchett
Crowe
Barasa
Joyce Will Win in the 29th District Election
The Republicans nominate John T. Joyce as a strong candidate for the 29th district's lower house seat. He is described as an able and popular young man who will reflect credit on the district and is expected to be elected.
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John T. Joyce
West Park Board elects Schmidt as new treasurer
The West Park Board reorganized on Tuesday electing Frank E. Gardiner, president of Gardner Barbada Chemical Company, as president, to succeed Richard J. Powers ousted by Gov. Lowden weeks ago. Schmidt named new treasurer.
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West Park Board
Frank E. Gardiner
Gardner-Barbada Chemical Company
Richard J. Powers
Lowden
Saloons in Chicago Face Liquor Shortage Amid Prohibition
A Chicago Daily News report lists 3,600 saloons and notes a looming liquor famine as the drought of supplies grows. Illegal whisky, once $105 a case, now sells for about $130, with many bars unable to obtain bonded liquor and turning to grain alcohol and coloring. The shortage rattles both legal saloons and the 2,000 illegal operators relying on illicit supplies.
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Chicago Daily News
Chicago
Thompson candidate Barr faces wet issue in Chicago politics
Personal Liberty advocates circulate a Senate Journal slip alleging Richard J. Barr voted for the Search and Seizure Act. The material labels him pro liberty, anti prohibition, pro labor, and a defender of soldiers bonuses, sea freedom, and small nation self determination while noting his past anti Wilson stance and Republican bid for attorney general.
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Thompson
Search and Seizure Act
Chicago
Richard J. Barr
The
State Senate
Vier
Sadler
Shaw
Spence
Swift
Turnbaugh
Wending
Wheeler
Wood
Wright
Messrs
Boehm
Canaday
Dalley Denvir
Ettelson
Glackin
Gorman Hughes
McNay
Roos
Sullivan
Mr. Clark
House of Representatives
Barr
Wilson
Senate
Prohibition
Board shakeup under governor orders reappointments
The speaker succeeds William Ganschow in both member and treasurer roles. Other board members who resigned at the governor's request have been reappointed: John I Bagdzianas, William F Grover, Jens C Hansen, I Shapiro, and John F Smulski.
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William Ganschow
John I, Bagdzianas
William F
Grover
Jens C, Hansen
I, Shapiro
John F, Smulski
John A Smyth Emerges as Chicago’s Rising Young Man
John A Smyth, a well known insurance man with offices at 716 West Madison Street, is highlighted as a rising young figure in Chicago. He is described as popular, able and energetic, admired for contributions to the city’s betterment.
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John A. Smyth
West
Madison Street
Chicago
Bank president praised for Weat Side institution popularity
Calvin F. Craig, president of the Mechanics and Traders State Bank, receives credit for the well deserved popularity of the large West Side financial institution.
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Calvin F. Craig
Mechanics & Traders State Bank
Coroner Hoffman Advises Road Safety and Driver Checks
Peter Hoffman, Chicago coroner, urges actions to reduce motor accidents in Illinois. Proposes cross street rules, driver history cards, compulsory examinations, pedestrian education, and parental limits on street play. Includes Senate context and vote on prohibition enforcement measures from May 1 1919.
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Peter Hoffman
Chicago
Umlinois Automobile Club
Hoffman
Municipal judge slate lists long list of names for vacancies
The filing list for municipal judge seats shows multiple candidates across harmony free lance Thompson and Democrat lines. Names include Judge George B. Holmes Judge Irwin R. Hazen Judge Samuel H. Trude, Alderman Walter P. Steffen Karl C. Hales William L. Morgan John A. Augee Gabriel J. Norden Henry M. Walker Robert E. Gentzel Asa G. Adams Laurence B. Jacobs Joseph W. Schulman Max Shulman Theodore H. Wunderlich Ninian H. Welch Kent Greene August F. Siebel Richard Hill Jr Samuel Hamblen John R. Philp Theodore P. Chier Judge D. W. Sullivan Leo J. Doyle F H Graham K Jarecki James Donahoe Edmond L. Mulcahy James S. Melnerney Francis Borrelli Joseph A. Graber William J. Lindsay Jacob Teinowits Joseph Burke Mark J. McNamara A A Pantellis Frank J Tyrrell with vacancies to fill
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Thompson
Asa G. Adams
Laurence B. Jacobs
Joseph W. Schulman
James A. Scott
Max Shulman
Harmony
Theodore H. Wunderlich
Ninian H. Welch
Kent Greene
August F. W. Siebel
Richard Hill, Jr
Free Lance
Samuel ©. Hamblen
John R. Phil
Vote for Thomas M. Sullivan for Sanitary Trustee
One of the best men to hold the Sanitary Trustee position, Thomas M. Sullivan, is praised for his honesty, ability, and aggressive record on the board.
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Thomas M. Sullivan
Burke Announces Platform for U S Senator Bid in Illinois
Robert E Burke, petitioned by 2000 Democratic voters, declares his Illinois senate bid platform. He opposes the League of Nations and favors Irish independence, outlining his political stance to voters.
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Robert B. Burke
United States
Illinois
League of Nations
Brennan Opens National Democratic Campaign HQ in Chicago
George E Brennan selects the Consumers building at 2208 State Street for the National Democratic Campaigns eighth floor. Brennan and Sweitzer deny White illness rumors, saying he is busy coordinating work in New York and has not visited Chicago as expected.
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George E. Brennan
National Democratic
Middle West
Consumers
State Street
George EK. Brennan
George White
Mr. Brennan
Robert M. Sweitzer
White
Sweitzer
Aldermanic Bank Critiques Special Legislative Session
City council members accuse aldermen of aiding Bolshevism by pressuring owners with license fees on property and rent. They claim a special session would waste state funds and fail to control landlord charges, arguing corporate tax cuts drive high rents.
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Ald
Kunz
Colonel August Miller Praised By All Classes Of People
Colonel August W. Miller serving as clerk of the Circuit court is popular with all classes of the people, reflecting broad esteem for his public service and conduct.
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August W. Miller
Charles W. Peters Denounced for Clean Record in Office
The article lauds Charles W. Peters for an exemplary tenure with no scandal. It notes bench bar and public commend his efficiency and integrity in office.
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Charles W. Peters
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Norton
Says
Joyce
John McGillen
Gov. Cox
Yeas
Messrs. Atwood
Austin
Bailey
Buck
Campbell
Carlson
Cliffe
Cornwell
Curtis
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Essington
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Jewell
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