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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1918
Page
2
Edward Queeny reports on the crowded Democratic mayoral primary scene with Sweitzer and Cermak factions backing different candidates. The article lists precinct votes, ward-level results, and nominations for sheriff and Municipal Court positions, naming numerous party figures and candidates across Chicago.
Tony Cermak faces a weakened bid for the Democratic sheriff nomination after a poor 1922 primary showing for Chief Bailiff. analysts note Anton J. Cermak drew 47,527 votes to 11,446 for Collins and sparse support for others, suggesting a potential Gibbons upset if opposition consolidates.
The notice lists positions for judges clerks and a bailiff with party designations. Sullivan reg ulars and Harrison Hoyne forces are noted with candidate names Dennis J. Egan George Kuehner Frank A. Crab and George W. McGurn along with street addresses.
John R. Durso, a populist born and educated in the Twenty ninth district, is a strong candidate for the Democratic nomination for State Representative. He has backing from judges and business leaders in the district. Judge William Fennimore Cooper praises Durso's honesty after Durso once returned a missing neck lace found in his court.
James M. Dailey asks the Democratic Party to nominate him for president of the board and to renominate him as sanitary trustee. He argues his record and leadership support within the party and community.
Taxpayers voice loud complaints against the city collector's office over tax payments and bill preparation. The dispute risks property sales for taxes as criticism grows around the office. Colonel August W Miller, rumored for the 1919 Republican mayoral nomination, is praised as a Chicagoan with a clean record.
James M. Whalen, Democratic candidate for clerk of the Criminal Court, is honored with a Whalen Day at White City. Seventh ward supporters plan a gala night at the amusement park.
Alderman Walter P. Steffen of the Twenty third ward gains a strong record in the Chicago City Council. He is viewed as an upcoming leader and is well liked by the electorate.
Edward J. Tobin county superintendent of schools, who had the garden project well underway in schools before the war spurred the effort, is seeking renomination with the endorsement of the regular Democratic organization.
John Patrick Gibbons faces the Democratic party bid for sheriff as he campaigns across the county seeking the nomination. The contest centers on law enforcement leadership and local public safety responsibilities.
County and city taxes were misrouted by officials causing taxpayers to be sent between the city hall and county treasurer to pay special assessments. Many residents visited the city hall in late July and were redirected back to the county offices, a mix up that has persisted since August 1.
A dense OCR list names many county officials and ward officers including sheriff treasurer clerk judge and board members. The fragment lists Anton J. Cermak Harry Ro Gub bons Robert Mo Sweitzer Thomas do Scully Henry Horner Frank J Walsh Edward J. Tobin Michael K. Sheridan John A. Cervenka OA Nash James Pitth Ward James M. Dalley Fred OD Breit Charles J Reading Peter Reinberg Jo seph M. Pitzgerald Emmett Whealin Daniel Jo Ryan Robert Wo Mel Winlay Hugh J. Kearns Charles A. Williams Rocco De Stefano John K. Prindiville Stanley & Walkowiak Harry M. Fisher Joseph P. Rafferty John A. Mahoney Joseph S. Bay John P. Bolton Frank N Rydzewski Dennis J Kegan George BE ye iaara Cr Court William Of Weeby Peter G Nis etc
Sheriff George Miteman from Sd ward and Treasurer Percey H. Coflin lead the ticket with 25th County Clerk Andrew C. Metzger in Tidh ward. County Judge Frank S. Righeimer and Probate Court Judge Clifford G Roe are listed for 6nd ward slots.
Fragmentary list of county officials and ward officers named in a Republican regulars roster. Includes Sherif, County Clerk, Probate Judge, Court Clerks, Assessor, Board of Review, Trustees of Sanitary District, and other municipal roles with multiple ward attributions and city names obscured.
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