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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1899
Page
1
Illinois Democratic voices declare the free silver cause dead with McConnell urging the party to shift from 16 to 1 bimetallism. The piece reviews Democratic leadership, trusts and imperialism, and praises direct popular election of U S Senators while naming Illinois figures poised for 1901 races.
A state political rumor says Governor Tanner may back Hon. Floyd K. Whittemore for governor rather than seek the Republican nomination in Cook County. The report notes Tanner’s strong respect for Whittemore.
William H. Baker is urged to run as the Republican candidate for spring. He is one of the three Baker Brothers, Dearborn Street coal merchants, a noted local business family.
The next Board of Cook County Commissioners should consist of strong business men. Floyd K. Whittemore, State Treasurer, has many supporters who back his gubernatorial nomination. Ex-Mayor John A. Roche also has admirers. County Judge Orrin N. Carter is viewed by Chicago business circles as having potential to win as many votes as any Republican for Illinois governor.
A new gas company at Hananond Ltd will be presided by State Senator Slen H Case and owned by Case and A A Byvans of Aurora. On Aug 22 Hammond City Council granted a 30 year gas franchise to Evans of Illinois and his associate Case. The company will supply $1 gas and begin operations six months from date.
The article notes unchallenged praise for John A Roche as a potential Illinois governor and reports on political chatter about John M Smyth. It also covers a Sept 2 school district election call, a West Side Driving Association meeting Aug 16 electing officers, and Weldon County Democrats eyeing Austin O Lex Browning for attorney general while Clayton B Crafts returns from Colorado Springs as his family plans a longer stay.
A Chicago discussion supports purchasing land at Matin Street and Ashland Avenue to build a school, with exchange possible to Ashbury Avenue site. The editorial condemns wooden block pavement and granite, arguing asphalt offers a durable, clean solution for city streets and urges widespread adoption.
Illinois Democrats weigh Imperialist and Anti-Trust themes as 1900 US campaign looms. Mayor Harrison urged to back organized anti-Altgeld movement while McKinley policy shifts draw farmer defections. State committee debates early literature, while party unity efforts focus on Mann versus Tanner in Cook County.
At the Cook County Republican Marching Club gathering in Desplaines, speculation centers on Congressman Lorimer not backing Governor Tanner next spring. James R. Mann surfaces as a potential unified gubernatorial candidate for Cook County Republicans, while Lorimer may seek to remain in Congress if district boundaries are altered.
Repretative Du Fay A. Fuller of Helvide Boone County, former member of the Fortieth and Party-first General Assembly, seeks the Republican nomination for State Senator from the Eighth Senatorial District. District includes Lake, McHenry and Boone counties. Floyer K. Granger of McHenry is the current senator. Under a regional agreement, the Boone County seat is to hold the senate seat.
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