Democratic rift widens as silk stocking group faces critique
The Eagle denounces Cook County Democratic leaders sidelined by a cabal of reform critics while Republicans press ahead. Miles J. Devine leads a push for seasoned campaign management amid infighting, with Austin Doyle meeting State Chair Hopkins as Mason challenges state employee campaigning.
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Austin J. Doyle
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John P. Hopkins
Wide Open Gambling in Chicago Shenanigans
Under this mayor a system of wide open gambling operates in Chicago. State statutes and city ordinances are violated as gambling thrives in city saloons and other venues. Authorities struggle to curb the illicit activity amid public concern.
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Chicago
the Eagle
Pure Food Commission
State Pure Food Commission
City Health Department
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Political maneuvering and campaigns sweep Hancock and state districts
Governor Yates allies seek to defeat Speaker Sherman and O F Berry while Senator Cullom speaks in Hancock County. Hopkins plans Belvidere Sept 4 and campaigns in Champaign County. The Republican speakers bureau invites many Illinois figures to stump for Cullom and others. Independent Republican T F Laramie wins district support. Duffy races in Twenty-seventh District. Owens praised for strong city attorney tenure and reelection bid.
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Political endorsements and candidate profiles in Chicago district race
The piece praises Democratic candidate M A DeLang for Senate in the Thirty first District, notes his long public service and local ties. It also endorses independent candidate J J McManaman for the Twenty‑first Senatorial District and Republican Y T Laramie for the Second Senatorial District, highlighting experience and reputation.
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Delany
I'Twenty-Third Ward
Phoenis Building Association
Law Institute
Lake County
Illinois
Chicago
Mr. DeLang
F. Laramie
Laramie
Laramie Seeks Public Service Role and Political Outlook
The profile describes Essex County native Laramie, 36, recording a Chicago business career and Republican loyalty. It notes his law training, fraternal ties, and public-spirited stance while outlining political questions about Cox slot machines and potential Democratic candidates for state and county offices.
James McAndrews Accused Of Cross District Residency
The report alleges James McAndrews sits on both the County Central and County Executive committees outside his district and has proxy ties to Robert E. Burke’s faction. Questions swirl over his actual residence and eligibility to represent the ward and district in Congress.
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County Central Committee
Robert E. Burke
County Central
Congress
An Anxious Parent and Local Candidate Notes
Letters from Chicago readers critique the Pure Food Commission and water filters in schools. The piece profiles Frederick Duffy, Independent Republican candidate for Representative in the Twenty seventh District, detailing his roots, career, and political philosophy as a Lincoln Republican and Jeffersonian Democrat.
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Frederick Duffy
Chicago
Mason County
Iinois
William M. Duffy
108Th
Ilinois
Duffy
Chicago Telephone Company
Law Department
Lake Forest University
D. D. O'Brien
O'Brien
Springfield
Mr. Duffy
Legislative Voters’ League
Public Ownership Party
Sinois Electors’ League
Ogden Avenue
Dearborn Street
Republican candidate in Seventh District tied to police officer
The Republicans nominate a lieutenant from West Park Police against Hon. John Powers in the Seventh Senatorial District. The man reportedly decided his best move was to resign and flee.
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John Powers
Leutenant
Weat Park
Prominent City and State Candidates Vying for Spring Elections
Charles A. Breyer of Weat Side Plumbing is seen as a leading candidate for City Treasurer next spring. Charles A. Hide is mentioned for the Democratic mayoral nomination. A. C. Clark, Republican candidate for State Senator in the Thirteenth District, is gaining strength with a projected assured election.
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Charles A. Hide
A. C. Clark
Honest Fred Busse for Mayor Boosted by Citizens
The message urges all good citizens to vote for Fred A. Busse as mayor, criticizes the Democratic nomination as a joke, and calls for support from Republicans and Democrats alike.
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Fred Busse
Edwin K Walker Seeks Re election for County Board
Hon Edwin K Walker the candidate for re election to the County Board is an able lawyer and has served as a County Commissioner Set for supporters who value faithful public service to back him.
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Edwin K. Walker
Election schedule set by Board of Election Commissioners
The fall election dates include registration on Saturdays with six listed events. Key dates: Oct 4 last day to file papers, Oct 4 first registration day 8 am to 9 pm, Oct 14 second registration day 8 am to 9 pm, Oct 18 registration revision 4 pm to 10 pm, Oct 20 withdrawal deadline, Oct 28 lodging-house statements deadline, and Nov 4 election day 6 am to 4 pm.
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