Cook County poised to control a third of Illinois Legislature
A political expert warns that the next apportionment in 1901 could give Cook County more than a third of the Senate and House seats, enabling the county to veto bills and block emergency measures with Governor support. The piece outlines historical apportionment trends, potential district gains, and party maneuvering as Chicago and Cook County press for dominance.
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Cook County
Illinois
Pretier
New York
General Assembly
Senate
House of Representatives
House
State Executive Department
People’s Party
Httle
Democratic Party
W. H. Hinricheen
Democratic State Central Committee
Clayton E. Crafts
Town of
Riverside
Murichsen
J. TP. McGee
Douglas County
McGee
Douglas
Joseph M. Brandt
Carroll County
Thomas G. Carson
Champaign County
William
Dean
Jackson
David Forsyth
Conrad Wilkening
Wills County
Hanes
Chicago
Ilinoia
Greater
Governor Carter Favored by Counties in Illinois Race
A dozen or more counties across the state show support for Judge Orvin N. Carter for governor. The so called bosses of the GOP in Cook County are urged not to overlook this mood.
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Orvin N. Carter
Ilinois
Cook County
Nomination chatter for Cook County State's Attorney
Hon Wm W Wheelock, attorney for the Board of Election Commissioners, is praised as a strong candidate for State's Attorney. Wm S Barbee seen as fit for State's Attorney or Superior Court Judge. Hon Clayton B Crafts likely to return to the Illinois Legislature if nominated, with friends ready to tender him unanimously to his former post.
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Ion
Henry Carroll
First Ward
Superior Court
W. Wheelock
Board of Election Commissioners
Cook County
Wheelock
Hamilton Club
Barbee
Clayton B. Crafts
Illinois
Adam Barber
Capt. Barber
Chester County
Pennsylvania
Haymarket Square
Tie
Talking of the Spring in Cook County Politics
Politicians across parties brace for the spring campaign as Cook County factions clash over gubernatorial picks. Lorimer, Hertz, Pease and Tanner vie for influence while Harve y and Hancey backers move to unite wards for a governor bid. Rumors of deals, divisions, and strategic retirements ripple through party leadership.
County Officials Discuss Tax Levy Under New Valuation
County Attorney Irwin and county officials held a conference to resolve the tax levy issue tied to the new valuation. They debated whether the levy for the current year could exceed last January’s appropriations, and whether the increased property valuation would raise county revenue, with an estimated $750,000 gain under the attorney’s interpretation.
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Sient Irwin
Iles
Knopf
Trealy
James L. Monaghan
Wealy
Hes
Roach Praised as Great Street Railway Manager
John M. Roach is hailed as the greatest street railway manager in the United States, seen as safe and just to the men under him, earning the esteem and love of all employes.
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John M. Roach
United States
Ile
Republican ticket for Attorney General of Linois
Strong candidates on the Republican ticket include George Bass Hon. Ty Bh Mil Christ and Alon Charles TH Aldrich as contenders for the Attorney General post in Illinois.
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Lon
George Bass
Hon
Ty BH
Milchrist
Alon
Charles TH. Aldrich
Linois
Liveryman John Marley Considered for Nineteenth Ward Alderman Race
John Marley a liveryman and contractor of the Nineteenth Ward is urged to run for Alderman against Alderman Powers. Entry is uncertain as to whether he will enter the race.
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Edward J. Novak
Eighth Ward
Novak
John Marley
Ald, Powers
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Fred B. Eldred
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Martin B. Madden
Tanner
Republican Machine
John M. Smyth
Henry Hertz
James Pease
Lorimer
South Side
Harvey
Hertz-Pease
Hancey
Chas
Standish
Hertz
Pease
Reeves
Richard Yates
Lormer
Congressman Connolly
Springfield
Northcott
Akin
McCullough
Rose
Coun
Orrin N. Carter
Sinois
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