Democratic Committeemen and Ward Organization List
A detailed roll of Democratic party officers and ward headquarters. Includes names for national, state, county committees, ward leaders, officers, and locations of party sites across Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State St
John J. Coughlin
N. la Salle St
Ike Roderick
E. 20Th St
EE. 37Th St
Douglas
Edw. Stenson
Michigan Ave
Otto Woerter
E. 35Th
Indiana Theater
Ridg
Young's Hall
30Th
Wallace Sts
John F. Bolton
Union Ave
James J. Kropacek
Normal Ave
Kahn's Hall
A5th
Wood Sts
Henry McNerney
Paulina Sr
Matthew M. Bunyan
Calume
Otto Kerner
Clifton Park Ave
Joseph Novak
Trumbull Ave
Ae Hesdaianiers
W. Madison
Kedzie
Ae C. Denvir
Congress St
John C. Morris
W. Adams St
Conway's Hall
Lake 81
Western Ave
James B. Shiel
Numerous City Headquarters Clubs Listed With Addresses and Officers
A compilation lists many headquarters or clubs with street addresses, phone numbers, and officers. It names presidents and secretaries at diverse Chicago locations including 16th to 34th districts, various streets, and meeting schedules on Fridays or Thursdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Ave
Edward J Kelly
Park Ave
Town St
Edward J. Kaindl
Chicago Ave
Morris Gevirtz
N. Francisco Ave
W. North Ave
Joseph Petlak
North Ave
Frank Literski
Dickson St
Milwaukee Ave
Tel. Monroe
Walter Smith
Austin Ave
Teofil Weyna
W. Madison St
Monroe
James C. Gavin
W. Racine Ave
John Vanderburg
Sangamon
Northwest Corner
Blue Island Ave
Taylor St
Thos. J. Johnson
W. Congress St
John J. Falvey
Lytle St
Club
18Th St
Canal
Peter F. Smith
N. Union Ave
Barth. P. Collins
19Th St
Thomas Jefferson Club
N. Dearborn
Superior
Joseph P. Mahoney
N. la Salle St
Raymond A. Dougherty
N. Dearborn St
Larrabee St
Lincoln
Rudolph L. Schapp
Hudson Ave
Math. J. Wagner
Lower
Lincoln Turner Hall
Sheffield
Diversey Aves
Jas
H H. Poage
Belmont Ave
Bernard Jung
Mohawk St
Barry Ave
Lake View
Frank A. Stadler
Lincoln Ave
Gustav Seedorf
N. Oakley Ave
Broadway
Edgewater
John 8. Hummer
Beacon
John P. Dougherty
Magnolia Ave
Grace
Chas. A. Williams
Janssen Ave
Chas. W. Peters
N. Hermitage Ave
John R. Cook
McNally
Lawndale Ave
Madison St.te
Garfield
R. W. Larkin
Jackson Blvd
John
Clark
Keeler and
North Aves
Bridgeport Stench and City Health Oversight Questioned
The Chicago Eagle reports south side residents allege strong odors from Bridgeport soap and rendering works. They claim the industries wield influence over health authorities, polluting air and endangering health, while summer breezes spread the smells across Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Health Department
Chicago Eagle
South Side
Bridgeport
Chicago
Bridgeport Zephyrs
Stuckart Defends Itself Over Rising County Taxes
County treasurer Henry Stuckart objects to blame for tax increases. He says he will post signs in his office blaming the board of assessors for higher taxes to visitors paying their taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Stuckart
Board of Assessors
Citizens demand probe into Chicago Civil Service abuses
The People of Chicago call for a years-long investigation of the Civil Service Commission. They seek scrutiny of exams and favoritism, noting cost to taxpayers and alleged elitist practices that favor a chosen few over honest workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Civil Service Commissions Department
Turkey
Labor Bureau
The
Civil Service Commission
Some of the Jobs to Be Filled in Chicago Politics
Oscar E B Hewitt notes in the Chicago Herald that county offices up for primaries control 1,221 regular jobs and about 197000 annually in extra pay. The payroll totals 2261359 across Sanitary district, boards of assessors and review, recorder, clerks, coroner, and state's attorney with salaries and extra help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Park
Madison Street
State Street
Chicago Civil Service Commission
Oscar EB. Hewitt
Chicago Herald
Board of Assessors
Board of Review
Sanitary District
Sanitary Board
Drainage Board
Superior Court
Circuit Court
Chicago
Cook County
Protect the Children and Chicago Zoning Proposal
Alderman Merriam urges the city council to seek state authority to create building districts separating factories and shops from homes. He argues congested neighborhoods expose children to traffic and pollution, claiming zoned districts would reduce deaths, lower fire risk, improve air, and stabilize property values while fostering orderly industrial growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
McCormick, Buck, Walker and
Werner
Ald
Merriam
General Assembly
Ald. Merriam
Honest litigant message echoes in Stelk court
A large placard in Judge John Stelk’s garnishment and repleving chamber warns callers with the line An honest litigant comes into court by the front door. The judge explains he tire of pre court visits and aims to curb ad hoc appeals before cases. The piece notes local lawyers and business figures such as Frank J. Hogan, William Cullen Burns, Louis Jolssaint, Connie Hayes, and Thomas F. Keeley for their community roles and civic involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stelk
Stelk
Elks Head Paves Way for New Washington Street Building
G. A. Schillinger, leader of the Elks building committee, is directing efforts toward constructing a grand new Elks building on Washington street, highlighting his popular community work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Schillinger
Elks’ Building Committee
Elks
Washington Street
State Officials Salaries and Patronage Totals
Voters consider several state official salaries and patronage costs. Key figures include state’s attorney 38400, recorder 36000, circuit and superior court clerks 36000 and 350000 for patronage, coroner 36000, assessors and board of review pay, sanitary trustees 45000 central and 60000 two members, plus supreme and municipal judges totals. Overall amount listed 7485400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Board of Review
Sss
Auaae
New Republican State Committee District List and Local Notices
A Chicago area item lists Republican district members including Adolph Marks and Abel Davis with party roles, plus a ward alderman suggestion for the 21st ward. It also notes local business ads for American Taxi and Atlas Linen Supply, and Akron Tire & Vulcanizing Company with Mohawk Quality tires and nocturnal service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Whisler
Akron Tire & Vulcanizing Company
W. Jackson Boulevard
Jackson Boulevard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fair State, Adams and
Dearborn Sts
E. J. Lehmann
Peter M. Hoffman
Democratic
Ilinois
Charles Boeschenstein
Edwardsville
Arthur W. Charles
Carmi
Douglas Pattison
Freeport
Terence F. Moran
Ed. M. Spiller
Marion
Mae B. Craig
Mattoon
Ernest Hoover
Taylorville
Jerry J. Kane
East St. Louis
Democratic County Committee
James M. Dailey
William P. Feeney
Democratic Party of
Joseph Rushkewicz
Frank F. Roeder
Anton J. Cermak
James M. Whalen
Frank H. McCulooh
John F. Quinlan
Jacob Lindheimer
Fred W. Blockt
Serveant At
John J. Leonard
Michael Kenna
William J. Graham
Thomas D. Nash
James M. Dalley
Patrick J. Carr
John P. Gibbona
Elehth
John H. Mack
Joseph W. Cermak
A. J. Sabath
Martin J. O'Brien
Patrick A. Nash
Thomas P. Keane
Stanley H. Kunz
Joseph Rushkewick
Hernard J. Grogan
John Powers
Dennis J. Egan
John PF. O'Malley
Joseph L. GI
Harry R. Gibbons
Eifth
Henry A. Zen
Thirtieth
James F. Heffer
Nan
Michael K. Sherrin
Frank J. Walsh
Timothy Crowe
Joseph O. Kostner
Samuel Kleinitz
Chicago Heights
Francis M. Keough
Lemont
Peter Wolf
Melrose Park
Ross C. Hall
Oak Park
Isaac M. Kuebler
Palatine
Frank H. McCulloch
Stuckart
Civil Service Bank
Superior Ct
Teeee
Sanitary District of
NEW Democratic State Committee
Sullivan
Martin J. Moran
Harrison Sullivan
Michael J. Donkin
J. J. Viterna
Harrison
Barth
P. Collin Sullivan
Stephen D. Griffin
James Furlong
Edward B. Lynch
Edmond L. Mulcahy
Thomas J. Dawson
Sullivan Downstate
Thomas F. Donovan Tees Sullivan
William F. McNamara
John W. Williams
Oreee Sullivan
Hiram N. Wheeler
James M. Daugherty
Martin A. Brennan
William Ryan
Frank J. Hogan
Fire Department
William Cullen Burns
Louis Jolssaint
Wells Street
Connie Hayes
Atlas Laundry
Wrightwood Avenue
Thomas F. Keeley
NEW Republican State Committee
Adolph Marks
Thompson
Abel Davis
Deer
Harry A. Lewis
Thomas J. Finucane
Max Levitan
Townatate
Everett J. Murphy
Deneen
Fred E. Sterling
Lowdon
J. P. Overholser
W. A. Rosenfield
Sherman
C. H. Williamson
Garrett de F. Kinney
Frank L. Smith
Charles P. Hitch
Nowcom
Charles G. Eckhart
Arthur L. French
James E. McClure
Thomas Williamson
George A. Brown
Pleasant T. Chapman
Henry H. Kohn
Lowden
J. J. Sheehan
North State Street
American Taxi & Auto Co
Calumet
Heco
Superior 7100
Robert E. McKee
Atlas Linen Supply Company
Sheffield Avenue
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