Democrats Renominate Governor On Record Amid Gossips
Illinois politics feature strong chatter about Governor Dunne's renomination by Democrats, backed by his record and broad support. Rumors swirl of Samuel Ettelson shaping council lineups with allies across parties, while others warn of divisions over Wet and Dry issues and Mayor Thompson's interests. A separate Albany meeting outlines a straight Progressive ticket for 1916, with Roosevelt urged to lead again if possible.
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Samuel A. Ettelson
Corporation Counsel
Ettelson
State Senate
John Powers
Michael Kenna
John J
Bathhouse
Coughlin
Oscar DePriest
James H. Lawley
Thompson
Powers
Ald. Jas. B. Bowler
Bowler
Col. Roosevelt
Progressive National Executive Committee
Albany
National Committee
Chicago
Chicago Police Need 1292 More Patrolmen, Says Chief Healey
Chief Charles C. Healey urged the city council that Chicago’s police force is under manned and must add 1,292 patrolmen immediately. He proposed 150 new motorcycles and 25 high powered cars, a central police station, branch courts, and legal reforms to curb crime and speed arrests. He criticized technical high schools and urged redirecting funds to basic education and public safety.
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Chicago
Charles C. Healey
Ald
W. C. Nance
Notable figures honor dinner at Hotel LaSalle
At the Hotel LaSalle a dinner hosted by the Iroquois Club featured speakers John H. Wigmore, Federal Judge Samuel Alschuler, Senator James Hamilton Lewis, Everett Jennings, Edgar B. Tolman, and ex-corporation counsel William H. Sexton. The Health Department voices concern over fresh air streetcars, contrasting with theaters. Chicago Progressives favor a national convention to back Theodore Roosevelt if Republicans nominate an unfavored candidate.
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LaSalle
Iroquois Club
John H. Wigmore
Samuel Alschuler
United States
James Hamilton Lewis
Everett Jennings
Edgar B. Tolman
William H. Sexton
Chicago
National Executive Committee
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Former Governor and Allies Tighten Republican Grip
A state political scene centers on the former governor and trusted associates shaping party strategy. Rumors circulate about the influence of public officials and internal maneuvering within the Republican circle as the situation develops.
Former Governor Deneen Holds Republican Destiny In Hand
In Illinois politics the former governor Deneen manages the Republican governorship bid from behind the scenes. Observers note no clear moves yet as factions fear his next step and watch him closely. Deneen aides avoid committing, while rivals push Merriam and Lowden as primary choices amid dry and wet candidate tension.
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Deneen
Charles 8. Deneen
Charley
Progressive Party
Lorimer
Ald. Merriam
Thompson-Lowden-Lundin
Merriam
Traction vs City Over Open Cars Opened Debate
The Public Utilities Commission orders Chicago traction lines to seat all passengers and run trailers if needed, while the Chicago Surface Lines refuse to install trailers and defend city ordinance limits. A clash of jurisdiction pits state rules against city authority as plans unfold for a protracted legal fight.
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William L. O'Connell
Board of Public Utilities
Chicago
Traction Company
Public Utilities Commission
City Council Committee
State Public Utilities Commission
Walter A. Shaw
Busby
Tlan
Leonard A. Busby
State Public Utility Commission
L. A. Busby
Council Transportation Committee
W. W. Gurley
Henry Atpatel
Gurley
State Commission
Stedman Nominated by Socialists in Referendum Push
Chicago lawyer and Illinois legislator Stedman is set to be the Socialist presidential nominee after a party referendum process that bypasses national conventions. Debs has declined. Stedman leads the local nominations with Charles Edward Russell close behind in the preliminary referendum results.
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Seymour Stedman
Chicago
Illinois
United States
Eugene V. Debs
Mr. Stedman
Forty-Eighth
Illinois General Assembly
Charles Edward Russell
New York
Illinois congressmen reassigned to old committees awaited
Democratic lawmakers re elected to the next Congress will resume their current committee assignments and Republicans are expected to follow the same pattern. Illinois names listed include McDermitt agriculture Sabath alcoholic questions immigration and naturalization McAndrews appropriations Buchanan naval affairs Gallagher rivers and harbors Taverner roads and printing.
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McDermitt
Sabath
McAndrews
Buchanan
Gallagher
Taverner
City probes Busby salary in Traction pay dispute
Chicago aldermen debate tax payer funded 55 percent of Lord and Thomas ad bill for Traction Company efforts to educate officials and public. Kennedy questions Busby value and pushes to publish the resolution, with Lynch motion.
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Lord & Thomas
Traction Company
Ald. Kennedy
Busby
Kennedy
Ald
Kjellander
Chicago
Thomas J. Lynch
The League of Crime Claims Influence in Illinois
The League of Crime seeks to control legislation in Illinois via advertising agencies and is alleged to be achieving results. It suggests paying lawmakers may gain popularity and hints lamp posts could become tools to enforce public interests.
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League of Crime
Ilinois
Illinois
Municipal Court Judges Term Expirations and Likely Reelect
Jim Martin of the Municipal Court may run again in the next year on the Harrison Thompson primary ticket. In 1916 several Democratic municipal judges terms expire including John R. Caverly John J. Rooney P B Flanagan Jacob H Hopkins Harry P Dolan Joseph Sabath and Charles A Williams. John R Newcomer remains the sole Republican municipal judge with a term expiring in 1916.
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Jim Martin
Harrison Thompson
John R. Caverly
John J. Rooney
P. B. Flanagan
Jacob H. Hopkins
Harry P. Dolan
Joseph Sabath
Charles A. Williams
John R. Newcomer
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A. J. Cermak
United
H. P. Gardner
Maine
Catherine Goggin
Teachers’ Federation
Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company
Maclay Hoyne
Sangamon
Cook Counties
Seventeen Club
Springfield
Pee Ol Lease and Landing
Healey
Alderman Nance
Health Department
Stone
Rainey
Ways and Means
Foster
Mines
Cannon
Appropriations
Madden
Postoffice
Britten
Naval Affairs
Copley
Post Office
William E. Williams
Naval
Stedman
The
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