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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1914
Page
2
A sprawling roster names A J Sabath and many Chicago figures as possible candidates for mayor, judge, and alderman. It highlights pressure within parties over caucus rules, the Gas Trust’s influence, and a looming gubernatorial race under Governor Dunne with factional maneuvering on whether to retain or scrap caucuses.
Chicago residents demand relief from the Gas Trust as the next Legislature convenes in January. The article urges a mandatory move to cut gas prices, citing a 1905 act and a 70 cent rate fight led by Alderman Bauler. It warns of legislative pressure on the Public Utilities Board and warns against trust influence in both parties.
The piece lists numerous Chicago figures from judges, lawyers, and aldermen to engineers and business leaders, praising their records and potential electoral bids. It highlights judges like Kickham Scanlan and Thomas C. G. Clark, and notes support for William Hale Thompson for mayor, plus various reform and public service figures across the city.
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