Democratic Committeemen and headquarters list for Illinois
A comprehensive roster of Democratic officials and ward headquarters across Illinois. Includes state and county committees with names such as Charles Boeschenstein Arthur W. Charles Douglas Pattison Terence Moran Ed Spiller Isaac Craig Ernest Hoover and James Dailey plus numerous ward headquarters in Chicago with presidents secretaries and contact streets.
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Democratic National
Illinois
Charles Boeschenstein
Edwardsville
Democratic State Committee
Arthur W. Charles
Douglas Pattison
Freeport
Terence F. Moran
Chicago
Ed. M. Spiller
Marion
Isaac B. Craig
Mattoon
Trevourer
Ernest Hoover
Taylorville
Jerry J. Kane
East St. Louis
Democratic County Committee
James M. Dailey
William P. Feeney
Knitting in Government Offices Draws War-Time Scrutiny
Wartime guidance rails against overzealous knitting by workers in Washington government offices. Secretary Baker questions public display while urging use of wool for troops, urging balance between clerical labor and producing sweaters and wristlets for servicemen.
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America
Baker
Washington
Red Cross
Dave
Government Printing Office Urges New Building Expansion
Cornelius Ford, the public printer, urges a new Government Printing Office adjacent to the current North Capitol site. He notes 1917 printing and binding output surged over 80 percent from 1916, driven by wartime work, and warns the existing building cannot handle normal duties or the rush orders, with space shortages forcing storage in halls and presses sometimes held up by limited throughput.
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Government Printing Office
North Capitol
Cornelius Ford
Congress
Humor Amid War Woes as Congress Reassembles at Wilson Backing
Senators and representatives returned to work for a new congress momentous in scope. The writer notes war time humor remains, praising President Wilson and a congressman with a large gentle heart. Home folks differ from city visitors who miss the mark on sophistication, illustrating social judgments amid national events.
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Congress
Wilson
Tie
Notable Chicago Figures Remembered for Public Service and Business
Frank H. Jones is a respected national figure and financier. M Henry Guerin is lauded for possible judicial honors. Charles Hasterlik, brewer and Best Brewing Company president, draws many business friends. William F Krahl, Krahl Construction President, is a leading, trusted builder contributing to Chicago’s growth. The Advance Tracking & Supply Company is renowned for good work and fair dealing. Judge John A Manoney of the Municipal court is popular for practical wisdom. Frank Rice, Benjamin Electric Company general manager, is a prominent industry leader.
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Charles Hasterlik
The
Best Brewing Company
Washington War Center Sparks National Urgency
The national capital is described as a great war center with intense activity and pressure on government contracts. Observers note crowded hotels, busy trains, and a mix of business figures in Washington all aimed at supporting the war effort, while critics risk blunter reactions if they witnessed the current climate.
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Washington
J. 2. Jackson
Detroit
Willard
Uncle Sammeans
Poellists
Notable Chicago Figures and Local Business Spotlight
Among Chicago structures, the Thompson Block at Clark and Kinzie stands as a beauty. Robert R. Jampols is praised as a potential great judge. Charles W. Deubler hosts Old Quincy No 9 at Randolph and La Salle, a favored city gathering place. Judge John J. grows in popularity daily. Ohio Sandstone Co. holds high building stone and curbing repute. John J. Geraghty operates a large button and badge factory at 3035 West Life street.
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Try
Chicago
Charles W. Deubler
Quincy No. 9
Randolph and
la Salle Streets
John J. Geraghty
West Lifke Street
Commissioner Gardiner Delights in Law and Local Talk
Ominously confident leader Gardiner, DC official, enjoys informal chats with citizens groups. At a Columbia Heights meeting he recalled a youthful court case before Judge Bundy, contrasting his well dressed look with an opposing attorney who wore a soiled collar but knew the law.
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Ommissioner
Gardiner
Jnstanee
Columbia Heights Association
Judge Bundy
Commissioner Gardiner
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the Fair Ae
E. J. Lehmann
James C. McShane
Democratic
Democratic Party of
Cook County
Joseph Rushkewicz
Frank F. Roeder
Anton J. Cermak
James M. Whalen
Frank H. McCulloch
Henry Stuckart
John F. Quin
Jacob Lindheimer
Fred W. Blockt
John J. Leonard
Michael Kenna
William J. Graham
Thomas D. Na
Patrick J. Carr
John P. Gibbons
John H. Mack
Joseph W. Cermak
Bernard J. Grogan
John Powers
Dennie J. Egan
John FP. O'Mall
Rudolph L. Schapp
Joseph L. Gill
Frank F. Roe
Harry R. Gibbane
Henry A. Zen
Nell Marley
Frank Paschen
Emmett Whea
Thirtieth
James F. Heper
Michael K. Sheri
Dan
Frank J. Walsh
Timothy Crowe
Joseph 0
Keat
William P. Fee
Young's Hall
30Th
Wallace Sts
John F. Bolton
Union Ave
James J. Kropacek
Normal Ave
Kahn
Cottage Grove Ave
Langley Ave
Elmer J. Whitty
Commercial Ave
John P. Byrnes
Bond Ave
Gustave Steinwig
Anthony Ave
DeHaan's
Donald KE. Whittenburg
W. 12Th St
S. Clifton Park Ave
Joseph J. Novak
Trumbull Ave
W. Madison St
Kedzie
James ©. Denvir
Congress St
John C. Morris
W. Adams
Conway's Hall
Lake St
Western Ave
James B. Shiel
Grand Ave
Edward J. Kelly
Park Ave
Iowa St
Edward J. Kaindl
Chicago Ave
Morris Gevirtz
N. Francisco Ave
W. North Ave
Joseph Petlak
Frank Literski
Dickson St
Milwaukee Ave
Monroe
Walter Smith
Austin Ave
Teofl Weyna
W. Madison, St
James C. Gavin
Racine
John Vanderburg
Sangamon
Blue Island Ave
Taylor St
Thos. J. Johnson
John J. Falvey
Lytle St
Club House
18Th St
Peter F. Smith
Bart
Hudson Ave
Lincoln
Math. J. Wagner
Lower
Lincoln Turner Hall
Sheffield
Diversey Aves
Tel
Jas. H. Poage
Belmont Ave
Bernard Jung
Mohawk St
Barry Ave
Lake View
Frank A. Stadler
Lincoln Ave
Gustav
Heritage Ave
Grace Hall
Bernard St
Corner Grace
Elston and Bernard
Irving
Hans Blase
Pensacola Ave
Geo. J. Gercken
N. LeClaire Ave
Armitage
W. Garfield Blvd
Tel. Drover
Frank J. Ryan
John R. Cook
McNally’s Hall
Halsted St
Martin J. McNally
BE. J. Kean
W. 45Th St
Frank J. Carr
W. 60Th St
Chas, Sener
Peoria St
Anderson Bldg
Hodnett’s
John 8. Clark
Keeler and
North Aves
Frank O. Lowden
John G. Oglesby
Edward J. Brundage
Louis L. Emmerson
Len Small
Andrew Russell
Francis G. Blair
Supreme Court
Charles W. Vail
William Hale Thompson
Clayton F. Smith
James T. Igoe
Eugene R. Pike
Samuel A. Ettelson
Frank J. Bennett
John Dill Robertson
M. D
Herman F. Schuettler
Thomas O'Connor
Maclay Hoyne
Joseph F. Haas
John E. Traeger
Thomas F. Scully
Robert M. Sweitzer
Henry Horner
John A. Cervenka
John Kjellander
August Miller
Peter M. Hoffman
Peter Reinberg
Board of Review
Frank S. Ryan
Fred W. Blocks
Edward R. Litzinger
Board of Assessors
William H. Weber
Adam Wolf
George K. Schmidt
Charles Ringer
Michael K. Sheridan
Rivers McNeill
Frank H. Jones
M. Henry Guerin
William F. Krahl
Krahl Construction Company
North
Clark Street
Cou
Pnly
Advance Tracking & Supply Company
South Franklin Street
John A. Manoney
Frank Rice
Benjamin Electric Company
National Capital
Great War Center
Frank Hogan
Big Heco Envelope Company
Robert R. Jampols
John J. S
Ohio Sandstone Company
Charles A. McCulloch
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