Traction Debate Prepares Spring Campaign for Municipal Voters League
The Municipal Voters League releases a preparatory report on traction franchises and Alderman elections. It urges non partisan ballots alphabetically listing candidates, flags Keeper reform, lists seventeen incumbents up for re election and thirteen to retire, and flags five as unsatisfactory. It cites Chicago council history, potential non partisan measures, and notes ongoing tax delinquency reports and local political maneuvering.
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Municipal Voters’ League
League
The
General Assembly
Chicago
America
Special Commission
Michael Kenna
First Ward
Eugene R. Pike
Lorimer to Name GOP Mayor Candidate inearly Feb Central Committee Meeting
The Republican City Convention is planned for February 26 with primaries the day prior. The Central Committee delayed decisions until Lorimer returns from Washington, aiming for an early convention and a clear path to the mayoral nomination amid ward rearrangements and local political shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Central Committee
Nhon
Lorimer
Election Commissioners’ Office
Ke Preece
Athan Lorimer
Washington
Democrats Ready Spring Fight Over County Expenditures
Democrats prepare a spring battle over Republican excess in county spending. Charges allege irregular Finance Committee practices and inflated payrolls in county departments. The cost of operating new taxing offices reportedly surpassed 780,000 with about 50,000 in extra payrolls for assessors in June and July.
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Old County Board
Finance Committee
Dunting
Board of Assessors and
Board of Review
City plans for Worthy School move to country
Mayor Harrison discussed Commercial Club plans to relocate John Worthy School to the countryside. He supported the scheme but doubted the city could raise 100000 now. The club would raise 1000000 if the city adds a similar amount. An investigation committee urged dividing juvenile offenders into three groups and outlined funding, pledging 225000 for boys’ care.
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Commercial Club
John Worthy
Harrison
Coverioy Contemplates Henrothi as Local Commissioner
In Chicago, Noman is portrayed as better hired and more respected than Dr. Henrotin, with general satisfaction voiced about the possible appointment to the local commission.
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Coverioy
Henrothi
Lheolnbark
Noman
Chicago
Henrotin
Judge Vicnet Court Emerges as Mayor Nomination Pick
The United States District Court judge emerged as the favored Republican candidate for mayor after initial indifference from politicians. The name was floated recently, but attention was minimal at first.
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United States Viccnit Court
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charles Alling
Milton J. Foreman
Michael M. Blake
Jones J. McCormick
Nathan T. Brenner
Michael
Garry
Rudolph Hurt
Anton Novak
James C. Patterson
Frank T. Fowler
Fourteenth
John N, Bos
Fifteenth
Charles E. Hallstrom
John F. Smulski
George B. Johnson
John J. Brennan
St. Patrick Morris
Amos Pettibone
Charles Verne
Kinney Smith
Joan R. Peterson
Helm
Walter Butler
Freeman K. Blake
Jon ‘T. Russell
Anton T. Zeman
Thirtieth
Henry F. Eldmann
Walter C. Nelson
Edward Watkins
Eighth Ward
Frank I. Bennett
New Seventh Ward
Frank L
Race
Ind
Rep
Arnst Hummel
Raymond
Kerfoot
William Loettler
Alderman Powers
Powers & O'Brien
Lake
Jefferson Calumet
Hyde Park
Landblom & CO
William DB
Kent
W. HL
Harper
William Maypole
W. C. Newberry
Rank Hall Perry
W. Mills
Chicago Heights
M. H. Krilgallen
Andrew J. Ryan
Itte
Ucker
Aurora
Hite Belog Alschuler & Murphy
John Kk, Newhall
Ben Alschuler
How
Murphy, Alschuler & Newhall
Unity Building
Kraus & Hidden
Andrew Weber
Andrew 4. Gratiain
West Park
Opera House
Paige
Mr. Hummel
Turn Generide
Simon
Samuel Alschuler
Adolph Kraus
Holden
Kraus, Alschuler & Holden
Alschuler
John ©. Murphy
Roy O' West
O'West
Chicago and Alton
North
Billy” Loettler
Loettler
Billy” Loofler
Henry E. Weaver
Weaver Coal Company
Central Committee
Able West Sider
Liberal League
Mayer
Robert Cowidrey
Charles W. Essig
Eade Wiund Stack
Chirago Athletic Association
Liberal Advocate
Gray
Irwin
Dan Healy
Lrwhn
Pinance Committee
Stins
Finance Comittee
Treasur
New York
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