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Newspaper

Chicago Eagle

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1916

Page

2

Wilson meeting at auditorium drains warmth from crowd

The article criticizes a Wilson rally at the auditorium as a frosty affair. It notes the event was organized by an Industrial Club and attended mainly by Republican office seekers, with limited enthusiasm or partisan spirit from the audience.

Wilson Benes Industrial Club Trish Fellowship Club National Democratic Democratic State Central Chicago Lee Dealers and Aye To Date Society Business Verein

Dress suits. The eded their furs on the way ho

The fragmentary text notes clothing items with mentions of dresses and furs and a vague journey home. The readable words lack clear events, people, dates, or organizations to identify a definitive story or context.

Poor Old Carter in Sullivan Split Over Ninth District Delegates

Harrison remains the target of Sullivan aligned Democrats as Ninth district delegates are named John McGillen and Colin C. H. Fyffe while Bernard Dung and N. G. Fry are slated as alternates and Edward Mulcahy endorsed for state committee man amid a peace proposal dispute.

Harrison Heo Sullivan Dunne and Lewis Traeger Mike Zimmer Joliet Stevenson Carter Heeis Wilson Roger C. Sullivan Carter W. Harrison Sullivan Forces Ninth Harrison Reste John McGillen Colin C. H. Fyffe

Women Vote Guide Lists Key Election Dates

Chief Clerk Dennis J. Baan of the Election Board announces schedule of when women can vote. Dates include Feb 20 municipal primaries for aldermen and a municipal court judge, April 6 primaries for state ward and precinct committeemen, Sept 7 primaries for state board of equalization university trustees assessor board of review and municipal court judges, June 6 primaries for six circuit and superior court judges, and primaries for delegates to national conventions and for congress. The notice notes some offices not open to voting on April 11.

Dennis J. Baan Election Board Joseph Rycn Sanitary District Circuit Superior Court Congress

State Officials List Roles Across Judicial and Civic Offices

A roster enumerates men serving in state and county government. It includes state senators and representatives, governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, auditor, treasurer, attorney-general, county recorder, state's attorney, surveyor, coroner, and clerks of Circuit and Superior courts.

Sullivan Democrats slate district delegates across multiple districts

slate lists candidates for district delegates in several congressional districts including Sixth Thomas M. Sullivan and William By Ryan Seventh Thomas Murray Felix Wilkowski Hans Bhise Edward Kamd alternates Bo FLOW Nicholas Warner Tenth Douglas Patt eon art Martin Dillon Galena Twenty-second William M. Baltz Marissa Joseph Pabiletiek Alton Twenty-third George Wy Fithian Newton BW Easterday Vandalia Twenty-fifth Walter Williams Bentony M Etherton Carbondale and

Sullivan Thomas M. Sullivan William By Ryan Thomas Murray Felix Wilkowski Hans Bhise Edward Kamd Bo Flow Nicholas Warner Douglas Patteon Art Martin Dillon Galena William M. Baltz Marissa Joseph Pabiletiek Alton George Wy. Fithian Newton Easterday Van

Street Railway Wage Dispute Sparks Arbitration Board Clash

Officials of the street railway unions seek a bonding of the arbitration board members who ruled on the recent award. The dispute centers on Chicago Surface Lines allegedly not granting wage increases to about 200 switchmen grade ten watchmen and others employed outside the barns.

Arbitration Board Street Railway Wise Street Earthen’s Chicago

Mayer and Haynes Named District Delegates Candidates

Oscar Mayer and Patrick Haynes were chosen as district delegates candidates for the tenth congressional district while John McGarry was selected for state committeeman. Factional fights loom in seventh and tenth districts with Sullivan men backing Murray and Wilkowski in seventh and Wagner in tenth. Henry Zander and Isaac Doff named for seventh district delegates with Michael Grace endorsed for state central committee.

Oscar PL Mayer Patrick BF. Haynes John AJ McGarry Sullivan Thomas Murray Felix Wilkowski Weber Nicholas Wagner Henry G. Zander Isaac Doff Michael Grace State Central Committee

Deneen Aid Focuses on Ward Fight Says Lundin Group

The Thompson Lundin forces claim city hall backs are on the gist ward committee battle rather than alderman races. Deneen as ward committeeman seeks reelection while Thompson Lundin supporters claim to back a neutral stance and aim to oust Mr Deneen by pressuring the committees.

Thompson Lundin Gist Charles 8 Peneen City Hall Deneen Wil Thompson Eell

Harrison's TREAT Mayor Benches Cheerful Image in City Talk

In a lively exchange at City Hall, locals praise Harrison as a cheerful, generous mayor. Remarks recall a Riverview picnic where Harrison offered drinks and showed amiable leadership amid political banter. The piece blends humor with civic portraiture. The Milwaukee rail project announces a new Canal Street passenger terminal with 26 tracks, to be built at Canal and Adams, cost around Sheecanoe, with train sheds underground.

Barney Harrison Con Don Harrison Harney Riverview County Democracy Union Canal and Adams Streets Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway The Milwaukee

Brick Trust Alleged in Chicago Paving Deals

Charges allege a brick trust aims to dominate paving contracts in Chicago. Charles T. Palmer, attorney for the South Webster Brick Co of Chillicothe Ohio, claims a decade old scheme tied to city offices and the board of local improvements. The case centers on Norton the city brick tester accused of improper payments for bricks from the South Webster Brick Co.

Chicago Civil Service Charles T. Palmer South Webster Brick Company Chillicothe Palmer Board of Local Improvements Padker Deod. Norton South Webster Trick Company

Endorsement Boosts Schmidt in Ward Committee Race

Republican George K. Schmidt, ward committeeman, led Isaac Dryan in a party committee vote. A mixed-gender panel endorsed Schmidt as the club's candidate, with Schmidt receiving fifteen votes to eleven for Dryan.

George K. Schmidt Isaac Dryan Phinteen Tien Ata Schmidt Piryan

Judge Dolan Addresses Boys Topic at Real Estate Board

Judge Harry P. Dolan of the Municipal Court spoke before the Cook County Real Estate Board at its Tunecheon Tuesday gathering at the Morrison Hotel. Samuel Ke, Erickson presided as hostmaster, and the illustrated talk focused on The Boy and the City with stereoptic con views.

Harry P. Dolan Municipal Court Cook County Real Estate Board Morrison Hotel Samuel KE Erickson

Meeting backs Burke for delegate at large to Democratic convention

A Chicago gathering at the Hotel Sherman organized support for Robert E. Burke as Delegate at Large to the Democratic National Convention. Daniel J. O’Connor was named chairman and James V. Cunningham secretary of the organization committee. Burke, a longtime Cook County political figure, pledged loyalty to the party and its Chicago leaders. The meeting also appointed committees to file petitions, secure Springfield headquarters, and establish statewide organization.

Sherman Robert E. Burke Springfield Daniel J. O'Connor James V. Cunningham Robert KB. Burke Lat Salle Tewistery Democratic Party Cook County Petivemiesy Tse Carter Ho Bryan Ise Bevan Dee Parker Commie Tattle Simon O'Donnell Dot Pikepatrick Edward McNorkels Stephen Sumner Martin McGraw George Py Crowe Joseph Morton Meary Purkess Gimome Charles al Cotmiskey Joe Pinker Jimmy Catlin Prank @han

Gas Committee Orders Restart of Rates Fight at Peoples Gas

The council gas, oil and electric light committee directed the corporation counsel to begin proceedings to put pressure on Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company as part of ongoing rate dispute.

Council Gas, Oil and Electric Light Committee Corporation Counsel Peoples Gas Light and Coke

Thomp son of trersinas Pledges Fifth Ward Support

Former Alderman Howard Hy Lite inger Republican committee member and Mayer pledge to back Thompson in the Fifth Ward. Lit livinger promised campaign help but said he would press for appointments if Thompson won. The mayoral race primaries loom as discussions continue.

Howard Hy Liteinger Comanitteeniuin de Pith Claes Mayer Litvinger Mayer Thoaipeseti de Powis Potek Fauindin Hanidin

Deneen Backing Watson in Ward Race Prompted

Deneen Republicans of the Paonts seventh ward pledged support to Alder Oliver J. Watson for re election. The event featured Victor Warts Wits greeted by local party leaders and Henry Bark who chaired.

Deneen Paonts Oliver J. Watson Victor Witsoe Enndt Dhaey Charles Bark

Local Candidates Split on Endorsements in District Race

Ambiguous vote guidance emerges as Hartson and Prager clash over Sullivan endorsement for district delegate in the third congressional district amid party tensions. Observers note mixed signals from Hartson supporters and Praeger associates on the possible Sullivan slate.

Hartson Decilie Sherk Praeger Hart Itiie Ennididates Sullivan

Fragmented OCR note on hearings and licensing panel

A partial, garbled OCR block describes a licensing committee appointing a subcommittee to hearings on a proposal. It mentions a Sunday saloon issue and a Rhode or Rhode Island figure, with references to a retailer and a park or manor. The readable names are unclear and several phrases are incomplete.

Ely Comedlicense

Stevenson Withdraws Bid for State Office

Secretary of State Lewis G Stevenson withdraws his candidacy amid a reshuffle of statewide delegate alignments, signaling changes in the political slate as regional factions adjust their support for primary delegates.

Lewis G. Stevenson Renal

Fragmented OCR Note on Counting Machine Delays

The text describes an OCR corrupted report about a counting machine failing to count. It references a late elite on ministry or state details and mentions a secretary and Lowther, with unclear actions. The passage is garbled, lacking clear names or dates but implying technical or administrative disruption.

O Connell and Hoyne Debate Candidates for State Office

Fragmentary notes describe a state election contest with figures and parties. Mentions candidates such as Pryetalshi and Matton with unclear affiliations. Vague references to pressing issues and procedural steps.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Illinois Mayer and Haynes Brick Trust Civil Service Board G. K. Schmidt Judge Dolan Burke Public Life Pony Commissioner of Public Service Garner City Council Litzinger Secretary of State Bax O'Connell and Hoyne Thanean Eeeril Geeressionad Dietiat John Pryetalshi Matton
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