Chicago registration shows mayor likely to win Republican primary
Tuesday added 113,771 names to poll books with 64,140 men and 49,631 women. Total prior to revision reaches 684,583. net new likely 56,000 after duplications. Primary vote set for Feb 26 with about 635,000 eligible. Second Ward led by Negro voters added 7,099, while Twenty-fifth Ward on the north side added 6,075, marking the first time the Negro stronghold surpassed major wards in Hyde Park and Lake View.
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Chicago
Egan Praises Registration Figures as Sweitzer Backers Celebrate
Dennis J. Egan, Democratic chief, says registration success favors Sweitzer with strong turnout from women. He notes Chicago citizens are dissatisfied with the administration and warns 150000 to 200000 eligible voters did not register, risking loss of votes. Leaders plan to register missing voters after the primary.
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Dennis J. Egan
Sweitzer Organization
Chicago
Illinois Budget Proposes Record 68 Million in State Funds
Gov Lowden presents the first state budget totaling 68 526 781 with war costs blamed for the rise. Previous two year totals are cited, while wet and dry battles loom as lawmakers plan aggressive search and seizure bills and possible dry zones around institutions and camps.
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Lowden
General Assembly
Deneen
Dunne
E. O. Phillips
Springfield
The
Tribune
Illinois
Charity beggary or nuisance circulating in Chicago
A reader denounces circulating appeals from a committee claiming a Cook County quota of 1.2 million for Armenian and Syrian relief. The letter warns against subscription books urging neighbor and employee solicitations, arguing relief should focus on local needy Chicago residents. The writer calls for curbing such appeals flooding mails with aid requests for Asia Africa and Oceanica.
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Cook County
Chicago
Asia
Africa
Oceanica
Aldermen Clash Over Budget and Real Estate Taxes
Chicago aldermen confront a $35 million budget with proposed 1000 police patrolmen. Critics claim the Real Estate Board drains funds while workers shoulder higher burdens. Officials urge united civic backing before seeking state aid.
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Chicago Real Estate Board
Chicago
Chicago Real Estate
Lowden for President Aims to Lead Illinois Republicans
Governor Frank C. Lowden is poised to be the Republican presidential nominee for Illinois with a campaign committee led by Louis L. Emmerson and Fred E. Sterling. An eastern launch is planned at the Middlesex Club in Boston on Lincoln's birthday with Lowden delivering the memorial address. The move signals an early gubernatorial campaign and a likely nonre candidacy for re election.
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Frank C. Lowden
Illinois
Louis L. Emmerson
Fred E. Sterling
Boston
Middlesex Club
Lincoln
Lowden
Carey Asks City Buy Public Utilities At Once
Thomas Carey, Democratic mayoral candidate, demands immediate municipal ownership of gas and traction facilities. He accuses primary rival Sweitzer of delaying settlement. Treasurer candidate Henry Stuckart faces no opposition, while Republican William Ganshow has a clear field. Petitions due February 5.
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Carey
Thomas Carey
Robert M. Sweitzer
Henry Stuckart
William Ganshow
Deneen-Brundage Harmony Conference
Judge O Connor Renominated by Democratic County Convention
Judge John M. O Connor of the Superior court was unanimously selected as the Democratic nominee to succeed himself at the Democratic county convention held at the Hotel Sherman. The nomination followed his prior selection by the Democratic managing committee, making the process formal.
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John M. O'Connor
Superior Court
Sherman
Democratic Managing Committee
City budget gaps widen as tax hike eyed
The finance committee told the board the city has 15 million dollars in sight for corporate purposes this year while expenditures reach 35 million. To cover the 20 million shortfall the legislature must raise the tax rate from 1.10 to 2.75 per 100 assessed valuation, with limited gains from license revenue. Alderman Richert outlined the plan at a dinner with the board.
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Ald
John A. Richert
Ald. Richert
John Powers
Edward F. Cullerton
Springfield
A. A. McCormick
H. —D. Capitain
Ald. Capitain
Igoe
Flagler
Rainbow Division
Franz
Police Department
City Council Debates Saloons and Water System Review
Aid. Max Adamowski notes saloon closures raise need for more comfort stations. A special committee probes the water system. Finance seeks restitution for $50 000 allegedly misused from a $1.75 million loan for salaries. Council delays Ogden avenue work until after the April 1 mayoral election. Mayor Thompson urges immediate reconstruction efforts amid political opposition.
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Max Adamowski
Ald
Cullerton
R. H. McCormick
Matt Franz
R. R. Jackson
W. P.ellison
Capitain
City Law Department
Law Department
City Council
Ogden Avenue
Thompson
John Toman
John C. Kennedy
A. A. McCormick
Thomas FP
Byrne
Washington
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