Sullivan's Day Rally Draws 10000 in Armory Crowd
Roger C. Sullivan is hailed by about ten thousand followers at the First Regiment Armory with overflow into the streets. Prominent locals attend as Sullivan denounces recent party factionalism and appeals for Democratic unity behind Wilson, Lincoln's state legacy, and reelection.
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First Regiment Armory
Roger C. Sullivan
First Regiment
Robert M. Sweitzer
Henry Stuckart
John J. Coburn
Sullivan
Mr. Harrison
Sweitzer
Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
Illinois
Lincoln
Sullivan slate named for Cook County districts ten
The Sullivan leaders have completed their slate of national delegates and state committeemen across Cook County’s ten congressional districts except the Fifth District. Listed are the slate members for each district with their designated committeemen. In the Fifth district the leaders are not yet specified.
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Sullivan
Cook County
Edward Stenson
John F. Bolton
John J. Coughlin
James J. Kelly
James J. Sullivan
Chilton P. Wilson
John BE. Traeger
George E. Gorman
Terence Moran
Robert E. Lee
James V. Marlow
Mayer Declines Candidacy for National Convention Delegate
Oscar F. Mayer, famed Harrison resident and packer, will not seek a delegate seat to the National Convention after clarifying he has declined all such honors.
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Oscar F. Mayer
Packer
Harrison Man
Mayer
O Connell and Hoyne Named Likely Democratic Delegates
William L. O Connell and Maclay Hoyne are described as the clear picks for Democratic National delegates in the Second District. O Connell is praised for unwavering loyalty and friendship, while Hoyne is noted for a national reputation as a fearless public official. they are declared elected now.
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William L. O'Connell
Maclay Hoyne
O'Connell
Hoyne
Bartzen Nominated for Committeeman in 26th Ward
The Sullivan ticket selects Peter Bartzen as candidate for Committeeman in the 26th Ward. He conducts a lively campaign as the race heats up.
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Sullivan
Peter Bartzen
McGillen Poised to Win Ninth District Delegates
John McGillen a Chicago born businessman and Democratic leader is certain to be elected as a delegate to the National Convention representing the Ninth district. His reputation as a clear headed honest public official and popular strategist supports the party ticket in the district.
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John McGillen
Chicago
Aaron Jones early career and World’s Fair venture
Aaron Jones of Jones Linick and Schaefer began by selling newspapers and expanded in 1893 to magazines at the Anthropological Building during the World’s Fair. He and his brother employed sixteen boys in that venture, marking an early stage in his business life.
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Aaron Jones
Jones, Linick & Schaefer
First Motion Picture Producer in Local Region
The text notes the Fer ris wheel move from fair grounds to Clark Street and Wrightwood Avenue. George K Spohr and a partner are cited as the first motion picture producers in this region, with a first exhibition in Waukegan Illinois. Spohr leads Essanay Film now.
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Clark Street
Wrightwood Avenue
George K Spohr
Waukegan
Ill
Spohr
Essanay Film
Nose Holding Feat in Democratic Delegate Fight
Former Mayor Harrison’s nose is central to a Democratic delegate contest. The claim he would hold his nose voting the Democratic mayoralty ticket has become campaign fodder used by Sullivan supporters. Republicans claim voters ignored noses and helped sweep for Thompson, yielding a Republican victory and loss of Democratic control of the city.
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Harrison
Sullivan
Sweitzer
Thompson
Deneen West Forces Shake Up State GOP slate
The Republican state plan changes place Garrett DeForest Kinney of Peoria as chairman of the state central committee replacing Walter Rosenfield of Rock Island. The full slate includes William Hale Thompson Roy O West William J Calhoun Medilleet Kinney W B McKinley of Champaign and W A Rodenberg of Owen.
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Deneen-West
Sherman
Garrett DeForest Kinney
Peoria
State Central Committee
Walter Rosenfield
Rock Island
William Hale Thompson
Roy O. West
William J. Calhoun
Medilleet
Péoria
W. B. McKinley
Champaign
W. A. Rodenberg
City Council Presses Mayor Over Cabarets Saloons and Dance Rules
The city council demanded weekly reports from Second Deputy Funkhouser on cabaret conduct, ordered Ettelson to assess legality of late night restaurant openings and dancing, and asked for review of skee ball alleys as county officials dispute the issue.
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Thompson
Funkhouser
Ettelson
Corporation Counsel
Baier Resigns from Harrison Ward Club to Thompson Ward
At the final meeting of the 23d ward Harrison club, secretary George Baier announced his resignation and move to the Thompson ward club. Baier reportedly held a $10 000 a year teaming contract under Harrison.
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Harrison Club
Thompson
Ward Harrison Club
George Baier
Thompson Ward Club
Baier
Harrison
Health official warns of window smashing risk on surface cars
Health Commissioner Robertson urges riders at a Hamilton Club luncheon to check ventilating fans on surface cars. If the fan runs, all is well. if not, demand the conductor switch it on or threaten to break a window for fresh air.
Changes Its Colors Ward Club Renames Reform Group
The William H Thompson-Anderson Club becomes the Thirteenth Ward Independent Citizens Club by unanimous vote. Alderman Charles E Merriam chairs the meeting endorsing Alderman Frank H Ray for renomination on the Republican ticket. Reese, club president, disclaims ties to the current city administration.
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William H. Thompson-Anderson
Thirteenth Ward
Independent Citizens’ Club
Charles E. Merriam
Frank H. Ray
P. Reese
Women may vote for delegates to national nominating conventions
Colin C. H. Fyffe, attorney for the Board of Election Commissioners, prepared an opinion for County Judge Scully stating that women may vote for delegates to national nominating conventions on April 11. A legal fight that will follow is hinted at in the text.
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Colin C. H. Fyffe
Board of Election Commissioners
Scully
Jones and Partners Tangle in Theater Empire Moves
The Jones Linick and Schaefer chain controls the Colonial McVicker’s La Salle and Studebaker theaters led by Mr. Jones who seeks an aldermanic seat in East St. Louis. Evans of Milledgeville challenges political rivals while Roosevelt boosters loom. A cabaret ordinance targets mingling performers with patrons and requests for prosecutorial and legal counsel reports are ordered.
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Mr. Jones
South State Street
Jones, Linick & Schaefer
Colonial
McVicker's
la Salle
Studebaker
East St. Louis
Isaac N. Evans
Milledgeville
Carroll County
Evans
John Maynard Harlan
Roosevelt
Thompson Delegates for Thompson Candidates Named by Districts
Chicago district delegates for the Thompson ticket are listed as follows: First George F. Harding and Martin B. Madden. Second Clifford G. Roe and Tophilus Schmid. Fourth David E. Shanahan and J. J. Elias. Fifth William J. Cooke and A. W. Miller.
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Chicago
Thompson
George F. Harding
Martin B. Madden
Clifford G. Roe
Theophilus Schmid
David E. Shanahan
J. J. Elias
William J. Cooke
A. W. Miller
E. 8. Conway
Murphy
Riverside
Albert H. Severinghaus
James H. Lawley
Chris Mamer
J. J. Sullivan
Chicago parks consolidation on April ballot urged by mayor
Mayor Thompson orders petition circulation to place a park consolidation measure on the April aldermanic election ballot. The act requires referendum by petition or council ordinance, ensuring voters decide on consolidating all city parks.
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Thompson
Chicago
Election budget asks for over one million in Chicago
Denis J. Egan, chief clerk of the election board, predicts one million registered voters in Chicago for the next presidential election. Election commissioners seek $1,470,717 to finance the polls this year, more than last year’s $724,607 appropriation.
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Chicago
Denis J. Egan
Election Board
Council Finance Committee
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Bartzen
McGillen
Nose Holding
Deneen
West
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Supreme Court
John P. Hopkins
Thirteenth Ward Club
Attorney For Election Board
Harry B. Miller
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