Mandamus Push To Seventeen Cook County Judges
A broad movement backed by last fall’s Republican and Democratic judicial nominees and backed by many bar members seeks to require the election of seventeen Circuit and Superior Court judges. The plan challenges County Clerk Oleson to certify only seventeen judges or just five, arguing the 1901 and later acts should be upheld to avoid crippling the courts.
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Cook County
Simms
Circuit
August Warner
A. M. Pence
H. T. Gilbert
Oleson
Messrs
Gilbert and
Pene
Cireult
Chicago lawyers vie for ward and judicial nominations
Attorney George KR Walker tops Republican bid for Alderman in the Third Ward. M A DeLang and George Mills Rogers are named as leading Democratic judicial candidates. Re-elect Alderman Charles Woerne and support for Thomas M Hoyne are noted among strong party leaders.
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George KR. Walker
Chicago
George Mills Rogers
Thomas M. Hoyne
Il. Veige
Yy Henel
Wellknown Brewer Harry Hildreth Urged for Ward Alderman
Citizens of the Eighth Ward push Harry Hildreth the well known brewer for Alderman this spring. Frederick Daly the noted young lawyer is mentioned for City tortey.
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Eighth Ward
Harry Hildreth
Nomination Seen as Certainty for Edward Osgood Brown
Edward Osgood Brown, a prominent public opinion leader and singer, is favored for a Democratic nomination described as virtually certain. The report notes his distinguished citizenship and esteem as a sound choice for the ideal judge role.
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Edward Osgood Brown
Uuike
Juul Bill Advances to Third Reading on Cook County Judges
The Senate, without objection, moves Senator Juul's bill to third reading. It would repeal the act from last session that added extra judges to the Cook County Circuit and Superior Courts.
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Senate
Juul
Cook County
Politician Discusses Ballot Names and Primaries
Courts and Senator Campbell push two bills to place a judge candidate on multiple ballot spots and to separate judicial primaries from general primaries in Cook County. Only forty four days remain of Har rison as Mayor. Zeisler likely to be Democratic judicial nominee. Breyer endorses a strong Alderman candidate. Polish Republicans back Stewart for Mayor and Smulski for City Attorney at Pulaski Hall.
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Campbell
Cook County
Graeme Stewart
John F. Smulski
Pulaski Hall
Paulina Street
Poles Likely Control West Side Delegations in Chicago Convention
The Polish Republican vote appears to give the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Ward delegations to Stewart and Smulski in the city convention. John P. McGoorty is praised as a capable city attorney, Charles F. Gunther as a strong treasurer, and the piece argues for Gunther as a capable Chicago mayor. It suggests Democrats would favor Harrison if unopposed.
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Messrs. Stewart
Smulski
Charles F. Gunther
Chicago
Charles H. Fitaner
West Side
John C. Fotner Suggested as Republican Governor Candidate
A Chicago business leader, John C. Fotner, is praised for public service and regarded as a strong Republican gubernatorial candidate who could win nationwide if nominated.
Edward Theeters A West Side Business Leader on West Pike Board
Edward Theeters a popular West Side business man is named as one of the most energetic and progressive members of the West Pike Board Mary de ters has had a lifelong career as a successful citizen though never seeking office his honorary roles have served the public well The West Park Board credits much of its recent good work to Theeters energetic efforts
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Edward Theeters
West Side
Hienie Bers
West Pike
Mary
Deeters
Altough H Lis
Mitch
West Park Board
Peters
Europe
Cincinnati
Philip
Willan Kuester
Ilinois Brick Company
Kuester
Chicago Mayor Run Considered for Eckhart in Republican Ticket
In Chicago strong voices push for Eckhart as a Republican mayoral candidate citing his proven public service and the need for a businesslike administration. The piece contrasts political resolve with a broader meditation on enduring human values and warns about German colonists' influence in South America.
West Side business leader backs for city clerk post
VP J Switzer, a popular West Side businessman, is strongly backed by many local political leaders for the City Clerk position. The backing signals strong support as the race begins.
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J. Switzer
West Side
German Colonists Strong Influence in South American Republics
The article argues that German colonists have settled in eastern South America, especially Argentina, with about 4,000,000 people of German origin in rail and the republics. It warns their stubborn chauvinism may enable influence or control over local governments, highlighting B A Eckhart as a leading business figure in the region.
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Western Hemisphere
South America
Tulliwence
United States
Iragll
Rail
Argentine
Dean’s plea for mothers and nurses stirs reader’s ire
A columnist critiques a college dean who urged young mothers to abandon personal infant care for trained nurses. The writer defends natural motherhood, arguing mothers and children are inseparable and that public figures should not substitute mothers with caregivers. He cites Napoleon on mothers and stresses motherhood as essential to society’s future.
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Nature
Napoleon
France
America
College For Women
Certificates of Naturalization in November by Home Secretary
Fewer than one hundred naturalization certificates were granted in November. Applications from Russian subjects dominated the slate with sixty four Russians and only one American. One applicant listed no foreign state, with no proof of the famed "Man Without a Country."
From Humble Roots to Presidency in Abe Lincoln’s Time
A Northwestern state man died by his own hand after being labeled a county home less. The piece contrasts such fate with Abraham Lincoln, who rose above hardship and became president, noting Lincoln’s firmer character compared to the man’s tragedy.
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Northwestern States
United States
Citizens Debate Referendum Power and City Leadership
A Chicago letter argues against imposing a referendum on traction issues, warning the daily press could dominate legislation and diminish elected representation. Other letters praise public figures, note coal delivery issues, and discuss potential city council candidates and endorsements.
Powers and Lemmon Esteemed Figures in Chicago Affairs
Hon John Powers stands as a useful State Senator with deep public affairs knowledge and strong Chicago connections. I A Lemmon, secretary and treasurer of the Chicago Wilmington and Vermillion Coal Company, is noted for thirty years of city business involvement and high regard among peers.
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John Powers
State Senate
Chicago
Springfield
I. A. Lemmon
Chicago, Wilmington and Vermillion Coal Company
Alderman Sthulski Praised as Ideal City Attorney Candidate
Alderman John F. Sthulski lauded as an honorable trusted council member who could secure the Republican nomination for City Attorney if he chose to run.
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John F. Sthulski
Political nominations and plans for city offices in Chicago
Alderman Henry Stuckart is touted for the Democratic City Clerk nomination. Other Democrats name McMahon for School Board attorney, Captain Black for bench, and Altpeter as a City Clerk candidate. Republicans mention Walker for City Attorney, Devine as judge, Vanderbilt for Council, Fitaner for alderman, and Beach on the judicial ticket. Washington Park racetrack to reopen with pool selling this year.
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P. XII. Hines
Fifth Ward
Chicago
Hines
Elmer EB
Beach
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Board of County Commissioners
Brentano
Horton
William Hale Thompson
William W. Weare
P. C. Haley
Drainage Board
M. A. DeLang
Charles Woerne
John OC. Fetzer
Harrison
Sigmund Zeisler
Charles C. Breyer
John P. McGoorty
John C. Fotner
Ilinois
Eckhart
Voice OF the People
The
Chicago Eagle
Wnthin
J. MW
Bayle
Johniae Harlan
Mr. Lemmon
Trinolx
Kickham Scanlan
Henry Stuckart
Chingo
Daniel J. McMahon
Board of Education
William P. Black
Democrats
Louis F. Altpeter
Ilon
Edwin K. Walker
City Attorne
Miles J. Devine
J. J. Vanderbilt
South Side
Washington Park
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