Labor Party Gains Across Chicago Politics for Mayor and Judges
The Labor Party in Chicago, led by John Fitzpatrick of the Chicago Federation of Labor, attracts support from Socialist, Republican, and Democratic groups. Candidates include William F. Rodriguez for Superior Court, Morris E. Friedland for Municipal Court, and Robert M. Buck for alderman in the 33rd Ward. Buck, a former Republican council member, has a history opposing Mayor Thompson and supporting workers’ rights and school reform.
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The
Labor Party
John Fitzpatrick
Chicago Federation of Labor
William F. Rodriguez
New Labor Party
Morris E. Friedland
City Hall
Musicians’ Hall
Preles Dold
Nive Anch
Chicago
Friedland
Robert M. Buck
Buck
Thompson
Loeb
Thompson-Lundin
New Majority
Federal Trade Commission
Meat Packers’ Trust
Heney
Egan Predicts Republican Vote Boost For Sweitzer
Dennis J. Egan, Sweitzer committee chair, claims ballot support from Republicans. He notes Sweitzer carried the sixth ward with 6 458 votes to 6 371 for the opponent and was close in the twenty fifth ward. Other wards show varied Republican margins in fall results.
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Dennis J. Egan
Sweitzer Organization Committee
Sweitzer
Ng Repubcan
Twenty Fifth
Seventh Ward
Voters Dropped From Revision Shrinks Total Ahead of Election
A portion of the registered voters was struck from the revision, reducing the total en listed voters to about 670,000. The move affects the eligible turnout and potential election participation depending on upcoming deadlines and qualifications.
The Fair Department Store Founding Chronicle
Forty four years ago in Chicago The Fair founded by F. J. Lehmann emerged as the world’s first department store. The article details Lehmann’s volume strategy, employee stock program, and corporate ownership by James Simpson and associates, asserting durable local pride and defense against rumors.
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The
Chicago
Chicago Eagle
Fair
F. J. Lehmann
Lehmann
Sweitzer Promises City Plan For Soldiers And Jobs
Democratic mayoral candidate Robert M. Sweitzer pledges a city bureau to employ soldiers and sailors disabled by wounds or sickness. He asserts a coming era of prosperity and vows to use $14,000,000 in idle bond funds for immediate relief and to press start on Union station and Illinois Central terminal work.
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Robert M. Sweitzer
Chicago
Union Station
Illinois Central Terminal
Illinois Legislature Takes Action on War Aims and Court Unification
A joint resolution by Representative Charles Coin urges Congress to back Italy’s territorial claims at Paris Peace Conference. Governor Lowden backs unifying Cook county courts, including Chicago Municipal Court, with consolidated clerkships. Senate committees favor two Barr court procedure bills, while Cornwell’s reconstruction council bill passes. A protest by Senator Austin leads to vacancies filled by joint recommendation.
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Charles Coin
Congress
Paris
Italy
House
Senate
Lowden
Cook County
Municipal Court of
Chicago
Senate Judiciary Committee
Ilinois State Bar Association
Cornwell
State Council of Reconstruction, Employment
United States
Austin
Chicago mayoral pledge to aid returning workers
A quoted speaker pledges that after election as mayor he will set up a city bureau to find work for wounded and incapacitated veterans. He expects business cooperation and promises no man will suffer for his role in the war.
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Chicago
William H. Reid Emerges In Republican Politics
William H. Reid City Smoke Inspector gains popularity and a strong following as he rises quickly in Republican politics.
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William H. Reid
Men of all parties favor Holmes for Municipal Judge
A broad cross party consensus supports George B. Holmes for the position of Municipal Judge. Voters are urged to back Holmes who is viewed as qualified experienced and capable of impartial court service.
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George B. Holmes
Webb backs Sweitzer for mayor in Democratic split
Thomas J. Webb, president of the Puhl-Webb company and former Board of Review member, endorses the Democratic candidate for mayor, praising Sweitzer as the only candidate with genuine business experience to run city affairs on a business basis.
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Thomas J. Webb
Puhl-Webb Company
Board of Review
Robert M. Sweitzer
Webb
Sweitzer
Marshall Field & Co Owned by Workers
John G. Shedd, president, states that as of January 1 1917 a reorganization occurred with outside parties not purchasing any interest. The Marshall Field estate relinquished all interests except ownership of a portion of preferred stock limited as to earnings, with Stanley Field mentioned.
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John G. Shedd
Marshall Field & Co
Marshall Fiild
Stanley Field
Carey Would Build City Subways to Use Traction Funds
Democratic mayoral candidate Thomas Carey urged the City Council to enact an ordinance for thirty five miles of city owned subways. He proposed using the $25,900,000 traction fund, with work done by city labor at about $1,000,000 per mile, and projected a $10,000,000 fund increase in the next term. City cars would be owned by the city and operated by city employees.
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Thomas Carey
Committee On
Carey
City Council Actions Review and Appointments Turmoil
The Chicago City Council approved Mayor Thompson’s pick Emil Christianson as assistant vessel dispatcher. A resolution to close city hall on Lincoln’s birthday passed after opposition. A special three alderman and three Chicago group committee was named to probe high building material costs. The council also debated utility rate policy and street changes tied to Union Station completion.
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Thompson
Emil
Chicago Association of Commerce
Chicago Real Estate Board
Chicago Federation of Labor
Chicago Building Trades’ Council
J. Hy Smith
Ald. L. B. Anderson
Finance Committee
Harry Olson
Olson
Merriam
Ald
Cullerton
Clinton
Jefferson Streets
Garrison
Twelfth Street
Union Station
Trattle
Clinton Street
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D. J. Egan
E. J. Lehmann
Europe
America
James Simpson
Work of Illinois Lawmaking Body
Marshall Field & Company
Henry Stuckart
William Ganshow
Deneen-Brundage Harmony Conference
Lehrmann
Clarence
Piggott
Chicago Board of Aldermen
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