Busse files for mayor nom as Chicago votes loom
Fred A. Busse declares acceptance of the Republican nomination for mayor amid council veto battles over the traction ordinances. Carter Harrison Jr returns to seek the Democratic nomination while pledging to support a city controlled street car system and preserve the sinking fund. The April 2 election looms with ward support solid for Busse and Harrison optimistic about traction reforms.
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Dunne
Chicago
Ald
Adolph Larson
Foreman
Fred A. Busse
Northwest
Lake View
Washington Boulevard
Busse
Hyde Park
Ishin
Carter H. Harrison
California
Harrison
Mayor Dunne Campaign Heads to City Convention
Campaign manager O Connell asserts Mayor Dunne will likely secure a large block of 056 delegates at the Democratic city convention, surpassing the threshold needed for nomination. A city report shows 230 755 dollars in judgments last year, prepared for Council by J Hamilton Lewis and assistant Lee D Mathias, amid heated plans for financing a new City Hall and forthcoming Council session.
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Chicago
Dunne
Public Works
O’connell
J. Hamilton Lewis
Lee D. Mathias
Col. Lewis
Council
Snow
Ald. Bennett
Naphanta
City Hall plans debated as bonds and leases eyed
The article discusses funding options for foundations and basement work on the old City Hall, including leasing temporary quarters, issuing bonds, and matching county office needs. It notes political maneuvering, candidates, and tax cases involving Marshall Field’s estate, plus a movement against meat packers and a beef trust ruling affecting Chicago.
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Wright
Danville
Chicago
St. Louia Hide and Tallow Company
East St. Louis
St. Louis
Catherine Gartside
East Side
Circuit Court
St. Louis County
Hlinda
East Side Company
Judge Wright
Sim Ite
Beef Trust
City Sealer Grein sues firm over short weight lard
City Sealer Grein began proceedings against a large packing firm for selling underweight lard to the county's poor. He weighed a consignment delivered to the county agent. It should have been 600 pounds but weighed 481 pounds with the rest as tin pall. He immediately issued proceedings, saying the county agent's records reflect the shortage.
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