Delegates Fight Shapes Illinois Primary Campaign
Sullivan Dunne Sweitzer Eckhart and Burke expected to win Democratic delegates at large with Chicago backing in the April primary. The article notes internal party maneuvering over a Credentials Committee seat and platform influence while stressing out of town strength and local backing for the five named figures.
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Sullivan
Dunne
Sweitzer
Eckhart
Burke
Harrison
Roger C. Sullivan
Edward F. Dunne
Robert M. Sweitzer
Robert E. Burke
John W. Eckhart
Burke and Eckhart
Chicago
Wacker optimistic on Chicago post office needs
Charles H. Wacker top Chicago planner says Chicago will be awarded a post office meeting its needs. He cites a Washington petition from 7,349 Chicago firms and resolutions from 125 cities in 18 states urging Chicago’s request. Signatories include 765 manufacturers and 1,150 merchants among others.
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Charles H. Wacker
Chicago Plan Commission
Chicago
Wacker
Thomas Gallagher
Public Buildings and Grounds Committee
Washington
Ciites
Quinn Will Be Missed In Harrison Ward Politics
James A. Quinn, a key Harrison ward Committeeman, will not seek re election. He has long fought hard in primary battles, funding his campaigns and organizing strong, loyal support for the party. His absence leaves Harrison leaders worried about finding a similar effective fighter.
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James A. Quinn
Harrison
Quinn
Unpledged slate backs Sherman Taft and Thompson
A factional contest in Cook County shows a list of unpledged men led by Secretary of State Stevenson’s era. The petitionants declare first choice for Sherman and second for Taft, with Mayor Thompson named for national committeeman. city hall forces deny stake in the unpledged list including William F. Peters and James H. Smith.
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Stevenson
Cook County
Sherman
Taft
Thompson
William F. Peters
James H. Smith
Bar
Harrison Says Mention of Name for War Secretary Is Honor
Congressman Sabath proposed Carter H. Harrison for the post to replace Lindley M. Garrison. Harrison called the suggestion kind and said it was news to him, while Wilson considered the nomination.
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Washington
A. J. Sabath
Wilson
Carter H. Harrison
Lindley M. Garrison
Sabath
Mr. Harrison
President Duntley Elected Chicago Automobile Club Chief
The Chicago Automobile Club picks W. C. Duntley as president for the coming year by unanimous vote. Officers include A. N. Eastman as vice president John T. Connery as second vice president William B. Seelig as secretary and George F. Ballou as treasurer. Directors span one to three year terms with several holdovers and retiring president J. T. Brown becoming a director.
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Chicagotomobile Club
W. Otley
Duntley
Chicago Pneuantic Toor Compe Company
W. C. Duntley
A. N. Eastman
John T. Connery
William B. Seelig
George F. Ballou
M. Gunderson
A. J. Banta
W. K. Kilgore
Thomas J. Hyman
Ernest Hey
George Whiting
John McGuire
O. G. Leach
Joseph Callendar
J. T. Brown
A. M. Hull
W. C. Hill
H. T. Hollingshead
Ths
Plymouth Court
Ira M. Cobe
Allens. Ray
Harry Vissering
City Council Denies Floor Privileges to League Official
Alderman Cullerton moves to deny 8 R Watkins, assistant secretary of the Municipal Voters League, floor privileges. Resolution referred to judiciary committee after claims of misrepresentation over a building ordinance violation. Mayor Thompson names Alfred to manage, succeeding Samuel Despres. Miller residence noted as 757 South Green Street. he succeeds the late Adolph W Janczewsky. Stern orders railway terminals committee to address Illinois Central electrification. matter referred to that committee. Next council meeting set for next Monday afternoon.
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Cullerton
R. Watkins
Municipal Voters’ League
Judiciary Committee
League
Thompson
Alfred
Samuel Despres
Miller
South Green Street
Adolph W. Janczewsky
Alderman Stern
Illinois Central
Pike’s Good Work Highlighted by Mayor in Speech
Mayor Thompson praised City Comptroller Pike for budgeting within income, arranging costless bond advertising with Cusack Co, selling $2.5 million in 4 percent city bonds at par saving $80,000, aiding bills in Springfield to let the city invest its sinking funds saving $200,000, and noted his banking family and financial expertise.
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Thompson
Pike
Cusack Company
Springfield
Pike Expected to Win Ward Twenty-One Seat
Eugene R. Pike is favored to be elected committeeman of the Twenty-first ward over Oscar Hebel. Analysts say Pike enjoys broad popular support among Republicans and is respected by voters for his liberal views and loyal friendships.
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Eugene R. Pike
Oscar Hebel
Pike
City forester cited in alleged farm labor dispute
Alderman Block as chairman of the parks committee asks the City Civil Service Commission to investigate charges against Jacob H. Prost city forester. The alderman alleges Prost discharged a laborer at the Gage farm because the worker's wife refused to continue supplying eggs from the Prosts poultry farm.
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Alderman Block
Special Parks Commission
City Civil Service Commission
Jacob H. Prost
Prost
Gage Farm
Taft Second Choice Delegates Filed in Party Slate
A Taft for second choice list of candidates for delegates at large to the Republican national convention has been filed, signaling support for Taft as a backup option among party delegates.
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William
Taft
Library board and engineer panel appoints two officials
EF Barr joins the public library board and Edwin L. Miller is added to the board of examining engineers after a council vote. Barr’s appointment passed 43 to 16 and Miller’s 42 to 20 amid a prior failed attempt to defer action by Alderman McCormick. Miller, an attorney, lives at 3525 West Monroe Street in the Thirteenth ward.
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EF. Barr
Public Library Board
Edwin L. Miller
Board of Examining Engineers
Alderman McCormick
Barr
Miller
West
Monroe Street
Hebel Faces stout challenge for ward committeeman post
Oscar Hebel is seen as an unpopular candidate for Republican committeeman in the Twenty first ward. He faces strong opposition from supporters of the late Mayor Busse Governor Deneen and Mayor Thompson.
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Busse
Deneen
Thompson
Oscar Hebel
Chicago Registration Totals Show Shifts in Voter Numbers
Chicago officials released revised voter totals noting 162,151 residents moved in the past year and 106,849 registered at new addresses last Tuesday. The current register stands at 713,804 with 461,496 men and 252,308 women. the previous mayoral election saw a larger total.
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Chicago
Demographics Split of Included Population
Among the total 769,106 included individuals, 486,815 were men and 282,291 were women.
Lampert in the Tenth District Delegate Hopeful
Nelson N. Lampert vice president of Fort Dearborn National Bank emerges as a prominent Republican candidate for National Delegate in the Tenth District. The well known banker is highly regarded in business and political circles and is favored to win.
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Nelson N. Lampert
Fort Dearborn National Bank
Military Training Course Considered by Chicago School Board
The school board's committee on military training reviews a plan for an army tactics course in Chicago schools. Supt John D Shoop outlines a program limiting most branches to junior and senior high years with preparatory work in the first two years. An appointed military assistant would support the director of physical education if approved.
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Chicago
John D. Shoop
Three Aldermen Challenge Mayor Thompson for Debates
Three aldermen Merriam Nance and Mc Cormick urged Mayor Thompson to debate in their wards about his administration. The challenge followed a council order mandating an inquiry by the finance and judiciary committees into constructive measures proposed last year.
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Thompson
Council Chamber
Merriam
Nance
McCormick
Council
Finance and Judiciary Committees
Women barred from voting for national delegates
The Supreme Court ruled that women cannot vote for national delegates or committee men of political parties. The decision states women have no right to participate in selecting party delegates.
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Supreme Court
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Warrior Harrison
United States Army
Chicago Automobile Club
Vegte
Icipal Voters’ League
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PIKES
City Forester
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Ney Cole
John A. Peterson
Henry F. Batterman
James McCarthy
Marshall W. Pine
Michael Garrity
Powell
Seventh Ward
Isaac N. Powell
Hebel
Lampert
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