Four Good Men to Go and Harrison Protects Pets
The article asserts Judge Murray Tuley and others will retire to be replaced by Mayor Harrison’s proteges Charles Walker Lockwood Honore Monroe Fulkerson and one more. It hails a bipartisan plan to fill Cook County benches with Harrison allies and warns of public opposition if the primaries align with municipal races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray PF
Tuley
Francis Adams
Richard W. Clifford
Frank Baker
Charles M. Walker
Lockwood Honore
Monroe Fulkerson
Harrison
Harrison Clique
Democratic County Central Committee
Mexers
Walker
Honore
Mr. Walker
Juley
Nestor
Francis Adama
The
Eagle
Cook County
Dar
Harrison Payroll Central Committee
Chicago
Harrison County Central Committee
County Central Committee
Chicago Eagle
Hyde Park
T. N. Jamieson
John J. Hanberg
Charles 8. Dencen
Ernest J. Magerstadt
Theodore Brentano
Oliver H. Horton
Elbridge Haneey
Arba N. Waterman
John Gibbons
Baker
Abner Smith
Rep
Dem
Edmund W. Burke
Edward
Dunne
Winnetka
Thomas GG
Windessem
Evanston
Charles G
Neely
Brentano
Political Gridlock and Postoffice Pay Raise Debate
The column condemns Cook County officials over circuit judges and primaries while noting the Chicago post office under Fred B. Coyne and an $8,000 postmaster salary. It warns that June primaries may be unconstitutional and predicts chaos if judges are not elected, citing Harrisons last days and Palmer aligned with him on police salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
Committee On Postoffices and Postroads
Chicago
Cook County
Marci
Senator Riley Proposes Tax for Chicago Water Power Dams
Senator Riley introduces a bill in the Legislature authorizing Chicago sanitary district to levy one third of 1 percent tax to fund dam construction for water power. Funds would power canal pumping works and municipal electric lighting within the district, estimated at 750 000 dollars. The measure was also introduced in the House by Representative Clettenberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley
Sanitary District
Chicago
Clettenberg
Republicans Set March 7 Convention at Armory
Present arrangements call for the Republican nomination convention for Mayor and city offices to meet March 7 at noon in the First Regiment armory. Delegates to the municipal and judicial conventions are chosen March 6, with the judicial convention planned for Monday March 9 at 1 PM at the same armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Regiment
People Demand Direct Judge Elections This Year
The text argues for the public to choose judges by party ballots. It criticizes bipartisan ticketing and coalition nominee lists that limit voter selection. It urges straight party nominations to let voters judge and replace unsuitable judges.
Durborow Lorimer election contest drags through courts
The Durborow Lorimer election contest continues in the courts with no near conclusion and promises only further expense to taxpayers as proceedings extend.
Hope for Definite Ruling on Judicial Primaries
County Judge Carter is urged to be appealed to for a definite ruling on the Judicial primaries to avoid another potential blunder.
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Carter
Stewart Gains Momentum as Republican Mayor Candidate
Graeme Stewart is likely to secure the Republican mayoral nomination. About ninety percent of businessmen who backed Harrison two years ago will support Stewart this night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graeme Stewart
Harrison
Stewart
Palmer's license fee measure hits Chicago saloonkeepers
Palmer's plan for a $1,000 annual license would devastate small saloons across Chicago, benefiting large liquor interests like the Palmer House bar. The author fears it could delay the mayoral election by a month and worsen city muddle.
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Palmer
Twenty-first Ward
Chicago
Palmer House
Ten Thousand Dollars a Year for Cook County Judges
A historical note states a ten thousand dollar yearly salary for Cook County judges would attract top lawyers. The brief discusses the compensation as a key factor in selecting qualified judicial officials.
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Cook County
Saloon License Ordinance Advances After Election Outlook
The $1,000 saloon license ordinance sponsored by Alderman Ornery Palmer has not yet cleared committee but is expected to reach the council soon after the election if Palmer wins reelection in the Twenty first Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald, “Ornery
Palmer
Labor Is for Darrow in Chicago Mayoral Drive
Organized labor in Chicago rallies behind Clarence Darrow and John Mitchell at a large Auditorium meeting. The union bloc vows to cast 170,000 votes against Harrison and the payroll brigade, signaling a decisive push in the forthcoming municipal election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrow
Mitchell
Harrison
Leon
Chicago
Labor outpouring shapes Chicago Mayoralty vote
The piece notes union labor’s strong support for a reform candidate and its pledge to withhold aid from Harrison and any backers of his regime. It recalls past police violence and Gatling gun displays used to intimidate workers, signaling a decisive stance in the upcoming mayoral election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrow
Sit Minon
Dhirrow
Harrison Pay Voh
Baavison
Chicago
Police
Darrow Ward Delegations Press for Candidacy in Springfield
Delegations from Darrow ward groups and unions call on Darrow on arrival in Springfield. He thanks them. supporters grow confident he will run. A Darrow campaign committee expands from 10 to 200 members as organizers proceed.
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Darrow
Mr. Darrow
Te Wold
Hin Mar
Lir
Detective Clifton Woolridge Receives Public Commendation
Clifton R. Woolridge, noted for dismantling get-rich-quick schemes, earns commendation from citizens for his diligent work in bringing the offenders to justice. The commendation honors his role in safeguarding the community and upholding trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton R. Woolridge
Honored Hy Rowe Leads Republican Committee Appeal
Hy Rowe, honored campaign manager from last fall, serves as chairman of the Republican State Central Committee. He is described as able courteous and vigilant, one of the most capable men to hold the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hy Rowe
Republican State Central Committee
Duc Deen
Tle
Liquor Trade Ties to Chicago City's Finances
The piece argues that injuring the liquor trade would harm Chicago’s finances and praises saloon operators as major taxpayers and valued citizens. It notes opposition to Palmer and his proposed thousand dollar license fee and warns of potential backlash on election day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Palmer
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