Erin Go Bragh and the Irish Drive for Chicago Power
A spirited Chicago political notice promotes Judge Edward F. Dunne for mayor and elevates Janes O’Shaughnessey as key campaign figure. It lists numerous city posts allegedly held by Irish Americans and argues for an Irish coalition to win control of mayor’s office and city departments. The piece mocks current office holders and urges electing Dunne, with extensive names and job titles cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward F. Dunne
Irish Fellowship Club
Janes O'Shaughnessey
Hibernian
Chicago
City Hall
Erin
Dunne
O'Shaughnessey
Lawrence E. McGann
Louis Gosselin
Francis O'Neill
John Campion
Edward M. Lahiff
Jeremiah McCarty
James A. Quinn
William J. McAllister
John P. Grace
Frank Kilcrane
William O'Connell
George Doherty
A. R. Reynolds
Reiley
M. J. Doherty
Patrick McCarthy
Frank W. Solon
Frank Kennedy
Board of
Gleason, Godding and Hyde
Henry McMahon
Edward Cummings
John O'Neill
John Tansey
Ricard O'subvin Burke
William J. Roach
David M. Hyland
John Harkins
Reforms debated as renomination bids and law questions loom
The piece argues about the state of law with judges and lawyers in Chicago, praises constable H A Adams for renomination, notes a need for investigation of the Chicago Building Department, and credits Col F E R Bilas as a key legal figure while predicting the direct primary law may die in legislative action.
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Chicago
H. Adams
Chicago Politics and Public Works Amid Shore of Voters and Parks
Chicago voters and politicians face a flurry of issues as aldermanic candidates and regulators compete for influence. Sikes aids Munic pal Voters League while Comerford contemplates reelection. The lake front park bill passes, river widening proceeds, and the Drainage Board earns public praise. The city plans a vast park boulevard consolidation under a single board, while labor and transport debates continue.
Possible mayoral run and unlikely happenings discussed
The piece mentions Powers, a potential municipal ownership candidate Clarence Darrow, and Mayor Harrison responding to ministers about the Sunday school issue. It notes Edward F. Dunne and John M. Hartan as possible future mayors, while acknowledging the improbability of certain events. It reflects on past improbable happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence
Darrow
Harrison
Edward F. Dunne
John M. Hartan
Municipal Ownership League Sets Traction Debate Tone
The Municipal Ownership League issues a pronunciamento on the traction question impacting the coming campaign. It labels a candidate's platform as a program of platitude and questions whether the authors truly understand what a program is, aside from a free lunch counter appeal.
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Municipal Ownership League
Dunlap and Hearst Row Dominates Chicago Political Scene
A Chicago era piece details internal Democratic strife over Dunlap and Judge Thompson amid Hearst desertion rumors. It argues the party’s fate rests with current leaders, not cabal plots, as voters face mayoral issues on traction and street railways, with a wary eye on charter changes and public ownership debates.
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Tilmots
Hearst Standard
Jacksonville
Democratic State Organization
Cabal
M. F. Dunlap
Democracy of
Illinois
William Randolph Hearst
Mllnois
Dun- Yap
Supreme Court
Democratic Party
Hilnels
Bryan Kite
Dunlap
Thompson
Jntu
Democratic
Staite
Lis
Chicago
Chiano
IL J Siewert for Alderman in the 27th Ward
IL J Siewert the Republican candidate for alderman in the 27th ward is described as a local born Chicago business man with municipal experience. The profile notes his age as 41 and his long connection to city affairs, highlighting his leadership qualities and understanding of Chicago’s needs.
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Andrew Weber
Chicago
South Water Street
Seattle
Weber
West
Eldridge Hancey
Cook County
Thomas KE. Mitten
The
Chicago City Railway
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Ireland
Hibernians
Frank J. Ryan
Patrick White
William Quinn
Civil Service
Timothy J. Corcoran
John McCarthy
William M. Sexton
Ian
John McWeeney
Patrick Murray
J.J. Roach
BE. McGaffey
James Donahoe
Board of Local Improvements
Andrew M. Lynch
Ers
Judge Dunne
O'Shaughnessy
Charley Alling
Continental Life Insurance Company
Knapp
Eagle
North Clark Street
Kingle Street
O'Neill
Clark Street
Kinzie Street
River
Chicago Building Department
F E. R. Bilas
the Tribune
Municipal Voters’ League
Sikes
Bill
Comerford
John Towers
State House of Representatives
Lake Front
Madison and
van Buren Streets
Te Federation of Labor
Chicago Fire Department
Lake View
Council
Taxpayers
Theater Trust
Grand Jury
John J
Fetzer
Union Traction Company
Murray F. Tuley
Eddick
Republican County Central Committee
Brentano School
Water
Faddists
Heter K. Gilpin
Harlan
Bryan
Diaiy
Bill Hoechister
Probate Court
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Williams
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