Battle Over Illinois Delegates Frays City Politics
In the April primary Illinois factions clash for control of party committees. Harrison loses trusted aides as Coughlin Kenna Powers Bowler and Cermak shift to Sullivan. Key figures include Fitzgerland Sabath Lutzenkirchen and Zimmer with Carter Harrison allies in dispute over municipal appointments.
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Enemy
Coughlin
Kenna
Powers
Bowler
Cermak
Sullivan
Harrison
John Powers
James Bowler
Thomas A. Fitzgerald
Sabath
Lutzenkirchen
Mike Zimmer
Splitting Salaries Reported in City Jobs
A historic note claims past Democratic administrations indulged in splitting salaries and fees for city positions. The quote There is nothing new under the sun attributed to Solomon frames the reflection.
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Solomon
Lundin and Harrison Clash Over Judicial Ticket Plans
In Chicago, Edward J Brundage notes Lundin proposed dividing the June election judges with Carter Harrison Democrats. He recalls a plan to place six new judges by agreement of leaders, provoking Republican revolt and a Progressive counter ticket if carried out.
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Edward J. Brundage
Chicago Evening Post
Lundin
Charles Barrett
Homer Galpin
Charles A. Williams
Peoria
Fred Lundin
Carter Harrison
Lundlin
Bar
Iroquois Club Debt Row After Harrison Resigns
Former Mayor Harrison paid dues in full and quit the Iroquois Club after Sweitzer beat him in the Democratic primary last spring. His supporters who remained in the club reportedly ceased payments, and the club is said to pursue them aggressively.
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Harrison
Sweitzer
Ham and Peace Senator Lewis Seeds Peace Tidings
The piece notes Senator Lewis, who spread the peace tidings, leaving for Washington in despondence about outcomes. It contrasts with the former mayor who says all peace news comes via newspapers and likens it to European peace rumors from an inspired source and expected to involve all principals.
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Lewis
Washington
Chicago Tribune
Misleading Wilson on Chicago postmastership picks
A columnist accuses a poorly informed adviser network of steering the President toward unfit Chicago postmaster candidates. The piece labels numerous named figures as obnoxious to Democrats labor and business, declaring the openly touted “sure winners” to be the least popular choices.
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Chicago
Hoyne’s Manly Stand Praised Across City Ties
Men of every political faith along with merchants and professionals applauded State's Attorney Maclay Hoyne for denying a request from representatives. The article notes broad support for Hoyne's firm posture in a contentious case.
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Maclay Hoyne
Representa
Knights of the Wig Form New Chicago Democratic Group
A new organization named The Knights of the Wig is formed in Chicago. Members value belief in opposing Republicans unless a Democrat friendly to the Knights is found. Permanent residence or loyalty to Democratic nominees are not required.
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Chicago
Knights of the Wig
K. W
Uphold Judge Carpenter in face of impeachment petition
Judge George A. Carpenter of the U S District Court earns esteem in Chicago as impeachment probes surface. Defenders from Rock Island railroad receivership contend the charges lack merit while asserting he did not misuse appointing receivers tied to Reid Moore interests and questioned payments on debenture bonds.
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George A. Carpenter
United States District Court
Chicago
Congress
Rock Island Railroad
House Judiciary Committee
Linkham
Massachusetts
Christopher F. Sweeney
Boston
Carpenter
Reid-Moore Syndicate
Jacob M. Dickinson
Reid- Moore
E. D. Hulbert
Merchants Loan and Trust Company
Finance
Rock Island
Sweeney
Lessing Rosenthal
Charles G. Dawes
Central Trust Company
Railroad Company
Aldermen Fight Overshadows Public Business In City Council
Gossip on public officials fills the scene as Aldermen clash with the mayor over city pay rolls and policy. Merriam notes a spike in criminal complaints during the Thompson era, Kimball cites rising social evils, and Kerner orders officials before the judiciary committee amid press attention.
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Ald
Merriam
Thompson
Kimball
Quarrels Cloud City Ethics Case And Political Pressure
City officials debate law and politics as Aldermen oppose prosecution moves. Public figures including Alds Kerner McCormick and Kimball clash over boiler inspector action civil service commission and theater licenses near churches while stockholders defend Rock Island debentures.
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Nye
Coffin and
Geary
Civvil Service Commission
Ald
Kerner
Hoyne
Civil Service Commission
McCormick
Kimball
Ald. Lipps
Judges Named For Pugh Fashion Dress Contest Prize
The Chicago Tribune reports a $1,000 prize contest for the best American made dress under $35. Judges include Mrs. William Hale Thompson Miss Mona Dunne and Senator James Hamilton Lewis. The event, part of a fashion special tour, will be decided on March 5.
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Official
Court Journal
James A. Pugh
William Hale Thompson
Mona Dunne
James Hamilton Lewis
Pugh
Middle West
Chicago Tribune
Rainey Seeks Plan to Halt Chicago Water Diversion
Congressman Rainey pushes the new House flood control committee to report a plan to curb Chicago's diversion of Lake Michigan water into the Illinois River via the sanitary canal. He contends the Chicago sanitary district exceeds legal limits by admitting 600000 cubic feet per minute, or more, into the river.
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Washington
Rainey
House Committee On Flood Control
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Lew
Aldermanic Wasps and Reform Critics in City Council
The piece attacks reformers in the City Council, labeling them as self interested opponents of public pleasure and taxes. It mocks college professors ex reporters and others for their stance on prohibition and local option.
Elect City Clerk in April 1917
Republicans and Democrats will elect a city clerk in April 1917. Each party should name a capable man for the position as it is an important office and a man in touch with public affairs should be chosen at the next election.
Chicago Grows Fast Through City Postal Report
The annual report by Col. Leroy J. Steward shows Chicago added 22 948 families and 373 firms, with Ravenswood leading in families and buildings and Irving Park second. The postal system handled 888 million pieces of mail with 340 well founded complaints, total complaints 2 823.
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Chicago
Col
Leroy J. Steward
Ravenswood
Irving Park
New New Families
Grand Crossing
Edgewater
Pike Favored To Win Twenty First Ward Seat
Eugene R. Pike is favored to win the Twenty-first ward committee chair over Oscar Hebel according to political observers. Pike is popular with voters and known for loyalty and liberal views, with few personal enemies and broad regard among Republicans.
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Eugene R. Pike
Oscar Hebel
Pike
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