Stewart's Platform for Chicago Mayor Candidacy
Stewart outlines a comprehensive anti Harrison platform for Chicago's mayoral race. He promises street improvements, civil service reform, and a businesslike approach to city government, criticizing six years of traction politics and pledging to overhaul the Board of Education and fire and police departments. He advocates prompt traction settlement and a universal citywide streetcar system with fair pricing and transfers.
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Stewart criticizes civil service law under current city administration
In remarks paying respects to civil service rules, Mr. Stewart accuses the mayor of using subservient boards to bend rules for his party. He claims six years of influence have lowered standards and allowed preferential treatment in examinations and appointments.
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Campaign Promise Against Elvil Service Law Juggling
Mr. Stewart pledges to end skulduggery surrounding the elvil service law if elected mayor, vowing to curb evasion and manipulation in city governance. The statement frames a broader reform platform and targets administrative practices in the local government.
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Revell backs Stewart in Harrison mayoral bid
Alexander H. Revell, a Harrison businessman, campaigns for ne Stewart, denouncing city streets neglect and noting a past $35,000 street cleaning effort that he says shows potential recovery of up to 810 million in annual losses to business. He asserts most former Harrison supporters now back Stewart amid dissatisfaction with Harrisonism.
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Independent candidate declares for Mayor at 160 Campaign Committee
Daniel J. Crulee appeared before the Campaign Committee of 160 at 04 Dear. horn street Wednesday night and formally announced himself an independent candidate for Mayor. He outlined his platform calling for immediate municipal ownership of street railways and a three-cent fare pending law passage with a rule that all major measures be submitted to a popular vote before adoption.
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Daniel J. Crulee
Horn Street
Police urged to aid Harrison political petition drives
Questioning whether officers are being pressed into political work for the Harrison administration, including circulating petitions and gathering signatures, and collecting membership applications for the Harrison Municipal Ownership League. Calls into doubt the existence and effectiveness of Chicago's civil service law.
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Payroll pests loom over Chicago mayoral race
A Chicago column attacks Harrison’s payroll brigade as payroliasses corrupting city government. It argues Democrats will revolt against Harrison, Darrow’s withdrawal reshapes the race, and voters, both parties, seek to oust the current administration. The piece cites central committee snubs and the Cook County Democracy ball as turning points.
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Harrison and the Gaywell Brigade Eye Labor Vote Path
Harrison and the Gaywell brigade speculate on where the great labor vote behind Harrison will go on election day. The only certainty is that it will not support the gating gun candidate.
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Darrow Vote Shifts Likely Toward Harrison Opponent
If the Darrow vote does not go to Harrison, observers expect some portion to bolster the Republican opponent. The outcome depends on local turnout and party alignment, with analysts noting a probable spillover effect benefiting the rival candidate rather than Harrison.
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Cook County Democrats Foresee Payro lL indelible insult on committee
The passage notes that the Cook County Democracy will not forget the insult described as Harrison's payroll majority on the County Central Committee. The remark signals ongoing political tension and potential repercussions within local party leadership.
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Parting Ways Between Mayorette and County Democracy
A historical note recalls a closer tie between the Mayorette and county Democracy, now fractured. The piece ponders who will feel the loss more, Harrison or the Democracy, amid shifting loyalties and public life.
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Referendum and municipal ownership bond on Carter Harrison
Citizens discuss Carter Harrison in a historic New York campaign context. The note recalls Kiazoner’s opposition to Henry George and his public remarks on related subjects during that era.
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High License Palmer Ramps Up Anti Saloon Campaign
Palmer continues an anti saloon drive in the Twenty first Ward asserting a $1000 nine year fee is too low. He warns voters others oppose the measure and vows to push the issue as the campaign unfolds.
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Hquorade of Chicago Faces Tax Battle in City
The Hquorade of Chicago is a legitimate business with hundreds of citizens involved. It pays taxes for city government maintenance, but Ornery Palmer and his patron Carter T. Harrison seek to tax it out of existence.
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Chicago
Outrage Over Drury Treatment Divides Chicago Liquor Trade
The reputable North Side saloon keeper Thomas J. Drury faces harsh actions that have energized Chicago’s liquor trade. Ward Twenty First votes are expected to consolidate against Harison and Palner on election day.
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Thomas J. Drury
North Side
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Election Speech Confidently Promises City Hall Reform
Stewart pledges to appoint capable, conscientious heads of departments to run city service. He foresees a major cleansing at City Hall, removing every lingering bad element to improve municipal governance under the agent corporation structure.
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