A Unique Campaign Promises a Lively Municipal Race
The spring campaign opens with many candidates on both major tickets, Harlan defying machine politics, and traction issues dominating voter concern. Republicans face a crowded slate for City Clerk and Treasurer, with strong contenders while Democrats struggle through a chaotic central committee scene signaling upheaval ahead.
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John Maynard Harlan
Aften
Harlan
Uecker
Citizens urged Eisfeldt for Ward 24 alderman race
Friends press Hon. William Eisfeldt to run again in Ward 24 as a loyal Republican with past alderman service and strong constituent support. They note Harry Hildreth could win in Ward 8 if he sought office and praise Charles F. Gunther as a strong city treasurer and mayoral candidate.
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Charles Werno
Werne
William Eisfeldt
Harry Hildreth
Hildreth
Strong Chicago figures favored for public offices
Mr Louis F Altpeter appears as a leading candidate for City Clerk and is described as progressive, successful, and respected in Chicago. Hon Daniel J McMahon, attorney for the Board of Education, is cited among the best for the bench with a likely Democratic nomination.
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Willan W. Weare
Inois
Ans
Sigmund Zelder
Lnter
Zeisler
Chicago
Louis F. Altpeter
Altpeter
Daniel J. McMahon
Board of Education
Voice of the People reflects Chicago questions and gossip
Readers from Chicago express concerns about stray dogs licenses and police pensions, critique the mayoral race and the Gatling gun parade, praise union workers, and note local figures like Frank Kers Tom Rowan and Kickham Scanlan. The letters mix civic demand with political endorsements and city life details.
Chicago bar leader urged for judgeship by Democrats
Smey-37e lauds M. A. DeLang as a top Chicago attorney and ideal judge candidate. He argues DeLang would strengthen the Democratic judicial ticket alongside George M. Rogers, a brilliant and popular lawyer, as one of the strongest potential nominees this year.
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M. A. DeLang
Chicago
George MI Rogers
Fitaner Chosen by Twelfth Ward Republicans for Alderman
Charles H. Fitaner a popular West Side businessman and longtime druggist wins the Republican bid for Alderman in the Twelfth Ward. Leaders credit his solid prior race and community esteem as reasons to give him another chance.
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Charles H. Fitaner
West Side
Twelfth
Mr. Fitaner
Mr. Fitsner
Walker Named as Republican Candidate for County Attorney
Hon Edwin K Walker, leader of the Republican majority on the County Board, is prominently mentioned for the party nomination for County Attorney.
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Edwin K. Walker
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Stewart Points to Police Dept Praise and Regret
In remarks about the police department Mr Stewart says personnel compare favorably with other elite units but expresses regret about certain aspects. He emphasizes straight talk and calls for improvements within the force. The comment reflects tensions between department performance and public expectations.
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Stewart
Devine Urged for Judge Nomination by Democrats
Hon Miles J Devine a loyal Democrat and excellent citizen is proposed as a suitable judge candidate by party supporters whose backing would bolster the slate and strengthen the ticket ahead of the nomination bid.
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Miles J. Devine
Mitchell Seeks Ward Alderman Post Backed by Citizens
Hon. Benjamin Mitchell holds a strong legislative record and is backed by the best citizens, independent of party, for alderman of his ward if nominated.
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Benjamin Mitchell
Best Citizens
Democratic backers urge Haley and Hoyne for judge posts
Mr P C Haley Drainage Board counsel earns Democratic support for a judicial nomination. Alderman Henry Stuckart and others praise his public service and fitness. Thomas Hoyne a Pioneer Chicago bar leader and lifelong resident also backed for the Democratic nomination, described as a strong candidate.
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P. C. Haley
Drainage Board
Thomas Hoyne
Chicago
Frederick Duffy Said for Republican Judge Nomination
Mr. Frederick Duffy is discussed as a candidate for the Republican nomination for judge. He is described as a bright young lawyer who would likely be an able and conscientious judge.
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George Rt. Walker
Walker
Frederick Duffy
Duffy
Beach a Likely Judge Candidate in Local Race
Elmer E Beach of Beach and Beach is praised as a loyal Republican and capable lawyer. The list outlines judges with expiring terms, including Theodore Brentano Rep and Edward F Dunne Dem among others, with wards and party affiliations.
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Richard W. Clifford
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Elbridge Haneey
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Waterman
John Gibbons
Frank Baker
Abner Smith
Francis Adams
Edmund Burke
Edward F
Dunne
Whmetka
Thomas G
Windex
Dew
Evanston
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Neely
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