Illinois Political Fight Over Delegates And Peace Talks
Illinois political factions seize on the senatorial and Democratic national convention fight. Little Whiskers urges unity with Sullivan and Brennan while Sullivan rejects Harrison delegates, alleging traitorous actions. Talk of a joint ticket and divided eight at large delegates, plus patronage questions in court clerks offices, shapes the campaign.
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Little Whiskers
United States
Illinois
Chicago
Washington
Roger C. Sullivan
George E. Brennan
Wilson
Sullivan
Carter Harrison
Harrison
Thompson
Carter H. Harrison
Ilinois
United Party
Democrats Target Sheriff and Clerks in Party Bulletin
A bulletin from the Young Men's Democratic Alliance attacks the sheriff and circuit and superior court clerks for keeping Republicans in non civil service roles. It names Charles Seinworth, salary 2500, assistant chief clerk, said to have served under Wall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Price
Harry Harmon
J. Marks
Naturalization Department
the Bulletin
Young Men's Democratic Alliance
McGrath
Charles Seinworth
Wall
County auditors confirm ok for Henry Stuckart audit
County treasurer Henry Stuckart received the OK from a three member county commissioners committee to audit a year’s interest return totaling 271 365 79 dollars. The auditors Daniel Ryan Owen OMalley and Joseph Carolin praised the thorough review and access provided by Assistant Treasurer Jacob Lindheimer to bank slips and records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Stuckart
O. K
Daniel Ryan
Owen O'Malley
Joseph Carolin
O'Malley
Jacob Lindheimer
Five Pointed Silver Star For Chicago Municipal Court Judges
Anton J. Cermak the chief bailiff presented each Municipal court judge with a five point silver star to signify identity and ease passage of police lines. The star bears the seal and the words The Municipal Court of Chicago Judge. New officers of the Nineteen Sixteen Club were elected to promote Lawrence Y. Sherman's presidential bid with Walter J. Raymer as president and Ralph C. Otis as vice president.
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Anton J. Cermak
Mr. Cermak
Municipal Court
Municipal Court of
Chicago
Nineteen Sixteen
Lawrence Y. Sherman
Walter J. Raymer
Edward J. Brundage
Ralph C. Otis
Clyde L. Day
Emil ©. Wetten
John F. Smulski
Frank I. Bennett
Frank Hamlin
Governor Dunne the Sole Anti Sullivan Hope for Illinois
The piece argues Governor Dunne is the only anti Sullivan Democrat in Illinois who can beat Sullivan's machine for the Democratic nomination. Former Mayor Harrison is entered as a possible governor candidate for the primaries amid broad criticism.
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Sullivan
Harrison
Dunne
Illinois
Bitter ward battle pits reformers against city hall foes
In the 3rd ward a split emerged as reform allies repudiated city hall forces. Alderman Nathaniel Stern received an endorsement from supporters of Paterson with figures like John Gordon and Dr. Caldwell joining. Levy and others aligned with city hall faced renewed pressure as both sides mobilize for preliminary contests. The dialogue included calls for city owned auto buses and preservation of Boulevard Addison Street.
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3Rd Ward
Ald
Nathaniel A. Stern
Thompson
Frederick W. Patterson
City Hall
John A. Gordon
Arthur R. Clark
Moses Purvin
E. T. Murrey
John C. Bley
Stella Loring
George W. Hall
Charles P. Caldwell
Ald. Stern
Robert R. Levy
C. Arch Williams
John Cheshire
Felix A. Norden
Wallace G. Clark
Isaac Rothechild
Arthur M. Cox
Thomas G. Vent
William A. Bither
Levy
Cermak Considered Strong Choice for Democratic Mayor Nomination
Anton J. Cermak, head of the United Societies, is gaining strong discussion as a possible Democratic nominee to succeed William Hale Thompson as mayor.
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The
United Societies
Mayor Thompson
Anton J. Cermak
William Hale Thompson
First public whisper of Woodrow Wilson as 1912 nominee
In 1911 Rivers McNeill first named Wilson to The Eagle editor. January 1912 luncheon remarks by Roger C Sullivan praised Wilson as the strongest potential nominee, saying he would pick Wilson if naming the candidate. The piece notes others claimed earlier support without knowing Wilson was alive.
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Rivers McNeill
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
The
Eagle
John McGillen
Roger C. Sullivan
Champ Clark
Missouri
New Jersey
Wilcotman
McNeill and Sullivan
Hoyne as National Figure Wins Broad Recognition
Maclay Hoyne, New York state’s attorney, earns national notice for fearless attacks on grafters and crooked cops. Chicago’s prominence boosts Hoyne as a leading Illinois Democrat for national honors at St Louis. Wilson and Hoyne could form an invincible ticket says the source.
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Maclay Hoyne
West
New York State
Chicago
Sinois
Democratic Party
St. Louis
Hoyne
Wilson
Thompson-Harrison graft probe prompts questions over arrests
The Thompson administration dismissed officials and denounced City Hall graft while alleging millions in public funds were stolen. After a temporary flare up the effort eased, leaving the public asking why graft is being condoned or used as a political tool.
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Thompson
Harrison
Leaving in droves Harrison loses key supporters
The article lists former strong lieutenants abandoning Harrison including Tom Carey from the stock yards district, wealthy coal man Thomas A. Fitzgerald once a political Gibraltar, and John Powers whose ward consistently backed Harrison for years.
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Harrison
Tom Carey
Long Harrison
Stock Yards
Thomas A. Fitzgerald
John Powers
Illinois Republicans and Deneen Backed Ticket Move
Former Governor Deneen will lead Illinois delegates at large to the National Convention and a united slate is expected as Brundage joins Deneen forces. Wrigley praises Teddy but shifts to supporting progressives in GOP. A city council letter from President Busby hints at a legal strategy to aid traction magnates.
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Roy O. West
Edward J. Brundage
Deneen
Illinois
Busby
Leonard A. Busby
Frank L. Smith Likely GOP Governor Candidate
Colonel Frank L. Smith of Dwight appears frontrunner for the Republican nomination for governor. Charles Deneen is said to oppose the bid, while Smith is described as well liked with friends across counties.
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Frank L. Smith
Dwight
Charles 8
Deneen
Smith
City Hall blamed for pneumonia wave death notices rise
City officials praised streetcar operators for running open cars in freezing weather sparking accusations they caused a surge of pneumonia deaths. The piece claims the city’s stance led to a record number of newspaper death notices reflecting reader support for City Hall guidance.
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Traction and
L. Companies
Wrigley to Run as Republican Delegate in Ninth District
William Wrigley Jr a financier and manufacturer and former Roosevelt ally will seek the Republican nomination for delegate to the 1916 national convention from Illinois Ninth district. His return to the GOP is a blow to progressives in the West and ends his Bull Moose leadership.
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Il Am
Teddy
Mr. Wrigley
Ralph Otis
Bull Moose
United States
Lawrence Y. Sherman
Illinois
William Wrigley Jr
William Wrigley, Jr
Wrigley
Chicago
Eclipse First in City Hall
Colored voters in the 2nd ward show political revolt at city hall. Edward Morris, colored lawyer, is named as a candidate for ward committeeman opposing Alderman De Priest. Morris's movement is described as anti Thompson, with Martin B. Madden serving as ward committeeman and rivalry among the colored voters evident.
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2Nd Ward
Edward Morris
Ald. de Priest
Morris
Martin B. Madden
Seats for all on Chicago traction lines urged in policy order
Chairman William L. OConnell issued the Public Utilities Board order mandating seats for all riders and trailers where needed. The traction company resisted, with alleged city administration aid, prompting quotes from Public Utilities Commission proceedings and City Council committee on stance regarding trailers and passenger seating.
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William L. O'Connell
Public Utilities Commission
Order On Traction Company
Board of Public Utilities
Chicago
Traction Company
Publc
City Council Committee
State Public Utilities Commission
Walter A. Shaw
Busby
Leonard A. Busby
Sanitary District 1916 Board Committees List
The 1916 standing committees of the Sanitary District of Chicago are listed with chairmen and members. Notable groups include Judiciary chaired by Mr. Paullin with Carr Clark Sullivan and Breit. Finance chaired by Mr. Dailey with Carr Sullivan Kane and Paullin. Engineering chaired by Mr. Sullivan with Kane Clark Carr and Breit.
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Board of Trustees of the
Sanitary District of
Chicago
Judiciary
Paullin
Messrs. Carr
Clark
Sullivan and Breit
Finance
Dailey
Messrs
Carr
Sullivan
Kane
Breit
Federal Relations
Reading
North Shore Channel
Rules
Reading and
Illinois Valley
Reading and Sullivan
Calumet-Sag Channel
Datley
Brett
Traction Company Spends $500,000 On Ads After Strike Settlement
The Daily Press reports the Traction Company is spending half a million dollars on advertising its good qualities while omitting any mention of its bad traits following the settlement of the street car strike.
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Daily Press
Traction Company
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Vail’s
Sam A. Grant
Henry R. Rathbone
Ernest Bihl
James H. Wilkerson
O.K
Tony
Third Ward
Addison Street
Wilson Man
Thompson—Harrison
Sullivan Camp
Dwight Banker
Nk Wrigley
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