City must curb Edison monopoly with municipal power
The Legislature is urged to empower Chicago to sell electricity, arguing the Edison Company exploits consumers and uses streets for free, while the city should provide electric light and power. A table shows growth in Edison mains and equipment, and the piece calls for state action to curb graft and end the monopoly.
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Chicago
Chicago Edison Company
Edison Company
Eagle
West Harrison Street
27Th Street
Wabash Avenue
Oak and
Clark Streets
North Avenue
Adams Street
Republican lawmakers weigh Cullom vote for Senate bid
Republican members of the Trias House and Senate threaten a political maneuver over the re election of Hon Shelby M Cullom to the United States Senate. The note implies a potential crime in opposing his bid, reflecting partisan tension surrounding the election.
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Shelby M. Cullom
United States Senate
Hinois
Commonwealth
United States
Illinois
Traois House
Senate
Springfield to Debate Warehouse Act and Elevator Privileges
A stiff winter fight is planned at Springfield over the warehouse act with a determined push to curb privileges for elevator men. A bill will be introduced in the Legislature to repeal the amendment, which is fatally flawed.
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Springfield
Illinois Political Turmoil Figures in State Conference
A Chicago bill draw s opposition over monopolies for grain dealers as Gov elect Yates Dawes Patterson and Stewart meet with Busse Campbell to discuss Senate control patronage and spring plans. Local protest erupts over deputy coroner appointment of Lusk while Cullom attracts strong support for re election. Dyche reappointed to State Board of Pharmacy after mayoral terms in Ryanston.
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Graeme Stewart
Republian National
House
Cook County
William A. Dyehe
Btate
Randolph Streets
Tanner
State Board of Pharmacy
Dyche
Ryanston
Miss Haley Links Tax Board Action to Public Crime
Miss Margaret Haley representing the Chicago Teachers' Association told the Catholic Woman's National League on Saturday that the State Board of Equalization Navy 22 action should be known as a great public crime. She warned the country nears pre Revolution France conditions and said these conditions will demand a bloody revolution or a revolution of a kind.
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Margaret Haley
Chicago Teachers’ Association
Catholic Woman's National League
State Board of Equalization Navy
France
Fragmented History Note on League Promises Aid
The text reflects on unresolved questions and warns that men who stay at home let conditions worsen will bear responsibility for a calamity. It notes that members of the League pledged their aid to the work.
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League
Farr Urged by Republicans to Run for Chienge Mayor
Marvin A. Farr, Vice President of the Union League Club, is strongly urged by Republicans to seek the mayoralty of Chienge, signaling party backing for a bid amid local political maneuvering.
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Marvin A. Farr
Union League Club
Chienge
Democrats Consider City Clerk Candidacy in Split Ranks
Hon John C Schubert is discussed for City Clerk by South Side Democrats while West Side members back Richard J Collins for the post. Collins previously ran for Clerk of the Superior Court and led votes in the Sixth Prim ar y District. A Mayoral candidate survey was presented to Fy Edge, with Coyne deferring action to allow voter deliberation before shaping a course.
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John C. Schubert
South Side
Democrats
West Side
Richard J. Collins
Collins
Superior Court
Pitth Prinar
Fy Edge
Coyne
Illinois Senatorial Hopefuls Named Besides Dawes
Besides Charles G Dawes the list of likely successors to Senator Win BE Mason from Illinois includes Marvin A Barr Col Edward Glennon Horace E B Horton Col Frank Lowden Martin B Madden Alexander L Revell Frank B Tobey Robert W Patterson and L O Goddard.
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Charles G. Dawes
Lsted
Win
BE. Mason
United States
Ilinois
Marvin OA. Barr
Col Edward
Glennon
Horace EB. Horton
Col. Frank ©. Lowden
Martin B. Madden
Alexander TL. Revell
Frank B. Tobey
Robert W. Patterson
L. O. Goddard
City Merchants Back Drive Against Unhealthful Cigarettes
Several of the leading merchants in the city pledge support to rid the area of unhealthful cigarettes and cigarette papers, signaling a coordinated effort to curb smoking and promote public health.
Hennessey Brothers Evans Build Gayosa Hotel in Memphis
Chicago contractors Hennessey Brothers and Evans are constructing the Gayosa Hotel in Memphis Tennessee. Upon completion it will be one of America’s finest hotels and is expected to cost over six hundred thousand dollars.
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Hennessey Brothers & Evans
Chicago
Memphis
Tenn
America
Democratic Administration and Grand Jury Rumors
The article argues that a Democratic administration is not inherently corrupt yet notes daily papers accuse Republicans and Republican contractors, leading to Grand Jury time filled with rumors about Democrats.
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Daily Papers
Repubiican
Traction debate erupts as Chicago eyes the future
A Chicago Tribune style column disputes claims that the traction issue is settled. It denounces grand juries and political pressure while naming reformers, factions, and figures such as Mayor Harrison, the Liberal League, and various ward leaders. It urges public debate over streetcar franchises expiring within two years and criticizes Republican officials and trust influence.
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Chicago
Eagle
Connaught
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Francis A. Riddle
Yates
David EB. Shanahan
Justice of the Peace
M.A
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Shaggy” Sabath
M.A. la Buy
Hion
Ernst Hummel
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Ernst T Hummel
Ald
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Matthew Lusk
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Lusk
Cullom
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Harrison
Hin
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Citizens’ Association
Coum
Lee Trust
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Pleld
Willee Trust
Judge Gibbons
Billy” Loetter
Bil Loetter
bin” LociMer
Nke Jim
Democratic Committee
Bim
Thomas
Charles Burmeister
North Side Liverymen's Association
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Republican County
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