Anti Sullivan Men Name Eight Illinois Delegates at Large
Anti Sullivan forces settle eight Illinois delegates at large for the Democratic National Convention in St Louis with four from Chicago. Leaders include United States Senator James Hamilton Lewis Governor Edward F Dunne and former Mayor Carter Harrison.
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St. Louis
Chicago
Illinois
United States
James Hamilton Lewis
Edward F. Dunne
Carter H. Harrison
John E. Traeger
Down State
Lewis G. Stevenson
McLean County
James M. Graham
Springfield
Sangamon County
Cold War on Fresh Air Advising Eskimo Life for Chicago
A satirical critique mocks the City Health Department's fresh air campaign. It contrasts Chicagoans with Eskimos, suggesting open windows, fur clothing, and outdoor toilets as healthier, lampooning urban health dicta and Prohibition era attitudes toward alcohol and civilization. The piece lampoons Mayor Thompson and urban life.
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City Health Department
Health Department
Thompson
Grips the Grippers and Chicago Leaders Infirm
A fragment from a Chicago page notes former Gov Charles Deneen bedridden for a week though briefly mobile and others like Roy West Carter Harrison and William OConnell recovering from illness. Roy West plans to seek reappointment as Republican National Committeeman while Edward Brundage and allies ally with the De.
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Chicago
Charles
Deneen
National
Roy
West
City Hall
Carter H. Harrison
William L. O'Connell
State Public Utilities Commission
George E Brennan
Roy O. West
Edward J. Brundage
Prohibition Party Weighs Candidate Strategy
Oliver W. Stewart of Chicago says the Prohibition Party will not back any major party candidate unless they openly support national Prohibition. If none do, the party may nominate its own candidate. Stewart notes Bryan’s loss of support among Prohibitionists for not demanding nationwide prohibition now.
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National Committee
Prohibition Party
Oliver W. Stewart
Chicago
Stewart
William Jennings Bryan
Sullivan recruits draw Harrison men to aid campaign
Among the former Harrison supporters who enrolled at Sullivan headquarters this week was the Harrison Door Keepers Union led by Silas F Leachman who was doorkeeper at Harrison headquarters during the primary. Frank Sims Richard J Mc Grath Daniel Cahill and James Conn along with other former Harrison men joined the Sullivan effort.
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Harrison
Sullivan Headquarters
Harrison Door Keepers’ Union
Silas F. Leachman
Frank Sims
Richard J. McGrath
Daniel Cahill
James Conlan
Sullivan
Murray Canspend Plans for Ward Eighteen Committeeman
In Eighteenth ward, Murray named by Mayor Thompson’s aides as candidate for committeeman, replacing ex ward leader Leland Rapp who eyes re election. Galpin ally Lundin blamed for rift. Galpin once helped Thompson but now clashes with city hall. Murray once followed Galpin.
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Thompson
Carl T. Murray
Homer K. Galpin
Leland 8. Rapp
Mr. Galpin
Fred Lundin
Murray
Will Unite on Dunne for Delegates at National Convention
The Sullivan men and their opponents alike favor sending Governor Dunne to the National Convention as an uncontested Delegate-at-Large. This broad public backing reflects a rare consensus in the political scene and signalsCamp interest in Dunne’s influence at the convention.
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Sullivan
Dunne
Sullivan Must Grow Hair For Illinois Delegation
Roger Sullivan resists Senator Lewis's offer of a delegate-at-large to the Democratic National Convention but may be urged to grow facial hair to fit the St. Louis front row. The Senator and Governor Dunne, former Mayor Harrison, and Sheriff Traeger are described by their notable whiskers as a humorous backdrop to the delegation.
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Roger Sullivan
Lewis
Sullivan
Illinois
St. Louis
Dunne
Harrison
Roger
Traeger
Chicago
O Connell’s Report Criticizes Big Corporations Over Regulation
The State Public Utilities Commission in its 1915 annual report criticizes big corporations for opposing most regulatory decisions. It notes municipalities rarely appeal while utilities often fight orders in court, urges fairness from disinterested admins. The report highlights improved Chicago street car seating and ongoing gas price investigations aimed at reductions.
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State Public Utilities Commission
Chicago
City Council Debates Real Estate Fees and Probes
City officials authorized a 25000 transfer to the expert fund after months of delay from a Supreme Court linked ruling. Aldermen argued the real estate expert handling was a public scandal while the finance committee broadened probes into alleged city contracts and union funding. Debate over moving picture exhibitor rules led to referral back to the building committee. Clergy urged passage as labor groups opposed. Park consolidation timing questioned for April or June elections.
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Billa
Board of Local Improvements
Supreme Court
Sergei
Finance Committee
William Hale Thompson
Building Committee
Illinois delegates split on 1916 Republican choice
The Literary Digest surveys Illinois Republican editors and finds Sherman as the leading first choice with 104 of 122 editors. Root receives eight first choices. other names mentioned include Taft Hughes Borah Hadley Roosevelt Thompson Fairbanks Burton Knox Cummins Weeks Herrick La Follette Johnson Deneen Whitman Harding. Some foresee a solid Sherman Illinois delegation, while Root is noted as a favorable alternative. Four aldermen elected under progressive or fusion lines are named as ward leaders.
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Illinois
Sherman
Senator Root
New York
Taft
Justice Hughes
Borah
Hadley
Missouri
Roosevelt
William Hale Thompson
Chicago
Charles W. Fairbanks
Theodore E. Burton
Philander C. Knox
A. B. Cummins
Weeks
Herrick
Ohio
la Follette
Johnson
Charles 8. Deneen
Whitman
Warren G. Harding
Elihu Root
Root
Frank L Smith Ahead as Governor Candidate
Colonel Frank L. Smith of Dwight appears set to be the next Republican gubernatorial candidate in all likelihood if Charles E. Deneen declines. Smith is well liked with supporters across many counties and has broad backing in the party.
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Frank L. Smith
Dwight
Charles 8. Deneen
Smith
Wrigley Earns GOP Delegation Candidacy in Ninth District
William Wrigley Jr a prominent manufacturer and employer of labor seeks election as delegate to the National Republican Convention from the Ninth Congressional district. He is described as a man of affairs with interests aligned with those of most people and should be elected.
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William Wrigley, Jr
Republicans Again Backed by Progressives in 1914 Alderman Fight
Four aldermen elected in 1914 largely through Progressive influence likely will be backed for renomination by Deneen Republicans in a contest against city administration. Ongoing negotiations may influence the outcome.
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Deneen
BUNKING THE BUNKERS Famed license scam nets victims
A man posing as H. M. Nelson of 7 West Madison Street targeted chauffeurs waiting for 1916 city licenses. Police say about 45 drivers paid him 3.25 dollars each to obtain and mail licenses, avoiding line delays. Detectives Kelly and Stapleton seek the suspect for fraud.
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H. M. Nelson
West
Madison Street
Kelly
Stapleton
Sherman Faces Split Illinois Delegation Challenge
Sherman may fail to marshal a solid Illinois delegation as reports reach Deneen West spokesmen. In Mann and Wilson districts there is talk of sending uninstructed delegates to challenge any ticket Sherman may place in the field.
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Sherman
Illinois
Deneen-West
Mann
Wilson
Thirteenth Ward Democrats Back Horne In Alderman Race
Thirteenth ward regulars launched the aldermanic campaign endorsing John G. Horne, cousin of Andrew J. Graham, at a Kedzie hall meeting. Robert M. Sweitzer spoke in support as Municipal Judge Hugh Kearns attended along with Sanitary District Trustee Edward.
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Thirteenth
John G. Horne
Andrew J. Graham
Sullivan
Robert M. Sweitzer
Horne
Kedzie Hall
South
Kedzie
Colorado Avenues
Hugh Kearns
Edward
Griffin and Kane Speak on Board of Review
Kane and Stephen Griffin, chief clerk of the Board of Review, also spoke.
Brundage Endorses Sherman For 1916 Nomination
E J Brundage, Sherman’s Chicago manager, declares the senator’s primary goal is victory in 1916. He adds that if Sherman is selected by delegates, he will run the best campaign possible. if not, he will support the nominated candidate.
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Sherman
E. J. Brundage
Chicago
Cermaq for Sully Popular Liberty Leader Fights for Delegates
Anton J. Cermak chief bailiff of the Municipal Court declares for Sullivan for delegate-at-large and will support the Sullivan ticket at the primaries.
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Roger
Anton J. Cermak
Sullivan
Hoyne praised as harmony candidate by Sullivan faction
A Sullivan wing leader lauds State's Attorney Hoyne for an exceptionally splendid record deserving of endorsement by all factions of the Democracy. He says Hoyne, though elected as a Harrison candidate, is above factional politics and will be the harmony candidate in the primaries, predicting re election if he runs.
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Hoyne
Sullivan
Harrison
Gallagher Only Winner In Chicago Election Bet
The Eagle reports a $100 to $200 wager between two prominent Chicagoans that Tom Gallagher will be the only Democratic Congressman elected from Chicago next fall.
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Chicago
The
Eagle
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