Anger Over Sidewalk Control Sparks Chicago Campaign Alerts
Spring election activity surges as Chicago householders express anger at sidewalk and tree permit policies under Mayor Harrison. Public Works Commissioner McGann faces blame while city acts lenient toward private stands and tree trimming rules. Campaign headquarters for Harrison and Sweitzer operation unfold at the Hotel Sherman with anti Ickes and progressive factions weighing endorsements and candidate selections.
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Chicago
Harrison
Com. Hillelder
Public Works
McGann
Elty
Tri
Nxt
McGanniseies
Robert
Lincoln Park Armory Plan Sparks North Side Opposition
Colonel Milton Foreman seeks to build a large cavalry armory in Lincoln Park replacing the old Lincoln Park barn. Critics say the project would ruin the park as a pleasure ground amid existing buildings. Adjutant General Frank Dickson and Foreman discuss the plan but no decision has been made yet.
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Milton J. Foreman
Lincoln Park
North Side
Tet Eavaley
Hyhiolx National Guard
Tmrn
Milton Foreman
Frank
Dickwon
Oughly
Col. Foreman
Guv. Dunne
Bull
Adj
Dickson
Chicago Code Tightens Sidewalk Ownership and Newspaper Stands
The city fixes sidewalk care on the city and authorizes newspaper stands on public streets from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily for daily Chicago papers only, with stands limited in size and removable at the Mayor or Public Works Commissioner’s discretion. A mayoralty conference between Progressive and Republican leaders yielded only slight results.
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Chicago
Commissioner of Public Works
David
Open hostilities seen in coming primary campaign
The Sweitzer platform nears completion and observers predict its publication will start open hostilities in what may be the bitterest primary battle. The mayor's subway plan faces scrutiny from the county clerk's office as supporters push for figures and facts before the public. Harrison lieutenants claim a strong ammunition reserve for big game, signaling assertive political moves.
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Sweitzer
Campain
Harrison
John P. Hopkins
Thomas J. Webb
George KB. Brennan
Andrew J. Graham
Sullivan
Hhermaan
Mayor Candidate Pledge and City in Hurry for Work
The speaker envisions an open mayoral office welcoming all and a swift start after election. He criticizes three and a half years of idleness and six months of promises while stressing jobs over charity. A German American Swell Club formation is announced by Dr John Kercher Fred Wenig and Joseph Kommerling at 203 East 37th Street.
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Mr. Sweitzer
John Kercher
Fred Wenig
Joseph Kommerling
East 37Th i Atreet
Ward politics and civic projects clash in city race
Progressive-Republican elites back Alderman Merriam for mayor while precincts debate candidacy timing. Officials discuss armory funding, park plans, and river improvements. Foreman and Dickson push a quick bridge project as dredging and dock construction proceed amid public health concerns and bid competition.
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Thirty-third Ward
Ald
Charles EB. Merriam
Mendey
Seventh Ward
Political tensions mark city campaign furniture in torn notes
Fragmentary report shows disputes between Mayors and opponents over ammo remarks and finances. It notes ongoing formation of ward clubs for Thompson’s Republican mayoral bid, with George Mitanan and Charles Told named in ward leadership roles as organizing work proceeds across wards.
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William Title ‘Thompson
Wity
Northwestiside
Bean
George Mitanan
Thirty-third
Ani Charles K. Told
Thirtenth Ward
Penitecni
Sanitary District Achievements Promote 1914 work summary
The Sanitary District of Chicago reports a year of activity with major projects including Calumet Channel construction near Morton Grove and Winnetka. It outlines sewage outlets for northern suburbs and the North Shore Channel expansion, plus street lighting upgrades and strong financial results with high interest earnings and careful budgeting.
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Chicago
John McGilen
Chievo Lider
Cheerchal
Morton Grove
North Shore
Winnette
Benthworth
Winnetka
Glencoe
Cook County
Lake Michigan
Miles
Etreet
Niles
Cnidder
Horheda
Sanitary District
Hinds
Che
Property owners taxed to fund street upkeep amid city council debate
The article notes property owners bearing sidewalk and street improvement cleaning costs as streets fall within elite district rights. Aldermen and lawyers propose shifting burden to owners while city decisions and court actions shape who must maintain sidewalks and roadway areas.
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Chloe
Nerdives
Dibewa
Anne
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Harold County
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Charles Fitanorris
Briggs House
Progressive County Committee
Anti Ickes
Jacob A. Hey
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Harrison Leutenants
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Summil Bridge
Kedzie Avenue
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