Anti Organization Democrats Seek Unity Behind McAndrews For Chicago Mayoralty
Chicago Democrats including Sabath Kostner Paschen and other anti organization leaders discuss uniting with the Regular Democratic Organization led by Roger Sullivan behind a single candidate. Names mentioned include James McAndrews Henry Stuckart and Clayton F Smith as favored options to secure party victory. The Sullivan group has not decided on any mayoral candidate while antis push for unity around McAndrews or others to regain City Hall.
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Sabath
Alderman Kostner
Frank Paschen
Roger C. Sullivan
James McAndrews
Henry Stuckart
Clayton F. Smith
Antis
McAndrews
Stuckart
Chicago
Merriam Club Forms To Back Mayoral Candidate
More than 600 enrolled in the 7th Ward Merriam for Mayor movement organized at the Hayes hotel on East 64th Street and University Avenue. Former Alderman John N. Kimball elected campaign chairman, with John Hayes leading the organizing committee and allied to the ward's regular Republican organization.
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Merriam For Mayor
Hayes Hotel
East 64Th Street
University Avenue
John N. Kimball
Merriam People
John Hayes
J. B. Bangs
R. M. Ashcraft
H. W. Cheney
Harry C
Webb eyed as Webb candidacy grows in Democratic circles
Thomas J. Webb, former member of the board of review, gains favor among organized Democrats as a potential candidate. Friends recall his Harrison era activity and seek to transfer influence from past leaders. Harry R. Gibbons, county treasurer and former Webb campaign manager, endorses Webb as a practical politician and businesslike choice.
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Thomas J. Webb
Board of Review
Harrison
Webb
Harry R. Gibbons
Clayton Smiths Candidacy Urged by Local Businessmen
A meeting at Wicker Park hall heard resolutions urging Clayton Smith's candidacy. The drafting committee included Michael Karpen of Karpen Furniture, Alfred Frerk of Henry Frerk Sons, Mrs J B Lowenthal, John M Nowicki, LeRoy Washburn, Henry G Zander of Koester Zander, Florence King, Samuel Robistchek, John R O'Reilly of Sears Roebuck, and Harry Woldering.
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Smith
Wicker Park Hall
Michael Karpen
Karpen Furniture Company
Alfred Frerk
Henry Frerk Sons
J. 8. Lowenthal
John M. Nowicki
LeRoy Washburn
Henry G. Zander
Koester & Zander
Florence King
Woman's Chamber of Commerce
United States
Samuel Robistchek
John R. O'Reilly
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Harry Woldering
Northwest Side
Police play favorites in Speeders court case
Mrs. Leonora Meder an attorney created a stir in the Speeders court by alleging that Policeman H. J. Breniecki held a list of seventy five automobile license numbers with instructions not to reveal them.
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Leonora Meder
Speeders’ Court
H. J. Breniecki
Illinois Legislature session action and budget notes
David Shanahan elected speaker as Senate ratifies the National Prohibition Amendment. Joint session canvasses state officer votes from the November election. Omar H. Wright says 15 percent budget guard keeps Fifty first assembly spending under 58 million. Gov Lowden vetoes 1.07 million in items from last year. Budget proposes 3 million for buildings including 750 thousand for centennial memorial project. Parking enforcement faces inquiry as judge vows action. 71 names listed for loop violations. Brundage talks Wrigley candidacy and Roy O West remains unsure.
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David Shanahan
Chicago
House of Representatives
General Assembly
Senate
Omar H. Wright
Department of Finance
Lowden
Fifty-first General Assembly
Illinois
A Great Bank Shows Profits and Growth in 1918
The Merchants Bank earned 1601 in 1918, about 60 percent on its 3 million capital. Trust Company profits rose, stock performed well, and after dividends roughly 900000 remained. Directors transferred 1 million of undivided profits to surplus, raising surplus to 98. At year end undivided profits stood at 876000.
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Pany
General taxes report from The Fort 1918 financials
The Fort reports net figures for 1918 showing a focus on undivided profits and stock value. The Illinois statement dated 1918 lists totals around 130,725,005 dollars and related tax implications.
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Neral
Fort
Thesw
Nomination Strife in Democratic Race for Senator
Opposition from Harrison faction intensifies against the Harrison Carter circle denying plans to withdraw in favor of Senator Lewis. A Chicago leadership dispute unfolds as Capt. Charles B. Merriam outlines duties for a potential mayoral administration, emphasizing light, cleanliness, and efficient public works. The city faces budget cuts with sweeping reforms from the finance committee, including salary increases of 3,000,000 and abolition of most welfare department appropriations. The employment bureau, lodging house, and wood yard see reduced operations, reflecting a push to curb city spending amid financial strain.
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Department of Public Welfare
Louise Osborne Rowe
Woodyard
Democrats Lay Low In Chicago Elections Field
Democratic party chiefs say they will await deliberations in the Republican camp and the fate of fusion or nonpartisan legislation in Springfield. They count on County Clerk Sweitzer Henry Stuckart Thomas Webb Clayton Smith and Congressman James McAndrews as local figures, while noting Harrison’s strong Chicago base and Lewis as an unknown quantity. Harrison remains in the race to stay, despite questions about Lewis.
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Springfield
Sweitzer
Henry Stuckart
Thomas J. Webb
Clayton F. Smith
James McAndrews
Harrison
Lewis
Lewis Out of Mayoralty Fight Amid Split Support
It is generally conceded that Lewis is out of the Mayoralty race. The support he expected is now split among McAndrews, Smith, Stickart, and Harrison while the Organization remains silent.
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Lewis
McAndrews
Smith
Stickart
Harrison
Merriam for Better Lights and City Cleanliness
Merriam advocates better street lighting and regular street cleaning. He questions current city services, stressing the need for improved garbage removal and urban sanitation to raise civic standards and public safety.
West Declines Mayoral Candidacy Despite Backing Push
The Brundage men stated they would back Roy O. West for mayor if he would run. West, a former board of review member and confidant of Charles H. Deneen, says he is unavailable due to sharing territory with Charles E. Merriam who is pursuing a freelance contest in the Republican primary.
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Fic
Meder
Stelk
Brundage
William Wrigley, Jr
Mr. Wrigley
Roy O. West
Mr. West
Board of Review
Charles 8. Deneen
West
Charles E. Merriam
Chicago Budget Frightful Budget Shows Large Increase
The city faces a financial need of about 36 million dollars this year, an increase of roughly 8 million over the 1918 appropriations. Details indicate significant sums allocated across departments, signaling a strained municipal budget amid wartime and postwar pressures.
Possible mayoral race candidate list swells in city chatter
In the coming days the challenger to the mayor will be chosen with Hull McCulloch Davis Lit Singer Haas and Wrigley among the commonly named contenders. McCulloch believes Mayor Thompson is losing ground despite city hall machine efforts while Wrigley’s supporters see him as a capable business figure for the top post.
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Morton D. Hull
Charles A. McCulloch
Col
Abel Davis
William Wrigley, Jr
Edward R. Litsinger
Joseph F. Haas
McCulloch
City Hall
Thompson
City
Wrigley
Loop pimperies in the loop on New Year’s Eve
A historical note describes open loop pimperies and wild orgies lasting past three in the morning while outside saloons and hotels closed at legal time. It claims police service is favoritism, with vice outside equaling style in the loop.
City Council Honors Roosevelt and Presses Liquor Reform
The City Council adjourned to honor Col Roosevelt and reconvened with unanimous resolutions. A letter from Secretary of War Baker urged passage of wartime liquor restrictions to protect service members, proposing limits on bottle sales after 6 p.m. and required identification for purchases. The council had previously refused to enact the measures, citing postwar conditions.
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Roosevelt
War Baker
Thompson
Chicago
G. J. Anderson
Law Enforcement Division
Commission On
B. R. Beckwith
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Congressman McAndrews
Brennecki
Lieut
George Weideling
Traf
Merriam Club
Clayton Smith
Work of Illinois Lawmaking Body
Simaling
Ontal
Harrison-Lewis
Carter H. Harrison
Frank O. Lowden
Merriam
McCvedoc
Chicago Board of Aldermen
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