Anti-Organization Democrats Discuss Unite With Sullivan Backing
Anti-organization leaders in Chicago indicate they may support a single candidate from the Regular Democratic Organization led by Roger C. Sullivan to win the mayoralty. Possible picks include Congressman James McAndrews Henry Stuckart and Clayton F. Smith, with McAndrews favored for his appeal. Sullivan’s exact mayoralty stance remains undecided as party unity looms over future tactics.
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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 in Seventh Ward Organizes for Mayor Campaign
More than 500 enrolled at the Merriam for Mayor club meeting held at the Hayes hotel on East 64th Street and University Avenue. Former Alderman John N. Kimball elected campaign committee chairman, directing collaboration with the ward’s regular Republican organization and a committee led by John Hayes with numerous local supporters.
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Merriam For Mayor
Hayes Hotel
East 64Th Street
University Avenue
John N. Kimball
Merriam People
John Hayes
J. E B. Bangs
R. M. Ashcraft
H. W. Cheney
Webb seen as rising possibility for Harrison era rivals
Many Democratic insiders see Thomas J. Webb, ex board of review member, as a growing possibility. Webb once backed Harrison and could shift ground away from Harrisonites if he runs. Harry R. Gibbons, county treasurer and Webb’s former campaign manager, calls Webb a practical politician and thorough businessman.
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Thomas J. Webb
Board of Review
Harrison
Webb
Harry R. Gibbons
Clayton Smiths candidacy urged by businessmen group
The Smith candidacy has been urged by businessmen and others, voiced in resolutions at a meeting in Wicker Park hall. The resolutions were drafted by a committee including 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 and Zander, Miss Florence King, Samuel Robistchek, John R O'Reilly of Sears Roebuck, and Harry Woldering, all northwest side figures.
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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 court scene sparks claims of secret license list
Mrs. Leonora Meder, an attorney, caused a sensation in the Speeders' court by alleging that Police man H. J. Breniecki possessed 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
Shanahan elected speaker as Prohibition ratified in Senate
In a Wednesday session the legislature elected David Shanahan of Chicago as speaker. The Senate ratified the National Prohibition Amendment while a joint session canvassed state officer votes from the November election. Omar H. Wright warned that Fifty first assembly appropriations should not exceed 58 million if the 15 percent cap holds. The previous assembly authorized 51.6 million with 1.07 million vetoed by Gov. Lowden leaving net 50.56 million. A nine department budget proposes 3 million for two years for buildings including 750 thousand for a centennial memorial building.
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David Shanahan
Chicago
House of Representatives
General Assembly
Senate
Omar H. Wright
Department of Finance
Lowden
Fifty-first General Assembly
Finois
Merchants Loan & Trust reports best year in bank history
The Merchants' Loan & Trust Company earned 1,500,000 net in 1918 after a 1,200,000 tax charge, 60 percent on 3,000,000 capital stock. It compares with 1,256,000 in 1917, 41.21 percent on stock, and after dividends the balance was about 900,000. Directors moved 1,000,000 from undivided profits to surplus, lifting surplus to 9,000,000, with 875,000 remaining in undivided profits at year end.
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Merchants’ Loan & Trust Company
Fort Dearborn Reports Big 2018 Bank Figures Fort Dearborn
Fort Dear National Bank posts net income of 582549 for 2018 after a 150000 tax reserve. The result equals 19.41 percent on 3 million capital stock. Illinois Trust shows December 31 1918 total resources of 130725005 with deposits at 99364955. Surplus stands at 11000000 and undivided profits at 533296.
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Fort Dear
Nomination Clash Clouds Chicago Power Struggle
Democrats face strong opposition as Harrison allies deny plans to back Senator Lewis. Capt. Merriam urges Chicago to become the best lighted city and to keep streets clean to prevent disease, while a finance committee report flags a $3 million salary-boost plan and cuts welfare funding, noting the city’s financial strain and nonoperational facilities like the lodging house and wood yard.
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Department of Public Welfare
Louise Osborne Rowe
Wood Yard
Parking Rule Clash Drafters Talk of End to Loophole
Mrs Meder claims other policemen have similar lists and hundreds may ignore parking rules in the loop. Judge Stelk vows a rigid probe and may discharge violators if facts prove the practice. A list of 71 permit violations ran in Tuesday’s papers. Brundage conferees discuss William Wrigley Jr and do not confirm his candidacy. Roy O West remains a potential harmonizer but says he is not available.
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Fic
Meder
Stelk
Brundage
William Wrigley, Jr
Mr. Wrigley
Roy O. West
Democratic split hints at fusion bid and local clashes
Democratic leaders delay decisive action as Springfield deliberations unfold and fusion or nonpartisan plans loom. They weigh County Clerk Sweitzer Henry Stuckart Thomas J Webb Clayton F Smith and Rep James McAndrews, with Harrison viewed as Chicago aligned and Lewis as an unknown. Harrison is seen as in the field to stay, with lingering 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 contest as his expected backing fragments among McAndrews Smith Stuckart and Harrison while the Organization remains silent.
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Lewis Iis
McAndrews
Smith
Stuckart
Harrison
Merriam for Better Lights and Cleaner Streets
A short city platform note highlights Merriam's focus on street lighting street cleaning and regular garbage removal as core municipal duties aimed at improving urban living and safety.
West Declines Mayoral Bid Amid Republican Primary Ties
The Brundage men support Roy O West for mayor if he runs, but West says he is not available. He is a confidante of Charles H Deneen and shares a territory with Charles E Merriam who is pursuing a freelance contest in the Republican primary.
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Brundage
Roy O. West
Mr. West
Board of Review
Charles 8. Deneen
West
Charles E. Merriam
Chicago Budget Frightful Figures Rise in 1919 Needs
Chicago faces a looming budget crisis with projected needs near 36 million dollars for the year, an increase of about 8 million over the 1918 appropriations. The figures reflect rising costs and expanding municipal obligations across departments.
Pie Much Favored in Open Mayor Contest
Within days the rival for mayor will be chosen amid open speculation. Names frequently mentioned include Morton D. Hull Charles A. McCulloch Col Abel Davis William Wrigley Jr Edward R. Lit singer and Joseph P. Haas. McCulloch appears optimistic about defeating the city hall as Thompson loses ground. Wrigley has admirers who fear he would not run but see a business leader with political experience as a potential mayor.
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Morton D. Hull
Charles A. McCulloch
Abel Davis
William Wrigley
Edward R. Litsinger
Joseph P. Haas
McCulloch
City Hall
Thompson
Wrigley
Loop Pimperies Open on New Year Eve
On New Year s Eve the loop pimperies were open and revelry continued until the early hours. Outside saloons and hotels closed at legal time while police service appeared to be by favor. Vice outside was treated as style inside the loop.
City Council honors memory of Col on Roosevelt
The City Council adjourned on Monday to pay respects to Col Roosevelt and on Wednesday unanimously adopted resolutions in his memory. A protest letter from Secretary of War Baker urged passage of two anti liquor ordinances aimed at servicemen, but the council has not enacted them, citing the war’s end. The measures would ban bottle liquor sales after 4 p.m. and require ID of buyers for alcohol carried out.
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Roosevelt
War Baker
Thompson
Chicago
G. J. Anderson
Law Enforcement Division
Commission On
Tam
E. R. Beckwith
Citizens
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