War Clouds Over Onnery Palmer License Fee Clash
Chicago liquor interests rally against Aldermen Palmer and Harrison over a thousand dollar license measure. The Palmer House bar and other downtown saloons face impact, while temperance groups and ward loyalties shape upcoming spring primaries and city conventions. Local bosses and patrons brace for intensified political battles.
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Chicago
Onnery
Palmer
Harrison
Hquer
Palmer Estates
Palmer House
Liquor Dealers’ Organization
Twenty-first Ward
Messrs
Harrison and
Twenty-first
Palter
Nore
Twentyether
Chicago Liquor Interests and Brewers Supporters
The passage argues that the liquor merchants and brewers of Chicago are deeply tied to the city’s growth, noting that the major breweries are heavily invested in the saloon trade and have historically contributed to Chicago’s progress and development.
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Chicago
Liquor Trade and City Funds Highlighted in Chicago Case
The article notes liquor license income for Chicago, about 800,000 a year, funded water operations when needed. It cites a past incident where 200,000 in saloon funds, held by the City Collector, supported the water fund, preventing a water service crisis. It also mentions Mensis Harrison and Palmer opposing the trade.
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Chicago
Simoon Hcenses
Mensis
Harrison
Palmer
Trade in Question Threatens Two Businesses
It is probable the trade in question will largely aid in putting the two individuals named out of business. The remark implies organized activity aimed at eliminating competition and disrupting livelihoods. Further details are not provided in the fragment.
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Reece
Jackson Day Banquet Delights Attendees In Old West Style
The Wigle notes the Jackson Day banquet a splendid success with music and oratory. The Honor of the Democracy of the West gave praise, while the payroll brigade and United Order of Ingrates were notably absent.
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Wigle
United Order of Ingrates
Wisconsin Democratic Leaders Attend State Banquet
Men who control the party in the state and county gathered at a banquet. All Democratic county officials including a former mayor and former city treasurer, most state and county committeemen, the national committeeman, and thirty legislators with Senate and House leaders attended, along with Milwaukee Mayor Rose and many state Democratic leaders.
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Mnty
Senate
House
Rose
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Absentee Mayor Harrison Sparks Chronicle Reflection
The Chronicle notes Mayor Harrison was notably absent from a feast while contrasting the event with his administration’s portrayal. The piece implies his nonattendance may suit him, given forthcoming plainspoken facts about his tenure.
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Chronicle
Mayor Harrison
Harrison
Banquet Marks Step in Direction of Party Renewal
A banquet marked a distinct step toward the party’s renewal as described in the archived account. Details emphasize momentum, with attendees praising strategic shifts and organizational cohesion for forthcoming efforts.
McGTien Leads Ceremony Critique of Harrisonism
Chairman McGTien gave a royal honor at the event and delivered a sharp critique of the principal Jack in office along with his payroll patriots and organized ingrates following Harrisonism in local affairs.
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McGtien
Jack
Speakers at the table with listed officials and figures
At the speakers table were John McGillen John R Williams May or Rose Senator Stringer JohnP Donovan former mayor Hopkins Sheriff Barrett Thomas Gahan city treasurer C FP Gunther John 2B Payne and others. The lineup suggests a municipal or political event with several notable attendees including a sheriff, a treasurer, and former officials.
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John McGillen
John R. Williams
Mayor Rose
Senator Stringer
Johnp. Donovan
Hopkins
Sheriff Barrett
Thomas Gahan
Gunther
John 2B
Payne
Democratic banqu et ends with party unity declared
The event opened with John McGillen and concluded as Mingor Rose, the final speaker, proclaimed that democracy was reunited and that Dimetallisns was a dead issue, signaling a resolved division.
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John McGillen
Mingor Rose
Two Prospective Mayoralry Candidates Spotted
Democrats cheer as City Treasurer Charles I Gunther and former Judge Jno Barton Payne sit prominently at the speakers table and are eyed as possible Mayoral candidates.
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Charles I. Gunther
Jno
Barton Payne
City Council Meeting Noted For Smoke And Air
The last city council meeting was remarkable for much smoke and hot air while Witthe produced tangible benefits for the city.
Privilege brokers face council scrutiny after raid
The raid on the building ordinance exposed audacious permit requests from five individuals to violate the law. Those orders were referred to committees where they will die, while The Eagle’s push for close audit of Council records shows promise under the current administration.
Police Patrol Wagon Drivers Seek Pay Increase
Police patrol wagon drivers petitioned the Council Monday night for a ten percent pay raise. They currently receive 8400 a year for twelve hours a day, seven days a week. The petition, and a proposal from Alderman Moynihan to raise day engineers’ pay to 81200 a year, were sent to the dance committee. If reported favorably, Mayor Harrison will veto these measures, as his policy opposes raising police and firemen salaries.
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Dance Committee
Moynihan
Police Department
Harrison
Horse meat ban banquet held in Berlin officials say
A Sunday paper report notes a recent Berlin banquet addressing a horse meat ban. Officials outlined policy implications and consumer implications amid ongoing debates on meat safety and animal welfare.
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Berlin
Prominent Citizens Mock the City’s War on Traction Firms
A fragmentary remark mocks the city’s focus on traction companies. The speaker notes Chicago residents consume similar matters daily, while the Health Department is implied to be preoccupied with other issues, downplaying the reported detail.
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Tealth Department
Tracition
City health measures pass amid debates on isolation hospital
The Eagle notes new funds for an isolation hospital and an assistant city bacteriologist while expanding medical staff at the municipal lodging house. It questions which group bears the cost and argues taxpayers may pay the price as contended by readers.
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Connell
Prohibl: Hon party names mayoral and city posts
At the city convention of the Prohibl Hon party on Saturday afternoon blarold Krowntree a manufacturer was chosen as mayoral candidate. Krowntree reportedly said he could not accept. Thomas L. Haines was nominated for City Treasurer Ray G. McDonald for City Attorney and Henry H. Gill for City Clerk.
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Prohibl: Hon
Blarold Krowntree
Manufa
Rowntree
Thomas L. Haines
Ray G. McDonald
Thenry HL. Gill
Political factional tensions shadow Democratic primaries
Anti Tirrison forces mobilize and an executive committee is appointed for a ward faction to contest City Hall in the coming Democratic primaries. de la Powers chairs the working body with Robert Burke as secretary and legal action looms over district A books, Sabath cited for non delivery. The Journal notes Burke’s control of the ward delegation and teases future leadership, asking what Burke should own in the ward.
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Anti Tirrison
Wentyetive
City Hall
Democranlc
de la Powers
Robert Burke
Richard BK
Democrac
Distric
A. A. Sabath
Sabath
Induction of Tlon Pred A Busse as State Treasurer
Tlon Pred A Busse was inducted into office as State Treasurer during the week. He is described as an abler, more careful and popular man than any who has held the office, and as a well known North Side Republican leader.
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Tlon
A. Busse
North Side
Stewart returns from Washington and manages private affairs
Mr. Graeme Stewart has returned from Washington, D C and is now busy with his private affairs. Mrs A Busse is in Springfield. It was a quiet week in the Stewart camp as far as announcements were concerned.
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Graeme Stewart
Washington, D. C
JUDGES NEEDED TO EXPAND COOK COUNTY BENCH
The piece argues for six additional Cook County judges to ease docket backlogs and give suitors speedy relief, criticizing reforms aimed at restricting judiciary access to the rich. It notes the legislature already recognized the need and condemns editorial opposition as a misreading of judicial qualifications and partisan bias.
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Hlinoix
Tribune
Cook County
Pribune Dias
Bugle Targets Quote on Public Grievance Need
The Bugle mildly questions two years ago when public demand for six new jidgeships was said to be acquiesced. It argues the term lacks clear meaning and suggests the praise of acquiescence masked a broader disappointment and call for a remedy to a public grievance.
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Bugle
On to say Mr Tree the lawyer in question
The correspondent states Mr Tree is a lawyer and a keen observer of the situation. He argues that the plan to create new judges risks danger as some nominees are chosen for political reasons and patronage rather than proven judicial qualifications.
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Fidune
Tree
TH J
Noted Judge Allocation Debate Reflects Judicial Standing
A critique by Judge Tree argues increasing inferior judges harms judiciary credibility. The speaker asserts more judges could lower standards and inflate court costs, warning the metropolitan system may suffer if reforms broaden inferior appointments.
Legal Reform Debate on Court Costs and Access to Justice
A feature critiques a Tribune stance arguing reduced court costs favor the wealthy and threaten access to justice. The piece contends lowering costs benefits business cycles but endangers equal law and public outcomes, warning against broad moves that would restrict poor litigants.
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Tribune
Rel
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