Sullivan Quits Democratic Leader After San Francisco Adjourns
The prohibition wave reshapes Chicago politics as ward machines wane. Sullivan plans to retire from active leadership after the national convention adjourns in June. He will remain a delegate at large and lead Illinois delegation, then withdraw from campaign roles. A peace with rivals solidifies Democratic control in Illinois for four years, with a triumvirate guiding strategy.
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Sullivan
Chicago
Roger C. Sullivan
San Francisco
Illinois
Frisco
Chicago Tribune
Palm Beach
San Francico
Cook County
Mr. Sullivan
Carter H. Harrison
Cratic National Committee
William Jennings Bryan
Chicago Orllinois
Sullivan Organization
Dennis J. Egan
Organization
George E. Brennan
John F. O'Malley
Board of Strategy
EGAN'S GOOD RECORD AS MUNICIPAL COURT BAILIFF
Dennis J. Egan reports a record first year as bailiff of the Municipal Court with unprecedented business, no scandals, no complaints, and widespread praise for efficiency in 1919.
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Dennis J. Egan
Jumbled Court System in Chicago Spurs Overhaul Plan
Illinois Judicature Society directors propose a five year reform to consolidate Chicago and state courts. A Metropolitan District would unify trial courts under a chief justice and five divisions while expanding appeals and circuits. Downstate and Cook County would adopt a county system with a small judicial council and reorganized appellate structure. Chicago’s near eight million population drives the push for a single consolidated court to improve efficiency.
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Cook County
Chicago
Illinois
American Judicature Society
Illinois Bar Association
Metropolitan Court
Cook
Metropolitan District Court
Court of Appeal
Supreme Court
Appellate
Circuit Court
Frisked for Frisco Democrats Pick Four Chicago Delegates
Democrats decide four Chicago delegates at large to the constitutional convention in San Francisco. Expected at large selections are Roger C. Sullivan Edward F. Dunne Robert M. Sweitzer and Carter H Harrison. Chicago district pairings include John F Bolton Edward G Stenson Maclay Hoyne William L OConnell John B E Traeger Joseph P Ryan Robert E B Lee James R Marlow Thomas Kraus James Rosenthal Thomas M Sullivan William F Ryan Felix Wilkowski Tom Murray Peter Rostenkowski James F Bowler John McGillen Colin C H Fyfe Peter Reinberg George E Brennan.
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San Francisco
Chicago
Roger C. Sullivan
Edward F. Dunne
Robert M. Sweitzer
Carter H. Harrison
John F Bolton
Edward G. Stenson
Maclay Hoyne
William L. O'Connell
John BE. Traeger
Joseph P
Chicago's Pride The Board of Trade Strives for Bond Retirement
President Leslie F Gates in the Chicago Board of Trade annual message urged a fund to retire 523800 in bonds. He cited changing grain handling as requiring evolution not revolution, while Mr Williams sería considered for public office, with broad satisfaction expected from his appointment.
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Leslie F. Gates
Chicago Board of Trade
Williams
Chicago civic figures praised as Eastman and Johnston
The text lauds John C. Eastman publisher of the Chicago Daily Journal as a highly patriotic and influential city figure active in civic betterment. It also notes Frank Johnston Jr a Circuit Court judge as a strong candidate for Illinois governor.
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Chicago
John C. Eastman
The
Chicago Daily Journal
Frank Johnston, Jr
Illinois
Re elect Bauler and Kaufman for Chicago city wards
The Twenty second ward voters should re elect John H Bauler to the city council. He is an able honest and influential alderman. Samuel R Kaufman president of the Congress Hotel Company is praised as a public spirited Chicago citizen keenly alive to uplifting the city and a broad minded man of affairs.
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Twenty-second
John H. Bauler
Samuel R. Kaufman
Congress Hotel Company
Congress Hotel
Chicago
Secretary Mauff Praises Board of Trade Membership
John R. Mauff, secretary of the Chicago Board of Trade, extols exclusive features aiding producers and consumers. He notes continuous quotations, price discovery, futures hedging, and a large, open market with strict ethics rules, enabling nationwide value establishment and protection against transport and price risks.
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John R. Mauff
Chicago Board of Trade
United States
Dixon C Williams Honored by Friends in Revenue Role
Dixon C Williams, a popular Democratic orator and noted manufacturer, drew warm praise from friends as discussions centered on his potential as collector of internal revenue. The social note highlights esteem from supporters amid civic chatter.
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Dixon C. Williams
Internal Revenue
Chicago plan outrage hits north side parcel owner
The Chicago Plan Commission faces criticism as an Ogden avenue extension prompts a $44 assessment on a north side lot two miles away, claimed to drain city funds to contractors who have gone to Havana for comfort.
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Chicago Plan Commission
Chicago
Havana
Ogden Avenue
C. P
North Side
Iroquois club elects officers in record vote
The Iroquois club elected officers in the heaviest vote polled in recent years. Elected were President Carl R. Latham Vice president Orva G. Williams Treasurer Oscar G. Foreman Secretary Joseph Fitch and a large board of managers including Henry B. Chamberlain Morgan L. Davies Robert Dyrenforth John W. Eckhart Sam C. Irving James C. Jeffery Otto Rubin Joseph P. Mahoney Roswell B. Mason Henry G. Mason George L. Reker William Rothmann William H. Sexton Julius F. Smietanka and Joseph F. Triska.
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Iroquois Club
Carl R. Latham
Orva G. Williams
Oscar G. Foreman
Joseph Fitch
Henry B. Chamberlain
Morgan L. Davies
Robert Dyrenforth
John W. Eckhart
Sam C. Irving
James C. Jeffery
Otto Rubin
Joseph P. Mahoney
Roswell B. Mason
Henry G. Mason
George L. Reker
William Rothmann
William H. Sexton
Julius F. Smietanka
Joseph F. Triska
Chicago Teachers Federation Reports 1897 1919 Salary Costs
The Chicago Teachers Federation collected data on annual salary increases and cost of living from 1897 through 1919 to illustrate rising unrest among Chicago elementary teachers and the financial pressures they faced.
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Chicago Teachers’ Federation
Chicago
Sullivan secures Illinois delegates at Frisco convention
Roger C. Sullivan has arranged accommodations for Illinois delegates to attend the Frisco convention at the St. Francis hotel. The event, set for next June, is to serve as the inside headquarters of the ble chiefs, signaling a pivotal gathering for party strategy.
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Roger C. Sullivan
St. Francis Hotel
Ble Chiefs
Paving Bids Opened As Street Costs Rise Next Year
The property owner faces an 80 percent increase over last year's prices for street paving during the coming year. The board of local improvements opened bids last Monday on several paving projects.
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Board of Local Improvements
Brunswick-Balke-Coellander Leases Six-Story Rush Street Building
The Brunswick-Balke-Collander Co. leases a six story sprinkled building on Rush street from Catherine Newman via John F. P. Jones for five years from May 1 at 85000. The property fronts Rush Austin and Water streets and will be remodeled for billiard and bowling use. Renewal option for five more years at the same rent, with the lessee paying all taxes and insurance.
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Brunawick-Balke-Collander Co
Catherine Newman
John FP. Jones
Rush Street
West Front
Austin Avenue
North Water Street
Austin
Mayor OKs police reorganization restoring inspector system
Mayor Thompson approves a police reorganization ordinance to return the city to the inspector style of policing. Chief Garrity states the move aims to bring the crime record down to normal, guiding the mayor to use his influence to push the ordinance through the council.
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Thompson
Garrity
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