Democratic Committeemen and ward leaders listed in Illinois party network
Illinois Democratic figures listed include National Committeeman Charles Boeschenstein and state officers such as Arthur Charles and Terence Moran. Cook County Managing and Executive committees feature James M. Dailey as chairman, with ward leaders named from first through twenty-seventh wards. The document catalogs officers, secretaries, treasurers, and ward chairs across Chicago's Democratic organization.
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Democratic National
Illinois
Charles Boeschenstein
Edwardsville
Democratic State Committee
Arthur W. Charles
Douglas Pattison
Freeport
Terence F. Moran
Chicago
Ed. M. Spiller
Marion
Isaac B. Craig
Mattoon
Ernest Hoover
Taylorville
Jerry J. Kane
East St. Louis
Democratic County Committee
James M. Dailey
William P. Feeney
Democratic Party of
Cook County
Joseph Rushkewicz
Frank F. Roeder
Anton J. Cermak
James M. Whalen
Frank H. McCulloch
Henry Stuckart
John F. Quin
Ward Organizations Open Seasonal Civic Network
A long list details ward organizations in Chicago with multiple headquarters, addresses, officers, and meeting times across wards from 12 to 35. The document names presidents and secretaries at each base, including districts like Twenty-eighth through Thirty-fifth, plus country towns and prominent streets, reflecting an active municipal political structure. It also notes preparations for a motor exposition with scenic effects and early shipments to avoid railcar shortages.
City Aldermen List by Ward for Common Council
The document lists aldermen by ward for the city council. It names Ward 1 Michael Kenna and John J. Coughlin through Ward 16 Vincent B Zwiefka, with party designations Dem or Rep for several members.
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Michael Kenna
John J. Coughlin
Oscar de Priest
Hugh Morris
Edward J. Werner
Ulysses
Schwartz
David R. Hickey
John A. Richert
Charles Martin
Thomas A. Doyle
Alexander A. McCorm Willis O, Nance
Charles E. Merriam
John N. Kimball
John BE. Tyden
Ernest M. Cross
Hiram Vanderbilt
Eugene H. Block
Frank Klaus
James McNichols
Edward F. Cullerton
Herman Krumdick
Otto Kerner
Joseph I. Novak
John Szymkowski
Lewis D. Sitts
S. Walkowiak
John R. Anderson
John G. Horner
James H. Lawley
Joseph H. Smith
Dem
Henry Atpatel
W. E. Rodriguez Boe
Vincent
Zwiefka
New Constitution Move Faces House Election Turnover
Supporters of a constitutional convention expect the fifty genral assembly to submit the question to voters after a two thirds Senate majority. They count on many new and returning members to back the drive while opponents show a mixed reelection result and plan to dodge the issue again. George E Cole and Shelby M Singleton lead behind the scenes efforts to rally support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Cole
Shelby M. Singleton
Coming Auto Show Opens a Week After Bazaar Close
A one week gap separates the Allied Bazaar end on January 20 from the Automobile Show debut on January 27 at the Coliseum. A crew of decorators is lining up to prepare the venue for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coliseum
Jaying
Money for taxpayers and unclaimed rebate funds
Real estate owners appear unaware there is over a million dollars in the city treasury as rebates and refunds due to them. The Board of Local Improvements reports many fail to claim these moneys and plans to seek Senate Bill No. 51 to let the city use unclaimed rebates for over five years after notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Local Improvements
Why Taxpayers Suffer On City Payroll Increases
The item notes city payrolls grew from 23,210 employees in 1910-11 to 29,201 in 1914-15, a rise of 5,991. Costs rose from 24,555,496 to 35,173,535 dollars, an increase of 10,618,039, blaming higher taxes on the payroll growth. It ends with an ad for Tanner & Conley at 72 West Washington Street selling fall and winter clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busse
Harrison
Tanner & Conley
West
Washington Street
Has Chicago been slighted by the census counts
Business leaders and public officials challenge the official 1916 census figure of 2,497,722 for Chicago. They cite higher local counts from city post office data, the Chicago Directory Company, and other estimates reaching about 2.6 to 2.8 million. Postmaster Campbell argues the mail-based figure is more accurate, while others rely on directory ratios and telephone installations. Also noted is veteran Charles L. Frey promoting the Lindquist cigar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Government
Daniel Campbell
Campbell
Chicago Directory Company
Willam L. Bodine
Chicago Telephone Company
Protect the Children Chicago Factory Zone Plan debated
Alderman Merriam argues for city council power to create building districts separating factories from homes to protect children. He cites high child deaths in congested districts near schools and urges zones to reduce accidents, pollution, and fire risk while improving property values and orderly industrial growth.
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Chicago
McCormick, Buck, Walker and
Werner
Ald
Merriam
General Assembly
Grand Auto and Taxi Service Ad Promotes Lozier Cab Rates
The American Auto & Taxi Co announces offices at 1810 Wells Street and 2441 Michigan Avenue. Fares start at ten cents for the first third of a mile in a new 7 passenger Lozier car, plus ten cents for each additional third of a mile, five cents per extra passenger per trip, and two fifty per hour for 1 to 6 passengers. Telephones Lincoln 4008 or Calumet 2798.
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Grand Auto and Taxi Service
American Auto & Taxi Co
Wells Street
Michigan Avenue
Lincoln
Calumet
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E. J. Lohmann
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Fred W. Blocks
William J. Graham
Thomas D. Nash
Patrick J. Carr
John P. Gibbons
John H. Mack
John J. Leonard
Joseph W. Cermak
A. J. Sabath
John Powers
Dennis J. Egan
John F. O'Mal
Harry R. Gibbons
Henry A. Zen
Nell Murley
William Wrigley, JR
Frank Paschen
Emmett Whealan
James F. Heffernan
Michael K. Sheridan
Frank J. Walsh
Timothy Crowe
Joseph O. Kostner
Samuel Kleinitz
Chicago Heights
Francis M. Keough
Lemont
Peter Wolf
Melrose Park
Ross C. Hall
Oak Park
Isaac M. Kuebler
Palatine
C. Hall
Cottage Grove Ave
Langley Ave
Elmer J. Whitty
Eee Ave
John P. Byrnes
Bond Ave
Gustave Steinwig
Anthony Ave
DeHaan’s Hall
Tel. Burnside
Clifton Park Ave
Trumbull Ave
W. Madison St
Kedzie
James C. Denvir
Congress St
John C. Morris
W. Adams St
Conway's Hall
Lake St
Western A
James B. Shiel
Grand Ave
Edward J. Kelly
Park Ave
Iowa 81
Edward J. Raindl
Chicago Ave
Morris Gevirtz
N. Francisco Ave
North Ave
Joseph Petlak
Frank Literski
Dickson
Milwaukee Ave
Tel
Monroe
Walter Smith
Austin Ave
Teofil Weyna
James C. Gavin
Racine Ave
John Vanderburg
Sangamon St
Blue Island Ave
Taylor St
Thos. J. Johnson
John J. Falvey
Lytle St
Club
W. 18Th St
Peter F. Smith
Union Ave
Barth. P. Collins
W. 19Th St
Thomas Jefferson Club
Dearborn
Rudolph L. Schapp
Hudson Ave
Math
J. Wagner
Lower
Lincoln Turner Hall
Sheffield
Diversey Aves
Jas
H. Poage
Belmont Ave
Bernard Jung
Mohawk St
Barry Ave
Lake View
Frank A. Stadler
Lincoln Ave
Gustav Seedorf
Oakley Ave
Broadway
Edgewater
John 8. Hummer
Beacon St
John P. Dougherty
Magnolia Ave
Grace
Chas. A. Williams
Janssen Ave
Chas. W. Peters
N. Hermitage Ave
Grace Hall
Bernard St
Corner Grace
Elston and Bernard
Irving
Hans Blase
Pensacola Ave
Geo. J. Gercken
Drover
Frank J. Ryan
John R. Cook
McNally's Hall
Halsted St
Martin J. McNally
E. J. Kean
W. 45Th St
Frank J. Carr
W. 60Th St
Chas, Sener
Peoria St
Anderson Bldg
Halsted
Hodnett’s
Jackson Blvd
John 8. Clark
Keeler and
North Aves
Chicago Show
Edward A. Cudahy
Carl T. Murray
William J. Healy
James B. Bowler
Herman Miller
Matt Franz
Ellis Geiger
Earl J. Walker
William P. Ellison
John H. Bauler
Thomas O. Wallao
John Kjellander
Herman Gnadt
John Haderlein
Henry D. Capitain
Frank J. Link
William F. Lipps
George Pretzel
John C. Kennedy
Robert M. Buck
M. A. Michaelson
Joseph C. Blaha
John Toman
Conrad H. Janice
Thomas J. Lynch
THE
Common Council
City of
John E. Owens
Charles L. Frey
Dunning
F. C. Lindquist
Arthur Donaldson
James C. Mc8hane
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