Public Opinion Overrules Mayor in Chicago Traction Fight
The Chicago City Council, by wide margins, repudiates Mayor Harrison’s delay tactic and endorses municipal ownership and the Jackson enabling measure. The council sends the Jackson bill to Springfield for action, while committees of capitalists prepare a renewal plan for the traction system. Joseph Phinnagai praised as a trusted Cook County official.
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Chienge
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Eagle
Chicago
Afty
Harrison
Traction Systema
Clay Council
Hickson
Marshall Field
Norton Bo Ream
Joha
Mitcheld
Eastern
Wien
Old West
Ies
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Himbelpal
Joseph Phinnagai
Cook County
Board of County Commissioners
Connell
Fragmented rant on council politics and ownership debate
A garbled critique targets Harrison’s stance on property ownership and referendums. The speaker rails at the City Council for alleged self serving aims and urges Wen to oppose government by clique rules, accusing officials of ignoring laws unless they suit their interests.
Businessmen shift support from Harrison to Graeme Stewart
Petition signing businessmen show a clear pivot from Harrison to Graeme Stewart. Once loyal to Harrison and the Loop's business community, most now back Stewart, including Democratic houses like W. J. Quan. The shift marks a broad realignment as nine-tenths of local merchants pledge support to Stewart.
Payroll shock lingers as city officials face tax boost
The pay-roll brigade remains shaken by the use of names like Aldermen Bren nan and Kong and Coroner Traeger Mong at Jackson hil. The City Hall tax enters, and their principal jack-in-office may face changes soon.
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Kong
Traeger Mong
Jackson Hil
Noted Rosenthal firm partner eyed for judgeship
Hon Andrew J tirsent of Rosenthal Kern and Hirschl at 7 Dearborn Street is among leading lawyers mentioned for a bench posting. It questions whether Hirschl would give up his lucrative practice yet asserts he would likely be elected if nominated. He is described as a great lawyer and respected citizen.
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Andrew J. Tirsent
Rosenthal, Kern & Hirschl
Dearborn Street
Hirschl
Hirsehl
Fire at Swan Milling Company injures premises and contents
The Eagle reports a fire at Swan Milling Company premises located at 75 and 395 Carroll Avenue. The article notes the building and its contents were damaged but insured and that ongoing operations and employment will continue without interruption.
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Swan Milling Company
Carroll Avenue
Cally
Local court counsel seeks future judgeship nomination
Mr Kickham Seanlin tours the public eye as leading counsel in a local court. He has distinguished himself as an advocate and trial lawyer with the essentials for a judicial role and may receive a party nomination next June.
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Kickham Seanlin
Couisel
Arane
Otis
Seanhin Hs
Jae Elowtod
Bekart Candidate for Mayor Cited as Strong Republican Hope
A fragmented report notes Bekart as a leading Republican mayoral candidate amid obstacles and public scrutiny. The jittery civic climate frames him as a principal potential leader, with emphasis on his citizen status and possible electoral impact.
Backed Candidate Seeks City Treasurer Nomination
Joseph TS dink garners strong support for the Democratic nomination for City Treasurer. The race features Ab Jermain or Louis P. Alt beter, a well known jeweler, challenging the field as possible City Clerk candidate.
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Joseph TS Dink
Ab Jermain
Louis P. Altbeter
Democratic ticket hopes and possible candidates rise
The text lists several Chicago Democrats as potential candidates for upcoming races. Alt peter is described as a successful businessman and acceptable public official. M A Delany is urged for a judicial nomination next spring. Hines is seen as a strong Fifth Ward council candidate who could influence nominations. Daniel J hon is praised for a solid Board of Education record and as a top judicial ticket contender. PLC Haley is urged for a Democratic judicial nomination.
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Hines
Daniel J. Hon
Board of Education
Plc. Haley
Chicago
Chicago Mayoral Nomination Speculation and School Reforms
The piece discusses potential Republican and Democratic mayoral contenders in Chicago, naming George T. Walker as a likely GOP alderman candidate and Morris St. Thomas for judge, with other officials mentioned. It notes expected political maneuvers, party dynamics, and cites Superintendent Edwin G. Coaley’s recommendations in his annual report, including converting Walworth Norwal into a teachers college and expanding commercial and technical education across city high schools.
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Teachers
Commercial and Technical School
Edwin G. Coaley
Anna
Darrow Toy Ema Meeting Set at Dearborn Auditorium
Fresh imipells from last week show the Hiloen labor leaders convening on Dearborn Street to stage a Dare row mass meeting. The event, scheduled for February at the Auditorium, will feature Mr. Tarrow as a speaker and possibly John Mitchell, president.
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Darrow
Darrow and Harrison clash over Chicago politics and judges
The piece reports on labor union leaders, Democratic figures, and editorials amid a heated debate in Chicago. It cites William B. Burns, George H. Shoat, and PA. Quinn asserting that Harrison alienates workers, with Darrow as a favorite to defeat him in primaries. It also notes Tribune support for higher Cook County judge salaries and broader questions of judicial pay and reform.
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Harrison
William B. Burns
Seretary
Public Ownership Party
Fortieth and
Odeon Avenues
Chicago
Burns
Loarn
Lefs
Chicago Federation of Libor
Jtore
George HL. Shoat
Aan PA. Quinn
Cook County
Tribune
General Assembly
Remmunera
Nordau Predicts China as Future Global Power Struggle
The statement says Max Nordau views China as destined to become a focal arena in the future clash for world supremacy. The remark notes the delay before such a struggle begins and hints at skepticism about immediate impact or payment for observers.
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Max Nordau
China
Max
Voice of the People on City Hall and Education Debates
Citizens from multiple wards debate barber regulation and lodging house nuisances in the Eighteenth Ward. Letters urge health action and criticise Albany and Harrisons era policies. A pupil condemns pay raises while funds delay kindergarten reopening. Discussions touch mayoral race, council salaries, and franchise extension.
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Eagle
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South Side
Tie
West Side
Connell
City ’Uth
State Board of Health
Dan
Hon. Miles J. Devine Receives Two Party Honors
Hon. Miles J. Devine is named for Democratic nomination for City Attorney and a second nomination, described as a dudichil nomina tion, by his party.
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Miles J. Devine
Dudichil
Charles TL Fiazner Named for Twelfth Ward Alderman Nomination
Charles TL Fiazner, a popular West Side druggist, will be nominated by the Republicans of the Twelfth Ward for Alderman.
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Charles TL Fiazner
West Side
Twelfth Ward
Chicago voters weigh four year mayor term plan
In remarks carried by daily papers, Carter H. Harrison urges a higher priced mayor with a four year term. He comments on city government reform and criticizes the current Corporation Counsel and Controller structure as part of the proposed changes.
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Chicago
Carter H. Harrison
Bret Harte Built A Great Estate Of Fame Beyond Wealth
The essay argues Bret Harte’s legacy surpasses monetary value, valuing his literary estate over Rockefeller or Carnegie. It praises his imagination and humane tone, stating Harte’s camp memories became vivid art that preserves his works for all time and elevates him as perhaps the greatest modern short story writer.
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Clals
Harte
Imam
Rockefeller
Carnegie
Victor Emmanuel praises explorers and sends Duke to St Louis
Victor Emmanuel lauds arctic explorers like Sverdrup and appoints the Duke of the Abruzzi to represent Italy at the St Louis exposition. He questions the summer climate of St Louis for a hardened polar traveler and suggests the choice reflects admiration rather than climate practicality.
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Sverdrup
Duke of
Abruzzi
Pole
Italy
St. Louis
Marconi Enables Daily Atlantic News Output
A note credits Marconi with making a daily Atlantic news paper possible, reducing the need for an annual Europe trip to seek a break from business and travel.
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Marconi
Atlantic News
Europe
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