West Side alderman shows bold character lapse in gas shutoff critique
The piece attacks a West Side City Council member for a bad $45 check, contrasts him with a prior trusted predecessor, and argues gas shutoffs during fires threaten life. It notes ongoing subway referendum efforts, party alignments, and Illinois brewers meeting remarks and memorial to past leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
City Council
Republican County Central Committee
Harrison
Bion J. Arnold
Board of Supervising Engineers
Gotch Beats Maupas in Canadian Greco-Roman Title Match
In Montreal on December 27, 1906, Gotch defeated Emile Maupas in a dramatic hour long bout to claim the Greco-Roman championship of Canada. A whistle repeatedly halted action, saving Maupas at key moments, as Gotch pinned his opponent for the decisive second fall after a grueling contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Quebec
Ottawa
Gotch
Emile Maupas
Maupas
Lowan
Maupa
Gladiators
Willard and Smith as White Hope Contenders
The piece notes Jess Willard and Gunboat Smith as top contenders for the heavyweight crown though neither is highly regarded by fans. Willard recently beat Carl Morris and One Round Davis but failed to impress in those bouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thackeray
Bugs
Jess Willard
Gunboat Smith
Willard
Carl Morris
Davis
Morris
Notable Sports and College Notes From A Northern Paper
Harry Payne Whitney won $93000 on the turf and other notes report Ben Tincup as a pitcher, Frank Kramer touring Europe for matches, and Dartmouth Bowdoin gymnasiums. Duke Westminster’s Olympic fund has reached 53320.8 dollars. The Athletics meet Penn at Shibe Park March 30 31. Roy K. Thomas resigns from Ohio Wesleyan rowing, returns to Chicago. Notre Dame to play Yale on Oct 15. Harvard Yale meet dates cause friction. Tigers begin Gulfport training February 5 with Jim McGuire and Jimmy Burke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Pennsylvania
Shibe Park
Roy K. Thomas
Ohio Wesleyan
University of Chicago
Duke Lists American Sports Wins Across Nations
The Duke of Westminster catalogs sports where America has seized trophies from Britain, including polo, racquets, yachting, lawn and indoor tennis, swimming, sprint events, and horses. He cites Ouimet defeating Vardon and Ray in golf, notes America’s rising prestige, and implies a need for England to respond.
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America
England
George
Philadelphia Enquirer
Duke of Westminster
Great Britain
London
Duke
Vardon
Ray
Willie Hoppe
Istigg
Camp Honors Western Men on Walter Camp All American List
Western players Paul Desjardien of Chicago and Ralph Cragg of Michigan join the 12 names on Walter Camp’s All American team marking a milestone for the Midwest. Michigan leads with five selections over 25 years, while Chicago has four and Minnesota and Wisconsin supply the rest. Batting figures and league notes follow with Mike Simon of Pittsburgh top in passed balls and Bill Killifer of Philadelphia appearing in the most games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Walter Camp
Camp
Paul Desjardien
University of Chicago
Ralph Cragg
Michigan
University of Michigan
Graig
Wolverine
Des Jardien
University of Minnesota
University of Wisconsin
Killifer
Mike Simon
Pittsburgh
Clarke
Cincinnati
Bill Killifer
Phillies
Meyers
Bill
Canadian Derby Stakes at Dorval Club to pay record prize
The Dorval Jockey Club in Montreal closes entries for the 30,000 International Derby with 67 horses entered. The winning owner will gain 16,000 Canadian gold, plus 2,000 to second, 1,500 to third and 500 to fourth, making it the richest race ever run in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorval Jockey Club
Montreal
Canada
County Politics Leaders of Chicago Democratic and Progressive Parties
A lists of officers and ward leaders for the Cook County Democratic and Progressive parties headquartered at Hotel La Salle and Briggs House. Names include Chairman John McGillen, Secretary George L. McConnell, Treasurer William Legner, and numerous ward officials across Chicago, with executive roles in county committees and congressional districts.
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Illinois State Brewers’ Association
Schilling
Ernest Fecker
Danville
George Relsch
Springfield
Edward C. Leisy
Peoria
Peter 8
Percy Andreae
National Chamber of Commerce
Union Hotel
Joseph Theurer
Adolphus Busch
Chicago
Central Committee
Democratic Party OF
Cook County
Hotel la Salle
John McGillen
George L. McConnell
William Legner
B. F. Weber
Stanley
Walkowiak
Frank McDermott
Michael F. Maher
Ward
Michael Kente
John J. Coughlin
Daniel J. Harris
Clem Kuehne
William L. O’connell
Peter J. Angsten
Henry Stuckart
James M. Dailey
Patrick J. Carr
Charles Martin
John P. Gibbons
Peter Foy
F. Brennan
John H. Mack
William Powers
Sheldon Govier
D. EB. Wittenberg
Fred Rohde
J. Novak
John Lagodny
Leo V. Roeder
M. H. Rogers
W. R. Skidmore
Patrick A. Nash
M. F. Maher
Joseph Strauss
John P. Tansey
Ane Masurek
Joseph F. Tranel
Thomas J. ’Brien
William Gaynor
John Powers
Peter O'Brien
Mose Ginsberg
Dennis J. Egan
Albert J. Flynn
John M. O'Con
County Democracy
Daniel J. McMahon
Frank H. Novak
Aeee H. Morgan
James R. Buckey
Ernest Jentzch
Robert E. Burke
John A. Attorney
James M. Slattery
Daniel Moriarty
Anthony Krygowski
Robert F. Bickerdike
Peter H. Dalton
Fred Buxbaum
Francis J. Woolley
H. Wedesweller
Jake Zimmerman
F. A. van Arsdale
Andrew Donovan
Bart Delatto
John T. Convey
John W. McNeal
Henry Eckhardt
Briggs House
A. J. Sabath
M. 8. Furman
Otto Spankach
James 8. McInerney
Harry Geldstine
John Downey
James F. Bowers
Daniel Ryan
Progressive Party OF
Harold L. Ickes
Charles Ringer
LaVeerne W. Noyes
John H. Taylor
Chauncey Dewey
Charles H. Gergel
Felix J. Wengierski
Philip Gollner
Walter Clyde Jones
Charles B Merriam
A. C. Boss
John Siman
William W. Haupt
Fred Formaneck
L. G. Ross
William F. Gatling
James Heyn
William Gleldsinski
Charles J. Ryberg
John R. Swift
Guy C. Crapple
Samuel Heller
Thomas J. Graydon
Charles J. Burmeister
Albert EB. Palmer
A. L. Sage
C. M. Moderwell
A. F. Nusser
C. R. Bechtel
J. M. Dempsey
William LaBatt
J. T. Simpson
H. L. du Charm
Willis E. Thorne
Henry Nelson
Robert F. Kolb
Republican County Committee
John F. Devine
William H. Weber
Isaac N. Powell
Francis P. Brady
Martin B. Madden
Robert R. Levy
Charles R. Strook
Edward R. Litsinger
Roy O. West
John J. Hanberg
Bdward B. Hastman
Joseph B. Bidwill
Charles V. Barrett
A. W. Miller
David W. Clark
D. A. Campbell
George Mugler
L. D. Sitta
Homer K. Galpin
Christopher Mamer
William J. Cooke
Frank A. Vogler
Bernard F. Clettenberg
John J. Healy
Ades
Bay
Oak Park
William Busse
Mount Prospect
Fresk
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Illinois
United States
Mr. Sullivan
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Tin Whistle
Joe Rogers
Smith
Gunboat Figher
Otes Sportdon
Harry Payne Whitney
Ben Tincup
Frank Kramer
Europe
Dartmouth
Bowdoin
Olympic Fund
Notre Dame
Yale
Dorais — Eichenlaub
Rockney Smith
God Help the Blue
Williams
Harvard
Jennings
Tigers
Gulfport
Jim McGuire
Jimmy Burke
Harmony” Congress
Philadelphia
Cornelius McGillcuddy
George Estabrook
Colorado E
West
Craig
Vee Herschke
Heston
Kere
Schulz
von Breffen
Renbrook
McGovern
Minnesota
Wells
Walker
Thomas Sturch
John Ciskowski
Harry R. Gibbons
Dennis W. Sullivan
Fred Esau
James Fitzgerald
William F. Quinlan
John T. Connery
Thomas J. Dawson
N. J. Daleiden
Neil Marley
William McRae
Francis D. Connery
Ben. M. Sharry
McDermott
Joseph Calla
Dennis D. McCarthy
Joseph T. Mahoney
James A
John J. McLaughlin
Thomas Little
Stanley H. Kunz
John P. Hayes
George EB. Brennan
Joseph Kacena
John F. O'Malley
William Graham
E. F. Silba
2Nd Congressional District
Henry C. Schlacks
Edward J. Smith
Stephen Hunt
Henry Osborn
Chas. B. Hill
Albert Schaffner
John McCann
John J. Driscoll
Henry F. Mayes
John J. Curran
Thomas L. Byrne
Dr. J. B. Weintraub
John F. Nolan
F. B. Robinson
John D. Green
Frank Arnold
Robt
J. Cranston
Thos. F. Rowan
John Kavanagh
4Th
John B. Brensas
James Ryan
B H. Heide
Walter Shea
Jobo H Burns
Val. Schmitt Schmitt
Wm. T Wallace
Jas. M. Furlong
J. M. Fitsgerald
M. C. Buckley
John V. Schmitt Schmitt
Wm. B. Furlong
Everette Jennings
Marius Olsen
Martin J Gweeney
James Hyne
John C Baker
Martin Garski
John Dillon Jeremiah
6Th
P. J. Coffey
Frank Zerrisek
Harry Gchlick
Jediicka
Isaac Cobo
Maz Kutehal
Joseph Mendel
A Nacker
Matthew Smith
B J. MrCerty
John Fennen
Peter Hoffmes
Peshek
James F. Denny
Fom Fhegerald
Nicholas Stoke
William Altemeier
James H. Ryan
Geo, McKenzie
Joseph Wirth
John J. Brady
Jacob Ports
James W. Casey
John J. O'Donnel
Ralph C. White
Frank L. Gece
Mpman Liderman
Frank T. Seanl
Clarence Dullard
W. F. Cummings
Danl. Dowling
John W. Christés
Francis P. Burnett
Cern Schwarts
Herman Peters
R. O. Gilbert
W. F. Kelley
Wm. H
8Th Congressional District
John P. Quirk
Patrick O'Rourke
Michael Yarusso
J. A. Fensteine
Victor W. Hanke
Louis W. Greco
Gary J. Maulelle
H. F. Martin
Philip Papas
Jos. Walsh
Albert A. Bock
G. A. Canisius
Thomas B Golden
Andrew A. Collins
C. E. Hayne
P. Fitzgerald
Fred Schulz
W. H. Laws
Geo. J. Byrnes
John 8. Schneller
Norman P. Brodie
Daniel F. Riea
Michael P. Lowen
John B. Bereher
Carl W. Westerlind
Daniel L. Crates
Chas. Oakley
Oscar Anderson
Gen A. Maneatus
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