Mayoralty Candidate Sweitzer Named by Democratic Committee
The Democratic Managing Committee designates Robert M. Sweitzer as mayoral candidate. Also selected for April 1 offices are Henry Stuckart city treasurer James T. Igoe city clerk Francis Borrelli municipal judge and John M. OConnor superior court judge. Roger C. Sullivan criticizes the decision, while a harmony platform endorses home rule utility management and public bond funding.
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Robert M. Sweitzer
Democratic Managing Committee
Hotel Sherman
Henry Stuckart
James T. Igoe
Francis Borrelli
John M. O'Connor
Roger C. Sullivan
Florida
Sweitzer
Brennan
Mr. Sullivan
Democratic Party
Edward F. Dunne
Sullivan Not Included in Great Lakes Management Claims
Harry Wild, treasurer of the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co, responded to Mr Hoyne linking Mr Sullivan to the companys business conduct. Wild, brother-in-law of late William J Lydon, notes Sullivan only nominally acts as president and has no involvement in management.
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John P. Hopkins
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Sullivan
Hoyne
Harry Wild
Great Lakes
William J. Lydon
Not Enough Tag Days Desires Promote Seven Tag Days
The writer urges more frequent tag days from twice weekly to seven times a week. They suggest themed days including a welcome home for girls and additional days for Armenia and various groups. The piece argues Chicago’s poor need only one annual day, acknowledging a current charity day exists.
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Armenia
Chicago
In Town Visit Ties Lewis to Sweitzer Support
Report from Washington notes Senator J. A Lewis being in Chicago could signal backing for Sweitzer, with implications for local political dynamics.
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Washington
J. A Lewis
Chicago
Sweitzer
Lowden in 1920 Address At Congress Hotel Banquet
Edmund D. Hulbert president of the Commercial Club introduces Governor Frank O. Lowden at a Springfield banquet praising wartime unity and the State Council of Defense. He cites aligned capital and labor and notes no split votes during the council’s tenure.
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Congress Hotel
Harrison to Run as Independent Candidate for Mayor
Philip J. McKenna, claiming to speak for Carter Harrison, says Harrison will run as an independent mayoral candidate. He states Harrison will leave France early February and arrive in Chicago around February 20, noting no conference speaker had authority.
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Carter Harrison
Democratic Organization Committee
Sweitzer
Thompson to the People Thompson to the People
Mayor Thompson declares he ran for mayor at the request of over 200000 Chicago citizens. Ex Alderman Merriam seeks high office to satisfy ego and ambition while Judge Olson faces ethics scrutiny amid political pressure from newspapers.
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Thompson
Chicago
Charles E. Merriam
Olson
Merriam
Judge Olson
William Hale Thompson
Illinois direct primary law faces radical changes
The legislature plans to abandon the direct primary for most offices, leaving only U.S. senator and governor nominations to the statewide primary. Contested questions include whether congressmen and legislators stay in direct primaries or move to district conventions. The Buck chaired committee report due after Jan 28 follows a forecast of fewer nominations and primaries, with effect in 1920. John W. Eckhart is named as a prospective governor candidate.
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United States
Lowden
Clarence F. Buck
Springfield
Buck
Illinois
General Assembly
Ganschow for Treasurer in Republican Unity Move
Brundage and Deneen factions unite behind William Ganschow for the City Treasurer nomination. City Clerk Igoe notes petitions received in the mails will have filing precedence as part of established practice. Governor Lowden praises the State Council of Defense and the united effort of capital and labor in the war.
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Brundage-Deneen
William Ganschow
West Park
West Park Board
Igoe
Carey in Race to Finish Primary Campaign
Thomas Carey, longtime Twenty-ninth ward alderman, criticized city bosses and declared he would campaign directly to voters. He vowed to stay active on primary day, stating he would be in the fight to the finish.
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Thomas Carey
Twenty-ninth Ward
City Council seeks tripling of tax on small Chicago property
The article accuses Chicago aldermen and civil service job holders of aiming to plunge small property owners into higher taxes. It contends the plan would let affluent or protected groups escape duties while modest owners bear a heavier levy, describing it as a public robbery.
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Civil Service Lawa
Weather
Chicago
Civil Service
Dunne Gas Platform Backed by Sweitzer Reference
Sweitzer will run on the gas and traction platform written by former Gov Dunne and approved by the executive committee. It was referred to the resolutions committee with instructions to incorporate it in the full platform when prepared. The judicial convention will be held at the Hotel Sherman Feb 1.
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Sweitzer
Gov. Dunne
Resolutions Committee
Sherman
Kostner regrets mistake in Chicago ticket choice
Alderman Kostner expresses regret over backing in the prior Chicago ticket saying his support for McAndrews was a mistake and he would back anyone but Bob Sweitzer to correct the past. He pledges to help undo the four year error and support the revised ticket.
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Ald. Kostner
Congressman McAndrews
Tony Cermak
McAndrews
Chicago
Bob Sweitzer
City Council Orders Probe Into Gas Plant Fumes
The City Council directed a health committee investigation into waves of stench and gas over Lawndale Saturday night. Alderman Toman led the push with strong remarks about Insull’s gas plant and a prior plant access denial.
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Lawndale
John Toman
John Powers
Toman
Peoples Gas Light & Coke Company
Abele
Bowler
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