Hoffman to Run for County Clerk as Republicans Unite
Republican leaders plan to nominate coroner Peter M. Hoffman for County Clerk this fall to strengthen the ticket and win county and city races. They emphasize fielding top candidates, noting Hoffman's strong 1916 vote lead and contrasting Democratic rivals Harry R. Gibbons for Treasurer and Henry Stuckart for Sheriff. The piece also mentions government price controls and upcoming inspections of retailers selling above allowed prices amid fuel administration concerns.
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Peter M. Hoffman
Robert M. Sweitzer
Hoffman
James B. Bowler
Bowler
Harry R. Gibbons
Henry Stuckart
Illinois food prices cited as official controls evaded
Reports to the Illinois food administrator indicate retail dealers are charging higher prices than government allowances and wholesalers often disregard official pricing guidance. A retailer was mentioned in one account as ignoring the issued limits.
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Office
The
Illinois Food Administrator
Food Administration
Women coal relief drives in Chicago wards
Householders call the state fuel administration when in distress and are visited by emergency fuel women appointees who audit coal supplies. If needed, coal is supplied within minutes and hoarders are reported as cheaters. The Chicago Coal Merchants Association orders full cooperation with the relief effort.
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State Fuel Administration
Fuel Administration
Chicago Coal Merchants’ Association
City Council Resolutions Urge Joint Action Against Crime
The City Council sub committee on police adopted measures urging police courts and prosecutors to cooperate and pursue harsher penalties for habitual criminals. Judge Newcomer invited the subcommittee to observe at the South Clark Street court as part of crime reform efforts. Michael O Connor urged higher officer salaries as part of crime control, with patrolmen seeking 1518 annually. William L O Connell, former state utilities chair, serves as Chicago company president.
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Chicago
House of Correction
Penitentiary
James W. Breen
Mr. Breen
John R. Newcomer
South Clark Street
Michael O'Connor
Chicago Patrolmen’s Social, Athletic
William L. O'Connell
State Utilities Commission
Graham Predicts $700000 Cut in County Budget
County Comptroller William J. Graham says one department contemplates a $700,000 cut in salaries and expenses as requests exceed estimates by nearly $1.5 million. He notes some heads seek a 20 percent increase. The piece also covers political talk for mayoral races and party figures in Chicago.
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William J. Graham
First Motor Express Line Filed in Illinois
The Chicago Waukegan & Hammond Transportation company filed the first application to operate a motor express line in Illinois. The proposal covers freight and express service between Waukegan Chicago and Hammond with the route details continuing in the document.
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Illinois
Chicago, Waukegan & Hammond Transportation Company
Waukegan
Hammond
Chicago Police Chief orders sweeping station closures
Chief Edwin Schuettler announced the Chicago police department would close twelve police stations and shift 1,200 officers including patrolmen operators sergeants and commanding officers. Stations affected include Twenty-second Street Fifth Precinct Deering Woodlawn Thirtieth Precinct West Thirteenth Street Rawson Street West North Avenue Hudson Avenue North Halsted Street North Robey Street and Morgan Park with named captains and lieutenants reassigned.
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Chicago
Schuettler
Twenty-second Street
Matthew Zimmer
Ben Burns
Michael Clohesy
Fifth Precinct
Stanton Avenue
James Allman
John B. Enright
Dennis Malloy
Deering
Bertrand Cleghorn
Woodlawn
John J. Ryan
John L., Hogan
Michael Crotty
Thirtieth Precinct
Old Forty-third and Lake
Luke P. Garrick
West Thirteenth Street
Edward Grady
Rawson Street
John D. Hartford
West North Avenue
Joseph Polcyznski
Hudson Avenue
Ernest Mueller
Halsted Street
James Walsh
Robey Street
John Dammans
Morgan Park
Charles Burns
Old Time Printers Banquet Honors Franklin Birthday
The thirty third annual Old Time Printers Association banquet was held at the Hotel La Salle to mark Benjamin Franklin’s two hundred twelfth birth anniversary. Flags adorned the room while speakers paid tribute and patriotic songs “My Country ’Tis of Thee” and “The Star Spangled Banner” were performed.
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Printers’ Association
Hotel la Salle
Benjamin Franklin
Sin
Battle over Illinois Senate and Chicago mayoral candidates
William Hale Thompson and Charles A. Deneen lead the Republican senatorial fight while Democrats consider their options as the 1918 primary nears. Thompson questions Medill McCormick and presses the Tribune over party loyalty and support for the Republican ticket. The exchange centers on party unity, past loyalties, and the forthcoming September 11 primary.
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J. Ham Lewis
United States
William Hale Thompson
Charles 8
Deneen
Medill McCormick
Thompson
McCormick
Illnois
The
Chicago Tribune
Frank C. Lowden
Len Small
Louis JL. Emmerson
Ilinois
Woodrow Wilson
Charles 8. Deneen
Illinois
Leslie D. Puterbaugh
Republican Party
Supreme Court
Peoria
Lawrence Y. Sherman
Republican State Central Committee
Youra
25th Ward Aids Soldiers With Local Defense Fair
A county fair at Arcadia hall on Broadway and Wilson avenue organized by the 25th ward council of defense aimed to reassure troops at the front that home support is strong. The 24th ward defense council spans exemption districts 54 55 56 and 57 and operates under the state council of defense with officers Judge Joseph H. Fitch Clyde I. Backus and Nelson N. Lampert and executive committee members Warry R. Gibbons John S. Hummer Mrs. George V McIntyre Mrs. DeWitt Garrison Mrs. Margaret E Mivelaz Mrs. William Serevin Edward S. Day and George K. Schmidt.
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Arcadia Hall
Broadway
Wilson Avenue
25Th Ward Council of Defense
24Th Ward Council of Defense
State Council of Defense
Joseph H. Fitch
Clyde I. Backus
Nelson N. Lampert
Warry R. Gibbons
John 8
Hummer
George V
McIntyre
DeWitt
Garrison
Margaret E, Mivelaz
William Serevin
Edward 8
Day
George K, Schmidt
Two Cabaret Singers Missing After Morrison Hotel Stay
Two women staying at the Morrison Hotel from January 7 to January 17 disappeared leaving an empty trunk and a $75 unpaid bill. Superintendent Ellsworth arranged for the bill to be sent to Kokomo Indiana and sent Detective Loftus to retrieve the trunk. The White Rats paid the bill and the hotel is satisfied though the women remain in custody.
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South Park
Morrison Hotel
Frank Ellsworth
The
Morrison
Kokomo
Ind
Patrick Loftus
White Rats
Loftus
War era talk at Edgewater Beach hotel
Dr. Wilbur Post of the Red Cross spoke Tuesday night at the Edgewater Beach hotel about opportunities presented by the war.
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Wilbur Post
The
Red Cross
Edgewater Beach
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Alexander H. Revell
Sullivan Organization
Thomas Carey
Joseph P. Griffin
Thomas J. Webb
Edward F. Dunne
Carter H. Harrison
John E. Traeger
First Motor Express
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