Busse and Deneen control looming Illinois GOP slate
The piece outlines Mayor Busse and Governor Deneen shaping the expected Republican slate for the September primaries, sidelining Lorimer’s wing and naming likely renomination targets for county offices including treasurer and sheriff. It notes internal alliances, contested posts, ward-level Lorimer resistance, and upcoming primary deadlines and dates.
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Roy 0. West
Republcan State Committee
Charles W. Andrews
Republican County Committee
James Pease
Postmaster Campbell
William H. Weber
Charles W. Vail
Edward J. Brundage
Chauncey Dewey
Bernard F. Clottenberg
Albert C. Clark
Thmas J. Healy
George K. Schmidt
Isaac N. Powell
Foell
Clettenberg
Frank Voegler
Oregon Plan Debate in Illinois Prompts Local Option Fears
The piece warns against adopting the Oregon plan in Illinois arguing it would shift candidate selection to major newspapers and undermine voter discretion. It cites Oregon's local option history and corrupt practices acts, questions the Chicago Council and commerce influences, and lists upcoming Illinois election offices and officials slated for fall or municipal races.
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Illinois
Oregon
Ore
Bourne
Ilinois
Local and State Political Dates and Harbor Plan Debate
The notice lists key autumn election deadlines from congressional and state conventions to registration days and the November general election. It also discusses public nuisance concerns from a Chicago area bridge and cites Senator Bourne praising Oregon style direct legislation and direct democracy versus legislative action.
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United States
Jonathan Bourne, Jr
Oregon
Senate
Legislative Assembly
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