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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1915
Page
2
Political maneuvering in Illinois centers on a party faction fight around Mayor Thompson and Col Frank O Lowden. Dates set for April 11 presidential primary and September 13 nominating contests. West, Deneen allies, and Sherman seek unity as chiefs weigh convention delegations and state leadership.
On the Republican side Bennett of Rockford is the avowed dry candidate. Older politicians doubt his bid, but notable progress is reported. Former Speaker Adkins proclaims strength, yet others discount it. Former Senator Berry announces his candidacy but has limited activity to date.
The Deneen West group aims to nominate a governor candidate to challenge Lowden. Col L Smith, Dwight real estate man and banker, is touted as a likely candidate. Lowden has not formally announced. City Hall Republicans under Fred Lundin circulate Lowden petitions as in 192? nomination drive.
Congressman James R. Mann returns after two months in Hawaii and states he is not a presidential candidate. He jokes about his garden and the nickname Man with the loo while acknowledging future developments remain uncertain.
The Twenty-First ward committeeman Oscar Hebel leads an independent faction while Deneen West forces back a conventional line in the 1916 Chicago convention race. Observers doubt any April 11 Illinois delegation primary will yield a Mann favorite. Deneen West allies count on a candidate to balance the race as Frank N Smith and Laigh Magill enter the field.
A Chicago labor dispute centers on street car conductors and motormen demanding at least fifty cents per hour. Union leaders cite rising living costs and wage erosion, while officials and candidates discuss who should fill commissions and appointments amid ongoing labor tensions.
At the city council meeting Alderman Rodrigues charged Henry Blair with profiting from the merger of elevated lines at the expense of the Chicago Railway Company and the city which gets 45 percent of surface car profits. He introduced a resolution for the corporation counsel to investigate and seek recovery for the city. Evidence of Mrs Ithaie's involvement was said to have been presented at a public hearing before the transit commission on the petition to dissolve the Chicago Elevated Railways Collateral Trust.
The governor will consider a growing list of candidates for the new Water Way Commission as he signs bills from the legislature. The five members will receive a $5,000 salary with a chair. Among Republican hopefuls Samuel Drew of Joliet is seen as having strong prospects.
An examination of council records reveals Alderman Cullerton asked for details on a proposed street modification linking Canal Street to West Tisteer. He admitted examining a station and a route near Pittsy Hania rail line as part of the planning discussion.
City planners propose converting Addison Street into a boulevard, noting it is among the widest and longest east west routes on the north and west sides, aiming to improve traffic flow and streetscape. The proposal emphasizes safety, tree-lined medians, and enhanced pedestrian access along the corridor.
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