Campaign 1904 Looms Over Illinois Gubernatorial Fight
The Illinois presidential race heats up with Adlai Stevenson touted as the Democratic favorite from the Midwest. Charles S. Deneen enters Cook County’s gubernatorial storm as forces rally for and against him amid a crowded field. Local notes praise Chicago leaders despite traction issues, honor longtime Turner Band member William A. Hettlich, and commend A Sivore for Real Property Owners' work on the South Side.
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Stevenson
Hlinols
Middle West
Ilnois
Cook County
Ilinois
Charles 8
Deneén
Cook
Hopkins cannot retire from politics says contemporaries
A conference with Judge Guy Scott and Democratic leaders declares Hopkins must stay in party management. The Eagle notes Hopkins retreat from politics was never a real option and credits Scott and allies for the verdict. The City Council passes an ordinance to ensure only qualified experts run the building department under Building Commissioner George Williams.
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John P. Hopkins
Guy Scott
Supreme Court
Illinois
Democratic State Central Committee
Hopkins
The
Eagle
George Williams
City ponders municipal waste service amid funds crunch
Residents across multiple wards face a summer with no city garbage collection. Heavily heated days loom as citizens would have to arrange their own pickup unless municipal ownership plans get funded. Critics call the idea arraunt nonsense.
Mayor Edges Toward Police Magistrate Appointments
Reluctant moves by the mayor add two more police magistrates on the first Monday night. Citizens question why not appoint the full slate and finish the task.
Reappointment to Board of Local Improvements
Hon Peter KielDassa has been reappointed as a member of the Board of Local Improvements. He is described as the best man for the position and highly fitted for the role.
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Chicago
Charles J. Vopicka
Board of Local Improvements
Vopicka
Peter KielDassa
Hennessy Reappointed Police Magistrate in Eaglewood
Hon John J Hennessy was reap pointed police magistrate for the Eaglewood police court Monday night. He is a capable lawyer and his rulings as magistrate are uniformly able just and correct. He fills the office to the satisfaction of the public and with honor to himself.
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John J. Hennessy
Englewood
Hennessy
Chief ONeill Praised for Enforcing Holiday Laws
Chief of Police ONeill is described as able energetic and indefatigable for enforcing laws and ordinances. His commendable attitude toward curbing barbarous noisy and dangerous holiday celebrations reflects strong public safety leadership.
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O'Neill
Franchises Talks Near End Without Agreement
Negotiations between the Council's sub committee on franchises and Chicago City Railway Company are practically ended with no accord on compensation. The company says it can rehabilitate its system with little or no compensation for the present. The Eagle notes this stance as seemingly reasonable.
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Council
Chicago City Railway Company
The
Eagle
City Council Debates Rail Track Elevation
The solitary socialist member argues for track elevation while others urge restraint. Council members caution against overzealous action and seek more prudent handling of the rail project.
Wide tire ordinance may aid city paving repairs
The proposed ordinance on wide tires is seen as a strong factor in solving paving problems and maintenance in the city. The Board of Education reportedly considers spending 1,000,000 dollars on purchasing sites and improvements.
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Board of Education
Fire Marshal Musham Targets Fire Department Clutches
Fire Marshal Musham’s crackdown on cliques and secret pre arrangements in the Fire Department earns public approval. The Chief cites internal influence as a cause of esprit de corps deterioration and pledges promotions based solely on merit and industry.
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Musham
Esprit Jas Corps
Ellicott Praised Amid Rumpus Over Telephone Ordinance
In the debate over the United Telephone ordinance city officials face criticism, but City Electrician Ellicott is praised for his good faith. Under his direction the Bureau of Lighting and Electricity is described as highly efficient and well run, with a call for other department heads to match his dedication and competence.
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United Telephone
City
Ellicott
Bureau of Lighting and Electricity
Hopeful plea for school board reappointment
The text urges Mayor Harrigan to persuade School Trustee Tilden to accept reappointment to the Board of Education. It describes Mr Tilden as the kind of man the People desire on the School Board. John is mentioned as part of the discourse.
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Harrigan
Tilden
Board of Education
John
Keating Seen For Reappointment Amid City Bureaucracy Talk
The piece notes Keating as a likely reappointed trustee and a representative Irish American figure. It mentions Henry Weaver planning a public bathing scheme for poor foreigners, lauding him as a philanthropist. It reports talk of a board of elevator examiners and critiques city hall bureaucracy under O Neill.
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T. Keating
Mr. Keating
Henry B. Weaver
Weaver
City Hall
Tuscarora Club Sees Warm Milwaukee Welcome
The Tuscarora Club reported a cordial reception during a visit to Milwaukee last week. Mayor David Rose and supporters hosted the group as the club continues to grow in membership and influence.
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Tuscarora Club
Milwaukee
David
Rose
Tuscarora’ Club
Eagle
City Attorney Staff Vaccinated After Smallpox Exposure
City Attorney Smulski and all staff were vaccinated after exposure to smallpox. Officials report the third floor of City Hall is secure and the personnel are safe.
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Smulski
Eagle Forecasts Midsummer Vacation Amid Traction Talks
The Eagle notes midsummer break approaches with no progress on the traction question toward a final settlement. The piece implies scheduled timing and ongoing debate without a resolution in sight.
Mayor Higgins mulls pay for Board of Education presidency
It is rumored Mayor Harrison is considering attaching a salary to the office of President of the Board of Education. Support argues a businessman could not devote full time without remuneration to the expanding duties of the post.
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Harrison
Board of Education
Merchants' Loan and Trust Plans Capital and Surplus Increase
The Merchants' Loan and Trust Company plans to raise its capital to 3 million dollars and its surplus to 3 million dollars on July 1, 1903, producing a substantial overall capitalization.
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Merchants’ Loan and Trust Company
Bitter fight over Walsh appointment as Jury Commissioner
A bitter contest has arisen over the appointment of Jury Commissioner William C. Walsh who has held the post for a considerable time and given general satisfaction. The dispute is hard to understand given his long service.
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William C. Walsh
Grand Jury Indicts Eleven in Eighteenth Ward Election Trouble
Grand Jury indicts eleven individuals in connection with the Eighteenth Ward election issues. State's Attorney Deneen, known for thorough investigations, leads the case as it proceeds to uncover deeper aspects of the matter.
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Wen
Deneen
O Shaughnessy Considered for Mayor's Private Secretary
The Chicago American editor Mr James O Shaughnessy was noted as a strong candidate for mayoral private secretary but was not an active candidate. Ernest McGaffey, famed poet, ultimately received the appointment.
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James O'Shaughnessy
The
Chicago American
O'Shaughnessy
O'Shaugh- Nessy
Ernest McGaffey
Illinois Telephone and Telegraph Drafts Amendment
After weeks of wrangling the amendatory ordinance has been drafted allowing the company to push its work to installation and conclusion without further delay.
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Illinois Telephone and Telegraph Company
Reform Runs Amuck in Chicago Civil Service and Health Dept
In Chicago the Civil Service Commission attacks the Health Department while city leaders seek limits on merit systems. Fire Marshal Musham pushes for stricter fire department discipline. The ruckus over a phone ordinance draws public criticism of a trusted official as the Civil Service stance clashes with Dr Arthur Reynolds and city governance.
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Health Department
Chicago
Civil Service Commission
Arthur R. Reynolds
Colleran
Police Department
Fhe
Commission
Fire Department
Eagle
Civil Service Bureau
Joseph A. O'Donnell
Harrison
Fourth of July Security Calls for Crackdown on Firecracker Threats
The piece urges Chief O'Neill to continue strict action against Fourth of July firecracker and pistol fireheads. It also condemns torpedo crackers placed on street car tracks as a dangerous anarchic tactic requiring swift handling.
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O'Neill
Judge Edward P F Dunne A Loyal Democrat Leader
Judge Edward P F Dunne is described as an able jurist and loyal Democrat. The article notes his leadership role in the party during a period when several colleagues have recently left.
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Edward PF. Dunne
Sizzling Fourth of July predicts old fashioned celebration
The article hints at a traditional Fourth of July with expected old fashioned festivities and fireworks, suggesting a warm, community focused holiday atmosphere.
Municipal ownership debate hints at long term financing
Cranks advocate municipal ownership and delaying the traction question, suggesting a plan for financing the proposition over the next twenty five years.
Unsafe Carter Harrison crib draws health department warning
Daily health bulletin notes the Carter Harrison crib as unsafe. Health Department endorses the precaution and warns caregivers to avoid using the item immediately.
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Carter Harrison Crib
Health Department
City Halls Seize On Tentative Ordiances In Traction Franchises
Citizens hear that City Hall favors tentative ordinances as steps toward traction franchises. The note expresses hope these measures move toward practical common sense soon.
No Counteraction Planned to Payroll Plea July 18
Reports state anti Harrison Democratic leaders will not oppose the payroll plea set for July 18. The gathering is expected to handle itself without external interference.
City Hall Aims At Democrats Amid July Turmoil
The scene at City Hall shows decisive moves against the Harrison Democrats during July, signaling a sharpening political clash as summer politics unfold and party strength wanes ahead of winter.
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Olddine Harrison
Election trauma prompts clean up of bum lodging districts
If the investigation and coming trial of cases arising from the Eighteenth Ward election trauma lead to cleaning bum lodging-house districts it will mark a long step toward a pure ballot and honest elections.
Harmony teaching proposal referred to Sue for Dr Tomlins
The plan by Harlow N Igb inbotham and associates to hire Dr William L Tomlins for another year to teach harmony to school teachers at no cost to the School Board has been referred to Sue.
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Harlow N. Lg. Inbotham
William L. Tomlins
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