Popular Illinois Attorney General Gains National Attention
Edward J. Brundage, a leading Illinois Republican figure, earns broad attention for a record praised as honest and progressive. The article highlights his legislative and Chicago tenure, noting calls for a national career and contrasting with pension and payroll disputes tied to former officials and gas rate controversies.
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Illinois
Edward J. Brundage
Republican Party
County Board of Commissioners
Cook County
Chicago
State of
Latham Hosts Democrats in Chicago Campaign
President H. H. Latham of the Iroquois Club hosts the Democratic congressional campaign committee including Daniel C. Roper and Oklahoma's Scott Ferris in Chicago. Former national chair W. D. Jamieson and others greet the party at the Iroquois Club as they urge strong statewide support for Democratic congressmen.
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H. H. Latham
Iroquois Club
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Daniel C. Roper
Internal Revenue
Scott Ferris
Oklahoma
Democratic Congressional Committee
W. D. Jamieson
Democratic National Committee
Chicago
Senate
House
Troquois Club
George L. Reker
E. D. Hulbert
Oscar G. Foreman
William L. O'Connell
Maclay Hoyne
William H. Sexton
Harry Goldstine
John W. Eckhart
Edward F. Dunne
Henry Horner
Roger C. Sullivan
William C. Legner
Julius F. Smietanka
G. O. P. Stands by Uncle Sam in Chicago Conferences
William H. Hayes of Indianapolis, chairman of the Republican national committee, arrived in Chicago for conferences with other party leaders. The Republican party is standing by its national stance amid talks in the state chair in Chicago.
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William H. Hayes
Indianapolis
Republican National Committee
Chicago
Bers
Can
Chio
Republican Party
Democrats Back Red-Hot Mayor Candidate Tom Carey In Race
Chicago voters watch a growing surge for Tom Carey as the Democratic mayoral hopeful. Supporters claim he is independent, strong, and honest, with backing forming across factions. The piece notes past contest against Foss and hints at Treasurer and Probate Court clerk races, with Cervenka and Cermak as Bohemian figures in the local scene.
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Tom Carey
Chicago
John E. Traeger
John A. Cervenka
Antis
Cermak
Cervenka
Tom Carey Demonstrates City to Soldiers Return
Thomas Carey returns from a trip to Washington and presents city observations to soldiers. He describes local conditions and addresses service members, highlighting civic duties and community support.
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Thomas. Carey
Washington
Four former Illinois officials ordered to restore funds
A Sangamon County report by Master in Chancery Thomas F. Ferns states four former state executives illegally expended or collected 27000 dollars. Andrew Russell James Brady Lewis Stevenson and Barratt O’Hara are ordered to restore the amount with Stevenson specifically directed to return 1577.26 including various small personal items.
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Sangamon County
Thomas F. Ferns
Andrew Russell
James J. Brady
Lewis G. Stevenson
Barratt O'Hara
Fergus
Committee
Forty Ninth General Assembly
Stevenson
Raise in Gas Price Proposed by State Utilities
A. Little, gas engineer for the state public utilities commission, urges Commissioner Shaw to raise Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company rates about 10 percent. He says the operating expense schedule contains large items not to be used in fixing new rates. The present rate is 69 cents per 1,000 cubic feet. he recommends 76 cents to yield 7 percent on an investment of 33,088.
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Little
Thempany
Ogden Gas
Peoples
B. Little
State Public Utilities Commission
Shaw
Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company
City Council Approves Large Budget Moves and Bond Issuance
The City Council passed the annual appropriation bill including 87 500 to raise alderman salaries from 3000 to 3500 and cover arrears since 1916. A bond issue of 8 million for Michigan boulevard work was approved unanimously. Other items include raises for police and fire ranks,Elevator operator pay raises, and funding for the Ogden avenue extension and gas rate studies.
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Toman
John Szymkowski
Watson
Steffen
Byrne
Michigan Boulevard
Leutenants
Seventy-ninth Street Beach
Ogden Avenue
Union
Lincoln Parks
Peoples Gas Light and Coke Co
Alderman Powers
Chicago Plan Commission
Ettelson
Thompson
Union Station
Engineer disputes gas firm valuation in city report
An engineer testifies the Indiana Natural Gas Company is undervalued by the commission and seeks to strike a proposed 10 percent operating-expense rise. Special Counsel Richberg and Mr. Little note the company's costs exceed those of other cities. Samuel Insull’s estimated value ranged from 95 to 105 million dollars.
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Pany
Indiana Natural Gas Company
Samuel Insull
Richberg
Little
No Candidates Among Patriots Decry Unqualified War Support
A wartime statement declares opposition to candidates who aren not fully in favor of the war, asserting loyalty and rejecting geography in patriotism. The speaker thanks God and emphasizes unity beyond regional lines.
Taxis and Tragedy: Fatal Accidents Dominate Daily News
A provocative rant decries the high death toll from taxis and questions authorities' leniency. The writer asks how taxi operations evade restrictions as more pedestrians are killed in city streets.
City luncheon host guides six soldiers through day
Tom and Mr. Carey entertain six soldiers as guests at luncheon then tour the city by car. A friend notes the soldiers cannot vote for mayor next spring, while Carey quips that they will vote against the Kaiser in Europe.
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Mr. Carey
Hopkins for Senator A. J. Hopkins'
Albert J. Hopkins held a notable US Senate record before his nomination by Republicans in the preferential primary vote. The fragment notes his strong tenure and the party nomination process mentioned in the campaign context.
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Albert J. Hopkins
United States
Thompson Ticket Nominates City and County Officials at Coliseum
Fifteen thousand people attended the City Hall Republican county convention in the Coliseum to nominate candidates for multiple offices. The list includes Sheriff George Hitzman Treasurer Percy Coffin County Clerk Andrew Metzger County Judge Frank Righeimer Probate Court Judge Clifford Toe and others across wards.
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Thompson
George Hitzman
Percy B. Coffin
Andrew C. Metzger
Tth
Frank 8. Righeimer
Clifford G Toe
Hth
George — E. Nye
Uth
Morris Elle
County
P. Hi Moynihan
Jacob Gartenstein
John T. Nebeeck
Ith
James J. McComb
Charles S. Rassmussen
Louis P. Piquett
F. Bowden DeForrest
John B. Prench
Edwin C. Masters
Alexander J. Johnson
Municipal Court
Henry T. Chase
George W. Eddis
Hector A. Proullette
Benton F. Kleeman
Stephen A. Thieda
Meyer Rosen
Daniel G. Gerst
Edward A. Jonas
Democratic Opposition Hints at Primary Slate Selection
The article reports a feud between the Democratic regulars and antis over candidate selection. Chairman Joseph Kostner foresees no leaders’ meeting until after regulars announce candidates beginning July 5. Antis claim past nominations for key posts and push for patronage linked choices including Sheriff and county board president.
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Antis
Joseph Kostner
Sanitary
Anton J. Cermak
Traction Plan Indorsed by Capitain Subcommittee
The proposed traction ordinance is recommended to the campaign by the Capitain subcommittee after a brief meeting. Beginning Monday the full committee will hold almost daily meetings to finalize the measure to suit both companies and the city. It plans a rebuilt street and elevated system along with a subway for rapid transit.
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Camp Ie
Capitain
Malone urged as GOP hopeful in Seventh District race
Many Republicans in the Seventh District want William H. Malone to run for Congress this year to challenge Nils Juul. Malone has not indicated his intention or given encouragement, though he remains very popular in the district.
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William H. Malone
Congress
Nils Juul
Malone
Toem
The Taxi Monopoly Presses City Parking Change
Alexander H. Revell, president of Revell Motors, urges Chicago to amend parking rules after his store is blocked by vehicles on Adams Street. He cites incidents where a daughter and chauffeur faced legal notices for blocking highways. He argues citizens must access property without arrest or hardship.
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Chicago
Alexander H. Revell
Po- Nce
Revell
Mr Revell
Adams Street
Worsley Nominated for Chicago Municipal Court Judge
A. A. Worsley, a leading Chicago Bar figure, is backed by friends for the Democratic nomination to the Municipal Court. He is praised as a capable lawyer of high integrity who would make a fine judge.
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A. A. Worsley
Chicago
Mr. Worsley
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Uncle Sam
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Chicago Tribune
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