Carter Harrison Removed From Illinois Democratic Leadership
Illinois Democratic leaders under John P. Hopkins retire Harrison from state politics. The State Central Committee creates executive and sub committees with Thomas Carey the lone Harrison ally. Barrett, Mason, and Hopkins divisive maneuvering reshape Chicago politics as Democrats prep for upcoming battles.
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John P. Hopkins
Democratic State Central Committee
Ilinois
Harrison
Thomas Carey
Cook County
State Central Committee
Thomas Gahan
Chicago
E. J. Novak
D. J. Hogan
Geneva
W. O. Wright
Freeport
J. E. Murphy
Peoria
W. M. Bering
Decatur
J. B. Hogan
Taylorville
A. W. Charles
Carm
B. T. Cable
Rock Island
George EB. Brennan
B. J. Claggett
Lexington
M. J. Doherty
R. C. Sullivan
J. F. Robinson
Virginia
F. B. Bowman
East St. Louis
J. R. Pearce
Quincy
J. W. Lusk
Monmouth
Cable
Rt. J. Farrell
J. B. Harris
Champaign
W. A. Schwartz
Carbondale
Legislative
Hogan
Chairman
Thos. Meehan
Bluffs
Carmi
B.J. Claggett
The Man of Destiny Faces Senate Ambition Demise
The piece argues Carter Harrison’s bid for the United States Senate is doomed by Illinois Democrats. It predicts his loss of a minority nomination and his fall from leadership in both state and local Democratic politics.
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Carter Harrison
Ilinois
United States
Harrison
Legislative Voters League Appeals For Funds
The Legislative Voters' League appeals for funds to sustain its work. The request is signed by H. N. Higinbotham, John V. Barwell Jr, and Rollin A. Keyes. The league will keep a representative in Springfield during the Legislature to monitor legislation.
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Legislative Voters’ League
H. N. Higinbotham
John V. Barwell, Jr
Rollin’ A. Keyes
League
Springfield
Republican League State Convention Schedule Outlined
President Parker Secretary Buck and National President Isaac Miller Hamilton approve the convention program. Morning session covers league business. Afternoon features a love feast with invited Illinois Republicans including A J Hopkins Richard Yates Alfred Bayliss Charles G Dawes W T Stead Shelby Cullom N Travous. Evening mass meeting may feature Elihu Root and M A Hanna.
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Parker
Buck
Isaac Miller Hamilton
League
Imnois
A. J. Hopkins
Richard Yates
Alfred Bayliss
Charles G. Dawes
W,t, Stead
Ottawa
Shelby Cullom
Catholic College Conference Attacks Education System
At the Palmer House the fourth annual meeting of the Association of Catholic Colleges heard a clergyman condemn kindergarten and nonsectarian schools as part of a modern education seen as cursed by many courses and lax discipline. He offered no strong reasons for his hostility.
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Association of Catholic Colleges
Palmer House
Republican State Campaign Opens With Peoria Convention
Present plans set the Illinois League of Republican Clubs convention in Peoria on September 24 to launch the Republican State campaign. President John W. Parker and Buck F. Buck of the State League discussed strategy in a conference with the State Chairman.
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Ilinois League of Republican
Peoria
John W. Parker
Democratic State Committee Plans Campaigns and Assessments
The Democratic State Executive Committee met Friday to discuss campaign plans and to fix assessments of Democratic candidates.
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Democratic County Executive Committee
Tuley
Democratic State Executive Committee
Census of Minors Report Highlights Decline
At the Wednesday Board of Education meeting Secretagagaharsen presented a report on the census of minors defined as all persons under 21 years. The report shows a remaining decline in numbers and notes a falling off in the juvenile population.
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Board of Education
Secretagagaharsen
King Tapped as Likely Democratic Mayor Nominee
Mr. John A. King, a well known tanker, is discussed as the best available man for the Democratic nomination for Mayor next spring. He is described as a high type Democrat and estimable public spirited gentleman whose nomination would likely ensure his election.
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Barrett
Maglc
Board of Trade
Unian
Min
Chicago
Thomas FE
Sheriff
John A. King
King
Christian Meler Named Successor to Clerk Service Commissioner
Christian Meler has been named to succeed Clerk Service Commissioner Lindblom, who has retired. Meler is described as an able and upright man and is expected to render acceptable public service in the new position in a few days.
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Christian Meler
Lindblom
Cable at the Helm as Illinois Democrats Plan Campaign
The Rock Island Statesman announces Benjamin T. Cable will lead Illinois Democratic Congressional efforts from Chicago. The plan focalizes on tariff and trust issues, with literature highlighting Hoar speeches and Cuban and Philippine topics to sway key districts.
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Illinois
Benjamin T. Cable
Rock Island
Cable
United States
William B. Mason
Chicago
Democratic Congressional
Congress
National
Republican Congressional Committee
Democratic Committee
National Committee
Ilinoisman
House
Griggs
Washington
New York
Ilinois
McKinley
Martin Emerich
Martin
Madden
Hoar
Efforts Pressure Lowden for Senate Run Against Hopkins
Backers urge Colonel Frank O Lowden to enter the race for United States Senate after Charles G Dawes left the field. He has declined to become a candidate but supporters hope he may allow his name to be used.
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Frank O. Lowden
A. J. Hopkins
Charles G. Dawes
Colonel Lowden
Senate
Clinton Mark Chosen as Board of Education Chairman
Clinton Mark was appointed the new chairman of the Board of Education. The statement expresses hope the public school system will improve during his term compared with its condition at the start.
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Clinton Mark
Board of Education
Mason to Lead Fight for Re election to Senate
The Eagle notes a rift in the Republican ranks centered on Senator William E. Mason as he announces a fight to the finish for re election. Colonel Frank Lowden is mentioned as a possible candidate but Mason may shape the race to reveal opponents before he ends it.
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Mason
Hopkins
United States Senate
Senator Mason
Mr. Mason
United States
Mohican Club
Michigan Avenue
W. W. Wilson
Marty’ Madden
Marty
Eagle
William E. Mason
Hines
Prank TE. Lowden
Lowden
Magle
Maxon
James Reddick Seeks County Clerk Victory After Illness
The many friends of Mr. James Reddick, the Republican candidate for County Clerk, are glad of his recovery from recent illness. His supporters remain vigilant and will work tirelessly for his election day triumph.
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James Reddick
Lis
Fred A. Tusse Trusted to Win State Treasurer Post
Fred A. Tusse, the Republican candidate for State Treasurer, is portrayed as a sure winner with opposition dismissed as negligible and a record largest majority expected for this office.
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Fred A. Tusse
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Action of State Committee
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George W. Stubblefield
Bloomington
Fred H. Rowe
L. T. Hoy
Republican State Committee
Len Small
State Executive Committee
Mattter
Executive Committee
Thomas E. Barrett
Briggs House
Mr. Barrett
Republican State Executive Committee
Great Northern
Graham Harris
The
Rock Island Statesman
Republican Party
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