Sweitzer Again On Ballot In City Primary Fight
County Clerk Robert M. Sweitzer, previously elected in 1910 and 1914, reappears on the Democratic primary slate for county clerk after serving as General Manager of Associated Catholic Charities. The piece notes prior defeats, municipal staffing fears, and calls for legislative relief amid rising wages and material costs. City planners discuss noise reduction and aesthetic elevating structures along main corridors.
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Robert M. Sweitzer
The
Associated Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities
Joseph F. Connery
Sweitzer
William Haleamneee
Pike Shows City's Need to Borrow for Wages
City Comptroller Pike told the Council finance committee that bankers who offered a $2,000,000 loan last January to cover increased wages should advance the city $900,000 to meet payrolls and obligations. The committee aimed to secure the full amount now due to slim chances of matching revenue in the coming months. Chairman Richert was directed to proceed.
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Pike
Council
Aix
Richert
Wacker Proposes Unified Transit Plans in Chicago
Chicago officials draft a unification ordinance for surface elevated and subway lines. Charles H. Wacker urges conformity to commission principles and engineering reviews by the new board of control. He calls for viaducts on North Robey street and Ashland avenue to follow commission plans and elevated structures to be kept out of certain areas.
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Chicago Plan Com Transportation
Charles H. Wacker
Board of Control
City Council Grants Inquiry With City Bureau Favor
At a recent meeting the Chicago City Council invited the city bureau of public efficiency to survey all departments. Mayor Thompson opposes the bureau and vetoed a similar order. The vote to invite the bureau passed 45 to 16, with labor groups declining participation. The council also reappointed library and sanitarium board members and approved a Welcome Fund week for war-related relief. Ordinances raising pawnbroker and junk dealer licenses and taxicab fares were enacted, with amendments. The next council session is set for July 17.
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Chicago Bureau of Public Efficiency
Thompson
Bureau
Chicago Clearing House Association
Chicago Federation of Labor
Ald
John A. Richert
Municipal Tuberculosis Sanitarium
Alfred £. Barr
Frank FP. Tollkuehn
Library Board
Robertson
F. Bowden de Forest
William M. Marsha
Sanitarium
de Forest
Marsha
C. P. Caldwell
J. J. Coughlin
Chicago
Committee On Home Defense
Frank Klaus
W. P. Steffen
Steffen
Western Union Telegraph Company
De Stefano Named Democratic Nominee for Municipal Court Judge
Rocco De Stefano, a respected lawyer, is listed as a Democratic nominee for Judge of the Municipal Court. His bar record is described as excellent and he is highly regarded by colleagues. The note mentions Halse Snader in the Italian American Nationality context.
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Rocco de Stefano
de Stefano
Halse Snader
Gibbons Strongest Candidate for County Treasurer
Harry R. Gibbons, head of the H R Gibbons Box Company and director in several banks, is described as the strongest man in the field for County Treasurer. Backed by leading citizens of multiple parties, he stands as a top candidate and heavy taxpayer in the election.
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Harry R. Gibbons
H. R. Gibbons Box Company
Whalen for Criminal Court Clerk
One of the brightest young men in Chicago is James M. Whalen the regular Democratic nominee for Clerk of the Criminal Court. His ability is unquestioned and his experience in public office will make him of great value to his fellow citizens in the office for which he is running and to which he will certainly be elected.
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Chicago
James M. Whalen
Criminal Court
D J Egan Nominated for Chief Bailiff in Democratic Primary
Dennis J Egan will be nominated for Chief Bailiff of the Municipal Court at the Democratic primary. He is praised for a fine record as chief clerk of the Election Commissioners and as a tireless Democratic party worker. The meet is set for September 11.
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Dennis. J. Egan
Democratic Party
Endorsement Moves Lewis Backed by Regulars In Illinois
At a Democratic Managing Committee meeting Thomas Carey moved to endorse United States Senator James Hamilton Lewis for re election and fellow congressmen McAndrews Gallagher Sabath and Rainey for re election. The decision aims to unite the party on national issues as Lewis seeks renomination with confirmation from President Wilson and amid questions about health and party prospects in Illinois.
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Thomas Carey
Democratic Managing Committee
United States
James Hamilton Lewis
Carey
McAndrews
Gallagher
Sabath
Rainey
Illinois
Lewis
Wilson
Eastman for Mayor Emerges as Democratic Prospect
Report says followers of the Harrison Dunne Hoyne group may unite on John C. Eastman, popular Chicago Journal editor and fearless Democratic publisher, as a strong mayoral candidate next spring. The piece questions taxi enforcement and notes rising casualties.
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Harrison Hoyne-Dunne
Harrison-Dunne-Hoyne
John C. Eastman
Chicago Journal
Nash for Board of Review nomination praised
The nomination of former Assessor Patrick A Nash for member of the Board of Review pleases the public and Democrats. Nash is described as a capable businessman of high character and proven popularity.
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Patrick A. Nash
Board of Review
Mr. Nash
Hughey Kearns and Olson: Democratic Fight for Chief Justice Seat
The Democrats back Hughey Kearns for Chief Justice Olson's vacancy. Rumors say Senator Lewis may run unopposed in the Democratic primary. A Wilson letter urging re election is hinted, aiming to present Lewis as stronger than any Republican challenger. Wilson says politics is adjourned but objects to urging Illinois to re elect a senator aiding the war effort.
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Lewis
Wilson
Senator Lewis
Senate
Illinois
Primary tickets listed for Chicago area elections
A long list enumerates candidates across wards for sheriff, county treasurer, clerk, judge, and many municipal roles. Included are names such as Anton J. Cermak, Henry Horner, Peter Reinberg, James Dailey, James M. Whalen, and Michael Sheridan among others, with ward assignments across the city and surrounding towns.
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Anton J. Cermak
Harry R. Gibbons
Robert M. Sweitzer
Thomas F. Scully
Henry Horner
Frank J. Walsh
James M., Whalen
Edward J. Tobin
Michael K. Sheridan
John A. Cervenka
Board of Review
P. A. Nash
James M. Dailey
Fred D. Breit
Charles E. Reading
Peter Reinberg
John Budinger
Albert Nowak
Frank J. Wilson
Thomas Kasperski
Bartley Burg
Joseph M. Fitzgerald
Emmett Whealan
Daniel J. Ryan
Robert W. McKinlay
James G. Wolcott
la Grange
Anton Maciejewski
Cicero
Paul Kamradt
West Hammond
Joseph Vrba
James H. Wells
Evanston
Hugh J. Kearns
Charles A. Williams
Rocco de Stefano
John K. Prindiville
Stanley Walkowiak
Harry M. Fisher
Joseph P. Rafferty
John A. Mahoney
Joseph 8
la Bay
John F. Bolton
Joseph A. Weber
Daniel J. McMahon
Frank X. Rydzewski
Dennis J. Egan
Thompson Ticket Mayoral Slate Listed for County Tickets
Sheriff George Hitzman 38th ward Treasurer Percy B. Coffin 25th ward County Clerk Andrew C. Metager 7th ward County Judge Frank Righeimer 22nd ward Probate Court Judge Clifford G. Roe 6th ward Various officials named from multiple wards form the Thompson ticket in a local election report.
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George Hitzman
Percy B. Coffin
Andrew C. Metager
Frank 8. Righeimer
Clifford G. Roe
Republican Regulars and County Official Picks
Republican regulars list the Brundage majority slate for county offices including Sheriff Henry C Beitler and a slate of ward officials. The long roster names ward, role, and local positions such as County Clerk, Probate Judge, and School Superintendent among others.
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Republican County Committee
Sherif Henry C. Beitler
Bernard W. Snow
Charles G. Blake
Edwin A. Olson
Frederic de Young
Harvey
LeRoy Millner
William R Parker
Archibald ©. Coddington
Charles Krutohoff
Charles — Ringer
Board of Review
Perkins B. Basa
Pranston
Trustees of Sanitary District
Willis O. Nance
William J
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Wacker
Chicago Board of Aldermen
Argest
Gibbons
D. J. Egan
Congress
Eastman
Hughey Kearns
Olson
Democrats
George E. Nye
Morris Eller
John B. Strassburger
James Rea
B. J. Evans
William H. Reid
Charles Vavick
Alexander N. Todd
James P. Bowler
P. H
Alexander J. Johnson
Municipal Court
Henry T. Chase
George W. Eddis
Hector A. Broullette
Benton F. Kleeman
Stephen A. Thieda
Meyer Rosen
Daniel G. Gerst
Edward A. Jonas
James W. Breen
Frank Peska
Michael EB. Libonati
William H. Wesley
Peter G. Nix
Thompson Ticket
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