Democratic Committeemen List for Illinois and Cook County
A compilation of Democratic party officials and ward leaders across Illinois and Chicago. It names members including Charles Boeschenstein, Arthur Charles, Douglas Pattison, and many ward chairmen and secretaries led by James M. Dailey and William P. Feeney, detailing positions from chairman to sergeant at arms and listing all ward allocations through the thirty-second ward. The roster covers state and city figures, marching from county committees to numerous ward officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Pattison
Freeport
Terence F. Moran
Chicago
Ed. M. Spiller
Marion
Isaac B. Craig
Mattoon
Ernest Hoover
Taylorville
Jerry J. Kane
East St. Louis
Democratic County Committee
James M. Dailey
William P. Feeney
Democratic Party of
Cook County
Joseph Rushkewicz
Frank F. Roeder
Anton J. Cermak
James M. Whalen
Frank H. McCulloch
John F. Quin
Lan
Jacob Lindheimer
Fred W. Blocks
John J. Leonard
Michael Kenna
William J. Graham
Thomas D. Nash
Ward and city ward headquarters directory listing
Detailed roster of ward organizations with headquarters addresses officers and contact numbers across Chicago area, listing ward numbers leaders presidents secretaries and meeting locations from 1 through 34 with multiple alma mater venues and phone exchanges. Names include Coughlin Kost ner Keough Kleinitz Fee hey Mc Culloch Browne Bol ton Shiel Kelly Raindl Kovner and many more in various neighborhoods.
Lowden to Run for Governor in 1916 Republican Campaign
Chicago leader announces candidacy for governor at state level after September remarks. W. H. Stead to manage the campaign with headquarters to be opened in the Lumber Exchange building Chicago. A bipartisan Republican committee will oversee Cook County efforts and avoid factional conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
W. H. Stead
Ottawa
Lumber Exchange
Cook County
Deneen slate names county officials and complaints
The Deneen slate lists State's Attorney John E. Northup Recorder Joseph F Haas Board of Review Edward Litzinger Board of Assessors Felix A Nordell short term Charles Ringer Clerk Circuit Court William F Lipps Clerk Superior Court John Siman President Sanitary District Chas Sergel Sanitary District Trustees Edward J Williams Thomas W Gilmore. Democratic workers complain two county offices to be filled next fall are used as relatives storehouses for incumbents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Northup
Joseph F. Haas
Board of Review
Edward &. Litzinger
Board of Assessors
Felix A. Norde
Charles Ringer
William F. Lipps
John Siman
Sanitary District
Chas. H. Sergel
Edward J. Williams
Thomas W. Gilmore
Ben M. Smith
Chairman Stuckart Heads Democratic Executive Panel
County Treasurer Henry Stuckart was named chairman of the Democrats executive committee. Other appointees include Dennis J. Egan Frank J. Ryan Rudolph L. Schapp and a slate of officers and members such as Robert M. Sweitzer Frank J. Walsh A. J. Cermak M. K. Sheridan John F. O Malley and Harry R. Gibbons among others. The move signals a reorganized party structure with specialized committees on organization finance and halls and speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Stuckart
Dennis J. Egan
Frank 8. Ryan
Rudolph L. Schapp
Mr. Stuckart
Robert M. Sweitzer
Frank J. Walsh
A. J. Cermak
M. K. Sheridan
John F. O'Malley
8. H. Kun
Frank O Lowden Vows Free Judgment If Nominated Governor
The candidate states he will not participate in any state ticket or make promises and will avoid alliances that could constrain his independent decision making in office if nominated and elected as governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank O. Lowden
Job Holders Union Dominates Chicago Politics Rumors
A Chicago letter notes the city’s three top county office holders rely on patronage while the Democratic party touts cosmopolitan family values. It cites ethnic groups at the polls and mentions Julius Oswald, William H. Weber, Robert R. Jampoile, and Harry W. Cooper amid praise for Lyon Brand tires and Auto Tire Sales Co. managed by T. B. Shattuc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Democratic Party
Auto Tire
Michigan Avenue
T. 8
Shattuc
Lyon
Notable Names on the Brennan Grogan Carr List
Brennan and Grogan along with Carr Fred Brett Crowe Hall and Thomas Carey are cited as prominent individuals in the roster. The report highlights these persons in connection with ongoing local business or civic matters.
Brundage Enters Illinois Attorney General Race
Chicago Republican leader Edward J. Brundage announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Illinois Attorney General. His entrance signals a bold bid to win the party’s statewide post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Brundage
Chicago
Illinois
Real Estate and Torrens System Boom Sparks Criticism
Critics say most real estate experts and some public officials will not use the Torrens system, arguing supporters push the scheme to create public payroll jobs at taxpayer expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torrens
Cook County
Connery Building Proclaimed as Court House Name Change
Citizens weigh proposition to rename the Court House the Connery Building amid excitement from supporters who cite numerous names on the payroll and lasting local ties. The article reflects optimistic public sentiment and anticipated approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Connery
Why Taxpayers Suffer From City Payroll Increases
The piece notes tax costs rising as city payrolls grew from 23,210 to 29,201 employees between 1910-11 and 1914-15, with payrolls swelling from 24,555,496 to 35,173,535 dollars. It cites a 5,991 employee increase and a 10,618,089 dollar rise in five years. It laments high taxes and mentions John F. Clare’s supporters and the Chicago Automobile Club’s push for new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busse
Harrison
Fifty Ward Reform and City Manager Plan Debated
Alderman Capitain urged redistricting Chicago into fifty wards with one alderman each and proposed appointing a city manager, effectively bypassing the mayor. A sub committee was set to study the plan while Kennedy failed to push a resolution urging Congress to avoid a diplomatic break with Germany. Several aldermen opposed as beyond the city council’s scope. others promised a minority report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Judiciary Committee
Henry D. Capitain
Ald
Kjellander
McCormick
Congress
Germany
Norris
Werner
Kimball
Bauler
Hrubec
W. J. Lynch
Buck
Blaha
New Aldermen Assignments for Chicago City Council
The Chicago City Council’s new members receive committee assignments including Schwartz-Harbors on wharves bridges health and railway terminals. Krumdick-Harbors on license schools fire police civil service. Novak on license health local industries. Horne on license harbors City Hall and buildings. Franz on health buildings and track elevation. Walker on harbors buildings judicial Adamsowski on buildings streets alleys parks playgrounds beaches. Byrne on license judiciary terminals. Pegram on health schools buildings. The Michelob Club at Ohio and Clark meets in Sauer man’s rooms and grows. an ad promotes DOBBINS ELECTRIC SOAP as pure and perfect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago City Council
Schwartz
Krumdick
Police and Civil Service
Novak
Horne
Franz—Health
Walker
Judici
Adamowski
Byrne—License
Pegram
Michelob Club
Ohio and
Clark Streets
Sauerman’s Splendid Rooms
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Fair State, Adama and
Dearborn Sts
E. J. Lehmann
Ambrose A, Worsley
Ilinois
Charles Boeschenstein
Edwardsville
Arthur W. Charles
Patrick J. Carr
John P. Gibbons
John H. Mack
Joseph W. Cermak
A. J. Sabath
Martin J. O’brien
Patrick A. Nash
Thomas P. Keane
Stanley H. Kunz
Bernard J. Grogan
John Powers
John F. O’malley
Joseph L. Gill
Harry R. Gibbons
Henry A. Zender
Neil Murley
Frank Paschen
Emmett Whealan
James F. Heffernan
Michael K. Sheridan
Richard S. Tuthill
Circuit Court
Timothy Crowe
Joseph 0. Kost
Ner
Thirty-fifthh
William P. Feehey
Samuel Kleinitz
Chicago Heights
Francis M. Keough
Lemont
Peter Wolf
Melrose Park
Ross C. Hall
Oak Park
Isaac M. Kuebler
Palatine
Frank H. Mc.Culloch
Young's
Wallace St
John F. Bolton
Union Ave
James J. Kropacek
Normal Ave
Kahn
Cottage Grove Ave
Langley Ave
Elmer J. Whitty
Commercial Ave
John P. Byrnes
Bond Ave
Gustave Steinwig
Anthony Ave
DeHaan’s Hall
Burnside
Otto Kerner
Clifton Park Ave
Joseph J. Novak
Trumbull Ave
W. Madison St
Kedzie
James C. Denvir
Congress St
John C. Morris
W. Adams St
Conway's Hall
Lake St
Western Ave
James B. Shiel
Grand Ave
Edward J. Kelly
Park Ave
Town St
Edward J. Raindl
Chicago Ave
Morris Gevirtz
N. Francisco Ave
North Ave
Joseph Petlak
Frank Literski
Dickson St
Milwaukee Ave
Monroe
Walter Smith
Austin Ave
Teofil Weyna
James C. Gavin
Racine Ave
John Vanderburg
Sangamon St
Blue Island Ave
Taylor St
Thos. J. Johnson
W. Congress St
John J. Falvey
Lytle St
Club House
W. 18Th St
Canal
Peter F. Smith
W. Union Ave
Barth
Hudson Ave
Lincoln
Math
J. Wagner
Lower
Lincoln Turner Hall
Sheffield
Diversey Aves
Jas. H. Poage
Belmont Ave
Bernard Jung
Mohawk
Barry Ave
Lake View
Frank A. Stadler
Lincoln Ave
Gustav Seedorf
Oakley Ave
Broadway
Edgewater
John 8. Hummer
Beacon 81
John P. Dougherty
Magnolia Ave
Grace
Chas
A. Williams
Janssen Ave
W. Peters
Hermitage Ave
Grace Hall
Bernard St
Corner Grace
Elston and Bernard
Irving
Hans Blase
Pensacola Ave
Geo. J. Gercken
W. Garfield Blvd
Tel. Drover
Frank J. Ryan
John R. Cook
McNally
Frank J. Carr
W. 60Th St
Chas, Sener
Peoria St
Anderson Bldg
Halsted St
Hodnett
Lawndale
Harry M. Christie
Lawndale Ave
Dennis E. Duffy
W. Madison Lt
Garfield
R. W. Larkin
Jackson Blvd
John 8. Clark
Keeler and
North Aves
Col. Lowden
Sinissippi Farm
Deneen
Stuckart
Popular
Edward O8good Brown
Julius Oswald
West Randolph Street
City Hall
William H. Weber
Robert R. Jampoile
Harry W. Cooper
Connery Building
Fraingaeies Family
Joseph H. Fitch
The
Criminal Court
NEW Democratic State Committee
John J. Coughlin
Sullivan
Martin J. Moran
Michael J. Donkins
J. J. Viterna
Sullivan Sullivan
Edmond L. Mulcahy
Thomas J. Dawson
Sullivan Downstate
Thomas F. Donovan Vane Sullivan
William F. McNamara
John W. Williams
Hiram N. Wheeler
James M. Daugherty
Martin A. Brennan
William Ryan
Dunne
James McNabb
W. M. Clark
William Johnston
Arthur W. Chariles
Ed M. Spiller
Collins
Viterna
John F. Clare
Chicago Automobile Club
Capitain
Arly
Charles Weeghman
Cubs
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