Illinois Democrats Turn East for Banner Bearers in 1904
Chairman Hopkins and Roger Sullivan plan to invite Eastern leaders to open Illinois's state campaign. Hill Olney Pattison and Johnson are named as possible speakers to revive tariff reform, Philippine questions, trusts and old Democratic war cries. Bryanism would be sidelined as the party seeks victory in 1904 with an eastern presidential contender.
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Mllinois
Timois
Hill
Olney
Pattison
Ilinois
John P. Hopkins
Democratic State Central Committee
Leutenant
Roger C. Sullivan
Bryan
Democrats of
Hinds
United States
Hopkins
Illinois
Carter
Harrison
Kansas City
Silver
Tilhols
Chicago
Roger ©. Sullivan
Springfeld
Willian J. Bryan
Weat
Richard Olney
Robert KB. Pattison
Politicians consider fall campaign speaker for Illinois venue
Hopkins and Sullivan travel via Lake Shore Limited to Buffalo and Albany to invite a leading Democratic figure to headline a September gathering in Springfield or Peoria. If the principal speaker cannot attend the plan shifts to Boston for Olney or Pattison, then Tom Johnson, with one of four likely to accept.
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Hopkins
Sullivan
Lake Shore Limited
Buffalo
Norman EK
Mack
New York
Democratic National Committee
Cleveland
Rochester
Albany
Springfield
Peoria
Boston
Olney
Pattison
Tom Johnson
Democratic slate narrows to four for 1904 presidential nominee
The Illinois State committee limits potential nominees to Hill, Olney, Pattison and Johnson. Leaders assess each man’s chances to be the standard bearer while debate grows over the New York candidate.
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Hill
Olney
Pattison
Johnson
State Committee
Ilinois
New Yorker
Porter fielding strong bid for Clerk of Appellate Court
Hopkins faction backs Hill as likely leader while A R Porter, Republican candidate, runs a vigorous campaign for Clerk of the Appellate Court. Porter’s solid magistracy record could attract Democratic votes. The retirement of Dimes Reddick from the county ticket is a setback for Republicans due to health reasons.
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A. R. Porter
Poter
Porter
Dimes Reddick
Reddick
Chicago Democrats Confront Campaign Corruption Fray
Chicago and Cook County Democrats grow weary of boodlers and grafters handling campaigns, signaling calls for reform and cleaner political processes amid ongoing local political friction.
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Chicago
Cook County
Olsen named to fill county clerk vacancy
The Republican Executive Committee appointed Peter B Olson to fill the county clerk vacancy created by the resignation of James Redmek, the candidate for County Clerk.
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Republican Executive Committee
Peter B. Olsen
James Red- Mek
The aldermanic committee notes disregard of theater ordinances
The passage warns that an eventual downtown theater fire could overshadow the Woodruff building and trigger a future investigation. It critiques the current committee as late and ineffective in upholding tre ordinance compliance before disaster strikes.
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Tre
Woodruff
Council quarrels shadow honest men’s rise
The article notes no honest man has advanced through the repeated disputes among council committees, implying discord blocks merit and progress. It reflects a critical view of intra council strife and its impact on leadership.
City Leaders Shadowed by Doodle Charges Contained
Hanreddy accuses city fathers of doodling and vows to name his men only after securing adequate hanreddy. Charles B. Deneen contemplates using the Grand Jury to press the matter, while Mayor Harrison mulls bringing Ornery Palmer on his bear hunt. Trustee Gallagher’s brass band return plans noted.
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Hanreddy
Charles 8
Deneen
Grand Jury
Harrison
Ornery Palmer
Gallagher
Board of Education faces call for supply department probe
Minority report by Mr. Gallagher criticizes a single official overseeing goods for the supply department. He warns such centralized control over more than $220,000 yearly is improper and calls for investigation. The piece questions the board’s handling and asks for solid charges if any exist.
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Board of Education
Gallagher
Mr. Gallagher
Busse Shows Quiet Determination in State Treasurer Candidacy
The article portrays Fred A. Busse as a timid campaigner for State Treasurer with a soft snap and a lack of probing questions about public funds. It notes his hard work for party success and deems him a Mascot in politics due to business success.
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Fred A. Busse
County Treasom
Mr. Busse
Democrats Split Over Campaign Issue in Washington Dispatch
A Washington dispatch reports Democrats disagree on the coming campaign issue. A Republican ally calls it easy payroll and cites a verse about truth while Justice Dooley says shooting craps is a lesser vice than cornering grain. Outcome depends on which side you are on.
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Washington
Justice Dooley
Independent Candidates Likely to Elect Honest Legislators
The text argues that by the time voters consider Referendum League and Legislative Vat League nominees, independents and well funded citizens should help elect a few honest men to the Legislature beyond party picks.
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Referendum League
Legislative Vat League
Good Citizens of Independent Minds
Eagle lauds six months of political victories under Burke
The Chicago Eagle celebrates its six month influence in Cook County politics. It claims Harrison’s decline from presidential timber and asserts the paper helped extend the county democracy, lifting Robert E. Burke and weakening the City Hall ring.
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Cook County
Chicago Eagle
Carter H. Harrison
Il Nois
West
United States
Cook County Democracy
R. B. Burke
The Eagle Endorses Burke Against Press Opposition
The Eagle’s six month record highlights its persistent support for Robert B. Burke amid fierce opposition from the entire press. It claims to have faced daily criticism, stood alone, and not flinched from confrontations in defense of Burke's cause.
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Carter Harrison
Robert B. Burke
Ita
Burke
Cook County Assessed Valuation Boost Sparks Debate
The Board of Review has added 400000 to Cook County's assessed valuation in a single day. If this pace continues, county valuation could reach billions next year. Critics question who benefits and accuse payrolls of gaining most from the rise.
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Democracy of
Illinois
Eagle
Harrison
Carter H. Harrison
Hoe
Cook County
The
Board of Review
Chicago Laborers Recall City Strike Action
Chicago workers reflect on how Mayor Clarrison and police handled Teamsters and other strikers. While quiet, the laboring class plans to think deeply about the past treatment and its implications.
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Chicago
Clarrison
City Mayor Labels Probe as Politics Amid Ordinance Enforcement Debate
Mayor Harrison defends ongoing inquiry into alleged lax enforcement of city ordinances by subordinates, calling the dispute a political matter. The remark underscores tensions between administration officials and enforcement actions.
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Harrison
Deneen Seeks Illinois Governor Nomination
The Inter Ocean notes no surprise in Charles E. Deneen pursuing the Republican nomination for Illinois governor. It adds he deserves it and typically secures what he pursues, reflecting a strong path forward in the upcoming campaign.
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Charles 8. Deneen
Ilinois
Inter Ocean
Deneen
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