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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1904
Page
1
Hearst followers threaten Parker’s Illinois bid as Democratic and Republican leaders jockey for advantage in Chicago and Cook County. Reports say party discipline, campaign planning, and new lobbying efforts shape the contest as officials target reform and water system changes amid a tense political season.
W Clyde Jones earns a splendor record at the Cook County bar as one of Chicago’s ablest and brightest lawyers. His success stems from hard work and thorough ability.
The Chicago City Council never passes anti sprinkling laws except midsummer as hydrants freeze in midwinter. An Alderman secured an ordinance giving the Public Works Commissioner power to shut off park water for all except animals in the stables. Commissioner Block has carte blanche over water supply for other animals.
The council debates a day labor approach for public improvements citing court rulings that large city expenditures must use public contracts. The piece notes strong editorial push from the Chicago Chronicle against past statements and mentions the Democratic National Committee meeting slated for July 20.
The piece outlines potential chairmanship choices for the Democratic State Central Committee with figures like Thomas Taggart and Arthur Pue Gorman as candidates. It notes key local figures such as Judge Stein, Mayor Harrison, and Charles Gunther, plus upcoming races in Congress and Superior Court. It ends with reflections on party dynamics and arbitration as a solution to labor disputes.
Fine layout on municipal ownership of public utilities aims to benefit officeholders. Local Republicans fear disaffection and plan counter moves amid Cook and Hinds County political shifts. Indiana's Taggart era looms as Chicago recasts in party power, with Harrison’s City Hall still aiming at next spring’s campaign and Parker’s endorsement by Bryan. Roy O West praised. Charles H Fitaner gains West Park Board influence. Fisher appointed to West Park Commission delights Chicago citizens.
A conference of Republican leaders last week discussed county ticket elections and united action between State and county organizations. Roy O. West, newly named chairman of the Republican State Central Committee, is highlighted as a prominent Illinois politician.
The New York Herald supports Parker while the Chicago Chronicle backs Roosevelt, prompting debate over framing. Authors note the choice of terms reflects reaction but the outcome remains the same.
The article praises John P. Hopkins for bold leadership and hard work for Illinois Democrats, noting his loyal stance during lean years and his role in guiding party affairs even though he is not a candidate for re-election as chairman of the Democratic State Central Committee.
Hon John J Feely a Democrat is favored by a majority of Democratic leaders for the party nomination for City Attorney next spring.
Hon. Roy West earns credit to taxpayers as a Board of Review member and honorable official. Hon. James J. Gray, Democratic candidate for Board of County Assessors, commands broad Democratic support and is praised for honesty, faithfulness, and loyalty. Re-election would keep an honest, capable public official in office.
Grover Cleveland lauds Judge Parker for sending his gold telegram to the St Louis convention and endorses the platform with confidence in his own steady leadership. The article in Collier's presents Cleveland as a safe guide for the campaign and emphasizes a steady course.
The remark frames collusion as a paradox, suggesting real conspiracy in politics comes from individuals lacking party loyalty or moral standards, rather than from organized bipartisan schemes. It portrays colluders as void of principle, opposed to what honest citizens value.
In the coming campaign Minoia will have a man to represent it on the Democratic National Committee whe.
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