Extra Day Dems Meet In Madison Saloon On Constitutional Reform
The Dunne Harrison Democrats gathered in a popular Madison Street saloon to back an initiative and referendum platform for the constitutional convention. They call for municipal control of public utilities, debt limits waived for utilities, direct petition and vote on laws, and full woman suffrage, naming figures like Edward Osgood Brown as potential delegates.
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Dunne-Harrison
Madison Street
Harrison- Dunne Democrats
Harrison-Dunne
Republcan
Dunne
Dunne-Harrison Group
Duffy Announces Candidacy for Constitutional Convention Delegate
John M. Duffy, noted lawyer and public spirited citizen, announces his bid for delegate from the Twenty first senatorial district. The endorsement from Judge John M. O Connor highlights Duffy as honest and trustworthy and ready to uphold the people’s rights on major issues.
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John M. Duffy
Duffy
John M. O'Connor
Chicago Band Public Forum
H. H. Merrick president of the Chicago Association of Commerce writes an open letter urging every community to buy Chicago Band buttons at ten dollars a year. The band advertises itself as a public forum for topics of interest and presents subjects to crowds at its concerts, which are held almost nightly.
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H. H. Merrick
Chicago Association of Commerce
Chicago
Tight-Wad Patriots and Irish Funding Controversy
An editorial contrasts Irish American donors with professional patriots accused of exploiting Ireland for wealth. It critiques prominent figures for not funding real work, questions potential gifts to Irish causes, and notes local political finances and bond debates affecting street and infrastructure projects.
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Just Cause of
Ireland
Upham Leads Drive to Bring 1920 GOP Convention to Chicago
Fred W. Upham, a key figure in Chicago politics and treasurer of the national Republican committee, heads a movement to host the 1920 Republican national convention in Chicago. Sullivan and other Democrats are campaigning to keep the Democratic convention elsewhere as Chicago pushes its bid amid a history of multiple past conventions in the city.
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Chicago
Fred W. Upham
Upham
National Republican Committee
Roger C. Sullivan
St. Louis
Republican National Committee
City Council Votes to Help South Water Street Landlords
City council considers a $3,800,000 bond plan to improve South Water Street and extend street lighting. Aldermen clash over a larger $4,000,000 proposal while a special committee is urged to clarify contemplated municipal improvements. Local landlords seek higher rents with minimal repairs amid the debate.
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Michigan Boulevard
Western Avenue
South Water Street
Ogden Avenue
Ashland Avenue
Robey Street
McCormick
Kostner
Woodhull
Toman
Olson
Kelioe
Armour First Depositor Speaks at Great Lakes Trust Opening
The Great Lakes Trust Company in the Westminster building opened its doors Tuesday with deposits totaling 3 023 467 on opening day. J Ogden Armour made the first deposit as bankers welcomed Chicago's solid citizens. The bank opens with 3 000 000 paid in capital and 600 000 surplus and plans to join the federal reserve system. Managers and directors from major midwest firms attended the reception and banquet at Hotel Sherman.
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Great Lakes Trust Company
Westminster Building
South Dearborn
West Monroe Streets
J. Ogden Armour
Chicago
South Dearborn Street
Federal Reserve System
Fort Dearborn National Bank
Harry H. Merrick
Association of Commerce
New Institution
Middle West
Sherman
The
New Bank
Coroner Hoffmann Acts Promptly At Airship Disaster
Coroner Peter M. Hoffman acted with promptness when the airship catastrophe at the Illinois Trust and Savings Bank was presented to him He summoned a jury of the ablest mechanical and engineering experts in the city to fix responsibility for the disaster Bert J Smyth of 3248 Evergreen Avenue son of P G Smyth the writer and genealogist is back from the war in Europe after nearly two years of active service in France
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Peter M. Hoffman
Illinois ‘Trust & Savings Bank
Bert J. Smyth
Evergreen Avenue
P. G. Smyth
Europe
France
Fleming to resign as State Attorney secretary after seven years
Edward J. Fleming, secretary of State Attorney Hoyne for seven years, will leave the prosecutor's office on August 1 to pursue a business career. He will be succeeded by George T. Kenney, a well known Herald and Examiner reporter. Judge Victor P. Arnold is making a fine record in the juvenile court.
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Edward J. Fleming
Hoyne
George T. Kenney
The
Herald and Examiner
Victor P
Arnold
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Constitutional Convention
Edward Osgood Brown
W. H. Malone
State Board of Equalization
Amos C. Miller
Frederic R. de Young
Henry M. Ashton
John Traeger
Frank Ragen
William J. Roach
Joseph McInerney
Carter H. Harrison
Harrison
Wm. H. Malone
Carter Harrison May
Chicago Band Public Forum
Patriots
Frank A. West
Thompson
Board of Stationary Engineers
Mr. West
North Side
Cincinnati
Kansas City
Denver
Baltimore
Minneapolis
Philadelphia
Upham A
Ago
C. A. Bickett
Bickett Coal & Coke Company
William Butterworth
Deere Plow Company
Moline
Joseph Byfield
Hotel Sherman Company
A. A. Crane
First and Security National Bank
Minnesota
Donald R. Cotton
Carnegie Steel Company
St. Paul
Joseph B. Edwards
Kellogg Switchboard & Supply Co
Samuel M. Hastings
Computing Scale Co. of America
James C. Johnson
John 8. Miller
H. H. Ogden
First National Bank
Muskogee
Okla
Otto B. Osthoff
W. H. Yager
Arms Palace Horse Car Company
Joseph I. Zook
Gomery Ward & Co
Mont
Armour
Great Lakes Trust Bank
Central Trust Company of Illinois
Citizens National Bank
Evansville
Indiana
John W. Thomas
Raymond R. Phelps
Credit Department
Chas, C. Wilson
Continental and Commercial Trust & Savings Bank
W. A. Nicol
Chicago Savings Bank & Trust Co
L. Augustus
B. F. Affleck
Universal Portland Cement Company
F. L. Bateman
Trans- Continental Freight Company
Chi
Hoffman
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