Dunne Harrison Democrats Push for Initiative and Water Utilities
A Madison Street meeting by the Harrison Dunne Democrats champions the initiative and referendum as a constitutional convention tool. They demand municipal control of utilities, debt limits on public utilities, and direct petition processes. They back woman suffrage and seek delegates like Brown and Malone, with Harrison urged as a possible delegate despite mixed signals.
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Dunne-Harrison
Madison Street
Harrison- Dunne Democrats
Harrison-Dunne
Repullcan
Illinois
Dunne-Harrison Group
Duffy Declares Candidacy for Constitutional Convention Delegate
John M. Duffy, a well known lawyer and public spirited citizen, announces his candidacy for delegate to the constitutional convention from the Twenty first senatorial district. He is described as honest and trustworthy and ready to stand up for the rights of the people. Judge John M. O Connor is mentioned as involved in the discussion.
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W. H. Malone
State Board of Equalization
Amos C. Miller
Frederic R. de Young
Harrison-Dunne
Henry M. Ashton
John Traeger
Frank Ragen
William J. Reach
Joseph McInerney
Carter H. Harrison
Dunne-Harrison Group
Harrison
John M. Duffy
Duffy
John M. O'Connor
Chicago Band Public Forum Opens Public Support Drive
H H Merrick president of Chicago Association of Commerce urges in an open letter that people in every community buy Chicago Band buttons at ten dollars a year. He says the band serves as a public forum where subjects of interest will be presented to crowds at the Chicago Band concerts held nearly every night.
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H. H. Merrick
Chicago Association of Commerce
Chicago
Tight-Wad Patriots Stir Irish-American Fund Feud
An opinion piece accuses wealthy Irish-American “professional patriots” of withholding funds for Ireland, urging large donations while criticizing past fundraising. It cites Frank A. West’s city appointment and lists historical political ties, then details Chicago aldermen approving major bond expenditures for city projects and debates lighting system funding.
Upham A Winner Pulls For 1920 Republican Convention In Chicago
Fred W Upham a leading figure in Chicago politics heads the drive to secure the 1920 Republican national convention for Chicago. His role as treasurer of the national committee and prominence with lawmakers aids the effort while Democrats led by Roger C Sullivan push to bring their convention here. Chicago has hosted seven Republican or Democratic gatherings since 1880, more than any other city, with St Louis hosting a few since then.
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Fred W. Upham
Chicago
Upham
National Republican Committee
Roger C. Sullivan
St. Louis
Republican National Committee
City Council Weighs Bonds to Boost South Water Street Rent
City council debates a 3.8 million bond package to improve South Water Street and extend street lighting. Alderman McCormick backs plans while Kostner moves to table a 4 million proposal. Olson calls for a study of compare cities as Woodhull faces opposition. A long list of Chicago business leaders is noted in related remarks.
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Michigan Boulevard
Western Avenue
South Water Street
Ogden Avenue
Ashland Avenue
Robey Street
Woodhull
Kostner
McCormick
Toman
Plan Commission
Olson
Detroit
Cleveland
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Kansas City
Great Lakes Trust Company Opens In Chicago
The Great Lakes Trust Company opened in the Westminster building at South Dearborn and West Monroe, taking in deposits of 3 023 on its first day. J Ogden Armour made the first deposit as officers and directors hosted a reception at 110 South Dearborn. The bank launches with 3 000 000 paid in capital and 600 000 surplus, seeks federal reserve membership, and clears through Fort Dearborn National Bank until approved. Harry H Merrick presides, with a list of directors from major midwest interests. A stockholders banquet followed the opening.
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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 Ho Merrick
Association of Commerce
New Institution
Middle West
Sherman
The
New Bank
Coroner Hoffman Acts Promptly After Airship Disaster
Coroner Peter M. Hoffman immediately summoned a jury of top mechanical and engineering experts to determine responsibility for the airship catastrophe at the Ninois Trust & Savings Bank. Bert J. Smyth, son of PG Smyth, returns from nearly two years in European service and is greeted by many friends.
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Peter M. Hoffman
Ninois
Bert J. Smyth
Evergreen Avenue
PG. Smyth
Europe
France
Fleming to Leave State Attorney Office August 1
Edward J Fleming, secretary to State Attorney Horne for seven years, will depart August 1 to pursue a business career. He will be succeeded by George T Kenney, a well known Herald and Examiner reporter.
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Edward J.” Fleming
Horne
Prosecutors
Hoyne
George T. Kenhey
The
Herald and Examiner
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Wm. H. Malone
Carter Harrison May
Chicago Band Public Forum
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Thompson
Board of Stationary Engineers
West
North Side
Denver
Baltimore
Crade
Ublican
Minneapolis
Philadelphia
Upham A
Cago
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
Kellogge Switchboard & Supply Co
Samuel M. Hastings
Computing Scale Co. of America
James C. Johnson
Harry H. Merrick
John 8. Miller
H. H. Ogden
First National Bank
Muskogee
Okla
Otto E. Osthoff
H. M. Byllesby & Company
John C. Paddock
Merchants & Ilinois National Bank
Peoria
Raymond R. Phelps
Armour
Great Lakes Trust Bank
Central Trust Company of Illinois
Citizens National Bank
Evansville
Indiana
John W. Thomas
Central Trust Company of
Ilinois
Credit Department
Chas. C. Wilson
Continental and Commercial Trust & Savings Bank
W. A. Nicol
Chicago Savings Bank & Trust Co
Kk. L. Augustus
Loansville
B. F. Affleck
Universal Portland Cement Company
Fr. L. Bateman
Trans
Continental Freight Company
Hoffman
Victor PC Arnold
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