Stand by Wilson Endorsed by Democratic State Committee
The Democratic state central committee passed resolutions endorsing President Wilson and his war policies. The Illinois convention is set for Sept 20 in Springfield alongside the Republican meeting, with calls for unity and loyalty to support the national war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic State Central Committee
Springfield
Roger C. Sullivan
Arthur W. Charles
Thomas F. Donovan
Joliet
Douglas Pattison
Freeport
William B
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Pittsfield
Democratic State Committee
France
Foch
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Europe
Ilinois
Brundage Family Leads Local Organization Committees
The Brundage group formed multiple committees with Homer K. Galpin as chairman and Edward J. Brundage as finance head. Key posts include executive, organization, women's, publicity and printing, with members such as William H. Weber, George K. Schmidt, John C. Cannon, Charles A. Williams and Leonard A. Brundage listed across panels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brundage
Homer K. Galpin
William H. Weber
George K. Schmidt
Edward J. Brundage
Galpin
Charles A. Williams
John C. Cannon
LeRoy Millner
Frank A. Volger
John Mackler
Peter Hoffman
Joseph Carolan
William Busse
F. H. Anderson
Robert R. Levy
Walter E. Schmidt
Edward E. Erstman
Charles V. Barrett
Charles G. Kempf
Leonard A. Brundage
Bernard W. Snow
Willis O
Charles V. Barratt
Willam H. Weber
Charles A. Willams
William Ganschow
Leland 8
Forsberg Resigns as City Collector. Successor Delayed
Charles J. Forsberg resigns as city collector to become school board business manager. Mayor Thompson says a successor will not be named immediately. Chief deputy George Lohman will run the office in the interim as Percy B. Coffin resigns to run for county treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Forsberg
Thompson
Board of Education
Percy B. Coffin
Forsberg
George Lohman
Traction talks progress as council committee meets
Alderman Capitain chairs the traction committee with Walter L. Fisher Leonard A. Busby and Henry A. Blair meeting with their lawyers to review a proposed procedure in the traction matter. A full ordinance is not expected now but many sticking points may be resolved to move toward a workable agreement. All sides show willingness to meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald. Capitain
Council Traction Committee
Walter L. Fisher
Leonard A. Busby
Henry A. Blair
Patterson Files Petition for Democratic Nomination in First District
James T. Patterson, a labor leader and Democrat, files his petition for the Democratic nomination in the First district. He previously served on the state labor commission under Governor Dunne and is described as patriotic and able for a strong candidacy.
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James T. Patterson
Patterson
State Labor Commission
Dunne
Candidates for Committeeman Declared by Party Districts
State Central Committeemen selections listed by district with names and party affiliations. Notable entries include Adolph Marks, James T. Brewington Jr, Chas Sergei, Abel Davis, Harry A. Lewis, Thomas J. Finucane, Otto H. Teschner, and others across ten districts. Some names show party initials T B D. Locations Aurora Sycamore and Kinney noted among districts.
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Republican Party
Adolph Marks
William BE
Tagg
James T. Brewington Jr
Chas. Sergei
Abel Davis
Harry A. Lewis
Charles E. Shearman
Thomas J. Finucane
Albert C. Heiser
Otto H. Teschner
William Sikyeta
Herman E. Miller
Leland
Rapp
Helmer C. Patterson
John P. Garner
Emil J. Wentzlaff
William C. Eggert
Lee A. Dunne
Fred W. Upham
George W. Paullin
Justus L. Johnson
Aurora
Adam C. Cliffe
Sycamore
Garrett Def Kinney
Peo
City council votes for universal water metering
Chicago aldermen approve an ordinance for universal water metering despite opposition led by Alderman Edward F Cullerton who cites alleged inefficiency in city pumps and high bills. Supporters claim meters will save coal, while critics recount personal billing woes and demand city engineer resignations.
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Chicago
Garfield
Ald
Edward F. Cullerton
A Blind
John Ericson
Water Meter Graft Traitor to the Public
A column condemns water meters as costly and unnecessary. It claims promoters threaten public health and pocketbooks and accuses a Daily Press section of backing the scheme. The piece names Ira J. OHara Macomb Fifteenth Jackson R Pearce Quincy Twentieth James McNaab Carrollton as involved or cited in the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Ira J. O'Hara
Macomb
Jackson R. Pearce
Quincy
James McNaab
Carrollton
Daily Press
Water metering debated as city seeks to cut waste
Aldermen discuss water metering proposed by Harris Keeler to curb waste. Ericson argues meters needed and cites 5 percent loss from leaks. he notes most waste comes from defective plumbing. City pumps 260 gallons per person daily. water costs defended.
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Ald Thomas O. Wallace
Ald. Cullerton
Ericson
Harris 8. Keeler
Chicago Bureau of Public Efficiency
Primary Tickets for Election Board Across Multiple Wards
A long list of named candidates for various local offices appears, including sheriff Anton J. Cermak and Henry Horner for probate and county roles, with ward by ward placements for county and municipal positions. The roster covers judges, clerks, treasurers, auditors, and board members across Chicago area wards and neighboring towns.
Thompson Ticket slate listed in city ward ballots
Sheriff George Mitzman 83rd ward Treasurer Percy B. Coffin 25th County Clerk Andrew C. Metgger 7th ward County Judge Frank 8. Righeimer 33rd ward Probate Court Judge Clifford G. Roe 6th ward noted in election slate
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George Mitzman
Percy B. Coffin
Andrew C. Metgger
Frank 8. Righeimer
Clifford G. Roe
Republican Regulars County GOP slate detailed for offices
The Brundage led Republicans name a slate for county offices including Sheriff Henry Beitler Treasurer Bernard Snow County Clerk Charles Blake Judge Edwin Olson Probate Judge Frederic De Young Probate Court Clerk LeRoy Miller Criminal Court Clerk William Parker Superintendent Archibald Coddington Assessors Charles Keutehkoff Board of Review Perkins Bass Willis O Nance and more, with ward affiliations noted.
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Anton J. Cermak
Twelfth Word
Harry R. Gibbons
Robert M. Sweitzer
Thomas F. Scully
Henry Horner
Frank J. Walsh
James M. Whalen
Edward J. Tobin
Michael K. Sheridan
John A. Cervenka
Board of Review
P. A. Nash
James M. Dailey
Fred D. Breit
Charles E. Reading
Peter Reinberg
James G. Walcott
la Grange
Anton Maciejewski
Cicero
Paul Kamradt
West Hammond
Joseph Vrba
James H. Wells
Evanston
Hugh J. Kearns
Municipal Court
Charles A. Williams
Rocco de Stefano
John K. Prindiville
Stanley& Walkowiak
Harry M. Fisher
Joseph P. Rafferty
John A. Mahoney
Joseph 8
la Buy
John F. Bolton
Joseph A. Weber
Daniel J. McMahon
Frank X. Rydzewski
Dennis J. Egan
George EB. Nye
Morris Eller
John EB. Strassburger
James Rea
B. J. Evans
William H. Reid
Charles Vavick
Alexander N. Todd
James P. Bowler
P. H. Moynihan
Jacob Gartenstein
John IT. Nebeck
James J. McComb
Charles 8. Rassmussen
Louis P. Piquett
F. Bowden DeForrest
John B. French
Edwin C. Masters
Alexander J. Johnson
Henry T. Chase
George W. Eddis
Hector A. Broullette
Benton F. Kleeman
Stephen A. Thieda
Meyer Rosen
Daniel G. Gerst
Edward A. Jonas
James W. Breen
Frank Peska
Michael FE
Libonati
Peter G. Nix
Brundage
Republican County Committee
Henry ©. Beitler
Bernard W. Snow
Charles G. Blake
Edwin A. Olson
Frederic de Young
Harvey
LeRoy Millner
William R. Parker
Archibald ©. Coddington
Charles Keutehkoff
Charles Ringer
Perkins B. Bass
Willis O. Nance
William J
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Len Small
Kankakee
Henry P. Harris
Monticello
Elmer Simpson
Cicero J
Lindley
Greenville
John J. Coughlin
James Joseph Kelly
Terrence F. Moran
Michael J. Donkin
Barth P. Collins
Stephen D. Grifin
William Kalla
Wrehth
James. O'Connor
Wighth
Michael Palese
Edmond L. Mulcahy
John P. Dougherty
Douglas Patti
Brundage Organization
Women's Organization
Albert F. Keeney
Frank A. Vogler
Clyde L. Day
Malle
Edward JF. Ertsman
Walter J. Schrodja
People of Influence and Stanting
John P. Gibbons
Fred Blocks
John Owens
Richard McGrath
Roy Barnett
James Hyland
Michael L. Sullivan
Addison Street
Thompson Ticket
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