Stand by Lewis Eloquent Senator Seen for renomination
The piece reports that U S Senator J Hamilton Lewis from Illinois is expected to be renominated and reelected, with Democrats favoring him almost unanimously while Republicans are split. It notes his role as presidential representative in the Senate may influence voters and cites a large Chicago gathering with political figures and a $2000 silver chest as a climax to the celebration.
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United States
J. Hamilton Lewis
Illinois
Lewis
Senate
Chicago
Thomas F. Scully
J. Rosenblatt
Carter H. Harrison
Roger Sullivan
Peter Reinberg
Daniel Ryan
Anton J. Cermak
Dennis J. Egan
Ald
Edward Culler
Deneen County Republicans Name Ward Leaders
The Deneen county ticket announces ward leaders for its field slate. Listed are Hector Durante, W. W. Maxwell, C. A. Williams, Wallace G. Clark, Arthur Sullivan, E. R. Litsinger, Roy O. West, Isaac N. Powell, Walter Davis, A. Liebling, L. Meisterheim, William G. Block, Ninian H. Welch, W. H. Dellenback, Paul Wiedel, J. P. Kinsella, L. D. Sitts and others.
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Deneen Republicans
Ward
Hector Durante
W. W. Maxwell
C. A. Williams
Wallace G. Clark
Arthur Sullivan
E. R. Litsinger
Roy O. West
Isaac N. Powell
Walter Davis
A. Liebling
A. Liebling. 11—L. Meisterheim
William G. Block
Ninian H. Welch
W. H. Dellenback
Paul Wiedel
J. P. Kinsella
L. D. Sitts
Congressmen Sabath Banqueted Reception Held at La Salle
Congressman Adolph J. Sabath of Illinois and his bride Miss May Fuerst, married December 31 in Crown Point Indiana, were warmly welcomed by political, professional and personal friends at a large reception in the twin ballrooms of the Hotel La Salle.
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Adolph J. Sabath
Illinois
Hotel la Salle
May Fuerst
Crown Point
Ind
City Council Overrules Mayor on Gas Case Power
The council rejected the mayor's school board picks 51 to 9 and, by 53 to 15, overrode the mayor's veto to place Donald R. Richberg in full control of gas litigation. It also passed 52 to 11 a rule giving Richberg authority under council direction and formed a permanent gas litigation committee. Aldermen Capitain, Richert, Nance, Lynch, Lipps and Littler named as members.
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Nance
Donald R. Richberg
Crporation
Ettelson
Richberg
Louis B. Anderson
Donald R. Rich
Berg
Judiciary Committee
Maj
Funkhouser
Alcock
Home Defense Committee
Fears Eganitis Warns Democrats on Unpopular Nominees
P SARSFIELD OBRIEN urges Democratic workers to resist nominations influenced by Eganitis and Connery gang ties. The letter claims subscriptions to a “Democracy” almanac funded political attacks and warns that a ticket with Eganitis would fare worse in 1918. He calls for a political cure a scratch on election day.
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the Eagle
Democratic Party
Eganitis
Connery Gang
Egantts
Democracy
Eganius
Connerys
Tividal
P. Sarsfield O'Brien
All Praise Wilson Praises for Hughes Appointment
People nationwide applaud President Wilson for appointing Charles E. Hughes to assist the administration. One speaker hailed both the spirit and achievements of Hughes, noting his loss in the prior election as a strength.
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Senate
Wilson
Charles E. Hughes
Carey for Mayor A Democrat Brick Manufacturer Candidate
Popular Chicago businessman Tom Carey, a well known brick maker and public spirited citizen, enters the mayoral field with strong backing. He is described as honest, energetic, and widely liked, and as a candidate who can win the nomination for the Democrats.
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Tom Carey
Politician Praises Wilson and Warns on Police Cuts
A speaker denounces the abolition of twenty police stations as a dangerous move harming public safety. He argues one station equals 1,000 policemen, cites delayed ambulances after accidents, and says districts lack night protection outside theaters. He urges faith in Wilson as wartime leadership and campaigns openly, praising teamwork and public duty.
Dry cabarets run wild as police urge action
Acting Chief of Police Alcock appealed to the city council to end a new evil since the anti cabaret ordinance. He said many former cabarets operate without liquor licenses and hold all night dances. Liquor is sold and the law violated.
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Alcock
Size Up Judges Public private bar primary on retiring Municipal court judges
Lawyers review the Bar Association private primary results for Municipal court judges facing re election next fall. The report lists each judge and their fitness vote percentages and ages, noting party affiliations and nomination timelines.
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The
Bar Association
Chicago Typographical Union Officers Named
The Chicago Typographical Union lists its officers including President Samuel N. Cann and Vice President Mark M. Mitchell. Secretary-Treasurer Bryant L. Beecher, Organizer W. J. Griffin, and Sergeant Starma James Miles are named with an executive committee and delegates to the international convention and the American Federation of Labor.
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Chicago
Samuel N. Cann
Mark M. Mitchell
Bryant L. Beecher
W. J. Griffin
Sergeant Starma
James Miles
EB. P. Teftt
J. P. Mueller
John Hartwick
J. H. Olsen
Edward Winter
H. H. Bagnall
Joseph Ginty
W. A. Klinger
W. W. de Wolff
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Judges Seek $900 Monthly to Hire Extra County Judges
Circuit court judges Rickam Scanlan and Robert E. Crowe asked the county board for a $900 monthly allowance for three months to pay salaries of county judges. They cited many pending Circuit court cases and urgent need to settle them quickly amid war and possible drafts. President Peter Reinberg promised action.
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Rickam Scanlan
Robert E. Crowe
Circuit Court
Peter Reinberg
Fire department appeals for Liberty Loan donations
Chicago firemen appeal to the public through their Benevolent Association to fund drives for Liberty Loan Red Cross War Thrift Stamps and Uncle Sam's causes. The article argues it is ill timed for public servants to solicit extra funds outside salaries and pensions, noting public tolerance for charity drives during cold weather already exists.
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Liberty Loan
Red Cross
Uncle Sam
Chicago
Firemen's Benevolent Association
Hopkins gains edge as Deneen withdraws from race
The withdrawal of former Governor Charles O. Deneen boosts former U. S. Senator Albert J. Hopkins in the Republican senatorial race. Hopkins's supporters grow hopeful and active, signaling stronger chances for nomination.
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Deneen
Charles 8. Deneen
U. S
Albert J. Hopkins
Deneen Seen as Likely Republican Mayoral Candidate
Political circles buzz that Charles 8 Deneen will be a strong Republican candidate for mayor next spring. There are indications Thompson forces may back Deneen, suggesting a possible alliance.
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Charles
Deneen
Thompson Forces
Political thrift drives sour on patriotic fel lows
Democrats grow wary of so called patriotic grafters in a thrift campaign that aimed to round up voters. A ward meeting was held, speakers addressed the crowd, and the drive fizzled as papers recorded the event without lasting impact.
Chance for new jobs eyed in dog pound build
City Council Committee on Health backed a plan to construct a new dog pound on a site adjacent to the current facility on the brinewell grounds, signaling potential job creation and public welfare impacts.
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The
City Council Committee On Health
Brinewell
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