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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1918
Page
2
The piece asserts United States Senator J Hamilton Lewis will be renominated and reelected, with Democrats united and Republicans divided. It notes his senate leadership role, lists numerous Chicago political figures at a forthcoming Hotel Morrison headquarters, and describes a social gathering with a $2000 silver chest as a centerpiece.
The Deneen Republicans revealed ward leaders for a county slate in the field. Listed are Hector Durante, Maxwell C. OA, Williams, Wallace G. Clark, Arthur Sullivan, Roy O. West, Isaac N. Powell, Walter Davis, A. Liebling, L. Meisterheim, William G. Block, Ninian Welch, Paul Wiedel, Kinsella, Sitts.
A historical commentary warns that the Democratic Party faces danger from Eganitis among nominees. It laments unpopular candidates, calls for surgical party reform, and urges vigilant voters to cast decisive ballots in the upcoming election. The piece cites political illness metaphorically and stresses strong turnout to defeat flawed tickets.
Nation applauds President Wilson for appointing Charles E. Hughes to aid the administration. Supporters hail the spirit and achievements of the man, while critics recall his loss in the election.
A party aims to nominate Tom Carey, a brick manufacturer and civic figure, as mayor to win in Oreland. The piece lauds his honesty energy and popularity as a Chicagoan with bold backing. The article notes state defense and police concerns over morals policing and dancing hours, urging council action.
Congressman Adolph J. Sabath of Illinois Fifth District and his bride May Fuerst were greeted by political, professional and personal friends at the Elotel LaSalle twin ballrooms in a welcome home event after their December Crown Point wedding.
The city council rejected the mayor's school board picks by 10 to 0 and overrode a veto on granting Donald Richberg full control of gas litigation. A 53 to 15 vote passed an ordinance confirming Richberg under council direction, with further actions creating a standing gas litigation committee and relocating appointment powers away from the mayor. The council also considered censorship, theater regulation, taxicab rates, and hat tips at hospitality venues as part of a broader public order agenda.
A speaker condemns removing twenty police stations as dangerous for public safety. He warns of slower response times and rising crime after closures, noting districts lose night protection outside theaters and the city saves money at the public's expense. He urges faith in leadership and collective effort to win the war.
Acting Chief of Police Alcock urged the city council to crack down on cabarets ignoring liquor licenses since the anticabaret ordinance. He said many establishments continue all night dances and sell liquor in violation of the law.
Lawyers discuss the Bar Association private primary result on retiring municipal court judges. Details sought include each candidate’s vote tally, share of total, and party alignment. Chair Silas Ed Strawn requested cross marks opposite names. eleven judges listed with Republican Olson Chet and Baris among them. remaining candidates are Democrats.
Fragmented OCR text outlines officers and committee members of the Chicago Typographic Union. Mentions include president, committee names, and various personnel, with garbled names and affiliations.
The Circuit court judges represented by Nidlkes Khoitian Seamkin and Robert Ko Crowe asked county officials for S408 a month to fund additional judges. They argued many cases are pending and unsettled disputes require faster resolution, urging the county to provide funds to maintain court operations. President Peter Reinbers promised consideration.
A Chicago committee from the Firemen’s Benevolent Association asks local residents to donate to a relief fund for a public employee amid calls for broader support. Citizens resist ongoing charity drives outside official salaries and pensions as severe weather and economic strain press the city.
A fragmented note describes former Senator Hopkins gaining by the withdrawal of Charles Deneen from a contested race. It notes changes in candidacy, benefit to Hopkins, and implications for the Beep party and regional races. The text references U.S. Senate dynamics and local party shifts without clear dates or full identities.
The readable portions show a garbled OCR fragment about whales and a city scene with named entities and dates missing. It is incomplete and cannot determine a coherent event, person, or organization from the snippet provided.
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