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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1902
Page
2
The Chicago Eagle argues the county Democratic pre convention battle tests control of the party as City Hall influence and payroll power loom. It praises Robert E Burke as vindicated and calls for a honest, widely represented convention to select capable, first‑rate county officials this November.
The text asserts all politicians in the city and county have formed opinions on the Burke case. It describes treachery after the County Central Committee reorganization six months prior. It claims Burke’s allies vilified him to advance their own interests and that outsiders echoed the campaign against him.
The Chicago Eagle asserts that Robert E. Burke will be personally vindicated by the Democratic party in Cook County at the convention. It contends that critics and detractors who have clamored for his downfall will be silenced as the central organization’s influence is challenged.
The Nineteenth Senatorial District debates the people’s choice of a candidate reflecting the intelligence of the best citizen. Many previously uninterested in politics will join the campaign, with fiery facts already in circulation and the current position predicting an eruption. Some will resign before they can perform their duty.
The board outlines the full election dates with Saturday registration days. Key dates include October 4 last day to file papers and first registration day, October 7 lodging-house statements, October 14 second registration day, October 18 registry revision, October 20 withdrawal deadline, and November 4 election day from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The article weighs whether Harrison will swallow the tunnel ordinances or be swallowed by them as municipal and gastronomic watchers discuss a looming policy clash.
A lax proposal from a city legislator aims to reexamine the city seal. The critic calls the move childish and undignified, likening it to actions from earlier administrations and labeling the effort as foolish and nauseating.
Twenty new smallpox cases were found in the city by the Health Department, and weekly death rate rose by 1 percent. Yet the Boogers' Union bulletin persists with solemnity claiming Chicago remains the healthiest city under the sun.
American citizens of South Chicago and nearby towns met to press Ernst Hummel as a candidate for County Treasurer. Hummel favors turning over to the county all interest earned on public moneys and pledged to pursue the nomination.
At a Sunday meeting the record of Mr. Homel was endorsed. It was shown that he turned in a large part of the interest to the city. The ordinances allow 30 percent while statutes gave the City Treasurer 5 percent of the interest money.
Thomas P. Phillips of Dolese & Shepard and Federal Trust & Savings Bank Chicago was born in Cadiz Ohio on September 4 1846 to John and Eliza Phillips. He built wealth in Wheeling West Virginia Naperville Illinois Chicago real estate and banking and organized the First National Bank of Naperville and the Chicago Naperville Stone Company before consolidating Dolese & Shepard in 1887. He married Fannie B E Flagg in 1860 and leaves son William B E Phillips and daughter Sarah B E Phillips.
The County Democracy weekly session approves a second Saturday picnic in September at Sun Nyside Park if a suitable grove is secured. Tickets for Saturday’s event become complimentary cards for the second outing. Efforts include inviting W Bourke Cochran to speak and possibly Mayor David S. Rose and ex Mayor Tom Taggart to attend.
The passage endorses Captain William Black as a top Democratic candidate for the judiciary. It praises his Democratic credentials and legal ability, stating he would be an ideal member of the judicial bench.
The County Democratic convention presentation spotlighted Hon. Ernst Hummel as the leading contender for the nomination for County Treasurer. Delegates noted the convention-style gathering reflects the party’s organized effort to unify behind a single candidate.
A Chicago political summary argues for Himmel as a Democratic nominee, praising his record and popularity. It also presents a long list of past district vote totals comparing McKinley Bryan Yates Alschuler Harrison and others across numbered wards, illustrating party performance over elections.
The piece highlights Sigmund Zeisler as a top Democ rat candidate for a judicial post citing his strong legal and civic standing. It notes Albert Graff as a strong possibility for a clerkship or County Commissionership and Philip Knopf as a Congress candidate who would solidify Republican support in Northwest wards.
The passage names McMahion as a strong Democratic judicial candidate after praise as attorney for the Board of Education. It also notes Ilon and M J Quinn as potential candidates and Alderman John Smulski as a top Republican congressional hopeful in his district.
The passage urges Alderman John Powers to be elected to the State Senate from the Seventeenth Senatorial District, praising his qualifications. It also advocates Hon. Daniel G. Tamsay as a top Democratic nominee for the bench, arguing no stronger candidate exists.
Peter Kiollaxsa earns praise as a Deimos public official and probable President of the County Board. John P. McGoorty likely to secure a Democratic judgeship. Willard McEwen touted as popular Republican candidate for judge. William Prentins could bolster the Democratic ticket in Springfield, aiding Cook County voters and taxpayers.
The Democratic County Convention should nominate Miles J Devine for the bench citing his experience as an official lawyer and citizen with a record free of reproach.
P McHugh a veteran Democrat and lawyer would be a valuable addition to Cook County judiciary. The Democratic County Convention will probably nominate him. Harry Gibbons a box manufacturer would be a fine Sheriff candidate for the Democratic ticket. John F Waters likely to receive a Democratic Judicial nomination.
M. J. Thackaberry is described as one of the ablest lawyers named for a Democratic judicial nomination. His prospects of securing a nomination at the County Convention are stated as very strong.
In Cook County politics Hon Clinton B E Cratta is urged for re nomination and re election from the Twenty first Senatorial District. George Rogers is pressed by many Democrats for a judgeship and is favored by party leaders across wings. Congressmen Foster is assured for nomination and Thomas Hoyne’s candidacy gains support to likely appear on the ticket.
Citizens of the Nineteenth Senatorial District press Hon. Francis M. Woods to run as an independent. They say Woods commands respect and would likely win if nominated.
Citizens write from many town areas pressing reforms in policing and public services. They urge abolishing the constable office, propose shifting duties to police, and call for pension funding. letters also demand sidewalk safety upgrades and relocation of a troublesome dog pound. health-department crackdowns on fake clinics are urged.
James Reddick is a Republican candidate for County Clerk with strong party support and cross party appeal. His popularity and record as a public official are likely to attract independent and Democratic voters in Cook County.
The passage argues that true legal ability and citizenship aid a judicial nomination in the Democratic County Convention. It lauds Morris St. P. Thomas as excellent, notes Justice J. Prindiville as a strong candidate, and says Charles Breyer would be the top choice for President of the County Board.
The piece endorses Hon Henry Beitler Republican candidate for the Thirty first district and William W Weare for the Ninth district, lauds Edward O Brown as a strong Democratic judicial hopeful, and supports Hon Michael E Hunt for re election to the Legislature with the Democratic nomination.
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