Illinois Democratic Convention Names Hopkins Burke Leaders
The Illinois Democratic State Convention reaffirmed John P. Hopkins as chairman and solidified the Hopkins Burke Sullivan coalition, placing control of the party with their faction. Robert E. Burke emerged as a top leader in Cook County and the Ninth District, while Mayor Harrison faded from influence. The ticket includes Stringer, Ferns, Spangler, Dooling, Watson, Thomas, and trustees Solomon Loehr Merrill.
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Democratic Party
Ilinois
Republican State Convention
John P. Hopkins
Democratic State Central Committee
Illinois
Robert E. Burke
Cook County
Burke
Harrison
Democratic Party of Illinois
Robert K. Burke
John H. Colvin
Hopkins
Hearst
William Randolph Hearst
New York
St. Louis
Douglas
Trumbull
Palmer
Tillnois
Lawrence B. Stringer
Thomas F. Ferns
Reuben E. Spangler
Frank E. Dool
River tunnel cost dispute before Appellate Court
Judges Freeman Stein and Baker hear arguments on who must bear the expense of lowering the river tunnels in a branch Appellate Court case involving the city and the Union Traction Company.
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Union Traction Company
Freeman, Stein and Baker
Branch
Democratic county convention previews in Chicago era politics
A dense Chicago era column surveys local Democratic figures John Hopkins Burke Fetzer Feely Stein Rose Craft O'Donnell Rogers Mills Rogers and party leaders. It previews conventions, judicial nominations, and a large June 19 Letter Carriers picnic at Santa Fe Park with many organizers listed.
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Joseph A. O'Donnell
George Mills Rogers
Jas
W. Murray
D. J. Geary
Axel Thompson
Peter Youngren
Thos
Judge
Edw
Kaiser
Peter Thompson
Manning
Murphy
J. J. Brennan
Lawder
Chas
Hunt
Coty
Ashby
John Schmitz
Republicans Near Chicago Convene Leaders for National Meet
Among the leading Republicans now in Chicago preparing for the national convention are Senator Nathaniel B. Scott Committeeman Harry B New of Indiana TB B Sehneider of Nebraska W C Van Fleet of California Judson W Lyons of Georgia Senator Ankeny of Washington Geo 4 Paxton of Wyoming and Walter Cohen of Louisiana.
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Chicago
Nathaniel B. Scott
Harry 8. New
Indiana
TB. B. Sehneider
Nebraska
W. C. van Fleet
California
Judson W. Lyons
Georgia
Senator Ankeny
Washington
Geo 4. Paxton
Wyoming
Walter Cohen
Louisiana
Chicago Fire Department faces criticism over veteran chiefs
Fire Chief Musham defends retaining three veteran battalion chiefs amid pressure to retire them. He argues their years of service keep the department highly efficient and capable of handling its duties.
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Musham
Chicago Fire Department
Burke Remains Central Figure in Democratic Politics
The Mayor backs the Chief Musham in maintaining strong police staffing. Roger C. Sullivan led a major contingent at the State Democratic convention in Springfield, a figure known for quiet influence. Robert E. Burke continues to be prominent in Democratic affairs.
Elbridge Taneey Noted Lawyer and Republican Leader
Hon Elbridge Taneey is praised as a top lawyer in Nichols State and an upright judge. He is active in politics and described as one of the most influential leaders of the Republican party and a good citizen.
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Chicago
Cyrus H. McCormick
McCormick
Board of School Trustees
Clayton EB. Crafts
Rose
Crafts
Democratic Party
House of Representa
Roger C. Sullivan
Springfield
Mr. Sullivan
Elbridge Taneey
Nicnols
Republican Party
The Eagle Congratulates Democratic Victory Supporters
The Eagle congratulates its friends on the Democratic campaign win in Illinois. It supported William Randolph Hearst John P. Hopkins and Robert K. Burke and now offers felicitations.
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Eagle
William Randolph Hearst
John P. Hopkins
Robert K. Burke
Anti Harrison forces loom in Cook County Democratic race
The piece argues the Anti City Hall faction will control the Democratic County Central Committee and county nominations, aided by decisive statewide victories and seasoned political tacticians. It notes key park system changes rumors, and lists potential nominees including James Mooney and Fred Blount, amid local patronage shifts and campaign dynamics.
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New County Central Committee
City Hall
Springfield
Andi Harrison
Cook County
Traeger
Barrett
James Mooney
Garfield Park
Edward J. Cowan
Daniel Morrison
West Park
Goasip
Fred M. Blount
West Parl
James H. Eekels Named Delegate to Democratic National Convention
Hon. James H. Eekels will serve as a delegate to the Democratic national convention in St. Louis. His reputation as a skilled orator suggests the Hilnels delegation will be strongly heard at the event.
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James H. Eekels
Eekels
Hilnels
St. Louis
Governor Yates Gives Largescale Park Staff Dismissals
Governor Yates shakes city departments. Sixty five workers lose their jobs including park heads and their followers such as gardeners hose men and superintendents. Notable dismissals include James Perry at Garfield Park and John Bdwantes at Douglas Park, plus Captain of Police Thomas Nolan.
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Yates
James Perry
Guarfield Park
John Bdwantes
Douglas Park
Thomas Nolan
Judge Oliver H. Horton Remembered as Esteemed Lawyer and Judge
Judge Oliver H. Horton was a renowned lawyer with a lucrative practice and served on the bench as one of Cook County’s most learned and just judges.
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Oliver H. Horton
Cook County
Captain W P Black Emerges as Leading Democratic Judicial Prospect
Captain W P Black is cited as a top Democratic lawyer likely to win a judicial nomination. He is praised as a fine lawyer with broad party support and cross party respect for his war record.
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Captain W. P. Black
Captain Black
Hon. Edward H. Deters Praised on West Park Board Service
The West Park Board member Edward H. Deters earns wide respect for dedicating substantial time to public interests and for active, useful service on the board.
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Edward H. Deters
West Park Board
Democratic conventions set in county and state notice
Within a week from the current date all the Democratic conventions in the county and state shall be held. The notice lists the State Convention in Springfield at 18 o clock on June 1904 and the County Convention on June 20 at Turner Hall Clark and Chicago avenue. Also listed are the First and Second Congressional District Conventions on June 21 at 4408 State street and 92d and Erie avenue respectively, with 10 o clock a m start times.
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Springfield
North Side
Turner Hall
Clark and
Chicago Avenue
Conventon
State Street
Labor Union Hall
Erie Avenue
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Charles B. Thomas
University
Hannah G. Solomon
Theodore C. Loehr
Fred B. Merrill
T. D. Hurley
Portland
National Conference of Charities and Corrections
Hearst People
John C. Fetzer
John Feely
Congress
Charles H. Mitchell
Philip Stein
Stein
Tives
Edward Tilden
South Side
Board of Education
Tilden
Harry Hildreth
Hildreth
Republican Nationalition
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