Stevenson to Lead in 1904 Campaign Across Illinois
The Eagle predicts Adlai E Stevenson will secure 48 delegates from Illinois for the 1904 presidential convention and unite the party nations East and West. The piece sketches anticipated fierce Democratic infighting led by Gahan Hopkins Caldwell Sullivan and others, with Harrison and the Cook County machine facing a strong Republican challenge led by Jamieson. It notes deeper tensions within both parties and previews a nationwide primary fight centered in Illinois.
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Adlai E. Stevenson
Miinola
Prairie State
United States
Stevenson
Harrison
Republican
Democratic Party
Thomas Gahan
Gahan
Cook County
Street car franchise reform urged in district rally
A Chicago street railway reform push links street paving lighting and cleaning to franchise grants. Speeches target improving streets used by streetcars while naming political allies and local leaders backing Stevenson and reform. The piece notes business figures and lawyers tied to city politics and calls for graft curbs in City Hall.
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Chicago City Railway
Rey
A. Kelly
J. A. Lyon Ha I
Seanlan
Henry M. Shabad
A. Sivorl
Quoted Criticisms and Roster Shuffle in City Politics
The Eagle cites criticisms as an entangled "omnispresent prominent citizens" trope while noting Rowe avoids excesses and Chief O Neill retires several police veterans on pension. State Treasurer Fred A Busse looms as a key figure in the 1904 gubernatorial race and party nomination dynamics.
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The
Eagle
Rowe
Rowe Expected to Anchor GOP State Central Efforts
Hon. Fred H. Rowe, a veteran anchor for the Republican State Central Committee, is poised to repeat his record of success in the influential role. He has long led party messaging and organization efforts, with state-wide reach and active participation in key campaigns.
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John P. Hopkins
Democratic State Central Committee
Harrison
Democratic Organization of Minds
Hopkins
Real Property Owners’ Association
State Streets
Cottage Grove
Ashland Avenues
Tribune
Rowe
Republican State Central Comittee
Chicago
Fred H. Rowe Will
Republican State Central Committee
Water as cure all claims rile health magazine editor
The Health Culture Magazine promotes drinking water freely to flush poisons from the body while The Engle criticizes the magazine editor for not carefully reviewing well edited publications, including the daily paper.
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Health Culture
The
Engle
Daily
Chicago Daily News On Saloons And Election Time
The article notes Carter Thurrison closing saloons at midnight with a wave of his hand and questions what he has done over six years as saloons operated long hours. It cites a predicted success for Cook County Democracy and Harrison re election support, with large attendance and strong proceeds.
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Chicago
Neil Carter Thurrison
Harrison
Cook County Democracy
Levee Debate Tangles Harrison and Local Parks
The article notes Harrison’s involvement in levee questions and disputes over the Red Mult districts while the levee and South Side German summer gardens face closure. It praises Hon. Frederick Behulta as a valuable West Park Board member and highlights Mr. Schultz as a successful merchant and public citizen.
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Harrison
Frederick Behulta
West Park Board
Schultz
Eckels Discusses New York Business Outlook and Labor
James H. Eckels, former Comptroller of the Currency, returns from New York with views on improving business conditions and labor unrest. He urges employer administrative authority, warns against overreach by unions, and notes banks expanding capital and easier credit. He cautions politics as to Roosevelt and the Democrats in New York.
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James H. Eckels
Cleveland
Commercial National Bank of Chicago
New York
Sto Sell
Chicago
Mr. Eckels
Roosevelt
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Cable
Caldwell, Sullivan
Ilnois
Thirrlson
Tunneis
Hyde Park
Thomas N. Jamieson
Mr. Jamieson
Jameson
Tommy the
Promiser
Chiricago
Ilinois
Edward H. Peters
West Park
Victory
Graft
Adlai Stevenson
Reform
William A. Hettich
Sherman House
Sangerbund
George Silver
Dudlne J. Bryan
Chicago Health Department
Lec
Edward H. Peters & Co
A.W. Hester
W. M. Jackson
Bedford Building
Dearborn Street
Hempsted Washburne
Peters
Oury Lane
Ton
George Kersten
Walter J. Gibbons
Herald
John K. Prindigille
W. W. Wilson
Congress
Bilicombe
Higzoner
Charles &. Deneen
Williams
O'Neill
Fred A. Busse
Eckels’ Sound Views
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