Walker and defeat in Chicago elections warned by German voters
A partisan broadside argues Champaign Charlie Walker’s nomination for judge will drag the Democratic ticket to defeat. It accuses him of opposing German communities and Milwaukee interests by crusading against summer gardens, criticizes his conduct as corporation counsel, and predicts heavy losses in Twenty First Ward and Cook County as voters remember his actions and the ward fights.
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Champaign
Charlie’ Walker
Loeffier
Walker
Charlie” Walker
Cook County
Supreme Courts
Chicago
Harrison
Twenty-first Ward
Burke
Lake Shore
Doutcher
Ward
Burke Foes Charge Ticket Shows Champaign Charlie Candidacy
A controversy over the county ticket centers on Champaign Charlie appearing as a candidate for judicial honors. Walker was placed on the ticket despite ward protests, seen as a personal affront to Twenty-first Ward Democrats. Harrison claims Burke opposed Walker, noting Burke preferred three other candidates and accusing Harrison of forcing Walker onto the slate to spite political rivals.
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Robert E. Burke
Champaign
Charlie
Walker
Harrison
Twenty-first Ward
Charles M. Walker
Burke
Washburne Alexander subway ordinance moves to committee
City council introduced a Washburne Alexander subway proposal backed by 40 million in capital. Critics question if Chicago can fund a city built subway later and note the measure grants rights to heirs and successors, implying possible non execution within this generation.
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Washburne- Alexander
Chicago
Questioning secrecy of promoters' funding in city grants
The writer questions why promoters with vast capital demand secrecy about backers seeking city grants and franchises. He urges city leaders to adopt a Missouri temperament and insist on seeing the money, invoking the watchword "Show me" to expose financiers.
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Missouri
Chicago subway ordinance seeks vast city grant
The proposed subway ordinance demands a major public grant to a private company, granting use of subway space and rights for transporting passengers, freight, power, and communications. It mirrors the scope of the prominent telegraph and telephone interests and could become the council’s largest concession, warranting public scrutiny.
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City Council of
Chicago
Iminels Telegraph and Telephone Company
Chicago Franchise Watchdog Urges Scrutiny of Ordinance
The piece highlights backers of a proposed franchise, names the individuals and proposed capital, and urges Chicago residents to monitor the ordinance through the City Council stages. It reiterates the Eagle’s warning to beware borrowers.
Chicago Council Eyes Three Readings For Ordinances
The Chicago City Council, handling large and frequent business, should read important ordinances three times before passage to ensure accountability. A unanimous vote approved a mandatory track elevation ordinance, urging balance with railroads like Panhandle and Terminal Railroad while elevating miles of track within thirty days. notable officials Prindiville and McMahon are referenced.
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City Council of
Chicago
Panhandle
Chicago Terminal Transfer
Grand Trunk Western
Chicago Junction
Terminal Railroad
Mayor Parrison Aide Seeks 340 Million Subway Franchise
Hemp Washbourne, a close ally of Mayor Parrison, is requesting a 340 million subway franchise. The push centers on securing city backing and regulatory approvals for the transit project.
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Parrison
Cominion
Hemp. Washbourne
Election schedule set by Board with Saturday registrations
The Board of Election Commissioners released the election calendar with Saturday registration days to aid voters. Key dates include Oct 4 last day to file nomination papers, Oct 6 first registration day, Oct 14 second registration day, Oct 18 registry revision, Oct 20 withdrawal deadline, Nov 4 lodging house statements, and Election Day polling from 8 am to 4 pm.
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Board of Election Commissioners
Ex Alderman Gonaad Hartwick Stops Raiders on Center Street
Ex Alderman Gonaad Hartwick drove off tires and thwarted robbers looting Ferdinand Luth's center street property. John would make a good Chief of Police.
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Gonaad Hartwick
Ferdinand Luth
Center Street
John
Powers Named Senator In Seventeenth District By Unanimous Vote
The nomination of Alderman John Powers for Senator in the Seventeenth Senatorial District was made by unanimous vote as predicted by The Eagle. His sweeping victory and long service to the party are highlighted with praise for his representation of the Nineteenth Ward in the City Council and his continued support from constituents.
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John Powers
Eagle
Poweers
Powers
Seventeenth
Re-election cheers for Powers Mahony and McAndrews
The piece lauds continued reelection for Powers in the Seventeenth District and Mahony’s renomination for Congress in his district. It praises Mahony as a native of his district and notes overall Democratic confidence in Cook County. It also states James McAndrews has been renominated in the Fifth District and is widely expected to win.
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William F. Mahony
the Eagle
Congress
Mahony
Chicago
Cook County
James McAndrews
McAndrews
Voters urged to defeat Walker and reelect Foster
Policemen and firemen are urged to vote against Charles M. Walker, corporation counsel, citing lost pay this year. Delegates praise George A. Foster, noting his proven leadership in the national legislature and his renomination came without opposition. Bishop Fallows highlights enforcement of city laws amid praise for public-spirited citizens like Albert Graff, who celebrated his forty second birthday with a family reunion in Evanston.
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Charles M. Walker
Third
George AP. Foster
Poster
Foster
Bishop Fallows
Albert Graff
Evanston
James Reddick Nominated for County Clerk in Cook County
The Republican Party nominates James Reddick for County Clerk. He is praised for honesty ability and consistent courteous service in office and is regarded as one of the most popular Republicans to seek county office. Citizens are urged to show confidence in his candidacy.
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James Reddick
Cook County
Reddick
Chicago Mayor Faces Testing Vote Amid County Power Shifts
In a convention test vote the Mayor loses strength outside Cook County and reveals limited control in Chicago. Alderman Powers notes weak delegate backing and signals a potential future decline. A Democrat warehouse chief predicts Hopkins re election. Sullivan fronts ward support while Harrison challenges him.
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Cook County
John Powers
Chicago
Convention Failures In County Judges Nominations
The Cook County convention failed to nominate acceptable candidates for County and Probate Judgeships. If the Democracy could not name line men to defeat Judges Carter and Cutting, they should have endorsed the two gentlemen rather than remain ungracious.
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Cook County
Carter
Cutting
Mayor Burke Vindicated in Chicago Primaries Debate
In a sharp editorial clash, a Daily News critic argues Robert Burke earned a 70,000-ish mass support in Chicago mayoral race terms, noting a one-fifth majority from 6,000 votes amid 1,800 cast is misrepresented, and condemns the paper for partisan framing while naming alleged boodle allies and William Short as figures in the political scene.
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Daily News
Robert BE
Lee
U. N
Mr. Burke
Chicago
Fifth Avenue
Burke
Ohio State Journal warns against rising lynching tendency
The Ohio State Journal asserts that if lynching grows unchecked the nation will trample the graves of this generation with deadly curses, urging resistance to preserve humanity.
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Ohio State Journal
Alfonso Says Bullfighting Is Cruel and Prefers Horse Racing
King Alfonso criticizes bullfighting as cruel and states a strong preference for horse racing, a remark seen as a key sign of early Spanish political reform.
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Alfonso
Wealthy American Bride Seeker Courted by British Nobleman
Up to press time Tet ty Green had not forwarded a reply to a British nobleman advertising for a rich American woman to marry.
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Tetty Green
Political gossip and reform chatter in Chicago Eagle
A Chicago Democrat writes about a proposed gas company injunction aimed at stopping gas store sales and the risk of locking up fifty thousand dollars monthly. The piece criticizes Mayor Harrison and warns against bossism and a one man rule in party conventions. It laments free silver and argues against direct primary nomination as impractical and harmful to Chicago politics.
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Eagle
Ilinois
Chicago Gas Company
Springfield
Chicago
Chicago Eagle
Harrison
Record-Herald
Sam
Voltaire
Main Bo
Captain Black Endorsed for Democratic Judicial Ticket
A letter urges Democratic voters and the public to back Captain William P. Black a Civil War veteran and respected lawyer who defended anarchists in an 1880s trial. The author denounces attacks on his character and stresses his duty as an honorable attorney and Democrat deserving fair support.
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William P. Black
Iary
Ifair
Blick
Captain Black
Judge Barnum Leads Democratic Judicial Ticket In Chicago
Hon William H Barnum praised as highly capable and loyal in Chicago Democratic judicial slate. Voter support urged across parties to uphold bench dignity and experience. A Chicago woman awarded 16000 damages against the street railway for trolley injuries. Discussion notes rising swearing habit linked to automobiles amid fiery auto debates.
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Chicago
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