Peabody in Illinois 1920 Senate Quest Sparks Party Unity
Illinois Democrats rally behind Francis Stuyvesant Peabody as a likely United States senator in 1920, with strong cross party support and expectations of broad GOP and Democratic turnout. The piece also notes Chicago saloon history, John Fehn’s remarks, and local business ties tied to liquor interests and leases on Madison Street.
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Francis Stuyvesant Peabody
United States
Illinois
Peabody
Ilinois
Shelby M. Cullom
Chicago Election Bills Move Through Legislature
The House passed the Senate bill for nonpartisan alderman elections in Chicago by a wide vote and sent it back for Senate concurrence. The Dahl bill for fifty wards moved to third reading in the Senate, while the Austin bill banning fraternities and sororities in high schools advanced in the House. The House ratified the federal woman suffrage amendment by 134 to 4, with the Senate concurring 48 to 0 after last week’s ratification print defect discovered.
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House
Senate
Chicago
Austin
Steffen pushes for real detective work in police ranks
Alderman Walter P. Steffen, chair of the police committee, urges restoring twenty one detective sergeants to the detective bureau after exposing camouflage details. He notes only 46 of 186 detectives in the bureau actually perform detective work and condemns misattribution of hours to precincts or outside duties.
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Walter P. Steffen
Police Committee
Police Department
John J. Garrity
Aldermanic Police Committee
Detective Bureau
Corporation Ettelson
Bank
Leutenant
Steffen
Hyde Park
Sauerman's to End Buffet After July 1
Sauerman's restaurant at Ohio and North Clark streets will continue without the buffet after July 1. John Fehn's reminiscences note the long history as the oldest restaurant in the area and highlight the upcoming change in service.
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John Fehn
Sauerman’s Restaurant
Ohio and
North
Clark Streets
Chief Tom OConnor Earns Chicago Fire Dept Endorsement
Chicago fire chief Tom O’Connor is praised for leadership and the department’s strong condition. The board of underwriters and leading businessmen express confidence and wish him a long tenure in office.
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Chicago
Big Tom O'Connor
Chicago Fire Department
Chief O'Connor
GOOD BY SALOONS Downtown bars face closure July first
Most downtown saloons will go out of business July 1 with others switching to soft drinks. Pioneer saloonman Don B. Lewis plans to continue with beverages, warning if his place had run things, prohibition might not exist. Notable venues like Chapin & Gore at Majestic Theater, the Republic building top room, and the Marine on Dearborn may display For Rent signs as leases are uncertain.
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Chicago
John Fen
Herald-Examiner
Fehn
John Fehn
City Hall
Ohio and
Clark Streets
Thomas J. Sauerman
Don B. Lewis
North Dearborn Street
Lewis’ Place
Dan Wall
Chapin & Gore
Majestic Theater
Republic
Marine Bar
Dearborn Street
MacMillan Retires After Quarter Century of Service
Thomas J. MacMillan will retire as clerk of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois on June 30 after nearly 25 years of continuous service. He was appointed by Judge Grosscup and served under Kobligat Bethea Landis and Carpenter, previously worked 24 years in Chicago newspapers, and plans vacation and future writing.
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United States District Court
Northern District of
Tinois
Thomas
MacMillan
Grosscup
Kobligat
Bethea
Landis
Carpenter
Illinois
Chicago
Chicago Press Club
Upham Heads It Great Committee Appointed by Chicago Association of Commerce
Fred W. Upham leads a Chicago Association of Commerce committee to bid Chicago as the site for the 1920 Republican National Convention. Other members include George M. Spangler, Robert W. Stewart, B. E. Sunny, Louis F. Swift, Thomas E. Wilson, and William Wrigley Jr. Indianapolis and Cleveland are bidding for the Democratic gathering. The Republicans typically hold the convention in Chicago, and Upham is expected to keep it there.
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Chicago Association of Commerce
Fred W. Upham
Chicago
Republican National Committee
George M. Spangler
Robert W. Stewart
B. E. Sunny
Louis F. Swift
Thomas E. Wilson
William Wrigley, Jr
Indianapolis
Ind
Cleveland O
Upham
Chicago Real Estate Market Sways as Saloon Quits McVickers Build
Real estate agents report quarters left by saloons in McVicker's theater buildings and brewery sites, including Schlitz owned properties nationwide, are up for sale while stating market values won’t fall. Downtown space absorption mirrors recent railroad office clearance, with some leases likely at a loss before a rebound. Judge Dennis W. Sumvan earns a strong Municipal Court reputation as a capable, fair magistrate.
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McVicker’s
Schlitz Brewing Company
United States
Chicago
Sign of the Teeth Suggested for City Public Service
A well known alderman proposes adopting a double set of teeth as a symbol for the Chicago Department of Public Service. He does not specify whether the emblem would grace public utilities or the public itself, leaving the intended use unclear.
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Department of Public Service
Halsted Street
Chicago
Chicago Eyes 1920 Republican Convention Bid
In December Washington, a City Department of Public Service inquiry probes sanitary district contracts while a local committee wires to rally national leaders for Chicago. The committee, led by Fred W Upham and including many notable figures, aims to secure Chicago as the convention city for 1920.
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City Department of Public Service
Chicago's National Convention Hall Bill Passed
The senate approved the house bill authorizing Chicago to issue bonds under a referendum to build a great convention hall. Location set for the west or northwest side, not on the lake front. The measure now goes to Governor Lowden for approval.
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Chicago
Senate
Lowden
Judge Stelk's Commandments Aim To Curb Speeding
Judge John Stelk proposed an ordinance to place a booklet of speed laws with each car license. Alderman Novak would push it to the state legislature so motorists receive the state laws with their license number. A set of ten commandments would guide drivers with specific speed limits and cautions.
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John Stelk
Speeders’ Court
Ald
Joseph L. Novak
Stelk
Chicago Bills Win at Springfield
The Chicago bond bills secured a clear victory in the house and appear set for enactment. The cornerstone measure moved to third reading without dissent and should reach passage tomorrow. Eight subsidiary bills advanced, with the rest amended to meet requirements.
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Chicago
House
Great Piano Recital At Oscar Dies School In Chicago
Renowned piano masters and students from the Oscar Dies School in Chicago prepare a summer program and a June recital at Lyon & Healy Concert Hall. The program includes works by Beethoven, Granados, Rachmaninoff, MacDowell, Moszkowski, Chopin, and others performed by students and instructors.
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United States
Chicago
Oscar Dies
McClurg
Lyon & Tealy
Sop. m
Granados
Adrienne Hecht Haendel
Gigue
Allemande
Monkowski
Hannah Schumann
A. A. Oberndorfer
Edgar Thorns MacDowell
Leonard Goldstein
Rachmaninof
Florence Polkovitz
Arensky
Robert
Alr de Ballet
Regella Goldstine
Marvin Brook
MacDowell
Meadow
Hebe Moszkowski
Sylvia Wolf Saent
Suens—sSeherzo
Evelyn Ewert
Bach Gominer
TW. T. Co
Priedman
Alkan
Beach
Choping
Rezgella
Goldatine
Cy DeVey Guides Chicago Zoo’s Public Face
Cy DeVey leads Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago becoming a key figure in sustaining the city’s top attraction year round. The piece highlights his role amid public service and utility discussions shaping the zoo’s appeal and operation.
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Prairie State
Steuben County Wine Company
West
Madison Street
The
Newcomb Optical Company
Sauerman’s
Tom O'Connor
House Committee On Revenue
Chicago Plan Commission
Rancis Stuyvesant Peabody
Lawrence Y. Sherman
United States Senate
Dennis W. Sumvan
Washington
Eugene Byfield
Joseph Byfield
H. M. Byllesby
A. Sheldon Clark
Rh. T. Crane, Jr
Rufus C. Dawes
George W. Dixon
John B. Drake
Louis Eckstein
Myan A. Evans
Capt. Marshall Field
George W. Folds
George FP. Getz
A. W. Goodrich
K. Graham
Hibbard
Edward Mines
Samuel Tasull
R. Kaufman
D. FB. Kelly
Lebb Kuppenheimer
Robert RR. McCormick
Arthur Meeker
National Convention
Judge Stelk’s Commandments
Speeders
Chicago Bills
Springfield
CY Devey
Linccoln Park Zoo
Sumemer
Public Service Departments
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