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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1900
Page
2
A Chicago political rally endorses Adam Ortseifen for Illinois Governor. Delegates cheer as Ortseifen supporters push a campaign committee to manage his bid, praising his honesty, business success, and public service. His biography highlights a German origin, Downer & Bemis ties, and leadership roles in local clubs.
The article details Louis Weber famed for loaning money, noting aliases of associates and questioning why his personal property is only 11000 while he once owned a $40000 Grand boulevard mansion. It mentions Walnut street residence and long career in lending with collateral and interest.
Critics claim Weber is a millionaire with personal property valued at 81 million and his business at 345 South Clark street assessed at 500 thousand while Chicago Credit Company stands at 200 thousand. They urge the Board of Assessors to set an example and reexamine these assessments for public clarity.
In 1806 Hanna pushes tariff as campaign issue but voters favor money concerns and new issues sparked by McKinley era corruption. Ohio Democratic delegates align with New York and Pennsylvania to stress imperialism trusts and currency law as key dangers, foreseeing three main topics guiding the year’s political fight.
Democratic leaders favor Henry McGurren of the Twelfth Ward as a strong county commissioner candidate. His straightforward citizenship and business reputation could attract thousands of votes from solid citizens and business men across party lines.
William Jennings Bryan states the Democrats will win, predicts no Republican states carry, and argues the party is united and energized. He notes issues will be set in the platform, including anti imperialism, opposition to trusts, Boers sympathy, and policy toward the Philippines, Cuba, and Porto Rico, warning Republicans are on the defensive.
The piece profiles Adam Ortseifen, a German born Chicago business leader and long time brewer’s executive, as the Democratic gubernatorial nominee candidate. It outlines his rise from painter to vice president and general manager, his party roles, and his appeal to voters tired of McKinley era corruption. It notes ongoing Democratic strength and lists other candidates for state offices.
The report states Hon. John A. Cooke likely to be re elected Clerk of the Circuit Court and Hon. John A. Linn to be re elected Clerk of the Superior Court. It notes Hon. Clayton BE Crafts secure for the Seventh Senatorial District and Hon. George P. Foster praised for his record as Congressman representing the Third Illinois District with renomination and re election expected.
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