Illinois Democratic Party Officials and Ward Leaders List
A detailed roster of Illinois Democratic officials and Chicago ward leaders. Includes names for state committee, county committee, Cook County managing committee, officers, and ward coordinators from the city and surrounding areas. Notable figures include James M. Dailey as chairman and Joseph Rushkewicz among vice chairmen, with extensive ward assignments through the twenty seventh ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Pattison
Freeport
Terence F. Moran
Chicago
Ed. M. Spiller
Marion
Isaac B. Craig
Mattoon
Ernest Hoover
Taylorville
Jerry J. Kane
East St. Louis
Democratic County Committee
James M. Dailey
William P. Feeney
Democratic Party of
Cook County
Joseph Rushkewicz
Frank F. Roeder
Anton J. Cermak
James M. Whalen
Frank H. McCulloch
John F. Quinlan
Ward Organizations and local headquarters list
A detailed enumerated directory of ward headquarters across Chicago with addresses, meeting days, presidents and secretaries. It lists 1st to 32nd Ward HQs, including key figures such as John J. Coughlin Ike Roden Edward Stenson Otto Woerter James F. Bol ton Henry Mc Nerney and many others, along with venues like Indiana Theater Building Conway's Hall and K of C Halls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young’s Hall
Wallace
John F. Bolton
Union Ave
James J. Kropacek
Normal Ave
Kahn’s Hall
36Th
Wood Sts
Henry McNerney
Paulina St
Matthew M. Bunyan
Calume
Lawndale
Otto Kerner
Clifton Park Ave
Joseph I. Novak
Trumbull Ave
W. Madison St
Kedzie
James C. Denvir
Congress
John C. Morris
W. Adams St
Conway's Hall
Lake St
Western Ave
James B. Shiel
Grand Ave
Edward J. Kelly
Park Ave
Iowa St
Edward J. Kaindl
Chicago Ave
Morris Gevirtz
N. Francisco Ave
North Ave
Joseph Petlak
W. North Ave
Frank Literski
Dickson St
Milwaukee Ave
Monroe
Walter Smith
Austin Ave
Teofil Weyna
James C. Gavin
Racine Ave
John Vanderburg
Sangamon
Blue Island Ave
Taylor St
Thos. J. Johnson
W. Congress St
John J. Falvey
Lytle St
Club House
W. 18Th St
Peter F. Smith
Barth. P. Collins
W. 19Th St
Thomas Jefferson Club
N. Dearborn St
Tel. Superior
Joseph P. Mahoney
N. la Salle St
Raymond A. Dougherty
Larrabee St
Lincoln
Rudolph L. Schapp
Hudson Ave
Math. J. Wagner
Lower Lincoln Turner Hall
Sheffield
Diversey Aves
Jas. H. Poage
Belmont Ave
Bernard Jung
Mohawk
Barry Ave
Lake View
Frank A. Stadler
Lincoln Ave
Gustav Seedorf
Oakley Ave
Broadway
Edgewater
John 8. Hummer
Beacon 81
John P. Dougherty
Magnolia Ave
Grace
Chas
A. Williams
Janssen Ave
W. Peters
Hermitage Ave
Grace Hall
Bernard St
Corner Grace
Elston
Bernard
Irving
Hans Blase
Pensacola Ave
Geo. J. Gercken
LeClaire
Armitage
Garfield Blvd
Drover
Frank J. Ryan
John R. Cook
MecNally
Frank J. Carr
W. 60Th St
Chas, Sener
Peoria St
Headquarters list with contacts and officers
An assemblage of addresses and contact numbers for multiple headquarters locations across Belmont Lawndale Ogden Madison and surrounding streets. It names presidents Harry M Christie R W Larkin and secretaries Dennis K E Duffy John J Clark with their respective street addresses and telephone numbers. Meetings are held on the first and third Thursdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodnett
John 8. Clark
Keeler and
North Aves
Col Lowden Enters GOP Governor Candidacy in Illinois
Col Lowden announces bid for Illinois governor at the state fair, pledging a vigorous, fair campaign and public discussion of government issues. W. H. Stead of Ottawa will manage the campaign with headquarters to be opened in Chicago at the Lumber Exchange Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
W. H. Stead
Ottawa
Lumber Exchange
Chairman Stuckart Heads Democratic Organization
County Treasurer Henry Stuckart was named chairman of the executive committee for the Democrats new setup. The roster includes Dennis J. Egan Frank J. Ryan Rudolph L. Schapp and many others across committees on organization finance and halls and speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popular County
New Democratic Executive Committee
Henry Stuckart
Dennis J. Egan
Frank 8. Ryan
Rudolph L. Schapp
Mr. Stuckart
Robert M. Sweitzer
Frank J. Walsh
A. J. Cermak
M. K. Sheridan
John F. O'Malley
8. H. Kun
Vogelsang Wins Harbor Pier Concession Contract
The harbor board awarded the concession for all foods beverages tobacco confections novelties flowers and publications at the municipal pier to John Z Vogelsang. The city takes 18 percent of gross receipts and supplies all tables chairs and lighting. No alcohol may be sold and the concessionaire must provide best quality items and satisfactory service. Uniformed employees approved by the harbor board must be hired. The contract was awarded to Mr Vogelsang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harbor Board
John Z. Vogelsang
Lowden Declares Independence From Local Factional Politics
Frank C. Lowden states that a committee of well known Republicans will oversee his Cook County campaign and that he rejects any factional ties or promises. He affirms he will not support a state ticket and will govern without external alliances that could limit his judgment should he be nominated and elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mittee
Cook County
Frank C. Lowden
Job Holders Union and City Hall Politics
In Chicago the three principal county building office holders up for term expiry show no major foreign nationality representation. The Democratic party paints itself cosmopolitan while relying on the Job Holders Union. Julius Oswald, a notable barber, is well regarded by city hall staff, and John R Cavertys Municipal bench record earns praise. Harry W Cooper reports strong autumn business and Alderman John Powers is described as invincible in the Nineteenth Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Democratic Party
Selc
Julius Oswald
West
Randolph Street
Ee John R. Caverty
Vogelsang Wins Harbor Contract After Informal Bid
Vogel sang awarded the harbor contract after initial bids were discarded by the harbor board. Secretary H V McGurren said John R Thompson was next highest at 16 percent but refused to lower his bid.
Critics Slam Torrens System Push in Real Estate
The piece argues real estate experts and many public officials avoid Torrens property. It notes Cook County officials transfer property outside the Torrens framework. The writer contends the Torrens boom aims to boost public payroll jobs at taxpayers’ expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook County
Judge Brown Urged for Superior Court Seat
A coordinated movement seeks KE O Brown as a nominee for the Superior Court to fill the late Judge Richard E Burke vacancy. Telegrams to Gov Dunne and Sen Lewis from the St Louis convention urge his appointment, with prominent legal and business backers signaling support and expectation of Democratic party approval for November election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ke, O. Brown
Richard E. Burke
Dunne
Lewis
St. Louis
Democratic Party
WHY TAXPAYERS SUFFER IN CITY PAYROLL GROWTH
The article details a five year rise in city employees by 5 991 and an 11 million dollar increase in payroll costs from 1910 11 to 1914 15 under Busse and Harrison. It notes tax burdens and endorses joining the Chicago Automobile Club, urging 3000 new members for real civic purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busse
Harrison
Chicago Automobile Club
Fifty Ward Reform and City Manager Proposal Debated
Alderman Capitain urged redistricting the city into fifty wards with one alderman each and proposed appointing a city manager, effectively removing the mayor. The matter was referred to a sub-committee of Kjellander, McCormick, Rodriguez, Walker, and Coughlin. John Kennedy failed to push a resolution urging diplomacy with Germany as a city issue. Voting split among aldermen with several opposing and others planning a minority report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Judiciary Committee
Henry D. Capitain
Kjellander
Congress
Germany
Norris
Werner
Kimball
McCormick
Bauler
Hrubec
W. J. Lynch
Buck
Blaha
Ald
Coughlin
Rodriguez
Miller
Walker
New Chicago aldermen assignments detailed by committee
The article lists the assignments for the new Chicago City Council members covering areas such as harbors health license buildings and judiciary. It notes duties for Schwartz Harbors Krumdick Novak Horne Franz Walker Adamowski Byrne Pegram and others and mentions their jurisdictions. An unrelated ad touts Dobbin Electric Soap claiming it keeps paint and clothes white and freshens households with consumer praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago City Council
Schwartz
Krumdick
Police
Novak
Horne
Franz—Health
Walker Harbors
Also Mentioned on This Page
Speier Igars
Fair State, Adams and Dearborn Sts
E. J. Lehmann
Joseph Hopp
Democratic
Democratic National
Illinois
Charles Boeschenstein
Edwardsville
Democratic State Committee
Arthur W. Charles
Car
Jacob Lindheimer
Fred W. Blocks
John J. Leonard
Michael Kenna
William J. Graham
Thomas D. Nash
James M. Dalley
Patrick J. Carr
John P. Gibbons
John H. Mack
Joseph W. Cermak
A. J. Sabath
Martin J. O'Brien
Patrick A. Nash
Thomas P. Keane
Stanley H. Kunz
Joseph Rushkelles
Bernard J. Grogan
John Powers
Joseph L. Gill
Harry R. Gibbons
Henry A. Zen
Der
Neil Murley
William Legner
C. Seipp and
West Side Brewing Companies
Frank Pasthen
Emmett Whealan
James F. Heffernan
Michael K. Sheridan
Timothy Crowe
Joseph C. Kostner
Samuel Kleviuts
Chicago Heights
Francis M. Keough
Lemont
Peter Wolf
Melrose Park
Ross C. Hall
Oak Park
Isaac M. Kuebler
Palatine
Anderson Bldg
Halsted
Col. Lowden
Sinissippi Farm
Stuckart
Vogelsang
Edward A. Cudahy
Harry W. Cooper
Michigan Avenue
Torrens
Judge Brown
Superior Court
Burke
N. Powell
NEW Democratic State Committee
John J. Coughlin
Sullivan
Martin J. Moran
Michael J. Donkin
J. J. Vitern -Harrison
Barth
P. Col . Sullivan
Stephen D. Grifin
James Furlong
Edward B. Lynch
Edmond L. Mulcahy Sullivan
Thomas
James McNab
W. M. Clarkee - Dunne
Jerry J. K. Sullivan
William Johne
Ed M. Spiller
Collins and Viterna
Capitain
Adamowski
Byrne
Theodore Brentano
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