Thompson Party forms pro American Branch in Illinois
Mayor Thompson allies establish The Pro-American Branch of the Republican Party in Springfield under Illinois law. The group aims to seek recognition from the Republican National Committee for the Thompson committee and may pivot toward a third party if blocked. Founders include Ward Gillespie Rohm Reid Wheeler Mantonya and Miller with plans for statewide expansion.
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Thompson
Friends of
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Ilinois
Republican National Committee
Lowden
Repubican National
Supreme Court
New
Thompson Organization
Harry B. Ward
Thompson Forces
Republican State Central Committee
George B. Gillespie
Virtus C. Rohm
Republican County Central Committee
William H. Reid
Public Service
Charles N. Wheeler
Republican
Thompson Organ
Irene Pease Mantonya
Thompson Women's Organizations
Cornelius R. Miller
Leaks Boost Chicago Wets Over Clyne News
Chicago wets celebrate after sensational leak that District Attorney Charles F. Clyne has fallen from office. The unexpected turn sparks protests and calls for reform as city officials respond.
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Chicago
Charles F. Clyne
City Plans Bond Sales to Fund $30 Million in Improvements
Alderman Smith warns that selling bonds at current rates could cost the city up to $4.5 million if $30 million in public improvements proceed. Building Commissioner Bostrom says Mayor Thompson will appoint a Zoning Commission to survey Chicago for redistricting before the June 30 council meeting. The panel will include key officials and six aldermen with nine citizens, plus assistants to pursue liquor violations. Jail and liquor cases may remain slow as 1,000 cases are pending and more help is requested.
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Bostrom
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City Zoning Commission
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Twenty-fifth
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Lake
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Zoning Commission
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Council Committee On Health
Corporation Counsel
Board of Local Improvements
Chicago Plan Commission
Dalrymple
Mr. Clyne
Tax Burdens Driving Chicago Industries Away Says Alderman
Alderman Fisher of the Thirty-second Ward, chairing the revenue and compensations committee, warned that heavy taxes and compensation laws are pushing businesses out of Chicago. He noted Omaha and Kansas City attract firms with bonuses and free sites, while Chicago does nothing. He reported ongoing losses of two to three concerns monthly and thirty relocations in the past year, with labor conditions cited as a competing factor.
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Fisher
Thirty-second Ward
Alderman Fisher
Committee On Revenue and Compensations
Omaha
Kansas City
Compensations and Revenue Committee
Republican Leader Favors Supreme Court Rehearing View
Republican leader Brundage voices support for a possible Supreme Court rehearing of the primary case. He notes the Illinois court decision was an oral ruling, leaves old committee power intact, and cautions on election machinery as counties await June 1921 judicial ticket. Brundage says Brundage and Deneen camps are in full harmony.
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Supreme Court
Edward J. Brundage
Thompson-Lundin
State Supreme Court
Cook County Party
Illinois
District approves $2 million sewer project along Clark Street corridor
The board of local improvements ordered a $2,000,000 sewer system to drain the district east of Clark Street between Lawrence Avenue and Lincoln Park. Property owners protested but were dismissed amid laughter.
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Board of Local Improvements
Clark Street
Lawrence Avenue
Lincoln Park
City in financial distress seeks bank loans and payroll funds
The city struggles to raise 2 million for teachers payroll while seeking 6 percent warrants from smaller banks. Officials debate using school warrants and corporate warrants to secure urgent funds, amid court rulings and political maneuvering before October.
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Harding
Political Gossip: Two Circuit Judges to Fill Vacancies
Proclamations fix November 2 general election to replace Circuit Judges Walker and Tuthill who died. Governor Lowden may appoint Merritt Pinckney’s successor but has not yet. Republican county committee to nominate a ticket at a forthcoming meeting. News notes Lowden seeks a new term, Small declines, Smith rumored to back Lundin-Thompson in Chicago. National debate over repeal of the primary law grows with calls for nationwide primaries and criticism of moneyed influence in nominations.
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Tuttle
Walker
Brundage
Deneen
Cook County
Lowden
Charles M. Walker
Richard
Tuthill
Merritt Pinckney
Tothil
Republican County Committee
Richard S. Tothill
Edward J. Brundage
Prank O Lewden
Illinois
Executive Mansion
Springfield
Leno Small
Kankakee
Small
Lowden Heaves
Frank L. Smith
Dwight
Smith
Lundin-Thompson
Chicago
Harding
Ohio
Woou
Johnson
United State Senator
Congress
Lawmakers poised to repeal primary system clash over Fox ruling
The piece notes a determined bid to end the present primary law and revert to the old convention method. With the Legislature convening next January, a heated fight is anticipated over repealing the law, led by reactions to the Fox case ruling and recent events.
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Supreme Court
Fox
Goddard Hopeful Amid Bonders Bankers Convention Speech
President Leroy A. Goddard speaking at the Bankers’ convention delivered a hopeful address. He praised the nation’s banking soundness despite weak transportation tanning building and industry reports. He urged restraint in pessimistic talk and optimism for recovery.
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Leroy A. Goddard
Coco
Wahhel
Titlesbace
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