29 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1918
Page
1
The piece portrays Thomas Carey as a rising Democratic contender for mayor of Chicago. It extols his independent leadership, universal appeal, and potential for a liberal, orderly administration with prudent fiscal stewardship. Supporters praise his self-governance and appeal across factions.
Mayor says he favors thorough, honest probes by external bodies while vetoing an efficiency bureau investigation. He notes city spending remains under 1914 appropriations despite higher costs. Greek flags requested for June 27 anniversary observance. Aldermen push for street improvements funding, fountain access, and Red Cross war headquarters telephone service. Government shell plant needs street access. permission granted after noon reception.
City council's home defense committee surveyed dry cabarets after the anti cabaret ordinance. They found partitions shielded venues that still offered dancing and alcohol indirectly. Alderman Steffen urged immediate action and suggested repealing the ordinance or licensing cabarets with a high fee and closing all dance halls at 1 am.
An Associated Press dispatch from Washington reports Chairman E N Hurley of the Shipping Board arguing the nation cannot afford experiments and opposing absolute prohibition before the Senate Agricultural Committee. Percy H Johnson of Chemical National Bank NY spoke for bankers from major cities urging caution on prohibition policy.
Mr Hurley told a committee that extremism must be avoided and victory requires full effort. He noted 125,265 shipyard workers in dry states and 290,157 in wet ones, claiming prohibition could hinder labor more than conscription and urging focus on war aims.
The Harrison Hoyne Dunne faction opened headquarters at Hotel Morrison to oppose the Sherman House regulars. A county ticket is to be named by July 13 with Kostner as chairman and Prindiville as secretary guiding the operation. Congressman Sabath returned from Washington to join the effort alongside OConnell Harrrison Hayne and others.
Walter Clyde Jones, after eight years as a state senator, seeks support for Foss. He outlines prior service and plans, aiming to continue public work and represent regional interests.
Democrats praise James M. Dailey for his flawless Finance Committee leadership of the Sanitary District of Chicago. Supporters say he should be elected President, noting his solid record and prudent use of funds. The board awaits decision as Calumet and Evanston sewer projects progress toward Lake Michigan relief and a new underground rail link.
Postmaster General Burleson cautions that an amendment banning withdrawal of spirits from bond could trigger a financial catastrophe, risking bank failures and widespread bankruptcies. He voices personal views on prohibition, notes war effort context, and suggests consulting the food administration before a stance.
A. A. Worsley, longtime Chicago lawyer and popular bar member, is urged by friends to seek the Democratic nomination for Judge of the Municipal Court. He is praised for ability honesty and high ideals and would make a fine judge. The text notes his previous bid for governor and his role in Progressive and Republican circles.
Sanitary district advances to clean Lake Michigan. A contract for the Calumet district pumping station at S Michigan avenue and 124th street was awarded and a bond issue of 2 000 000 dollars was approved to fund the improvement. The pumping station will serve the Calumet sewer nearing completion.
Democratic committeemen of the Ninth District select Joseph P. Mahoney and James Poague as tentative candidates for the November race against Congressman Fred Britten. The county central committee plans to meet in early July to set dates. On the Republican side Frank Hamlin emerges as a potential candidate but has not committed, though he is connected to Board of Education work and is Hannibal Hamlin’s youngest son.
A large cooperative coal pool to serve many Loop stores and offices became certain after the south park board approved county fuel administration plans to store millions of tons of coal in Grant Park. Chair Raymond E. Durham said building bins were too small, so coal will be stored in the park and distributed next winter.
Judges pledge victory over lawyers in a June 29 fundraiser at Cubs Park for soldiers. Judge Kickham Scanlan leads a long lineup of jurists and players including Pitchers Friend Bernstein and many others. Flower sellers, naval band, and a grenade throwing contest between judges and lawyers add to the event.
City Hall prepares for a massive county convention at the Coli seum in Spain on July 1. Delegates and alternates from each precinct total about 16,000. a county plan will be ratified and nominees named. Congressman at large William E. Mason will speak, with Mayor Thompson presiding and Circuit Court Clerk A W Miller likely to chair.
Harry R. Gibbons ward committeeman of the 25th Ward bought reserved seats for the 2ith Ward Democratic Club and its 500 members at Cubs Park for the Cubs Cardinals game, giving the group a special treat.
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