Dunne Loses Mayor Bid Amid Ward Row and Fires
Edward F. Dunne, a leading Democratic candidate, polled nearly 55,000 votes but was blocked by the First Ward machine led by Harrison. The piece notes attacks on Dunne, celebrates his broad ward support, and warns of railroad electrification plans and potential strikes affecting wage levels.
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Charles I
Tower of London
California
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Iroquois
John Eb, Traeger
Chicago Eagle
Chicago
Dunne
First Ward
Primary Election Signals Rise of Direct Voting in Chicago
The vote showed Merriam leading with about half of the Republican tally and a 28 120 plurality amid party splits. John Smulski and John Thompson conceded defeat and pledged support as aldermanic contests sparked spirited citywide returns. Analysts view the results as evidence that direct primary law weakens party machines and empowers voters.
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Charles Andrews
Deneen
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Lorimer
Chicago
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Joseph F. Ryan
Patrick J. Carr
Victor A. Sutter
John C. Behrer
John R. Emerson
Dennis J. Egan
Frank Klaus
Edward F. Cullerton
William F. Schultz
Thomas J. Ahern
William T. Maypole
Michael D. Grace
Stanley H. Kunz
Edmund J. Jarecki
Stephen A. Malato
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John J. Brennan
John Powers
John T. Kerwin
Ellis Geiger
Herman J. Bauler
Gustave CO. Wilde
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William O'Rourke
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Fred Overheu
William J. Umbach
Theodore K. Long
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P. H. Moynihan
Henry Ostrowsky
Frank J. Petry
Herman F. Bartel
Joseph ©. Pisha
Arthur W. Fulton
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Henry
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Edward T. Taylor
Harry BE. Littler
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Mathew T. Fitzpatrick
James A. Kearns
Albert J. Fisher
Robert Tinsley
Charles K. Todd
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