Rail lobby fights Illinois fare raises in spring campaign
Illinois faces a pressure campaign as lawmakers consider higher railroad passenger rates. Governor Dunne condemns lobbyists while reform proposals demand open disclosure of advocates' interests and funding. The piece notes cross state actions against tariff hikes and details campaign moves by Thompson backers and Torrens system events.
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Springfield
Ilinois
Dunne
All Corporation
Illinois
Statehouse
General Assembly
State House
Thompson candidacy endorsed by Hey followers at Hotel Sherman
At Hotel Sherman Alderman Hey followers endorse Thompson in the primary where Hey posts 4207 votes. Friends split with progressives and fusion plans falter while Thompson rests in Michigan with James Pugh as travel companion. Campaign plan aims to unite Republican, Progressive and women voters under a joint committee.
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Sherman
Jacob A. Hey
Thompson
Ald. Hey
Progressive Party
Michigan
James Pugh
William Hale Thompson
Eugene R. Pike
Commodore
Commodore Thompson
Sweitzer
Republican Judicial Ticket Scrutiny Amid Primary Loyalty
A Thompson headquarters memo pledges loyalty to the Republican standard bearer as party leaders weigh endorsements for the Supreme Court and Superior Court judges. It notes likely endorsements for Judge Carter and Judge Brentano, with seven Republican Circuit Court judges up for re election and other judges to be added. The piece also cites a lobby push to raise railroad rates and a public squeeze for more coin, warning of rising fares in Illinois.
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Ment
Thompson
Carter
Supreme Court
Brentano
Superior Court
Circuit Court
Tilnois
Judicial election plans and party tickets outlined
The piece explains that the June election will be accompanied by May conventions where each party will nominate a full ticket of its own members. It specifies one Supreme Court candidate, two for the Superior Court, two to succeed named judges, and fourteen Circuit Court judges including seven Democratic incumbents Windes, Baker, Brown, Kersten, Walker, Honore, and McGoorty.
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Supreme Court
Superior Court
Brentano
Thomas C. Clarke
Circuit Court
Windes
Baker
Brown
Kersten
Walker
Honore
McGoorty
Sweitzer Campaign Leaders Set for Chicago Mayoral Race
Following 1911 tactics by Harrison Briggs House, Sweitzer leaders plan a strong Chicago mayoral campaign. A letter to supporters calls for immediate work to secure Sweitzer’s election, urging registration drives and a push to Springfield for home rule legislation involving both candidates.
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Harrison Briggs
Sweitzer
Jewish League elects officers for campaign tied to Sweitzer bid
The treasurer and former alderman of the Third ward was reelected president of the league and will oversee campaign activities for the election of Mr Sweitzer. Other officers were reelected and a full Jewish registration planned for March 16. Candidates will be chosen to oppose seven Republican judges up for reelection, to take campaign management from current captains, following the 1911 example.
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Democratic Party
Robert M. Sweitzer
Chicago
Robert M. Sweltzer
Democratic Organization
Sweitzer
League
Tuthill, Smith, Gibbons
Petit
Pinckney
Baldwin and Scanlan
Dovre Club Endorses Thompson and Olson in Primaries
The Dovre Club endorses Thompson and Judge Olson in the primaries. Hector A. Brouillet withdraws from the Municipal court race to support Judge Hosea W. Wells. Brouillet backs William Hale Thompson for mayor. Sweitzer's managers plan a record registration drive on March 16. An open letter from Henry Stuckart, Francis Connery and Frank Ryan signs the organizational effort.
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Dovre
Hector A. Brouillet
Hosea W. Wells
William Hale Thompson
Robert M. Sweitzer
Henry Stuckart
Francis D. Connery
Frank 8. Ryan
Sweitzer aims for 100000 plurality in April 6 drive
Chairman Ryan reports a surge of volunteers for Sweitzer's campaign with hopes of a 100000 plurality on election day. Sweitzer leads Harrison by 79186 in official canvass as polls show gains for Sweitzer and losses for the mayor in several wards.
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Ryan
Organization Committee
Hotel Sherman
Oldtimers
Sweitzer
Hot Springs
Ark
Harrison Democrats
Harrison
Robert M. Sweitzer
Thompson campaign managers form joint committee
The William Hale Thompson backers plan a campaign managing committee to include Republicans and Progressives if the latter join. Eugene Pike says they aim to compile a registration committee to organize a house to house canvass to boost Thompson's registration.
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William Hale Thompson
Eugene Pike
Thompson
Boulevard Link council feud seen hurting Mayor Harrison
The North Side residents oppose the Boulevard Link project, arguing it shifts an $8 million cost to non paying auto sports. The Jobholders Union backs the Tax Raters committee with Sweitzer involved, and risks arise as Sweitzer should avoid that group.
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Harrison
North Side
Jobholders Union
Sweitzer
State utilities chief counsel to attend Chicago hearing
Everett Jennings chief counsel of the state public utilities commission will be present at the Interstate Commerce Commission hearing in Chicago on March 4. The petition from the state railroads seeks a five percent freight rate increase which Jennings will oppose.
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Illinois
Trust Press
Iowa Railroad Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Iowa
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Arizona
Colorado
New Mexico
Nebraska
State Public Utilities Commission
Everett Jennings
Commission
Chicago
Jennings
Progressive club foreclosure prompts sale of furniture
The Bull Moose supporters back the Republican nominee while Progressive leaders map action. Sheriff’s office seizes the Jackson Boulevard club as attorney H. Clay Calhoun for James Maloney forecloses on a $1,800 mortgage. Furniture will be sold at auction.
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Bull Moose
Sheriff's Office
Jackson Boulevard
H. Clay Calhoun
James Maloney
Progressive Club
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J. F. Hecht
Joseph A. Weber
William M. Brown
E. I. Frankhauser
Harry Hamlin
Ald. Hugo Krause
Minos
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Carter H. Harrison
Nomi
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Adolph Weiner
Charter Commission
Ald. Capitain
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H. RB. Littler
Theodore K. Long
Charles E. Merriam
Grace Wilbur Trout
John F. Smalski
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Wilson
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Stewart Johnson
Winnetka
Alexander Kirk
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