War on the Brewers and High License Backed by Mayor
A detailed look at Chicago politics shows Aldermanic candidate Honore Palmer, backed by the mayor, advocating a high license tax of $1,000 on taverns. The policy targets brewery interests and summer gardens, drawing strong support from German and other communities while provoking opposition from the Chicago Woman's Educational Union and educational circles. The piece also notes a claim from Perry S. Heath about press influence in political campaigns.
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Chicago
City Hall
Honore Palmer
Harrison
Hyde Park Summer Gardens
Chicago Woman's Educational Union
Perry
Heath
National Republican Association of the
United States
National Republican Press Bureau
Republican National Committee
Hanna
Mayor Harrison backs Palmer bid amid brewery feud
The mayor campaigns for Alderman Honore Palmer in the Twenty-first Ward, defending the saloon license hike from 500 to 1000 dollars and opposing German summer gardens. A Palmer reelection would push the ordinance through, with broader blue law aims likely. West Side Justice Q J Chott eyed for Circuit Court bench by Republicans.
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Harrison
Honore Palmer
Council Committee On
Palmer
Judge Candidate Mr Ephearh Banning Praised
Mr Ephearh Banning of Banning and Banning receives high praise as an excellent judge and a leading member of Cook County's legal bar, noted for his skill as a lawyer and status among peers.
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Ephearh Banning
Banning & Banning
Cook County
W. Clyde Jones
The
Hamilton
Hyde Park Police Magistrate Nominated for Democratic Ticket
Hon Michael J Quinn, Hyde Park police magistrate, urged for nomination on the Democratic judicial ticket. Senator Timphrey proposes a bill in the Legislature to read the Bible daily in public schools for fifteen minutes without sectarian commentary.
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Michael J Quinn
Hyde Park
Timphrey
Michael Jv Quinn
Slyde Park
Painter Henry E Brandt as Alderman Candidate
Mr Henry E Brandt a prominent painter and decorator of Lincoln avenue is repeatedly linked with the Twenty fifth Ward Alderman post. He ignores political pressure from John F Alles a popular Lincoln avenue plumber pushing for City Treasurer nomination.
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Henry E. Brandt
Lincoln Avenue
Twenty-fifth Ward
Brandt
John F. Alles
Chicago
Republicans again nominate Fletcher Dobyns for alderman
Republicans discuss nominating Fletcher Dobyns for the Twenty first Ward aldermanship. He is described as a bright young lawyer and a potential excellent Council member.
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Fletcher Dobyns
Thompson's Record Praised as Strong Public Service Nomination
The respected business man and capable official earned high esteem for his city and County Board work, suggesting he would make a strong race if nominated. William Hale Thompson's record garnered broad confidence across the community.
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William Hale
Thompson
Hon John F Smulski Seen As Strong City Attorney Candidate
Hon John F Smulski is praised as one of Chicago's best aldermen and is deemed a strong potential nominee for city attorney with an assured capable race if nominated.
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John F. Smulski
Chicago
Chicago lawyers shine in state legislature
Hon M E Hunt stands out as a capable delegate from Chicago in the Legislature. Sigmund Zeisler gains Democratic backing for Judge, praised for service in the Corporation Counsel's office. Miles Kehoe ends a notable mayoral term, renowned as a just and sound justice of the peace.
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Sigmund Zeisler
Democratic Party
Zeisler
Corporation Counsel's Office
Miles Kehoe
Chicago Leaders Praise Officials And Temper Discipline
A long column extols Chicago officials and candidates including Max Eberhardt, Gather Mills, Thomas Smyth, Union League leaders, and George Mills Rogers. It praises restraint as a key to power, comparing temper control to dammed water and urging self discipline for success.
Charles J Caswell Jr Among Chicago Bar's Brightest
Charles J Caswell Jr is highlighted as a leading figure within the Chicago legal community, noted for his brilliance and notable success as a member of the bar.
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Charles J. Caswell, Jr
Chicago
Chicago political ambitions blur in Chicago autopsy reel
A fragment lists businessmen and politicians including John T Connery Harry Mildreth John Richardson and John O Malley as possible alderman judges and party leaders. It highlights F S Coyne Ta Olaf Severson William Maloney Kickham Scanlan and others as likely nominees and notes prominent roles in Republican and Democratic campaigns around the Northwest and West Sides of Chicago.
Notable Cook County Legal Figures Honored
Judge Philip Stein is acknowledged as one of the ablest jurists in Cook County and enjoys the confidence of the Cook County bar. Hon. Edward T. Glennon has built a magnificent record as Assistant State's Attorney Justice of the Peace and Master In Chancery and is esteemed as a foremost Chicago lawyer and respected citizen.
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Philip Stein
Cook County
Edward T. Glennon
Chicago
Chicago Contractors Jackson and Corbett Build Notable Subway
Messrs. Jackson and Corbett, leading Chicago contractors, completed a grand underground subway project. The engineers and firm receive high praise for the work, reflecting credit on their enterprise and capability.
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Messrs. Jackson & Corbett
Chicago
Hon James C. Dooley Praised as Chief Justice of Local Court
The record lauds Hon James C. Dooley as the most able painstaking and upright Justice of the Peace to have occupied the magisterial head of the city and county, highlighting his long service and respected leadership.
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James C. Dooley
Powers Makes Mark in Legislature With Reform Initiatives
Hon John Powers presses first-class reform bills in the Senate. The Bale lauds his efforts as evidence of fitness and public spirit in a prudent legislative agenda across Til Hols society.
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John Powers
Senate
Bale
Henry Stuckart Emerges as City Clerk Nominee Talk
Henry Stuckart, alderman of the Fourth Ward and owner of a long established Archer Avenue furniture store, has been widely discussed as a Democratic candidate for City Clerk. He is considered a respectable figure in local politics and business.
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Hou
Henry Stuckart
Pouwrth
Archer Avenue
Stuckart
Woman Files Divorce Over Husbands Pipe Smoking Habit
A woman sues for divorce citing her husband smoked a pipe around the house at midnight. The piece notes few would blame her and that a husband would not tolerate a wife smoking indoors at that hour.
Man Who Talks All Day Says Nothing But Repeats
The Atchison Globe skewers a speaker who talks endlessly without substance, noting the pattern of empty talk repeated day after day. The column mocks the habit, highlighting the tiresome persistence of the discourse.
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the Atchison Globe
Voice of the People on City Budget and Local Option
Citizens dissect the Chicago budget and water meters plan. A taxpayer urges referendum limits on spending while praising bold local governance. A friend of personal liberty opposes a local option bill before the legislature. Real Property Owners Association meeting backs street repairs, lighting, snow removal, and a subway. Prominent Chicago figures are noted for future judicial nominations.
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Chicago
Engle
Polyticelans
Buncombe
Real Property Owners’ Association
Father Kelly's Hall
Wentworth Avenue
Fortyfifth Street
Commissioner of Public Works
Notable Cook County Legislators Highlight Chicago Officials
No better or more conscientious man ever represented Cook County in the State Legislature than Hon. J. J. Mc Manniman a respected lawyer. John P. McGoorty is a successful South Side lawyer and politician. James J. Gray is a valued public official deserving further honors. Henry Pettler, North Side Republican leader, is making a strong legislative record with a reliable voting record.
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Cook County
J. J. McManniman
James J. Gray
Publc
Chicago
Mr. Gray
Hon Robert Redfeld Leader of GOP Minority in Legislature
Hon Robert Redfeld stood as a leader of the Republican minority in a pivotal legislative session. A lawyer and public official, his record is described as faithful to public interests and without blemish.
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Robert Redfeld
Hon Cyril I Jandus Praised as Illustrious Legislator
Hon Cyril I Jandus is commended as an excellent record maker in the legislature. A prominent lawyer, he is noted as one of the men the people require in public office.
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Cyril I. Jandus
Jandus
Notable Chicago Judges and Local Figures Back Judicial Nomination
General Joseph B. Leake garners strong support for a Republican nomination as a leading Chicago lawyer. A. J. Hirschl is praised as worthy for the post, with Thompson Brothers advancing the Old Cascade Tennessee whisky brand. The piece lists term-expiring judges, party affiliations, and notable local business figures including a move to Tribune Building.
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Thomas Hoyne
Chicago
Democratic Party
Joseph B. Leake
Messrs. Thompson Brothers
River Street
Tribune
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Q. J. Chott
West Side
Justice of the Peace
Republican Party
Mr. Chott
Roger C. Sullivan
M. E. Hunt
Mr. Hunt
General Assembly
Max Eberhardt
Mr. Eberhardt
Gather Citin Mills
Bench
Bar
Thomas A. Smyth
Drainage Board
Union League Club
William Eisfeldt
Morris P. St. Thomas
George K. Behmildt
Kuester
Twenty Sixth Ward
George Mills Rogers
Theodore Brentano
Joseph P. Junk
John T. Connery
Youghlegheny Lehigh Coal Company
Harry Mildreth
John Richardson
John F. O'Malley
North Side
Coyne
Kickham Scanlan
William FP. Maloney
Congress
Olaf Severson
Great Northwest
Alexander I. Revell
Ding
Edwardf. Peters
Tlenry E. Weaver
Louis Py Altpeter
Frederick Duffy
Pollces
Messrs. Hannah & Moge
Wabash Avenue
John Cervenka
Voice OF the People
Chicago Eagle
Harrison As
Max L. Wolff
M. A. Delany
Judge
John BE. Owens
John P. McGoorty
South Side
Min
A. J. Hirschl
Richard W. Clifford
Oliver H. Horton
Ibridge Haneey
Arba N. Waterman
John Gibbons
Rank Baker
Abner Sith
Murray F
Tuley
Richard
Tuthill
Francis Adams
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