Sullivan backs Sweitzer in Chicago mayoral race
Democratic leader from Palm Beach returns to Chicago and urges support for Robert M. Sweitzer. He argues for better government, contrasts Sweitzer with Thompson, and dismisses Hoyne as a serious candidate while urging unity among Democrats for Sweitzer.
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Sweitzer
Rogers. Sullivan
Palm Beach
Fla
Robert M. Sweitzer
Sullivan
Roger C. Sullivan
Sweit zer election pledge in fragmented OCR text
An OCR fragment mentions political action and voting but lacks clear names dates or places. The readable portion suggests a pledge or promise related to an election effort with ambiguous attribution and no verifiable details.
Sweitzer Vote Gains 1000 in Primary Tabulation
Tabulation of the mayoral primary shows gains for leading candidates and a sweep for Rob ert M. Sweitzer the Democratic nominee with total 110 597 to Carey vesseeee 48 182 Heidermeter 1 321. Ward counts show Roeder ahead in the 24th ward and Golombiewski leading Hrubec in the 29th. Hrubec petitions for a recount. Pionke expected to follow.
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Robert M. Sweitzer
Republican
Thompson
Olson
Merriam
Democratic
Sweitzer
Carey Vesseeee
Heidermeter
Ald
Roeder
Joseph Pionke
Golombiewski
Hrubec
Pionke
Primary Law Change Plans Countermanded by Governor
Governor Lowden halted a proposed amendment to the primary law after a conference with Secretary of State Louis Emmerson. The plan, routed through the elections commission, aimed to introduce the bill in the General Assembly this week and would affect nominations for Governor and United States senators.
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Louis Emmerson
Washington
Elections Commission
General Assembly
United States
Cook County Civil Service Bills Debated in Legislature
The legislature considers merit system bills for Cook County County employes in County fee offices the Sanitary District of Chicago and the Municipal Court. One measure by Civil Service Reform Association calls for a single commissioner salary 5000. Another by the Cook County Civil Service Commission proposes a three member board at 4000 each. Lucius bill distributes appointments to the President of the County Board Governor and Circuit Court judges.
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Sanitary District of Chicago
Municipal Court of
Chicago
Theodore K. Long
Civil Service Reform Association of Chicago
Cook County Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commissioners
Cook County Civil Service
Lucius
Legislature proposes people’s primary for major offices
The draft calls for legislators mayors and aldermen to back a people’s primary while ministerial posts like secretary of state treasurer and clerks would be filled by conventions. Secretary Emmerson and State officials are noted in the discussion.
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Bers
Emmerson
Re elect Cullerton Chicago Eagle endorsement
The Chicago Eagle urges re election of Alderman Edward F Cullerton to the City Council from the Eleventh Ward. He is described as the dean of Chicago aldermen with continuous service since 1872 and a key figure in post disaster and financial recovery efforts. The paper calls for voters to reelect him for the city’s benefit.
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Edward F. Cullerton
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Lawyers for Bob Endorse Democratic Mayor Candidate
Mitchell D. Follansbee former Chicago Bar Association president was elected president of the Lawyers' Robert M. Sweitzer Club an active force in the April 1 mayoral election. The group backs the Democratic candidate while members including George L. Baker Hugh J. Kearns Irene Lefkow Roswell B. Mason William Tracy Alden Lenora Meder Colin H. Fyffe and Joseph P. Mahoney show no sign of opposing the effort and remain aligned with Republican politics.
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Chicago Bar Association
Lawyers’ Robert M. Sweitzer Club
George L. Baker
League of Illinois officials balk at primary law change
Treasurer Fred Sterling and Ill inois leaders reported to Governor that the congressional delegation favors delaying a radical amendment to the primary law. Lawmakers say the public is not ready and the GOP would face a political crisis sponsoring such a change. Also noted is Nicholas J. Quirk the Chicago wood engraver who carved a Roosevelt portrait praised by Major Edward B. Clark as Roosevelt’s most characteristic image.
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Fred Sterling
Washington
Ilinois
Emmerson
Republican Party
Nicholas J. Quirk
Chicago
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Edward B. Clark
Chicago Evening Post
Col. Roosevelt
Forver
1919 Election Calendar for Cook County and City Posts
The notice outlines key filing deadlines for independent petitions for Judge of the Superior Court and Park District Commissioner on March 1 1919 and for Mayor City Treasurer City Clerk Municipal Judge and Aldermen on March 7 1919. Registration for the city election is March 11 with the city election on April 1 to choose a Superior Court judge. Edward F Cullerton is slated for re election to the City Council in the Eleventh Ward. The document also lists club secretary and a long roster of vice presidents and committee members affiliated with various civic and political groups.
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Superior Court
Cook County
Mayor Seeks Committee Backing At Republican Meeting
Mayor Thompson arrived from Sulphur Springs to urge Chicago Republicans to form a nine member campaign committee led by State Senator Francis P Brady. The factions Brundage Deneen and Thompson united to back a pro war era tariff platform and strong party unity despite internal disputes.
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Republican City Committee
Hotel la Salle
Sulphur Springs
Ottawa
Francis P. Brady
Brundage
Homer K. Galpin
Robert R. Levy
George K. Schmidt
Francis P, Brady
William H. Reid
August W. Miller
Deneen
Thomas J. Healy
Joseph F. Haas
Wis D. Sitts
Chicago
County Board Delays AP Appointments Under Frosty Debate
The county board delayed approving President Rein bergs appointments to key posts including Henry Zender at public service William Ehemann county agent Michael Zimmer hospital warden Henry Bailey Oak Forest supervisor Eric Hall county architect and Peter Ellert committee clerk. The delay follows a board majority stance formed after the president. No official reason given but board cannot name department heads at this time.
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Reinberg
Henry A. Zender
William H. Ehemann
Michael Zimmer
Henry L. Bailey
Oak Forest
Eric E. Hall
Peter J. Ellert
Busse
Hoyne vows to stay in race until April 1 vote count
State's Attorney Hoyne declares he remains a candidate through the April 1 tally and expects support from Harrison and his allies. He says McKenna and associates may file a petition to slow his campaign, but predicts Harrison will not run and praises Alderman Edward F. Cullerton as one of the city’s best.
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Hoyne
Chicago
Harrison
McKenna
City Council Approves Tax Rate and Transit Line Extensions
The council ordered the finance committee to seek a 2.25 tax rate, carving out limits so parks and judgments taxes are not diverted. An ordinance allows annual fraternal dances to run until 3 a.m. with minimal permit rules. Officials also back Hegewisch streetcar and 39th Street line extensions, and demand more cars for non rush hours seating.
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126Th Street
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