Four Time Mayor Wins Democratic Nomination in Chicago
Carter H. Harrison is declared the Democratic nominee for mayor after a closely fought primary. Judge Dunne conceded after fifteen wards were counted, halting the recount ordered by Judge Owens. Harrison praised as the justice of the party victory, while Dunne thanked supporters and cited no fraud.
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Carter H. Harrison
Dunne
Eagle
Harrison
Judge Dunne
Owens
Ork
Mrr. Dunne
Board of Election Commissioners
Harrigan
Democratic of
Chicago
BLN
Zoline
Unions Oppose Lien Law Amendment Amid Primary News
Building trades unions and the Chicago Federation of Labor unite against a proposed mechanics lien law amendment that would place prior mortgages as prior liens. Opponents warn it would weaken liens for material men and workers. Judge Farlin Q. Ball will retire at term end, not seeking renomination in April. Charles T. Turner seeks Circuit Court vacancy nomination in Springfield. James A. Peterson also enters Republican contest for the vacancy.
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Building Trades
Builders and Trades Exchange
Chicago Federation of Labor
Farlin Q. Ball
Superior Court
Ball
Cook County
Charles T. Turner
Champlain Avenue
Springfield
Julian Mack
Turner
James A. Peterson
Electrification Debate Split City Council and Rail Labor Threats
The article details a heated campaign over electrifying rail lines amid strong union opposition. It notes railroad engineers' wage concerns, potential strikes across Western networks, and a council push to study smoky locomotive pollution while seeking hearings for workers. It also covers primaries, city bond issues, and political maneuvering around local governance and home rule.
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Foreman
Emerson
McInerney
Switchmen’s Union of North America
Chicago
Coughlin
Transportation Committee
McIinerney
Lucas
William A. Vincent
Board of Education
Otto C. Schneider
Europe
Danisch
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Council Committee On
Clettenberg
Madison Street
William J. O'Brien
Michael Byrne
Illinois
Senate
la Salle Hotel
Tiele
Teachers’ Union
Round House Reform Club
Elgin Board of Trade
Charles H. Mitchell
The
Election Board
Secretary of State For Superior Court
George T. Kelly
Evanston
B. J. Wellman
Booth Park Avenue
Oak Park
Edward A. Dicker
Law Department
Outer Harbor
Merriam
Germany
William Lorimer
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