Four Time Mayor Secures Democratic Nomination After Ballot Battle
Carter H. Harrison wins the Democratic mayoral nomination after a closely contested primary against James O. Dunne. Recounting halted by Judge Owens, Harrison maintains a 1,420 vote plurality. Dunne concedes, praising the cleanest Chicago primary in history, while Harrison pledges campaign vigor and calls for ward redistricting by the next City Council.
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Electrification Debate Stirring in Chicago City Council
A long critique argues electrifying railroads would depress engineers and conductors wages, trigger strikes, and harm public welfare. City council debates include hearings and commissions on smoke nuisance, with mayoral appointments and local primaries pending.
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