ChicagoDemocratic Mayoral Nomination Decried as Pay Roll Farce
A Chicago editorial decries the Democratic City Hall machine and the pay roll central committee for manufacturing Carter H. Harrison's renomination. It argues primaries will be a sham, controlled by payroll delegates, and contrasts with Republican primaries showing real voter choice. It names figures such as Gunther Belpp Eckels Wacker Dunne Payne Brand Ortselfen Mac Veagh Barnum Eckhart Prentiss Peabody Keeley and others as potential leaders sidelined by the process.
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Carter H. Harrison
Chicago
Democratic Party
Harrison
Democratic County Central Committee
Democratic Central Committee
Cook County
Charles F. Gunther
William C. Belpp
James H. Eckels
Charles H. Wacker
John A. King
Democratic Party of
Democratic Committee
Chicago WIL Faces Labor Foes in Election Scene
City Clerk Loettler, Harrison's political ally, seeks re election while offending organized labor. A man fell from an elevated track at Campbell Avenue landing on the street, unharmed though shaken, marveling at his luck to survive the stumble and continue toward the avenue.
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Organized Labor
Chicago
Loettler
Loettter
Harrison
Campbell Avenue
Burke Plans Voter Organization In Twenty-First Ward
The article notes Robert E. Burke as actively shaping Twenty-first Ward party voters for primary day. It highlights his knowledge of local politics and payroll brigade awareness, signaling organized voter efforts ahead of the election.
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Robert E. Burke
Con vention Nominates Graeme Stewart with Ward Backing
The article notes Graeme Stewart entering the convention with solid backing from his ward delegation. It asks whether Harrison can muster a similar level of local support to achieve the nomination.
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Graeme Stewart
Harrison
Campaign drive in Graeme Stewart's city race closes prep
The Republican County Central Executive Committee led by Chairman Alexander H Revell completed their most thorough campaign effort for Graeme Stewart. Merchants on Water Street struck a blow to the payroll brigade as they unanimously indorsed the effort.
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Harrison
South Water Street League
Graeme Stewart
Republican County Central Executive Committee
Alexander H. Revell
Water Street
Graeme Stewart and Revell Backed in Chicago Mayoral Drift
A column argues Graeme Stewart’s influence wanes and Alexander H. Revell emerges as the Republican standard bearer. It lauds Revell’s Chicago roots, business acumen, public spirit, and ability to galvanize support for municipal reform. The piece frames Harrison’s administration as waning and Revell as a strong alternative for office.
Why Harrison Face as Stock Holder in Traction Firms
Questioning Mayor Harrison about the city’s traction companies not required to pave between tracks. Argues the policy harms street quality, property owners, and taxpayers compared with other cities in the Union.
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Harrison
Union
Business leaders chosen to organize trade lines
One hundred prominent business men have been selected to act in Mr. Stewart's interest organizing their lines of trade. Each will be seen and his consent to act obtained before the first is made public. County Treasurer John J. Hanberg, a strong supporter during the preconvention campaign, is chairman of the committee on halls and speakers.
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Stewart
John J. Hanberg
Harlan
Revell Chosen to Lead Chicago Republican Municipal Campaign
Alexander H. Revell, a leading Chicago businessman, has been selected by the Republican party to conduct its municipal campaign in a pivotal election. The choice signals strong leadership and a pivotal role for the party's preparations and strategy.
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Alexander H. Revell
Chicago
Republican Party of
Revell
Repub
Revell backs Stewart in Republican mayoral bid
The article lauds Mr. Revell for long service to national politics and GOP ideals. It says his backing signals strong support for Graeme Stewart and the Republican city ticket, promising a principled campaign and honest, businesslike administration. Only twenty four days remain of Harrigon as Mayor.
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Harrison
A. H. Revell
Sevell
Graeme Stewart
Revell
Republican Party
Republican City
Stewart
Harrigon
Chicago Republicans Nominate Graeme Stewart for Mayor
The Chicago Republican convention approved a fair primary process with heavy voter turnout. Graeme Stewart was named for mayor, defeating John Maynard Harlan who pledged support for the ticket after a strong showing of over 38,000 votes.
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Chicago
The
Eagle
Graeme Stewart
John Maynard Harlan
Stewart
Harlan
Tweny Thrat Ward
War City
Thos, O'Bhaughnessy
Twentieth Ward
John F. Smulski
Seventeenth Ward
Fred Bender
Fifth Ward
Deneen
Republicans Postpone Judicial Convention Amid Spring Election
The Eagle notes a shift to keep bench nominations free from municipal politics. Election calendar shows March 17 registration, March 28 nomination deadline, and April 7 election day with polls 6 am to 4 pm. Voters missing October registration must re register by March 17 or lose voting rights. March 30 31 and April 1 2 cover new registrations and erasures.
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The
Eagle
St. Patrick's
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Greater Chicago
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Hazelvon
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John M. Smyth
William Lorimer
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