The Chicago Mayoral Campaign Clash Over State Socialism
A polemic declares the City Hall payroll brigade corrupt and seeks to replace the Democratic machine with John Maynard Harlan as a clean, lawful alternative. The piece urges voters to back Harlan, attacking the Democratic platform as confiscatory and urging a purge of party bosses.
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John Maynard Harlan
Chicago
City Hall
Democratic Party of
County Central Committee
Harlan
Democratic Party
Republican lead grows from registration split forecast
Chairman Hanberg of the Republican Committee on Organization classifies registration and finds 24,307 Republican names and 21,880 Democratic names, a lead of 2,027. The Central Committee’s forecast from last fall is described as equally reliable, with the Republican advantage reportedly increasing rather than eroding.
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Hanberg
Republican Committee On Organization
Central Committee
Reform lobbyists push for citywide referendums in Springfield visit
A reform group urges that every Chicago City Council ordinance require a public vote before becoming law. The stance provokes concern that the move would bring calamity to Chicago. The Examiner counters that Judge Dunge’s campaign committee is not a political organization, suggesting it may be a church social group.
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Springfield
Chicago
The
Examiner
Judge Dunge
Chicago School Board spends 86 million on buildings and sites
The Board of Education has spent nearly 86,000,000 for buildings and school sites since 100. The piece notes education finances in Chicago and the board's interest in real estate. It comments on the revamped building ordinance and proposed civil service coverage, including state institution chaplains, with unclear who will handle the marking.
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Board of Education
Chicago
North Clark Street levee long ignored by city chief
Citizens on the North Side suffer a standing outrage as the levee from the river to Kinzle street remains unaddressed. Chief ONeill appears oblivious to the problem, forcing residents and workers to traverse the unsafe passage daily on their way to business and home.
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Clark Street
Kinzle Street
O'Neill
North Side
Chicago voters to decide traction issue in election
If the people of Chicago study the traction question for themselves they will be able in this election to settle it to suit themselves. The remark urges informed civic participation and links knowledge to a decisive local vote.
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Chicago
Henry L Hertz Supports Republican Campaign Efforts
Henry L Hertz renders excellent service to the Republican ticket in the present campaign. His long political experience and indefatigable devotion to his party prove valuable as Chicago organizers seek victory. Mayor Harrison is not listed in Cook County or the state in the provided names.
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Henry L. Hertz
Mr. Hertz
Chicago
Harrison
Cook County
Campaign promises rely on traction question for voters
The report notes a large rallying of supporters and mass meetings as the municipal Republican campaign nears its finish. It suggests that if voters lack a full grasp of the traction issue they may still gain practical know-how, possibly metaphorically, about wheels or power houses in their heads.
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Republian
Campaign Committee Excludes Key Democratic Figure
A Democratic Auxiliary Campaign Committee meeting excludes a prominent figure who has not been invited to secure the stamp for the Democratic candidate. He is described as completely eliminated from this campaign as if never in a city campaign in Chicago, reflecting how fame and the end of office affect his role.
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Chicago
City Engineer Proposes River Tunnel Lowering Plan
City Engineer Eriesoh has submitted a plan for lowering and reconstructing the river tunnels. It is hoped the matter will be taken up and acted upon with minimal delay.
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Eriesoh
George Mills Rogers Nominated for Super Court Bench
George Mills Rogers praised as a brilliant lawyer and master in chancery. Democrats back his nomination, arguing it would lead to election by the people.
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George Mills Rogers
People
Divorce bill reported from Judiciary Committee
The divorce bi has been reported out of the Judiciary Committee in the Legislature. It will curb a practice that has brought the courts and the city of Chicago notable notoriety.
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Judiciary Committee
Chicago
Chicago Political Sparks and Legal Honors Stir City
Chicago debates tax policy and voting reform as two whirlwind campaigns loom in three weeks. Former Judge Philip Stein is praised for upholding auto speed laws while Johnny Sinulski is slated for re election as City Attorney. Tomas Carey returns from California to energize Democratic efforts in Cook County.
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Johnny Sinulski
Philip Stein
Chicago
Judge Stein
Tomas Carey
Democratic County Central Committee
California
Carey
Democratic Central Organization
Cook County
Fred E B Coyne Elevates Chicago Post Office Service
Fred E B Coyne stands among the best Chicago postmasters as he expanded and improved the postal system. Despite cramped quarters and many handicaps, under his direction the service kept pace with Chicago’s growth and often stayed ahead of time.
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Fred EB. Coyne
Chicago
Chicago council adopts amended building ordinance on explosives safety
The City Council at its last meeting embodied Chief Campion’s suggestions on storing explosives and combustibles. The amended ordinance aims to improve safety for home, life, and property, and the Fire Marshal is thanked. Hon Olaf F. Severson would make a good judge of the new municipal court.
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Olaf FB. Severson
Muncipal Court
Byrne Named Among Leading Contractors
M. OP Byrne of the Whielders construction firm is praised as a highly capable and enterprising contractor, noted as one of the most successful in the country for his affairs and achievements.
State Republicans Lead Registration Day Efforts
Veteran Republicans James W Pease Henry J Herta and James Reddick head the st rohis vna drive. They supervise affairs and report their usual strong showing on registration day.
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Strohis
James W Pease
Henry J. Herta
James Reddick
Springfeld Legislators Refer Woman Suffrage Agitators
Springfield lawmakers consider action toward the woman suffrage agitators, debating which authorities should handle the case and potential referrals for further proceedings. The discussion centers on maintaining public order while addressing advocates for voting rights.
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Springfeld
Roosevelt Speech to Mothers Congress Sparks Reform Debate
President Roosevelt addressed the Mothers Congress in Washington. The remarks are seen as offering agitators wholesome thought and hints at reforms that could channel their talents toward benevolent aims rather than agitation.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Washington
Hurley Commended for Brown Case Handling and Compassion
The editorial praises Justice Tf. D. Hurley for his handling of the Brown case. It notes the case aired much of a poor young woman’s miseries and credits Hurley with heart and Christian charity. The Eagle expresses approval of his conduct despite prior criticism.
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Tf. D. Hurley
Brown
Eagle
Hurley
Burke drainage bill would cap trustees' salaries
Representative Burke's proposed drainage canal bill would limit Drainage Trustees to 1500 dollars a year. The Drainage Board, a key public body with wide interests, would suffer from hiring an inferior class of men, making the policy ill-timed and mischievous.
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Burke
Drainage Board
Bids Sought For Mueller Law Certificates In Adams Streets
Advertisements summon bids for a test of Mueller law certificates tied to a new railway system across Adams and adjoining streets. The law touted as essential faced a past riot in the Legislature yet now appears doubtful in use or availability.
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Adams
Senator Haas seeks to abolish Illinois Grand Jury
Senator Joe Haas introduces a bill to end the Illinois Grand Jury with a vague substitute that would empower magistrates and State's Attorneys, risking a shift from one risk to a greater one in the justice system.
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Joe Haas
Ilinois
Busse Leads Districts in Republic Registration Drive
Fred A. Busse, popular North Side Republican leader, reports a strong district showing in the registration. Every qualified Republican voter in his district is listed on the registry.
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Fred A. Busse
Mr. Busse
Chicago Merchants' Club bill eyed to boost city revenues
Nearly a million dollars would be added to the city's revenues if Senate Bill 217, the Chicago Merchants' Club bill, becomes law. The taxpayers face the question of whether the funds will improve public service or merely pad City Hall payroll.
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Senate
Chicago Merchants’ Club
Hearst Split Behind Poor Chicago Ward Registration
Chicago voters backed a weak turnout in key wards as Brennan and Loetter refuse to back Hearst aligned candidates. The 45,737 total registration fell far short of predictions by Frank Wenter and George McConnell, highlighting Democratic rifts in Eighth through Eleventh and Eighteenth Wards. Reports tie the low figures to opposition to Hearst and to past conflicts with Hearst newspapers. The piece also notes lingering water meter concerns and a revived tunnel project context.
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Hearst
Frank Wenter
George McConnell
Chicago
John J. Brennan
William Loetier
Brennan
Loetfler
William Randolph Hearst
Edward F. Dunne
Wanl
Alderman Brennan
John J. Brentan
Eighteenth Ward
William Loetter
Warwick
West Side
Loetter
Aldermin Brennan
Willian Loettler
Dianne
Willi Rindelph
Loeder
Hke Brennan
Jon Tharst
City ordinance reform unchanged by council tinkering
It is gratifying to note that despite ongoing tinkering with the building ordinance in the City Council, the measure has not been weakened or impaired in any respect. We may now perhaps hear some echo of the high pressure water system as an adjunct of this revamped measure.
Cicero Lindly Urges Turmoil Over Civil Service Bill
In a frustrated note the column accuses Cicero J. Lindly of intent to stir strife in the current Legislature over the civil service bill, predicting little public benefit similar to his actions on the Mueller bill in the previous session. It calls for suppression of his influence.
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Cicero J. Lindly
Cicero
W Horton Honored as Worthy Western Agent for Pittsburg Coal
W Horton, the genial western agent of the Pittsburg Coal Company, has earned respect as a useful and honorable business man in the community.
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W. Horton
Pittsburg Coal Company
George K Schuldt Praised as Capable Twenty-Fourth Ward Alderman
George K Schuldt is hailed as one of the most capable and useful aldermen in the Twenty-Fourth Ward. The Republican is credited with loyal service and advocacy for all ward residents on every occasion.
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George K. Schuldt
Schmidt
Hibernia Association Moves to New Rector Building Quarters
The Hibernia Inking Association takes the second and third floors of the Rector building at the southeast corner of Chirk and Monroe streets. The lease runs ten years with a renewal option, covering banking, savings, and trust departments. Offices for the vice presidents to be on the third floor, with Carrara marble and green bronze finish, promising an impressive, convenient new home.
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Hibernia Inking Association
Rector
Chirk and
Monroe Streets
Ings
Trust Department
Presic
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Teachers’ Federation
Loeffler
Wenter
McConnell
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