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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1916
Page
2
John J. Coburn, a popular Chicago Democrat described as eloquent and learned, is strongly backed for the Democratic nomination for Superior Court judge in the June election.
E. J. Brundage, secretary of the Sherman presidential campaign committee, stirred Republican politics by issuing a legal opinion that all delegates elected from Illinois belong to Roosevelt men or unpledged, prompting a major controversy.
William E Burns, popular Republican candidate, is urged as able and diligent for Committeeman in Chicago’s Thirty Fourth Ward. The message lauds Burns and Patrick F Haynes, praising public service and urging support. Adam Wolf is noted as a popular figure in Chicago politics.
A column critiques reformers in city government, arguing they push prohibition and lack tangible results. The piece questions the value of professors, ex-reporters, tooth carpenters, and others voicing reform while failing to benefit the city.
Report mentions Wilson as plurality holder in the state with 18 570 votes and Dunne with 124 651, signaling the winner and margin. The brief notes the figures as the key fact in the overall state result.
An exposé argues that export duties impoverish American households by inflating prices on everyday goods from paper to manufactured articles. It asserts widespread abundance domestically yet accuses exporters of profiting at consumers’ expense, urging policy intervention to curb this trend.
The piece argues that open town opponents fear public pleasure and taxes, while reform aldermen cater to a press gallery. It claims foreign markets would buy US goods at higher prices, and a big export duty is needed to protect Americans. It also touts the Little Giant motor truck as a top, reliable model from Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company.
John M. Glenn, secretary of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, announced plans to file a petition to run as an unpledged delegate from the Tenth District to the Republican national convention. He noted his friendship with Senator Sherman and his high regard for the senator's abilities.
Friends of the Governor emphasize Dunne's popularity amid rumors that Wilson would choose a stronger man for Illinois in 1912. Official figures show Wilson 405,048 votes and Dunne 443,120 for Governor, underscoring Dunne's strength with voters.
Eugene R. Pike is favored to defeat Oscar Hebel for the Twenty-first Ward committee man post. Observers call Pike popular and respected among Republican voters with broad liberal views and loyal, agreeable character.
Harry R. Gibbons, the county’s largest box manufacturer and popular Democratic leader, will win the Democratic ward committeeman race in the Twenty fifth ward this spring beyond any doubt. He only needs to remain in the race.
The report lists Democratic delegates at large led by Edward F. Dunne and others with addresses, followed by Republican ward candidates under multiple state faction groupings. Names include Tom N. Donnelly for mayor and numerous ward selections such as F P Brady, M Madden, W A Bither, G J Feser, Ollie King, and many others across wards and neutral slate entries.
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