Sweitzer Declares No Contributions From Utilities in Mayor Bid
Chicago mayoral candidate Robert M. Sweitzer asserts he has taken no funds from public utility interests and challenges opponents to disclose theirs. He says traction reform requires voter approval and pledges transportation improvements within ten days of taking office. The piece notes the dry movement faltering as wets gain momentum and cites opposition figures and related remarks.
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Robert M. Sweiter
Sweitzer
Traction Kings
Mr. Sweitzer
Chicago
Sweitzer Opposes Prohibition Countermanding Dry Campaigns
Robert M. Sweitzer declared against prohibition, prompting Chicago drys and anti saloon workers to abandon plans for a dry vote in the April election. The move follows strong city wide approval of Sweitzer’s stance supporting personal liberty, making a successful dry campaign unlikely.
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Anti-Saloon League of Illinois
Sweitzer
Davis
Chicago
Robert M. Sweitzer
E. J. Davis
Sweitzer Athletic Club to Honor Democratic Mayor Candidate
The Sweitzer Athletic Business Men's Association will host a dinner in honor of the Democratic mayoral candidate at the Auditorium Hotel on March 22.
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Sweitzer Athletic Business Men's Association
Auditorium Hotel
O Leary Odds in Municipal Race Cited by Jim O Leary
Jim O Leary announced betting: Thompson 1 to 2, Sweitzer 4 to 5, Hoyne 8 to 1, Fitzpatrick 25 to 1, Collins 1000 to 1, highlighting the mayoralty campaign odds.
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Jim O'Leary
Thompson
Sweitzer
Hoyne
Fitzpatrick
Collins
Reilly Secures Third Ward Ballot Nomination
Objections to aldermanic nominating petition of Oliver T. Reilly, independent candidate in the Third ward, were withdrawn Monday and his name will appear on the ballot.
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Oliver T. Reilly
A H Revell Backs Sweitzer for Chicago Mayor
Alexander H. Revell, noted Republican leader and former Graeme Stewart campaign chair, declares support for Robert M. Sweitzer for mayor. He states he is ready to take his chance on Sweitzer and believes he can deliver a good administration for Chicago.
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Alexander H. Revell
Robert M. Sweitzer
Sweitzer
Mr. Revell
Chicago
Revell
Graeme Stewart
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Bertram M. Winston
Inattention to Duty Behind Influenza Epidemic Warned
A newspaper column decries health authorities for neglect in handling the influenza outbreak. It argues the war and plague shared blame, notes America’s delayed exposure, and laments silent casualty reporting while urging accountability and public health reform.
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France
Haman
Europe
America
Schwartz aids Iliff in ward campaign clash
Alderman Schwartz of the 8th Ward comes to the aid of Alderman Iliff whose re election campaign is heated by opposition to the traction ordinance. Schwartz urges ward citizens to watch for a good alderman amid mayoralty confusion.
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Schwartz
George Ifi
Ald
Ald Steffen Criticizes Chicago Police Over Crime Surge
Ald Walter P. Steffen criticizes the Chicago Police Department for laxity and incompetence in handling a crime spike. He notes 200 officers were needed to kill a single intoxicated man and urges punishment for those failing to perform duties, alleging Chicago is overrun with criminals.
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Chicago Police Department
Ald
Walter P. Steffen
Police
Chicago
Nonpartisan push to replace Chicago police and health neglect
The piece argues that Chicago faces rising crime from paroled outsiders and unemployed individuals, urging a feistier police department and enforcement. It taxes the current force, notes past vagrancy court successes, and calls for immediate crime committee action and punishment for lax officials. It also criticizes political meddling in health protection and theater-related influenza exposure, urging a real health department. Chamberlin's in its March issue.
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Chicago
Detroit
Toledo
Cleveland
Milwaukee
Middle West
Crime Committee
Chamberlin’s
Barasa Leads Plan for Italian American Home in Chicago
Judge Bernard P. Barasa chairs a committee proposing a central home near the Loop for 126 Italian organizations housing 40 000 members at a minimum cost of 250 000 dollars. The aim is to teach Americanism, provide English classes, naturalization help, and social services for migrants.
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Chicago
Loop
Bernard P. Barasa
Judge Barasa
Fitzpatrick Gains Another Vote For Mayor
Miss Mary Be. McDowell, settlement worker, backs the new labor party with John Fitzpatrick as mayoral candidate. She calls the Labor party the party of promise, while Fitzpatrick denounces Mayor Thompson for sham love of union labor.
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Mary BE. McDowell
New Labor Party
John Fitzpatrick
Miss McDowell
Labor Party
Party of Promise
Fitzpatrick
Thompson
Frauds Their Battle Cry in Mayoralty Primary Case
Assistant State's Attorney John Brystalski will present grand jury evidence of alleged frauds from the mayoralty primary. He collected facts from supporters of defeated Democratic candidate Thomas Carey. States Attorney Hoyne will seek no action until after the April 1 election to avoid political optics.
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John Brystalski
Thomas Carey
Hoyne
Tribute to Judge O Connor Reelection Endorsed by Judge Thompson
Judge Charles M. Thompson of the Appellate court urged voters to consider the April 1 Superior court election amid city campaign noise and endorsed Judge John M. O Connor for reelection, praising his legislative and judicial record.
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Charles M. Thompson
Appellate Court
Superior Court
John M. O'Connor
Golumbiewski Nomination Confirmed After Ward Twenty-Ninth Recount
Former Alderman John Golumbiewski remains in the Republican primary race for alderman in the Twenty-ninth ward after a recount. Official tallies show Golumbiewski with 2,122 votes to 2,069 for Alderman John Hrubeo.
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John Golumbiewski
Twenty-ninth
Ald
John Hrubee
Registration figures revised for April election
The election commission announced a revised registration totalling 795,977 names. Only 12,116 names were erased in the final revision. Eligible voters break down as 498,222 men and 302,755 women, with Ward Twenty-fifth at 42,723 and Ward Twenty-seventh, Thirty-third, and Seventh following in rank.
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Prohibition
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Aman
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Reilly
A. H. Revell
Health Department
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Iliff
Stuckart
Henry Stuckart
Jacob H. Hopkins
Barasa
Judge O'Connor
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