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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1919
Page
2
Chicago mayoral candidate Sweitzer states he has not accepted funds from public utility interests and challenges rivals to disclose theirs. He promotes a traction reform plan, backed by former Gov. Dunne, and pledges to seek voter approval before any settlement.
Robert M. Sweitzer declares opposition to prohibition and earns broad city support. Dry leaders concede chances of a Chicago dry vote in April are ruined, undermining May 1 wartime deadline. E. J. Davis, Chicago District Supervisor, notes the shift in stance affects the anti-saloon push.
The Sweitzer Athletic Business Men's Association will host a dinner at the Auditorium Hotel on March 22 to honor the Democratic mayoral candidate.
Jim O Leary released odds on the mayoral race listing Thompson at 1 to 2 Sweitzer 8 to 5 Hoyne 8 to 1 Fitzpatrick 26 to 1 and Collins 1000 to 1 indicating Thompson and Sweitzer as front runners with Collins a long shot.
Objections to aldermanic nominating petition of Oliver T. Reilly in the Third ward were withdrawn Monday, allowing his independent candidacy to appear on the ballot.
Alderman Walter P. Steffen blasts the Chicago police for lax crime handling and calls for punishment of responsible officials. He notes the city’s crime surge, parolee and vagrant issues, payroll robberies, and bank hold ups, urging action to restore a proactive force. He contrasts critics with praise for Mr. Sweitzer’s proven service.
Judge Jacob H. Hopkins leads a nonpartisan businessmen coalition backing Henry Stuckart, Democratic candidate for city treasurer. The piece attacks weak health protections in Chicago theaters and argues for a strong health department and a real national health system as needed public safeguards.
Alexander H. Revell, noted Republican and Chicago merchant, declares support for Robert M. Sweitzer for mayor. He praises Sweitzer as capable of delivering a clean, good administration and cites Revell’s long GOP involvement and Roosevelt connections. He sent the statement to Bertram Winston of Sweitzer’s nonpartisan business group.
The piece argues health authorities failed to act during the influenza epidemic, blaming the payroll focus of health departments and comparing the impact to World War deaths. It notes America’s delayed exposure, domestic immunity, and eventual involvement, with a call for accountability.
Ald. Schwartz of the 3d Ward comes to the aid of Ald. George Iliff whose bid for reelection faces a bitter challenge over opposition to the traction ordinance. Schwartz asks ward citizens to protect a good alderman amid mayoralty confusion.
A committee led by Judge Bernard P. Barasa proposes a central Italian home near the loop for about 125 Italian organizations in Chicago. The facility would cost at least $250,000 and provide classrooms to teach English and American life, naturalization aid, and social meeting space for some 40,000 members.
Miss Mary E. McDowell, a leading settlement worker, backs John Fitzpatrick for mayor, calling the Labor party the party of promise. Fitzpatrick denounces Mayor Thompson for insincere support of union labor in his campaign speeches.
Assistant State's Attorney John Brystalski will present evidence of alleged frauds to the grand jury. He gathered facts from followers of defeated Democratic candidate Thomas Carey. State's Attorney Hoyne says no action will be asked until after the election on April 1 to avoid politics.
Judge Charles M Thompson of the Appellate court urged voters to note the April 1 Superior court election. He endorsed Judge John M O Connor for reelection and praised his record in the legislature and on the bench.
Former Alderman John Golumbiewski remains in the Republican primary for alderman in Ward Twenty-Ninth after a recount confirms his nomination. The official tally shows Golumbiewski with a small lead over challenger John Hrutwe, with totals to be reported.
The election commission revised the registration totals leaving 745 977 names on the books. Only 2 116 names were erased in the final revision making 498 222 men and 302 755 women eligible to vote. The Twenty Fifth ward has the strongest vote strength at 42 723 followed by the Twenty Seventh Thirty Third and Seventh wards.
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