Solid for Sullivan and Chicago’s County Democracy
A large Chicago gathering of the County Democracy Marching Club endorses William Jennings Bryan for president and Roger C Sullivan for national committeeman. The session denounces Harrison and Dunlap aligned allies, hails Sullivan’s leadership, and approves a state committee plan while disputing county and state delegate rules. A roll vote backs Bryan resolutions. Sullivan’s bloc prevails against Dunlap in key motions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
County Democracy Marching Club
Bryan
Roger «. Sullivan
Justice C. Dooley
Ases
William Jennings Bryan
United States
Mr. Sullivan
Roger C. Sullivan
Tiinois
Roger (. Sullivan
Illinois
California H. Harrison
Millard Fillmore Dunlap
League of Skulls
Harrison
Cook County
Kickers
Jacksonville
Owney Thompson
Hank Rainey
California
IL Harrison
Dunlap
Thompson
Democratic State Central Committee
Chattown Boeschenstein
Millard F. Dunlap
Fred Kern
Belleville
Mr. Bryan
James A. Donahoe
East St. Louis
Denver
George Brennan
John McCarthy
Con
Sullivan
Mr. Plants
Plants
State Committee
Frank Orr
Mount Sterling
DeWolf
Fulton County
John A. Hogan
Taylorville
George M. le Crone
Effingham
Martin J. Dillon
Galena
Planta
Conillally
California TL Harrison Returns to Chicago in Obscurity Risk
California TL Harrison reenters the Chicago scene at a poor moment as his chances to escape obscurity depend on joining Sullivan’s side. The text notes limited opportunities unless he aligns with Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Harrison
Chicago
Sullivan
City Council Passes Ordinance on Firearm Use
City Council approved an ordinance prohibiting self protection actions against thieves with firearm use restricted. The ordinance makes unlawful possession or conveyance of a firearm a serious offense unless the householder holds a license. The measure aims to regulate armed defense and enforce licensing requirements.
Water theft and graft probes roil Chicago in ruinous report
The report claims burglars aiming to shoot citizens and implies fines for those who defend themselves. It alleges Millard Fillmore Dunlap will be surprised by Roger C. Sullivan’s Cook County connections and notes pervasive Democrat influence. It cites losses between 835000 and 50000 with 100 meters missing, and says duplicate city seals help property owners steal water, including a 24 water claim against Chicago City Railways at Western avenue car burns in five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millard Fillmore Dunlap
Roger C. Sullivan
Cook County
Chicago City Railways Company
Western Avenue
Rainey and allies spared by Sullivan favor
Roger C. Sullivan’s generosity saves Congressman Henry T. Rainey from a harsh denunciation over mileage. Rainey, Dunlap, and Thompson overlook small favors like this during the State platform discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger C. Sullivan
Henry T. Rainey
Rainey
Dunlap
Thompson
Surge in Meat Prices Presses Thrifty Households
J Ogden Armott notes taxes remain low while meat prices climb. Dressed beef, mutton, pork and lamb rise recently with beef up one cent per pound and pork similar. mutton and lamb chops show increases between one cent and fourteen percent per pound, prompting concern for homemakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ogden Armott
Mystery of Sanitary District Rights and Debts
The notice questions why certain legal rights vaguely tied to the sanitary district cannot settle their debts. It notes enduring mystery among the public as to why some men remain in any capacity despite unresolved obligations.
Chicago political note on suffrage voice and tax policy
The Eagle discusses Chicago politics, praising the Regular Democratic organization and County Central Committee chair William Gonnett. It lauds Deputy Commissioner Paul Redieske and cautions vehicle owners about wheel tax delinquency while noting Armour Swift and Company dodge taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chairuan
William Gonnett
Democratic County Central
Comittee
Lamport Renowned Bank VP Leads Strong Fort Dearborn
Nelson N. Lamport, vice president of the Fort Dearborn National Bank, is described as one of the ablest and most popular bankers in the United States. The institution is recognized as among the strongest and safest banks in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson N. Lamport
Old Fort Dearborn National Bank
United States
City council bans revolver ownership by citizens
Thieves and burglars get revolvers but the City Council prohibits their ownership by law abiding residents to safeguard homes and property.
Water ways talk fades amid graft questions and plots
Officials and observers wonder what happened to the “Water ways” push once prominent last year. Critics say graft concerns and plotter accusations cooled interest as investigations and political maneuvering shifted attention away from the proposed project.
McCormick Praised as Honest Public Servant Leader
A Sanitary District report lauds Robert Br. McCormick as an upstanding, diligent president delivering honest public service and strong leadership for the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert BR. McCormick
Sanitary District
Lorimer accessibility cited as major complaint in district
Citizens in Lorimer district say the congressman is hard to reach, especially on public business, making accessibility a key complaint. Judge Walker’s decision on the Suns by closing ballot issue is described as strong and clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorimer
Lorimers
Walker
Suns
The Worst Form of Anarchy in Chicago
A harsh critique claims the city’s tax laws enable the rich to shift the burden onto the poor, condemning such defiance as the worst form of anarchy and urging reform to ease taxpayer injustice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Defy United Societies in Sunday Closing Fight in Ward Twenty One
Alderman Foell of the Twenty-first Ward refuses to sign the Sunday closing pledge as Jurist Walker rules the issue must be on April ballot. The Unite Societies clash with Turners and Dry Bund factions while Foell challenges their influence. The decision frames a major public policy ballot on saloon closings and tax matters loom over Armour and Swift branding in a town upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foell
Twenty-first
United Societies
North Side
Turngemeinde
Foel
Turnera
Honore Palmer
Poell
Mr. Foell
Charles M. Walker
Circuit Court
Board of Election Commissioners
Walker
Armour
Supreme Court ruling eases action against packing gang
Supreme Court decision issued March 12, 106 clears path to pursue criminal proceedings, making it easier to prosecute the packing gang. The ruling tightens legal avenues and accelerates enforcement against the organized group implicated in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Supreme Court
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cook
Lake Front
Regular County
Roger ©. Sullivan
Democrats For National
Blakely
Gibbons
The
Samuel McRoberts
Board of Assessors
Paul Redieske
Armour, Swift
Armour, Swift and Company
United
Wasser Mucker
Bout Armour
Swift
McRoberts
Board of Review
Armour and Swift
Chicago Health Department
Illinois Pure Food Department
Drawers of
Grand Juriea
Congress
Samuel Mehtoberts
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!