First General Democratic Round Up of 1914 in Chicago
Chicago Eagle reports the first big Democratic gathering of 1914 at the Hotel Sherman with a strong push for Roger C Sullivan for U S senator. State leaders including Arthur W Charles discuss party unity, machinery, and victory in November as others attack Republican leaders and discuss tax, canal tolls, and local city politics.
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Chicago
United States
Sherman
State Central Committee
Roger, C. Sullivan
Arthur W. Charles
Carmi
Bob Sweitzer
H. N. Wheeler
Quincy
John W. Williams
Carthage
Ernest Hoover
Taylorville
John A. Logan
Elgin
Fred LeRoy
Streator
C. J. Dittmar
Freeport
Joseph A. Weir
Peoria
Martin Brennan
Bloomington
Bill Cantrell
Benton
Tom Newlin
Robinson
Clint Tilton
Roger C. Sullivan
Charles Boeschenstein
Sullivan
Charles
Senate
House
Washington
Public Pay Roll Ornament in L and Surface Merger Under Fire
Long-standing public pay roll figure Wallace G. Clark draws heavy criticism over a proposed L and surface rail merger managed with partners J Milton Trainer and A R Clark. Investigative notes raise questions on inflated valuations and Clark’s public duties, tax payments, and connections to the Michigan Avenue Trust estate, urging scrutiny of his influence and finances.
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Surface
City Subway Commission
Joseph Donnersberger
Chicago
Elevated Railroads
J. Milton Trainer
Wallace G. Clark
Donnersberger
Mr. Trainer
Trainer
Clark
Subway Commission
Donneraberger
Sanitary District
Shakespeare
First National Bank
Clark & Trainer
Firat National Bank
A. R. Clark & Co
Leverin & Browne
South State Street
Jarvis Hunt
Michigan Avenue
Washington Street
Montgomery Ward & Co
Sailor Jields to Mystery in Wafer Raid Case
A sailor named Jheidvohin from Oo is at the center of a baffling incident dated August. Investigators report unclear circumstances and remain unsure of motives or outcomes as the case proceeds.
Chicago official pushes on with city commission work
Mayor Harrison states no decision yet on continuing the commission and city expenditures. He accuses alleged patriots of opposing the Bureau of Public Efficiency and its investigation of City Hall departments, saying the truth remains unclear.
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Harrison
Chiccago Bureau of Public Efficiency
Chicago First Children’s Playground Ordinance
A harsh critique of local politics, tracing the Wil men Bryan Democrats and their support for Mr. Vrooman for U.S. senator. It questions the motives of officials and notes public records showing Wallace G. Clark received 27500 dollars for service. The piece mocks female attendance at board meetings and condemns corruption in Sanitary District funding.
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Sanitary District
Axgeseors
Wilmen-Bryan
Wallace G. Clark
Tax levy court fight looms as county defends budget
County attorneys prepare for a clash with taxpayers over the tax levy claiming the appropriation bill was legally enacted within the fiscal quarter. Assistant State’s Attorney Charles C Case Jr says the county should win the challenge and notes a veto delayed part of the bill until March 22. Special Counsel Carl R Chindblom advised finishing before March 1 to avoid risk.
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Cook County
Charles C. Case, Jr
McCormick
Carl R. Chindblom
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Favor Sullivan
Chicago Eagle
Life In
Frank
Lowden
Republian
Republican Party
Rialge
IGA
Mexico
Latin-America
Russia
Europe
Japan
Panama
Coastwise Shipping Trust
Central West
H. @. Herget
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
Bryan
William Hale Thompson
Children’s Playgrounds
Vrooman
Wilson-Bryan
Lawrence Y. Sherman
United States Senate
Addison Street
Barney” Weber
26Th Ward
Frueberstshauer
Hall
Lincoln
Montrose Avenues
Bartzen
Democratic Party
Dad" McCormick
Forrestville Avenue
A. R. Clark
Ellis Avenue
Omitea Aegtaly
Frank O. Lowden
Gernor
Jheidvohin
Ita Sailor Ga
Wallace
G. Clark
William Hale
Thompson
Board of Assensore
Samabe
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