Democratic Party Organization Across Illinois Chicago to Edwardsville
Dense list of Democratic committee members and ward headquarters across Illinois led by state and county officials. Names include Boeschenstein Charles and Feeney, plus numerous ward chairs and secretaries. Headquarters outreach spans Chicago wards and suburban towns with addresses and phone numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Charles Boeschenstein
Edwardsville
Democratic State Committee
Arthur W. Charles
Reform groups in Chicago called paid blackmailers by critics
A Chicago editorial attacks reform organizations as greedy, self serving groups that intimidate public figures and private individuals. It labels many reformers as paid promoters and warns readers to scrutinize signatures on charity and civic appeals. The piece sides with residents demanding an end to slander and hidden agendas in city reform efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Reform
Save the Mark
Crooks
Joliet
Chicago Herald and Examiner
Mcense
Sodom
Gomorrah
Orate
Hell
Notable Judges Highlight Local Judicial News
Colonel August W. Miller is praised as clerk of the Circuit court. Judge Thomas F. Scully earns praise for his work in County courts. Judge Kickham Scanlan is lauded as a popular jurist and speaker, with political honors discussed. Judge Harry Dolan is noted for a grand record as Municipal Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August W. Miller
Thomas F. Scully
Kickham Scanlan
Harry
Dolan
Thoroughness Refined by War in Aunt Pence Story
A Quaker aunt contrasts her pacifist views with pride as her nephew Richard earns praise for battlefield thoroughness. Dick, once scattered and adventurous, is reported wounded after heroic actions including slaying two enemies and capturing prisoners. Aunt Pence, while never condoning combat, rejoices in his scholarly discipline and renewed resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aunt Pence
Aunt Peace
Elizabeth
Richard
Armored Trains and Early Banking Reform Details
Describes armored trains on the east coast with multiple gun positions and armored locomotives. Also recounts the development of the federal reserve banking system through Owens-Glass DIL proposals and congressional action in 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve Banking System
Congress
House
Owens
Senate Finance Committee
Oklahoma
Senate Committee On Banking and
Representative Glass
Virginia
Wanted a Little Help With Sewing Costs
A young wife asks her husband for help funding a new summer costume. She explains she has saved all winter and chooses a pile green broadcloth costing 880 dollars. The husband notes he has 87860 available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weil
Thirteen Not Feared by Orientals Arriving Vessel
In Seattle Washington the Kashima Maru docked with an 18 man crew. Officials explained that in the Orient eighteen is treated as an even dozen or a score for ship crews and weddings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Orient
Japan's Delightful Climate as East's Playground
The article highlights Japan's pleasant climate drawing visitors from the Far East Indies Philippines and Straits settlements. Tourists flock in hot summers to mountain resorts seeking up to date facilities and leisure options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Far East Indies
Philippines
Straits Settlements
Cant and Hypocrisy in Sentiment and Pretense
A brief reflection defines cant as voluntary overcharging of real sentiment and hypocrisy as the pretense of a feeling you do not hold or desire. It contrasts sincere emotion with staged affect, noting the danger of cloaking intent behind polished phrases.
Chicago Republican Committeemen and party lineup listed
The Chicago Eagle details Republican committeemen including William Hale Thompson, Frank L. Smith, Homer K. Galpin, and Martin B. Madden. It lists hundreds of names with addresses and roles across counties and wards, highlighting party leadership, officers, and prominent Chicago figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Republican
Finois
William Hale Thompson
State Central Committee
Chicago
Frank L. Smith
Dwight
Justus L. Johnson
Aurora
Otis Building
Homer K. Galpin
Martin B. Madden
William H. Weber
Emil J. Wentzaff
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Revere
Fair State, Adams and Dearborn Sts
E. J. Lehmann
Democratic
Douglas Pattison
Freeport
Terence F. Moran
D. M. Spiller
Marion
Isaac B. Craig
Mattoon
Ernest Hoover
Taylorville
Jerry J. Kane
East St. Louis
Democratic County Committee
James M. Datley
William P. Feeney
The
Democratic Party of
Gook County
James M. Dalley
Joseph Rushkewics
Frank F. Roeder
Anton J. Cermak
Jed M. Whalen
Frank H. McCulloch
Henry Stuckart
John F. Quin
Jacob Lindheilmer
Fred W. Blocks
John J. Leonard
Michael Kenna
Wwill
Oaks
James M. Dailey
Patrick J. Carr
John P. Gibbons
James M. Whalen
John H. Mack
Joseph W. Cermak
John Powers
Dennis J. Egan
John F. O'Mall
Rudolph L. Schapp
Joseph L. Gill
Harry R. Gibbons
Henry A. Zen
Neil Marley
Frank Paschen
Emmett Whea
Thirtieth Ward
James F. Herennes
Michael K. Sherm
Oan
Frank J. Waish
Timothy Crowe
Shiety
Joseph 0. Rost
William P. Fee
Indiana Theater
Young's
DeHaan
Lawndale
Otto Kerner
S. Clifton Park Ave
Joseph I. Novak
Trumbull Ave
W. Madison St
Kedzie
James ©. Denvir
Congress St
John C. Morrin
Western Ave
James B. Shill
Grand Ave
Edward J. Kelly
Park Ave
Iowa St
Edwarda Kaindl
Chicago Ave
Morris Gevirtz
N. Francisco Ave
North Ave
Joseph Petlak
Frank Literski
Dickson St
Milwaukee Ave
Monroe
Michael Palese
Teofil Weyna
Peetdnuanen
Madison
Lower
Lincoln Turner Hall
Sheffield
Diversey Aves
Lincoln
H. Poage
Belmont Ave
Bernard Jung
Mohawk St
Barry Ave
Lake View
Frank A. Stadler
Lincoln Ave
Gustav Seedorf
N. Oakley Ave
Broadway
Edgewater
John S. Hummer
Beacon St
John P. Dougherty
Magnolia Ave
Grace
Chas. A. Williams
Janssen Ave
Chas. W. Peters
N. Hermitage Ave
Grace Hall
Bernard St
Corner Grace
Elston and Bernard
Irving
Hans Blase
Pensacola Ave
Geo. J. Gercken
N. LeClaire Ave
Armitage
W. Garfield
Anderson Ridg
Halsted St
Hodnett’s
Jackson Blvd
John 8. Clark
Kesler and
North Ares
Frank Johnston, Jr
Oliver Typewriter
Rentle
England
Rothschilds
Rothschild & Company
Republican
Adolph Marks
Charles H. Sergel
Harry A. Lewis
Thos . J. Finucane
Abram J. Harris
Leland
Rapp
John P. Garner
Lee A. Dunne
Wn. J. Anderson
Fred W. Upham
George W. Paullin
Julius L. Johnson
Adam C. Cliffe
J. P. Overheiser
W. A. Rosenfield
George H. Wilson
G. de F. Kinney
Len Small
Henry P. Harris
S. Elmer Simpson
Lewis H. Miner
Cicero J. Lindly
George A
County Executive Committee
eRoy Millner
Francia P. Brady
Tacoma
Robert R. Levy
Prairie Ave
George J. Feser
Shields Ave
Edward R. Litsinger
la Salle St
Roy O. West
First National Bank
I. N. Powell
Barnett Ave
Walter B. Schmidt
Edward
Erteman
Forrestville Ave
Thomas Curran
Racine
Charles V. Barrett
la Salle Ets
A. W. Miller
Chamber of Commerce
David W. Clark
Warren Ave
A. N. Todd
N. Hamlin Ave
Niels Juul
Potomac Ave
Joseph P. Kinsella
Wicker Park
Lewis D. Sitts
H. K. Galpin
Christopher Mamer
Reaper Block
Morris Eller
Peoria St
Oscar Hebel
Schiller
Chas
G. Kempf
Concord Pl
E. J. Brundage
Dearborn
L. A. Brundage
Clifton Ave
Geo. K. Schmidt
Sheridan Rd
John C. Cannon
Hermittage
LeRoy Miller
Nickerson
Joseph F. Haas
Fullerton Ave
Ernest Withall
Charles A. Williams
Michigan Ave
George Hitzman
County
Sol
P. Roderick
Spaulding Ave
Chas. J. Peters
Peter Anker
South Rolland
Peter M. Hoffman
Joseph Carolan
William Busse
Mount Prospect
Frank H. Anderson
Sherman Ave
Evanston
Chicago Eagie
Bench
Bar
the Eagle
George E. Srennan
McKenzie Cleland
James Scala
West Monroe Street
H. Schmidt
Center Street
Stillman B.jamieson
Republican Party
Granville W. Browning
Les Molitor
Joseph A. O'Donnell
Raklios
John Raklios
Liberty Loan
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