Harrison and Browne Clash Over Chicago Mayoral Race
In Chicago politics a dispute rages over Carter H Harrison and Lee O Neil Browne. The Freie Presse denounces Harrison as unsuitable for mayor, citing Browne backed by White and other Browne followers who deserted Stringer last year to back Harrison for U S senator. Prohibition politics and Bryan's campaign are stirring criticism among foes.
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Lorimer
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United States
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Cook County
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Chicago
Walter R. Michaelis
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Freie Presse
Bryan League
Democratic Party of
Pernal
Robert J. Halle
Harrison and Bryan
Down
Egypt
Monroe County
William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
Neck of the Woods
White
Chicago & Alton Railroad
Railway Exchange Building
Ill
Illinois Central
John G. Drennan
Parkrow
Wabash Railroad Company
Col. Wells Hi, Blodgett
St. Louis
Pullman
John H. Runnels
Aldermen Clash Over City Policy and Building Rules
City council debates five year phone rate ordinance to June 1910 and sets a policy on Chicago river width. Officials discuss bridge obstructions, building code enforcement, new inspectors, and funding for the vice commission. Mayor Busse names Higinbotham to the TB sanitarium board as banks seek more city deposits.
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Thomas H. Rees
Jackson Boulevard
Snow and Fooll
Pure Works
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Pihifeldt
Snow
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Foell
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Alderman Clark
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Washington Boulevard
Sheehan
Martin
Chicago House Wrecking Company
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Busse
Corporation
Oak Park
42Nd Avenue
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Brennan
Halsted Street
Madison
van Buren
Fulton
Committee On Local Transportation
Board of Education
The
Chicago Historical Society
Historical Society
Harlow N. Higinbotham
Alderman McInerney
Illinois politics and city governance debated in council discussion
The council heard debate on revising the state’s minority representation in the lower house and questioned scheduling for municipal judge elections. Mayor Busse raised concerns about bridge spans and a May 10 hearing date set to hear objections to a removal proposal.
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Illinois
Busse
Rees
Bill bans dumping refuse into Lake Michigan near Chicago
A Congressional bill passed by the House makes it unlawful to throw discharge or deposit refuse into Lake Michigan opposite Cook County Illinois or Lake County Indiana within eight miles from shore. Exceptions allow placing material inside breakwaters that prevent lake entry and cover government dredging. a penalty clause sets a one unit fine.
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