Republicans Name a Strong Yet Flawed County Ticket
Republicans in Cook County named their fall ticket amid united leadership and a hard fight expected. Democrats face a must-win, with abundant material for an ideal ticket but risk of internal strife if primaries split the ranks. Harmony at the Republican convention contrasted with calls for Democratic unity to maximize chances at the polls.
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Cook County
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Democratc
Samuel Alschuler
John Traeger
George Hers
Political nominations and regional balance discussed
The convention endorses Daniel DD Healy and Paiahill Will for Probate Clerk, with Pred A Busse backed for State Treasurer. North Side concerns over patronage are noted, but the caucus cites fair play and countywide party support as the basis for post election patronage.
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Daniel DD. Healy
Paiahill
North
Sule
Pred A. Busse
Bam B. Raymond
Hyde Park
Indorsement of Busse for State Treasurer at County Convention
The county convention wisely endorses Fred A. Busse for state treasurer amid opposition to Lloyd K. Whittemore. The article stresses Busse's practical mind and political sense, saying his endorsement holds great value regardless of whether he wins or loses in the state convention.
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Fred A. Busse
Lloyd K. Whittemore
Senator Busse
Busse Celebrated as Future Cook County Republican Leader
The party signals strong support for Busse, naming him as the heir to its leadership and potential City Treasurer next spring. The endorsement highlights Busse as virile, capable, and active, a key organizer for party victory in Cook County and the state.
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Cook County
Busse
Mr. Busse
Republican Party
Civil service stance splits party at county convention
A county convention endorses civil service in principle but critics warn of mistrust and disheartenment among party workers. The Republican slate nominated includes John J. Hanberg as Treasurer and Orrin N. Carter as County Judge, with numerous other county and city offices listed among the lineup.
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Hyde Park
John Hanberg
Hanberg
John J. Hanberg
Daniel D. Healy
James Reddick
Patrick J. Cahill
William C. Iawron
A. R. Porter
Board of Review
Roy O. West
Board of Assessors
William H. Weber
Adam Wolf
Orrin N. Carter
Charles 8. Cutting
Superior
J. Schuyler
Lorin
Collins
Eliott, Jr
W. M. McEwen
Abram M. Pence
George A. Dupuy
Fred
A., Smith
J. R. Marshall
Chas
A. Raggle
Claus Flodin
John P. Garner
Herman Alkens
H. G. Foreman
Anton Novak
W. H. Thompson
BE. K. Walker
J. J. Vanderbilt
A. V. Steenberg
William Busse
A. C. Boeber
P. M. Hoffman
Joseph Carolan
Mayor Harrison Thwarts a Book Agent in Public Exchange
A city official, identified as Mayor Harrison, narrowly faced a book agent who was bounced with a sharp remark about not opening his pocketbook for anyone. The piece links the episode to recent city management and references a deserter choosing punishment over Bridewell time as a commentary on local institutions.
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Harrison
Higzoner
Bridewell
Handg UN
Sloan
Primary Campaigns and the Quiet Revolt
The passage notes how primary campaigns often see a sudden disappearance of calls for revolts against the machine and organized opposition to boss rule, with such soul-stirring activity normally covered by newspapers fading from the columns. The tone reflects a wary, observational view of political dynamics and press coverage during internal party contests.
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Boss Rule in Primaries Provokes Mixed Reactions
A critical view notes citizens’ stubbornness in Monday primaries, mocking voters for resisting editorial aid and preferring the machine over “friendly” rescue. The piece lampoons the public as trapped in a parious predicament, satirizing political involvement.
Lorimer Dominates Cook County Republican Reformers
Hon. William Lorimer gains heft within the Cook County Republicans, suggesting he foresaw the shift and that reformers who doubted his hold did not understand his influence.
Ingrates stir Chicago campaign memory
The Eagle asks if a Chicago or Cook County campaign ever sparked as many or as varied ingrates as this one, noting it does not recall such a past effort.
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Chicago
Cook County
County Democracy Primary Tickets June 18
County voters face a June 18 primary with two factions aligned to anti ticket lines. Local party leaders urge turnout while noting ballot access and voting location details.
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County Democracy
Tugrate Primary Ticket Powers to Les Elbow
Bar Association spokesman criticizes Republican County Convention selections for the medical jury. He expresses disappointment with the chosen mediary slate and urges reconsideration of the primary ticket.
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Tugrate
Les Elbow
Bar Association
Taseo
Lawyers Claim More Qualified Than Delegates
President Ashcraft of the Chicago Bar Association says fourteen hundred lawyers are better suited to select men judges than twelve hundred delegates to a political convention. The remark challenges Republican voters of Cook County and the framers of the Constitution, who may not agree with him.
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President Ashcraft
Chicago Bar Association
Ashcraft
Cook County
Judicial elections and the public interest
The speaker notes that not only lawyers have vital interests in courts. Litigants property owners and others face stake in judicial elections. Taxpayers seeking fair enforcement of taxation laws are among many interested groups who form the majority and insist on their influence.
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Ashcrafte
Bar Association plaint reflects juryman’s stubborn claim
The remark likens bar association complaints to a juryman who hung the jury. He said he never saw eleven more obstinate men in his life. The quote captures frustration with a stubborn deliberation in a courtroom setting.
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Bar Association
Conway Seen as Possible Successor for County GOP Chair
Conway of Cleero is mentioned as a potential successor to William Lorimer as Chairman of the Republican County Central Committee. His selection hinges on John M. Smyth declining the office. Conway, a veteran campaigner, would likely handle the duties capably.
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Conway
Clcero
Willian Lorimer
Republican County Central Committee
John M. Smyth
G Tatge Seen as Strong Democratic Judge Candidate
G Tatge emerges as a leading figure among Chicago German Lutherans and is viewed as an excellent potential judge for the Circuit Court on the Democratic county slate.
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G, Tatge
Chicago
McMahon Leads in Chicago Democratic Judicial Race
PD J McMahon a top Chicago lawyer is among the leaders in the race for a Democratic Judicial nomination.
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PD. J. McMahon
Chicago
Knockers At Work Against Cook County Democracy
The Cook County Democracy leader President Powers accuses a payroll faction tied to City Hall of opposing the party’s growth. He warns against concealed plots to keep officeholders in control and urges exposure at a mass meeting to restore party principles and curb the payroll union.
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President Powers
Cook County
Powers
Chicago
West
City Hall
Democratic Party
Democracy Organization Nears Prime and Primary Readiness
The County Democracy remains largely independent of City Hall patronage and plans intensified recruitment before the primaries. Despite a Sunday dip to twenty five new members, growth has been steady, with June 13 expected to mark its peak as a major Chicago faction set to influence ward politics and push office-holders to heed voters.
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Chicago
Sabath Attacked Burke Draws Democratic Rebuke
The Eagle notes that in a preceding issue the Democracy passed a resolution rebuking A J Sabath for an uncalled for attack on Robert B Burke. It flags Sabath as unlikely to be spared and mentions "Shaggy" Babath and "Cap" Farrell as Tarrison’s few allies in the County Democracy.
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A. J. Sabath
Robert BE. Burke
Sabath
Shaggy” Babath
Cap
Farrell
Tarrison
Coming Democratic precincts echo Republican reforms
Comment notes hope that Democratic precincts imitate the Republican organ's actions. It dismisses professional reformers as sanctimonious agitators and yellow-dog ingrates, suggesting common people enjoy criticizing such figures.
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