Judicious Plea for Honest Judicial Timber in Chicago
The Eagle argues both parties must name unimpeachable candidates for the bench, praising Zeisler Devine Brown and others while urging voters to select men of integrity as Cook County faces jury bribery rumors and higher salaries. Primaries set for June with detailed district conventions and nominations planned.
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Springfield
Growth of Chicago and its varied interests dominate courts
The article notes Chicago's expanding growth and the heavy weight of public private and corporate interests now daily occupying courts attention. It argues that the best and ablest law should be promptly available for the benefit of all parties involved.
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Chicago
Benel
Democratic Managers Seek County Board Of Review Nominees
Democratic leaders note a strong chance to win at least one seat on the County Board of Review. They urge strategic nominations aligned with this forecast.
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County Board of Review
Alu
New Republican County Central Committee Named
The article notes that the new Republican County Central Committee would indicate an active and efficient managing body.
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Republican County Central Committee
Deay
Notable Chicago detective Boland remembered by press
The world famous detective John Boland is celebrated as a life member of the Chicago Athletic Association New York Athletic Club and other societies. Born in New York on August 28 1847 he built a long career with Boland Mooney and Company and is praised for safeguarding society with extensive legal and investigative work.
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James Mooney
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United States
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Chicago
Belle Morton
Francia H. Boland
Mutual Life
New York City
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Emmie Boland
August M. Unger
Francis Wayland Brown
Marie A. Defenbach
Independent
Order of Foresters
New York Life Insurance Company
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Charles Ss. Deaeen
Political Teetering Shows Split in Local Parties
Months ago observers talked of Dr Jamieson losing influence as a political force. The Republican caucus and county convention last Tuesday suggest he remains a weak presence, while Ernst Hulme leads the ticket. Adam Ortselsen could shore up the Democratic side, with Walter Pleianouse urged for clerk, and Miles J Devine seen as strengthening the Democratic ticket.
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Dr. Jamieson
Jaimieson
Illinois judge rules wife entitled to hen egg profits
An Illinois justice ruled that a man's wife is entitled to the money paid for eggs laid by their hens. The decision directs the couple to share profits from the hens and their production, granting the wife a financial claim on emoluments from the fowl.
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Hon
M. J. Quinn
Joe Jefferson Flees Crowd By Sprint For Escape
Eye witnesses report the veteran actor Joe Jefferson ran three quarters of a mile to avoid a crowd of women eager for a kiss. Spectators say his dash was a remarkable burst of speed, rivaling a professional sprinter.
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Joe Jefferson
England Sends 400 Million to South Africa in Fire
The report notes England carried around 400 million dollars to South Africa only to burn it up, adding to the taxpayer burden as costs rise for the public.
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England
South Africa
Twain Bought a $50,000 Home and Humor Debate
The article notes Mark Twain has purchased a $50,000 house and has lately been both cross and humorous. It asks whether his price was earned by mood or wit and suggests he should explain his method to humorists nationwide.
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Mark ‘Twain
Mark
Indiana man keeps box of cigars from wife a Christmas gift
An Indiana man preserves a box of cigars his wife gave him thirty nine years ago. He has spent decades trying to muster the courage to tackle them.
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Indiana
Simple Jefferson would face modern difficulties
Mr D B Hil muses that if Jefferson were alive today he would struggle with contemporary challenges. He quips that a simple old Jeff would have a sad time of it.
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D. B. Hil
Jefferson
Jeff
New York Mayor Low Signals Pragmatic Rule Change
Reports from New York indicate Mayor Low has effectively decided there is little value in trying to please everyone all the time. The shift suggests a more selective approach to public policy and political priorities.
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New York
Low
Voice of the People from Chicago Eagle Readers
readers question city issues and political matters in Chicago with letters to the editor criticizing smoke pollution health enforcement and street cleanliness while weighing party politics and public pensions candidate mentions and calls for reform across education finance and county offices.
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Chicago Rage
Harrison
Chicago Eagle
Police Pension Funds and Off Duty Conduct Stir Debate
Ex patrolman from Chicago questions police chief’s ban on off duty wagering and games of chance. He urges Civil Service scrutiny and argues for uniform pensions capped at $50 a month, asserting high office should not yield larger benefits than lower ranks.
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Civil Service Commission
Chicago
Loetler
Police
Leading Chicago Democrats Discuss Possible Judicial Nominations
The article surveys leading Chicago figures such as H Perkinson B A Hines and Ernst Hummel for county and circuit benches. It notes candidates like J K Prindiville Ephraim Banning and Sigmund Zeisler, with mentions of Breyer Barnum Ward Foster and McHugh as party favorites for nominations and reelectio n prospects.
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Democratic Party
Sigmund Zeisler
Miles J. Devine
Edward O. Brown
Morris St. Z. Thomas
William H. Barnum
M. L. Thackaberry
D. J. McMaton
Mellugh
Waters Seeks Cook County Judicial Nomination
Mr. John F. Waters, a well known Democratic lawyer, may receive a judicial nomination next month if he desires it. He would be a reliable and conscientious member of Cook County’s judiciary.
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John F. Waters
Cook County
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