Bar Association seeks better judges for Municipal bench
The Bar Association asks lawyers to vote on eleven retiring Municipal Court judges this year. Ballots request crosses for those whose records justify renomination, aiming to raise bench quality. The action targets Chief Justice Olson and ten associates, with nonpartisan judging promised.
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Bar Association
Silas H. Strawn
Board of Managers
Olson
John Courtney
Harry M. Fisher
William N. Gemmill
Hugh J. Kearns
Joseph H. la Bay
John A. Mahoney
John K. Prindiville
Joseph P. Rafferty
Edward T. Wade
Bernard P. Barasa
War savings drive planned in Cook County unified effort
Dailey and Galpin organize Chicago pledges drive aiming fifty million dollars in a single week over a year. Republicans and Democrats unite under joint leadership Homer K. Galpin and James M. Dailey. Precinct committeemen to canvass block by block from Medinah temple with ward and precinct HQ serving as supply centers.
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Chicago
Cook County
Homer K. Galpin
Republican County Committee
James M. Dailey
Democratic Organization
War Savings Committee
Medinah Temple
Ward
Job Holders Union Busy in County Ticket Row
The Tireless Toilers aligned with the job holders' union press for the many good posts on the county ticket. Some members seek to occupy all offices if possible, but they cannot.
Rein Berg Reelection Considered for County Board
A political item endorses Peter Reinberg as a capable County Board president seeking reelection while noting a rival in the dog catcher contest is unlikely to win. The piece highlights Reinberg’s leadership and cites debate over the other candidate’s chances.
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Peter Reinberg
Missing Draft Cards Remain 1917 Mystery in Chicago
Public details on the recovery of missing draft cards were never released, leaving a mystery tied to 1917. The topic could resurface if a specific nomination is pursued by Cook County Democrats.
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Cook County
County Pension Act Invalidated by Judge Windes
The 1915 state law creating a pension fund for Cook County employees is ruled unconstitutional. Miss Adelaide M. Shea, a juvenile court typist, sought an injunction to stop a $2 monthly deduction from her $35 salary for the pension fund. The court found the deduction discriminatory versus higher paid staff.
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Cook County
Windes
Adelaide M. Shea
Robert M. Sweitzer
Doyle Seen As Popular Figure For Congress At Large
C J Doyle of Springfield is a well known Republican in Illinois and often discussed as a candidate for congressman at large. He is not a candidate but would likely win if allowed to run. Doyle has many friends across the state and previously served with distinction as state fire marshal.
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C. J. Doyle
Springfield
Ilinois
Smulski backs McCormick in bid for Senate nomination
John F. Smulski, west park board president, endorses Congressmen Medill McCormick for the Republican nomination to the U S Senate. He cites McCormick’s knowledge of America and Europe, his concern for national affairs, and his loyalty to government. The endorsement notes telegrams from Washington urging action and highlights McCormick’s potential credit to the party and benefit to the country.
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John F. Smulski
West Park Board
Medill McCormick
Congress
America
Europe
United States Senate
Republicans to Nominate Hoffman for County Clerk
The Republican convention plans to nominate Peter M. Hoffman for county clerk while the Democrats will renominate incumbent Robert M. Sweitzer. Both candidates are popular and the race is expected to be hot.
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Sweitzer and
Hoffman
Peter M. Hoffman
Robert M. Sweitzer
City Council Suspends Bar Permits During War
The City Council voted to suspend issuance of special bar permits for the duration of the war after a bitter debate. The measure passed unanimously, with eighteen of sixty-seven aldermen previously voting to repeal the ordinance.
Steel silence on Michigan avenue boulevard link
The War Industries Board has not promised steel for the Michigan avenue boulevard link project. A statement at Washington by Charles K. Foster of the committee dismissed the notion that work could proceed. Earlier, M. J. Faherty had presented a proposal for improvement.
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Federal War Industries Board
Michigan Avenue Boulevard
Was
Charles K. Foster
Ie Tn Committee
M. J. Faherty
Ordinance Fails to End Liquor Sales at Dances
City Council action leaves liquor sales in rooms adjoining dance halls possible. Law department notes the anti cabaret ordinance may be evaded by physically separating rooms or removing liquor from any connected space. Amusement parks may keep dancing and cabarets if liquor isn’t sold in the same rooms. The piece also critiques use of religion and politics in campaigns and warns against political manipulation.
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Law Department
Tammany adds women to leadership to aid voters
The article argues that Democratic leaders, citing Tammany Hall in New York, promote women to executive and managing committees. It suggests Chicago could reduce pickpocket rings if Tammany's example were adopted locally.
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Tammany Hall
New York
Chicago
Tammany
City council votes to repeal alien business ordinance
The Chicago city council unanimously repealed the alien ordinance restricting non citizens from city license businesses. The decision, urged by Secretary of State Lansing, cites treaty violations. Mayor Thompson appointed Hugh Norris as city oil inspector to replace Gregory T. Van Meter who resigned. Alderman Maypole proposed transferring film censorship to a city board under police supervision. A tense session featured a 32 to 31 vote on a separate resolution urging Ettelson to refrain from interfering with gas litigation while Richberg stays as special counsel. The measure failed to pass, being referred to the gas, oil and electric light committee after suspensions failed.
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Secretary of State
Lansing
United States
Thompson
Hugh Norris
Gregory T
van Meter
George Maypole
Fourteenth Ward
Funkhouser
Alderman Nance
Ettelson
Donald R. Richberg
Ald
Willis O. Nance
Mr. Richberg
Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company
Ald. Nance
E. F. Cullerton
John C. Kennedy
Richberg
Nance
A. A. McCormick
John A Richert
Richbers
Sutter
A. S. Schwartz
B. J. Walker
Coughlin
Committee On Gas, Oil, and Electric Light
T. J. Lynch
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Galpin
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Frank O. Lowden
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