Bar Association votes to vet judges for renomination
The Bar Association seeks a nonpartisan member vote to identify fit judges whose terms expire this year in the Municipal Court. Eleven names appear on ballots with crosses marking those deemed worthy, aiming to improve bench quality and public trust.
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Bar Association
Sirus A. Strawn
Board of Managers
Olson
John Courtney
Harry M. Bisher
Willan No Geminill
Hugh de Kearns
Joseph Tih Labuy
John A. Mahoney
John KK. Prindiville
Joseph Po Rafferty
Edward To Wade
Bernard Po Barasa
Unity in Cook County War Savings Drive Planned
Dailey and Galpin urge Illinois residents to raise fifty million dollars in one week toward War Savings pledges. Republicans and Democrats join forces for the campaign with Dailey and Galpin leading both organizations. A mass meeting at Medinah Temple set final canvassing instructions for precinct committeemen to visit every home using ward and precinct HQs as supply centers.
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Chicago
Cook County
Homer K. Jalpin
Republican County Committee
James M. Dailey
Democratic Organization
War Savings Committee
Medinah Temple
Ward
Job Holders Union Busy in County Ticket Race
The Tireless Toirs, linked to the job holders' union, are canvassing for numerous jobs on the county ticket. Some union members would hold all offices if possible.
Leave Rein Berg Alone in County Board Talks
Peter Reimberg is praised as a capable president of the County Board with no election required. Rumors circulate about a less likely candidate, someone who failed to win a dog catcher post, being discussed for the top seat.
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Peter Reimberg
Dee
Missing draft cards haunt TAT mystery amid Cook County Democratic nomination
Ambiguity surrounds recovered draft cards with no public disclosure. The speaker hints the topic could surface if a specific nomination is pursued by Cook County Democrats, keeping the issue in the shadows and unresolved.
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Cook County
County Pension Act Invalid in Cook County Ruling
Judge Windes of the Circuit Court ruled the state law creating the Cook County pension fund for employees unconstitutional and void. A typist in the juvenile court, Adelaide M Shea, sought an injunction to stop the $2 monthly pension deduction, arguing it discriminates against workers earning 35 a month, while higher earners pay the same.
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Tbs
Cook County
Windes
Adelaide M. Shea
Robert M. Sweitzer
Doyle Seen as Possible Candidate for Congress at Large
C J Doyle of Springfield is a widely admired Republican in New Hampshire, often cited as a potential congressman at large. He is not a candidate now, but his name could secure nomination if allowed, with strong backing across many counties. Doyle previously served with distinction as state fire marshal.
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C.J. Doyle
Springfeld
Ni Hois
Doyle
Smulski Endorses McCormick for Senate Nomination
John F. Smulski, West Park board president, endorses Congressmen Medill McCormick for the Republican nomination to the United States Senate. He argues that members of Congress face greater demands now than ever before, requiring more than mere loyalty and patriotism.
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John F. Smulski
West Park Board
Medill McCormick
Congress
Hoffman and Sweitzer Vie for County Clerk Nomination
The Republicans plan to nominate Peter M. Hoffman for county clerk while Democrats renominate Robert M. Sweitzer. Both men are popular, and the contest is expected to be highly competitive.
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Peter M. Hoffman
Robert M. Sweitzer
Bar Permits Suspended After Bitter Battle
The City Council voted unanimously Monday to suspend special bar permits for the war duration after a bitter battle. Eighteen of sixty seven aldermen previously voted to repeal the ordinance.
Detroit link steel pledge disputed by federal board
Promises of steel for the Michigan avenue boulevard link were denied by the federal war industries board. A Washington statement by Charles K. Foster of the priorities committee dismissed the notion that the work could proceed. A few days earlier J Faherty and others were involved in the discussion.
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Federal War Industries Board
Michigan Avenue Boulevard
Washington
Charles K. Foster
Priorities Committee
J, Faherty
Prestvon Beiprave
City Council Ordinance Fails to Ban Liquor at Dances
The city council passed a measure claimed to ban liquor sales at dances but legal opinion says it may not prohibit sales in rooms adjoining dance halls. The ordinance defines cabarets as venues with entertainment beyond an orchestra, risking evasion by separating liquor rooms with walls and closed doors. Amusement parks may keep dancing and cabarets if liquor is not sold in those rooms, while politics and religion are criticized as misused tools.
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Oan
Law Department
Parto
Aubereon
Mr Bettelsent
Breuwein
Ali
Shiethee Wityerrd Elyther
al Walther Aden Ajaher
Nance
Senatorial Candidacy Praised Amid War Policy Debate
The text praises a political figure for loyalty to the government and knowledge of nations at war, supporting his United States senate bid as beneficial to the party and the country. It notes his connections with nationalities in the U S and mentions factions urging steel deliveries and war-time government priorities. Also discusses government stance on entertainment near liquor venues and conditional cabaret activities under a wall or door separation system.
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America
Europe
United States Senate
Ments
Washington
Faherty
Mr. Foster
Politicians Debate Religion and Aid for Chronic Illness
Democratic politicians push religion aligned messaging while claiming to aid those with chronic illness, arguing policy supports faith communities and medical access. They frame aid as moral duty and public help, citing proposals and statements from key party figures.
Tammany Hall Voter Roles Spark City Reform Talk
Fragmentary note argues Tammany Hall influenced New York by placing women in executive and managing committees. Suggests Chicago could reduce pickpocket activity if similar reform were adopted.
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Tammany Hall
Ite
New York
Chicago
City Council debates suspension of city attorney amid gas case
Aldermen in the city council push to suspend the corporation counsel and replace attorneys handling a pivotal public utilities dispute with the Peoples Gas case as lead litigation stands. The measure, led by Alderman Nance, aims to remove Ettelson and reappoint other officials to safeguard city interests and press for prompt resolution.
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Miro Ettelson
Mar Riehberg
Counernd Wiis Cliduerassine
Amd
Thas City
Bas Company
Aid Nance
Bo Po Cullerton
Ald
John ©. Kennedy
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