Political Gall and Hoyne’s Mayoral Odds Rise Amid Graft Rumors
A Chicago political bulletin from the Amalga mated Order of Democratic Bosses claims State's Attorney Hoyne has found favor with the gang and may be a mayoral candidate. The piece argues the gang opposes his nomination, noting Hoyne’s popularity grows with anti gang sentiment, and suggests any Democrat running on an anti gang platform could win. The article also cites farmers in Wapello County oversubscribing loan quotas and mentions council plans to curb access to free permits for alien milk dealers and others.
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Amalgamated Order of
Democratic
Hoyne
Slacker Ward influence in Democratic primary slate questioned
A Chicago discourse notes that wards with many slackers and few soldiers supply organizers and job seekers for party tickets. With women voting and relatives in the army, slacker wards may lose support. Observers urge watching how much sway these wards hold as the primary slate forms.
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National Army
Chicago
Hulbert's Rap Woke Them Up in Iowa
M L Toulme secretary of Ottumwa Commercial club credits EB Hulbert president of Merchants Loan and Trust for arousing farmers and merchants to subscribe to the Liberty loan. Toulme, in Chicago, said Hulbert's remarks on farmer participation left a strong impression.
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M. L. Toulme
Commercial Club of
Ottumwa
Tribune
EB. D. Hulbert
Merchants’ Loan and Trust Company
Iowa
Toulme
Chicago
Mr Reynolds Advice George M Reynolds Continent Commerciel Na
George M. Reynolds, president of the Continent end Commerciel Na, offers guidance or remarks likely addressing business or organizational matters. The snippet suggests leadership and advisory context within a continental commerce setting.
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George M. Reynolds
The
Continent End Commerciel Na
Williams for Congress in Tenth District Nomination
Democrats nominate Dixon C. Williams for Congress in the Tenth District. Williams, noted as a skilled speaker and ally of President Wilson, has supported Liberty Loan drives nationwide and is viewed by informed observers as capable of defeating George E. Foss.
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Dixon C. Williams
Congress
Williams
Wilson
Liberty Loan
George E. Foss
Chicago Seeks World's Largest Ordnance Plant Site
Thomas Carey and F E Sullivan traveled to Washington to lobby for locating a proposed 75 million dollar ordnance plant in Chicago. Advocates cite access to rail and water routes, a ready building trades labor pool, housing supply, and proximity to steel industry via United States Steel chairman Judge E H Gary. Reps from the Chicago Cooperative League will meet Gary in New York during the week to press government officials.
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Thomas Carey
F. E. Sullivan
Washington
E. Hi. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Chicago Cooperative League of Building Trades and Industries
Gary
New York
Chicago
City Faces Massive Loss If Saloon Licenses Aren’t Renewed
Chicago's City Collector Forsberg warns of up to a million dollar drop in saloon license revenue, possibly doubled, as only 407 of 6,207 saloons have renewal applications. Acting Chief Alcock to inspect all establishments, with nonrenewers to close or secure permits. Regulation over soft drink venues noted.
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Forsberg
Chicago
Alcock
Organized Appetite in Chicago Ward Reveals Political Ironies
The Twentieth Ward, despite being labeled organized and home to the Democratic bugle, shows few votes and many job seekers. Census 1916 lists 58,870 residents with only 6,596 votes cast in 1916. Ward comparisons reveal lower turnout vs larger populations in nearby wards, highlighting paradoxes in local politics.
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Twentieth Ward
Chicago
Politica
Bugle
Wilson
Hughes
Benton
Soc
Haley
Democrats Narrow Slate For County Treasurer and Clerk
Democrats have practically agreed on a county primary slate to be adopted at the July Managing Committee meeting. Named so far are strong candidates including Gibbons for County Treasurer Reinberg the incumbent for County Clerk and Cermak for President of the County Board. Judge Olson voices opposition to suspending law to compel purchases of Liberty Bonds or War Savings Stamps.
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Gibbons
Sweitzer
Managing Committee
Harry R. Gibbons
Red Cross and Liberty Loan
Peter Reinberg
Olson
Robert M. Sweitzer
Jacob Lindheimer
Thomas F. Scully
Henry Horner
James M. Dailey
Chicago Association urged firmer organization for war and peace effort
Mr Reynolds called Chicago businessmen to organize beyond wartime needs to coordinate with the government on supplies and to be ready for postwar industry. The drive aims to add 2,000 members to 6,000, covering over 80 percent of the city’s industrial strength. Voter counts reveal ward disparities, with Twentieth Ward lagging in turnout.
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Tional Bank
Chicago Association of Commerce
LaSalle
Reynolds
Chicago
Clayton F. Smith for Mayor in Chicago race
Clayton F. Smith, praised as one of the best City Treasurers Chicago ever had, is touted by Democrats for mayor. He previously served as Warden of the County Hospital and is popular across party factions, regarded as a splendid potential Chicago mayor.
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Clayton F. Smith
Chicago
Smith
Judicial Call Down: Court Fines Ordered Remissions Across City
Chief Justice Harry Olson directs Municipal Court judges to stop fining defendants and remit outstanding fines. The directive aims to curb penalties amid ongoing enforcement concerns and align practices with reform measures. Officials indicate the instruction applies to pending and future cases under Municipal Court purview.
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Harry Olson
Try to Split Hoyne and Dunne
The Slackers Union rumors claim Hoyne will be split from Dunne by teasing that Hoyne's nomination would force Dunne to run third party. The piece mocks the gang, noting they cannot sever Hoyne, cannot use him, and their alleged care for Hoyne is laughable. Hoyne is described as wise and popular, while the slanderers could not beat him.
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Slackers
Hoyne
Dunne
Mayor Thompson’s annual message and council wrangle unfold
Mayor Thompson delivers annual address to the city council while backing the discharge of Special Gas Attorney Donald R Richberg and proposing a gas litigation committee. The council retains Richberg, debates committee structure, and passes resolutions against certain war opponents. Aldermen clash over control, rules, and track elevation plans as delegation travels to Washington.
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Thompson
Bettelson
Donald R. Richberg
Municipal Voters’ League
Donald R. Riehberg
Ald. T. J. Lynch
Mr Richberg
Ald
John Powers
Nance
HH. D. Capitain
John A. Richert
Harry E
Littler
Powers
Committee On Committees
Ettelson
John C. Kennedy
Charles *. Johnson
Edward J. Ravnd
Chicago
St. Louis
Raindl
Home Defense Committee
Ald Kennedy
Johnson
State Council of Defense
West Adams
Alfred JH. Williston
Smith
Red Cross
Igoe
George M. Maypole
Washington
Railway Meadow
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Wapello County
Council Home Defense Committee
Kostner
Hulbert
MR. Reynold
BIG Gun
Strong
Scully
Reinberg
Horner
Cermak
Lindheimer
Dailey
Anton J. Cermak
Sher
Maclay Hoyne
Tee
Chicago Board of Aldermen
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