Preparedness Parade Draws Attention to Enlistment Gap
A mass of readers discusses the push for wartime preparedness and enlistment. Reports show broad interest but few volunteers, with San Francisco leading in recruitment applications and acceptances, Chicago and New York following. The piece cites a Washington AP dispatch on national enlistment figures and local demonstrations.
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Artemas Ward
Uncle Sam
Congress
New York
Broadway
United States
Associated Press
Washington, D
Big Parade Set for June 10 by City Aldermen
A Chicago Republican convention will meet June 7 and June 10 to climax with a large parade. Aldermen quickly approved the plan for a great middle west demonstration for preparedness. The city council designated June 10 for the parade and related meetings with enthusiasm.
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Chicago
Chicago City Council Endorses National Preparedness Demonstration
The Chicago city council passed a large appropriation and adopted a resolution endorsing a national preparedness demonstration. It authorized the mayor to appoint a committee of aldermen and city officials to participate in the event and express devotion to the country.
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Ssed
Chicago
City of
The Hen Convention at Chicago Woman's Party Convenes
The woman’s party convention will be held in Chicago on June 3 6 and 7 at Brickstone theater. Accredited delegates from suffrage states will attend. auxiliary meetings occur outside the hall. A preconvention ceremony dedicating the Woman’s party is planned Sunday at 4 p.m. near Lincoln Park with St Gaudens’ Lincoln as background.
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Woman's Party
Chicago
Brickstone
Congressional Union
Stevens Building
Convention
Lincoln Park
St Gaudens
Lincoln
Peabody Honored by Hinsdale Golf Club Members
Francis Stuyvesant Peabody former president of the Hinsdale Golf Club was honored by members of that organization. An oil portrait of Peabody painted at the expense of the members was presented to the club.
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Merchant Prince
Hinsdale Golf Club
Francis Stuyvesant Peabody
Mr. Pi
Burke Opposes Wilson at St Louis Delegates
Robert E. Burke elected delegate at large says he will not vote for President Wilson's nomination. Insurgent claim that about twenty other delegates from the state will either abstain from voting or cast no ballot at the St. Louis convention.
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Illinois
Robert E. Burke
Wilson
St. Louis
Early ballot signals on renomination or disapproval of Wilson
Reported discussions suggest voters on the first ballot may renominate Wilson or cast against his European policies. Speaker Champ Clark of Missouri and insurgent leaders are eyed as possible targets, with Burke mentioned as a competing candidate affecting statewide balance.
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Wilson
Europe
Champ Clark
Missouri
Burke
DE Owill
No Postmaster Williams Nomination Likely Rejected
Reports from Washington indicate that Senator Lewis and Governor Dunne have helped defeat the nomination of Dixon G. Williams as postmaster at Chicago. Advises say Senate confirmation will be blocked.
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Washington
Senate
Lewis
Dunne
Dixon G. Williams
Chicago
Sullivan for Vice President Boosts Parade Support
Roger C. Sullivan gains a strong vice presidential push with a 1000 member marching club heading to St. Louis to trumpet his candidacy. The election board chief clerk orders 1000 marching suits with tailors bidding. Straw hats and walking sticks accompany the display.
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Roger C. Sullivan
St. Louis
D. J. Gan
Election Board
Official canvass shows delegates at large to national convention
The canvass released by Secretary of State Lewis Stevenson lists elected at large Democratic convention delegates. Robert M. Sweitzer with 11s. and Edward P. Duniven with 1, both named as winners in the recent primary election.
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Lewis G. Stevenson
Robert M. Sweitzer
Edward P. Dune
Chicago Plan Commission Pivots to Zoning and Districting Work
A letter to Corporation Counsel Etteleen explains the Chicago Plan Commission’s push into zoning and districting the city. The plan treats urban development as organized by evaluating districts for trade and industry, aiming to shape the city’s growth through a formal survey and zonal divisions.
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Etteleen
Chicago Plan Commission
Itter
Illinois Legislator Refuses Voting With Wilson Faction
A Tribune interview quotes a Illinois senator declaring he will not vote for Wilson. He argues credentials come from the people, not caucuses, and plans to protest in St Louis. The text also references Progressive delegates and a zoning survey outlining residential and commercial districts.
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Tribune
Sullivan
Wilson
Illinois
St. Louis
Woodrow Wilson
Districting Powers and Legislation Outline
A concise overview of the powers required to enact a districting plan and the corresponding legislation needed. It details legislative authority, administrative steps, and the legal framework supporting redistricting processes. The summary notes the roles of governing bodies and potential legal considerations involved.
Republicans Open National Headquarters in Congress Hotel
Secretary Reynolds opens GOP headquarters in the Congress Hotel bringing clerical staff and records from Washington to Chicago center for the campaign. Sergeant-at-Arms Stone announces chaplains and officials for four days of convention activities, with John Timothy Stone and others named. also lists ushers, doorkeeper, and physicians in charge.
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Sergeant - at-Arms
Stone
Jones TB. Reynolds
Republican National Commutter
Congress Hotel
GOFP
Chicoro
Washington
Committee
William B. Stone
Farms
Congress
Coliseum
Coneention
John Wimothy Stone
Pourth Presbyterian Church
Smith for Home Rule Urges State Budget Reform
Col Pric Lo Smith of Dwight, Republican governor hopeful, backs home rule and a state budget system. He calls for a constitutional convention to streamline state business, reduce agencies and boards, and grant Chicago authority to consolidate municipal undertakings, noting special legislation burdens the assembly.
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Col Pric Lo Smith
Dwight
Medill McCormick
Col. Smith
Chicago
Assembly
Chicago Should Control Its Utilities Free of State Conflicts
The opinion argues Chicago must govern its own public utilities without state jurisdictional clashes to avoid burdening the rest of Illinois. It supports local control through Chicago's council for services primarily local while urging no broad restriction on the public utilities commission’s powers.
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Chicago
Plice
UHI
Public Rent Commission
Preparations for Democratic Convention in St Louis
The Democratic convention opens in St Louis with ticket shortages threatening attendance. Local organizers plan extensive renovations at the Coliseum including removing part of the rear section and installing new lighting, plus additional boxes for governors senators and other notable spectators.
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St. Louis
Charce
Crowns Union
Democratic ticket for judges in city wards
The Democratic slate outlines terms for several judges including Superior Court Judge Richard Bo Burke for the full term, with wards listing Martin Mo finial, William Boh fith, William Bo Cowper, Charles A. McDonald, John dh Satan, and short term Joseph B. David, all urged to vote in the election.
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Richard Bo Burke
Martin Mo Finial Dudge
William Boh Fith
William Bo Cowper
Charles A. McDonald Benty
John Dh Satan
Joseph B. David
Venty
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