Republicans Aim at Lowden as 1920 Republican Nominee
The editorial cites Frank O Lowden as the favored 1920 Republican presidential candidate, praising his record as Illinois governor and his broad appeal across political lines. It notes a St Clair County grand jury urging a permanent state police force of mounted officers to guard against riots and to enforce laws, referencing the Tyme ing of Robert Prager and calls for a trained 1000 plus constabulary under the governor.
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Frank O. Lowden
Ilinois
Bey
United States
Lowden
Vention
St. Clair
Iis Honor
Robert Prager
Collinsville
Brundage
Brundage Seeks State Police Force Support
Illinois politicians push for a state police. Attorney Ger J Brundage argues a statewide force is essential after rioting in East St. Louis last July left many dead and hundreds of buildings burned. He says enforcement gaps show need for patrols across the state.
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Hiinois
Ger J. Brunduce
East St. Louis
Mearly
City Council Names for School Board and Gas Controversy
Mayor Thompson submitted Edwin S. Davis and Albert H. Severinghaus for five year School Board terms to begin May, with Vorstenson as president. Council overrode the mayor on gas matters, vetoed a prior resolution, and debated control of gas litigation with Richberg as special counsel while Ettelson’s interference was challenged.
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Thompson
Edwin S. Davis
Albert H. Severinghaus
John A.torstenson
Charles 3. Peterson
Vorstenson
Junior Terrace
Davis
Sever Inghaus
Ettelson
Donald Ro Richberg
Aldermun L. Bo Anderson
Ald
WO Nance
Richberg
Kenna
Coughlin
Bo Bo Anderson
Hiickey
McDonough
Mulcahy Cullerton
Adamkiewicz
Powers
Pick
Franz
Haderlein
Byrne
Lynch
O'Toole
Buckss Ahern
Lyle
Sentori
Tickey
Taderlein
A. A. McCormick
Nance
Petzer
Johnson
Walkowiak
Wallice
Steffen
Kennedy
Watson
Hazen
Alo
Anderson
Kosty
Thettelson
Baekkers
Colmsel Lig Ne Fuel Authority
Turnover Club Debates Chicago Mayoral Candidates
A fragment discusses political activity around Chicago mayoral candidates. It notes party partisans discussing personal histories and associations with the Knockers Union and turnover club topics. Details are unclear due to partial text.
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Knockers’ Union
Chicago
Illinois Democrats Pick Harrison and Dunne for Posts
Roger C Sullivan returns to Chicago with news of major appointments. Carter Harrison is slated for a Treasury post abroad, and former Governor Edward F Dunne is favored for a federal bench seat after Judge Kohlsaat's death and a new Chicago district judgeship bill.
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Chicago Tribune
Court Journal
Sion
Roger C. Sullivan
Chicago
Carter Harrison
Stary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Harrison
Edward F. Dunne
Theederal
Kohlsaar
Sullivan
Democrats Consider Alderman Kunz as Sheriff Candidate
The Chicago Democratic machine weighs Alderman Stanley Hi Kunz from the Sixteenth Ward as a strong sheriff candidate to appeal to the patriotic Polish vote. He is a prominent vote getter and veteran alderman, seen as a concession to Polish voters amid party politics.
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Democrats
Stanley Hi. Kunz
Bic
Tink Over Club Revived Amid Chicago Political Rumors
Readable fragments show The Tink Over Club revived with members praising mutual employments on war work and local politics in Chicago. References to Congressman at Large and Senatorial maneuvers hint at endorsements, party infighting, and ward-by-ward electoral calculations around Polish influence and patronage.
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France
Chicago
No Graft Only Costs Money Reflects Coal Fuel Edict
A damaged wartime notice warns farmers and property owners to replace smokeless coal with coke due to federal fuel administration curbs. It urges timely adaptation for heating and industrial needs, citing costs from two thousand to eight thousand dollars for small boiler plants and predicting shortages.
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Eoity Hall
Fuel Administration
United States
Chico
Henselae
Chen
Boulevard Link Moo Pathienty Progress Report
The article notes the president of the local board reported on the Michigan avenue boulevard project progress. It cites property acquisitions along Dyeen Chitose and Olio streets between the river and Holly street and mentions court decisions affecting ownership and carryover of property.
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Moo Pathienty
Hi Provenieite
Michigan Vente Cbenlevard
Walierty
bin Holly Street
Evis
Vayarde OP
Cabaret Ordinance Sparks City Council Debate
A dispute over cabaret restrictions surfaces as council members discuss a proposed ordinance to repeal or modify existing cabaret rules. The ordinance introduces new licensing and enforcement measures, with committee review planned to craft a final proposal.
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Chivas
Atderouin Poni
Teeter
Eadbs
Council actions on training zones and veteran privileges
The council directed the civil services commission to grant Spanish War veterans the privileges in adjacent zones and training stations. Officials aim to implement provisions and extend access under established civil war veteran rights and local guidelines.
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Civil Services Commission
Deneen Withdraws from Senatorial Race
Former governor Deteen withdraws from the senatorial race. The move shifts the field, likely strengthening Hopkins' chances for the nomination. The battle between Photipson and McCormick remains intense and likely to be heated.
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Hopkins
McCormick
Thompson
Deteen
Hopkins’ Ehiunees
Raise Letter Carriers Pay Raises Hinted in Meeting
In a wartime style briefing the meeting discusses possible pay increases for letter carriers. Officials indicate negotiations with unions may lead to higher wages for postal workers.
Sullivan Goes North Report of North Side incident
Fragmentary report notes a man named Sullivan moving north, involving street location Well Heton and a ward on the North Side. Details are unclear, with several garbled phrases about removal, bed, and share in a rough vicinity.
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Well Heton Street
Williams for Congress report on 6th district race disruption
Incomplete OCR text references a congressional race with mentions of Williams and Merronnno Piven. The fragment notes some event at a federal level and a legal or political action nearby but details are unclear.
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