Democratic Committeeman Roles and Ward Headquarters List
An extended roster lists Democratic officials for Illinois including Charles Boeschenstein Edwardsville state committee members Arthur Charles Douglas Pattison Terence Moran Marion Spiller Isaac Craig Ernest Hoover Jerry Kane and James Dailey with 31 ward headquarters across Chicago detailing presidents secretaries and meeting locations along with listed country towns and key figures such as Frank Roe der James Whalen and Joseph L Gill. The document preserves names titles and ward assignments along with address details for party organization across Chicago suburbs.
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Douglas Pattison
Freeport
Terence F. Moran
Chicago
D. M
Spiller
Marion
Isaac B. Craig
Mattoon
Ernest Hoover
Taylorville
Jerry J. Kane
East St. Louis
Democratic County Committee
James M. Dailey
William P. Feeney
Democratic Party of
Cook County
Joseph Rushkewicz
Frank F. Roeder
Anton J. Cermak
James M. Whalen
Frank H. McCulloch
Henry Stuckart
John F. Quin
War Information Bureau Shapes Public Knowledge
The committee on public information grows as a central war news source, though criticized as ineffective. It mimics a newsroom with editors and reporters, digs up government stories, and releases them nationwide with photographs at cost. The staff exceeds 100, including 25 trained reporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Public Information
New York
Nan
United States
Reward for a Helpful Act Aboard Street Car
An elderly woman offers her seat to a weary traveler on a street car. The exchange reveals class and gender dynamics, with a playful, reflective close about kindness and the occasional reward of sociable acts, ending with a quirk about corks.
Big Chief Unrecognized by Washington Crowds
A renowned international figure, President Wilson, passes unnoticed on Pennsylvania Avenue near the White House. Immaculate attire and military bearing fail to draw the crowds, while officials, drivers, and pedestrians bustle by without recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
When Society Reporters Turned Wine Into Water
A Washington wedding scene reveals a congressman's balancing act between home abstinence politics and federal celebrations. Reporters are urged to soften champagne coverage, with the host claiming his district prefers prohibition and asking for nonalcoholic wording to protect his image.
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Washington
Weskit
Postwar tech notes and safety upgrades across Europe and Canada
The report highlights a new aviator helmet with built in radios for in flight communication in Brunswick Canada. It notes that returned soldiers will receive training in agriculture. It mentions a folding automobile windshield that is water and windproof and uses a celluloid attachment. Denmark employs many women as state ship pilots. A London railroad terminal installs hydraulic buffers to help stop trains safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Canada
Denmark
London
Literal Conveyance Witness Testimony in Bus Route Question
The exchange questions whether a witness traveled to a suburban town during an interim period. The reply clarifies the journey by noting a motor bus was used, indicating travel details rather than broader context. The terse dialogue suggests a courtroom or deposition setting focusing on transportation mode.
Notable Local Trustees and Citizens Cited for Character
The Advance Packing and Supply Company owner 11 South Franklin Street earns praise for good work. Trustee Jones M Dailey of the Ban tary District protects public interests. Walter Clyde Jones lauded for a useful State Senate record and potential judgeship. Clarence B Darrow praised as friend to the poor and to professionals. Gustav Ehrhardt, builder of Butler and Company, noted for quality work. L B Kilbourne of C H Weaver and Co. egg and butter department is highly popular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advance Packing & Supply Company
South Franklin Street
Jones M. Dailey
Bantary
Walter Clyde Jones
State Senate
L. B. Kilbourne
Big South Water Street
C. H. Weaver & Co
Sagerman Named On North Side as 648 Clark Street Restaurateur
Thomas Sagerman, a well known North Side restaurateur who took over 648 North Clark street, hails from Bloomingdale Illinois. His eatery attracts judges merchants and locals and he is regarded as one of the best posted men in the business. Viviano Brothers run a large macaroni factory at Canalport Avenue 2148 to 2168 noted for cleanliness thoroughness and attractive products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
United States
Pennsylvania Avenue
White House
Wen
Madison Place
McAdoo
Lansing
Daniels
President Wilson
Thomas
Sagerman
North Side
John Fehn
North
Clark Street
Illinois
Bloomingdale
Viviano Brothers
Canalport Avenue
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fair State, Adams and Dearborn Sts
E. J. Lehmann
Fred W. Upham
State Council of Defense
Democratic
Democratic National
Charles Boeschenstein
Edwardsville
Democratic State Committee
Arthur W. Charles
Jacob Lindheimer
Fred W. Blocks
John J. Leonard
Michael Kenna
William J. Graham
Thomas D. Nash
Patrick J. Carr
John P. Gibbons
John H. Mack
Joseph W. Cermak
Noth Ward
Bernard J. Gro
John Powers
Dennis J. Egan
John F. O'Mal
Rudolph L. Schapp
Joseph L. Gill
Frank F. Roe
Der
Harry R. Gibbang
Henry A. Zendar
Neil Murley
Frank Pasnen
Emmett Whea
Lan
James F. Hefes
Wan
Michael K. Short
Frank J. Walsh
Timothy Crowe
Joseph C. Koster
William P. Fee
Samuel Kleinitz
Chicago Heights
Francis M. Keough
Lemont
Peter Wolf
Melrose Park
Ross C. Hall
Oak Park
Isaac M. Kuebler
Palatine
State St
John J. Coughlin
N. la Salle St
Ike Roderick
E. 20Th St
Tel
Douglas
Edw. Stenson
Michigan Ave
Otto Woerter
E. 35Th
Indiana Theater
Young's
30Th
Wallace Sts
John F. Bolton
Union Ave
James J. Kropacek
Normal Ave
Kahn
Lawndale
Otto Kerner
Clifton Park Ave
Joseph I. Novak
Trumbull Ave
W. Madison St
Kedzie
James ©. Denvir
Congress St
John C. Morris
W. Adams
Conway's Hall
Lake St
Western Ave
James B. Shi¢el
Grand Ave
Edward J. Kelly
Park Ave
Lowa St
Edward J Kaindl
Chicago Ave
Morris Gevirtz
N. Francisco Ave
North Ave
Joseph Petlak
Frank Literski
Dickson St
Milwaukee Ave
Monroe
Walter Smith
Austin Ave
Teofil Weyna
Madison St
James C. Gavin
Racine
John Vanderburg
Sangamon
Blue Island Ave
Taylor
Thos. J. Johnson
W. Congress St
John J. Falvey
Lytle St
Club House
18Th St
Peter F. Smith
Barth
P. Collins
W. 19Th St
Locust Street
Tel. Superior
Joseph P. Mahoney
N. la Salle Street
Edmund L. Mulcahy
Larrabee St
Lincoln
W. North Ave
Hudson Ave
Math. J. Wagner
Lower
Turner Hall
Sheffield
Divertel
H. Poage
Belmont Ave
Bernard Jung
Mohawk
Barry Ave
Lake View
Frank A. Stadler
Lincoln Ave
Gustav Seedorf
N. Oakley Ave
Broadway
Edgewater
Johns. Hummer
Beacon St
John P. Dougherty
Magnolia Ave
Grace
Chas. A. Williams
Janssen Ave
Chas. W. Peters
N. Hermitage Ave
Grace Hall
Bernard St
Corner Grace, Elston and Bernard
Irving
Hans Blase
Pensacola Ave
Geo. J. Gercken
N. LeClaire Ave
Armitage
W. Garfield Blvd
Tel. Drover
Chas. Sener
Peoria St
Anderson Bldg
S. Halstedge
Hodnett
John S. Clark
Keeler and
North Aves
Frank O. Lowden
John G. Oglesby
Edward J. Brundage
Louis L. Emmerson
Len Small
Andrew Russell
Francis G. Blair
Supreme Court
Charles W. Vail
William Hale Thompson
Clayton F. Smith
James T. Igoe
Eugene R. Pike
Samuel A. Ettelson
Frank J. Bennett
John Dill Robertson
M. D
Herman F. Schuettler
Thomas O'Connor
Maclay Hoyne
Joseph F. Haas
John E. Traeger
Thomas F. Scully
Robert M. Sweitzer
Henry Horner
John A. Cervenea
John Kjellander
August Miller
Peter M. Hoffman
Peter Reinberg
Board of Review
Franks. Ryan
Edward R. Litzinger
Board of Assessors
William H. W
Adam Wolf
George K. Schmidt
Charles Ringer
Michael K. Sheridan
Charles H. Wacker
The
Chicago Plan Commission
Clarence
Darrow
Gustav Ehrhardt
Butler & Company
William H. Weber
William Legner
C. Seipp and
West Side Brewing Companies
Hugo Pam
Superior Court
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