Labor Mayoral Candidate Movement Grows in Chicago
The visit of San Francisco Mayor Schmitz stirs Chicago unionists to push a labor mayoral bid next spring. Leaders cite recent Labor Day parades, elections, and discontent with current administration as impetus to elect a labor candidate, with Chicago unions and figures like George R. Walker involved in shaping the effort.
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Schmitz
San Francisco
Chicago
Organized Labor
The
Eagle
Union Labor Forces
Golden Gate City
North Side
Turner Hall
Union of Musicians
California
Beltler Sees Increasing Support for Chicago Speaker Bid
Henry C Beltler the sole avowed Chicago candidate for Speaker says his campaign grows stronger. He reports letters from out-of-town House members praising him. Beltler and allies claim they hold balance in the caucus and many politicians rate him as viable as any candidate.
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Henry C. Beltler
Chicago
Beltler
House
Beitler
Democrats Seek Minority Leader in Cook County Fight
Republicans mold plans for the upper house while Democrats search for a minority leader in the General Assembly. The piece notes no clear candidate from Cook County emerges as a likely choice.
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General Assembly
Cook Coun
Political shifts and court nominees loom in Chicago's fall scene
The Eagle outlines expected Democratic and Republican nominees for city offices, from judicial contests to the mayoral race. It notes supporters like McManaman, Porter, Smyth, Hunt, Gunther, Hyde, and Legner, and highlights a community club reception for McManaman amid party maneuvering and public interest in taxation and drainage board roles.
Judicial nominees eyed Zeisler on Democratic ticket
The likely Democratic nominee for judge is Hon. Sigmund Zeisler, whose addition would strengthen the ticket. Ex-Alderman Muelhoefer is expected to be the next Republican City Clerk candidate, promising a competitive race.
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M. E. Hunt
Charles F. Gunther
Chicago
Sigmund Zeisler
Muelhoefer
Walker Re-elected to County Board as Public Service Head
It is a source of genuine satisfaction to the public and taxpayers that Hon Edwin E Walker has been re elected for membership on the County Board and will head the important Committee on Public Service Willard E McEwen is touted as one of the ablest jurists to sit on Cook County bench John J Halberg re elected County Treasurer expresses support for Dr T N Dasmieson for a cabinet post under President Roosevelt Hanberg has had
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George R. Walker
Walker
Jackson
Third Ward
The
Tribune
Robert E. Burke
Democratic County Central Committee
John McGillen
Burke
George Schneider
North Hoyne
Wellington Streets
BE. E. Fisk
Sheffieeld Avenue
Chicago
May
Board of Local Improvements
Edwin E. Walker
Willard E. McEwen
Cook County
John J. Halberg
T.N. Das Mieson
Roosevelt
Hanberg
Chicago Eagle
House
Senate
Assembly
Sheriff-elect Faces Toughest Challenge Yet
Trustee Wenter, presiding, notes district savings exceed two hundred fifty thousand in eleven years. The Sheriff-elect, never one to shirk, faces a demanding assignment ahead. The Eagle believes the task will test him but trusts his ability to handle it.
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Wenter
Barrett
The
Eagle
Cahill Honored to Lead Probate Court Clerks Office
Patrick J Cahill, a faithful public servant, has been elevated to Clerk of the Probate Court after defeating a strong Democratic challenger. As former Clerk of the Criminal Court, he is praised for four years of error free administration and is expected to perform the Probate duties with equal ability and diligence.
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Patrick J. Cahill
Cahill
Criminal Court
Voice of the People from Chicago Eagle Nov 17 1902
Readers from across Chicago discuss referendum implications on state and city legislation voting hours reform and labor concerns. Citizens question legislative gridlock and voter comprehension while labor representatives urge later polls and caution on fraud. Mentions Sheriff elect Barrett and Drainage Board leadership.
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Bir
Cullerton
Chicago
Sheriff-elect Barrett Appointment Promise Contested in Cook County
On Thursday, John McGillen stated that no three men in Cook County have been promised any appointment related to the sheriff office. The remark questions internal assurances as Barrett prepares to assume the role.
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Sheriff's Office
McGillen
Chicago
Barrett
John McGillen
Cook County
Reform and Fire Safety Highlight Local Board News
Most taxpayers favor the re election of Hon Thomas A Smyth as board president. Louis Legner is seen as best candidate for Clerk, with other strong contenders. Fire Marshal Mushant spoke to engineers on high rise fire protection and water supply. Adam Wolf and William H Weber led their ticket for Board of County Assessors with 12 000 plus plurality. The Eagle congratulates both gentlemen on their re election.
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Thomas A. Smyth
A. KR. Porter
Louis Legner
Ansistant
Mushant
Western Society of Engineers
Monadnock Block
Chicago
Ellicott
Adam Wolf
William HI. Weber
Board of County Assensors
Eagle
Hauberg Leads County Ticket With Big Plurality
The county election shows wide variation in candidate pluralities. Hon. John J. Hauberg, Republican for County Treasurer, posts the heaviest tally, up to 14,489, while other tickets reach only about 5,000 or 6,000. No explanation given.
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John J. Hauberg
State Board orders boiling of Maine river names
The State Board of Health bans using water from the Ambejemnackomas Eskwesk wewajo and Meskaskeeseehunk rivers for domestic purposes until the rivers’ names are boiled down, in response to ongoing unhealthy conditions in Maine.
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Maine
State Board of Health
Young St Paul clerks pledge to marry bone union men
The young women clerks of St Paul who have pledged themselves to marry bone but union men probably would consider that a union composed of two members would fulfill the necessary requirements.
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St. Paul
Bone
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