Chicago Democratic Committee Structure and Ward Headquarters Listed
A fragmented list details Illinois Democratic Committee members led by Charles Boeschenstein in Edwardsville and Arthur W. Charles in charge, with officers for the Cook County party and ward headquarters across Chicago. The document names chairs, secretaries, treasurers, sergeants at arms, and ward leaders for numerous wards and regional HQs, including contact points and meeting notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Pattison
Freeport
Terence F. Moran
Chicago
Ed. M. Spiller
Marion
Isaac B. Craig
Mattoon
Ernest Hoover
Taylorville
Jerry J. Kane
Easter. 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. Quinlan
Jacob Lindheimer
Fred W. Block
John J. Leonard
Michael Kenna
William J. Graham
Thomas D. Nash
Thomas P. Keane
Stanley H. King
Joseph Rushke
Bernard J. Gro Ean
Numerous Headquarters Sites Listed With Officers and Contacts
A compilation of numbered headquarters lines details club and society gatherings across Chicago areas. It lists addresses, telephone exchanges, meeting schedules, and officers such as presidents and secretaries for each group, including names like Thos. J. Johnson Peter F. Smith Jas. H. Poage Hans Blase and Frank A. Stadler along with locations on Dearborn Lincoln and Halsted streets and shipping lines to 1950s civic scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Gavin
Racine Ave
John Vanderburg
Sangamon St
Blue Island Ave
Taylor St
Thos. J. Johnson
W. Congress St
John J. Falvey
Lytle St
Club House
W. 18Th St
Tel
Peter F. Smith
Uuion Ave
Barth. P. Collins
W. 19Th St
Thomas Jefferson Club
N. Dearborn St
Superior
Joseph P. Mahoney
N. la Salle St
Raymond A. Dougherty
N. Dearborn
Larrabee St
Lincoln
W. North Ave
Rudolph L. Schapp
Hudson Ave
Math. J. Wagner
Lower Lincoln Turner Hall
Sheffield and
Diversey Aves
Jas. H. Poage
Belmont Ave
Bernard Jung
Mohawk St
Barry Ave
Janssen Ave
Chas. W. Peters
N. Hermitage Ave
Grace Hall
Bernard
Grace
Elston
Irving
Hans Blase
Pensacola Ave
Geo. J. Gercken
Armitage
W. Garfield Blvd
Drover
Frank J. Ryan
John R. Cook
MccNally’s
Halsted St
Frank J. Carr
W. 60Th St
Chas. Sener
Peoria St
Anderson Bldg
Halsted
Bridgeport Stench Protest Targets Local Soap Plants
The Chicago Eagle reports south side residents complain of strong odors from Bridgeport soap factories and rendering works. They urge officials to enforce laws, protect air quality and property values, warning of health risks as summer breezes spread the nuisance across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Health Department
The
Chicago Eagle
South Side
Bridgeport
Stuckart Not to Blame in Tax Complaint
Henry Stuckart county treasurer objects to blame for tax increases and plans to post signs in his office blaming the board of assessors. The city should be redistricted to equalize wards by population with large variances noted among wards such as the First and Twenty seventh and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Stuckart
Board of Assessors
Has Chicago Gone Dry Public Fountains Shut Off
The Eagle reports a surge of reader inquiries about all public drinking fountains in the loop being shut off and seeks explanation from local authorities on alcohol and water access in downtown Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Public critique roasts Chicago Civil Service exams
Citizens demand a full investigation into the Civil Service Commission, accusing it of favoritism and costly mismanagement. The piece cites absurd exam questions and reports from April 1915 detailing a newly created Industrial Psychologist role and its duties, highlighting alleged class bias and wasteful spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Park
Madison Street
State Street
Chicago Civil Service Commission
Jobs to Be Filled Highlight County Office Payroll
Oscar E Hewitt reports in the Chicago Herald that county offices in the primary contest control 1221 regular jobs with about 197000 yearly in extra pay. The payroll totals 2261359 across boards including Sanitary District Assessors Review Recorder Clerk of Circuit Court Superior Court Coroner and State's Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanitary District
Board of Assessors
Board of Review
Circuit Court
Superior Ct
State’s Attorney
Sanitary Board
Drainage Board
Superior Court
Chicago
Ceves
de Eeeeeeee Sanitary Trustees
Protect the Children Chicago Factory Zoning Proposal
Alderman Merriam urges city council to seek state authority to create zoning separating business and industry from homes. He cites higher child deaths in congested districts and argues zones would reduce accidents, cut fire risks, lower insurance costs, lessen pollution, and improve home life and orderly industrial growth in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
McCormick, Buck, Walker and
Werner
Ald. Merriam
General Assembly
Honesty in Court Courtrooms and Local Notables
In Judge John Stelk’s Garnishment and Repleving branch a large placard declares An honest litigant comes into court by the front door reflecting his wish for open proceedings. The piece details calls for public integrity, praises Fire Department attorney Frank J. Hogan, and notes local figures William Cullen Burns Louis Jolissaint Connie Hayes Thomas Keeley G. A. Schillinger and Tom N. Donnelly with community roles and political hints. The ad section promotes Heco envelopes and Home Brewery contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stelk
Stelk
Voters Overview: Cook County Election Jobs to Vote For
Voters in Cook County face a range of positions with substantial funding and salaries. The list highlights many fine jobs available for election, including figures such as 45 000 60 000 and a total of 7 485 400 dollars in spending or budgetary figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook County
New Republican State Committee Profiles Local Figures
J. J. Sheehan of 1239 North State street touted as a promising alderman for the 21st ward by friends. A. J. Banta, Locomobile general manager at 2000 Michigan avenue, enjoys wide popularity in and out of the auto world. The American Tax & Auto Co. lists Lincoln 4008 and Calumet 2798 for service. Business men call Heco Superior 7100 for envelopes and receive reliable results. Robert E. McKee, Atlas Linen Supply Company president at 2537 Sheffield avenue, is highly regarded among Chicago business leaders for thorough work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Sheehan
North State Street
A. J. Banta
Wideawake
Locomobile Company
Michigan Avenue
Robert E. McKee
Atlas Linen Supply Company
Sheffield Avenue
Chicago
Mohawk Quality Tires At Akron Firm Open All Night
Carl Whistler, secretary of Akron Tire and Vulcanizing Company at 932 W Jackson Blvd, reports steady demand and growing business for Mohawk Quality tires. The firm, with high reputation, promises genuine satisfaction and quick service, operating all night at 932 Jackson Boulevard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Whistler
Akron Tire & Vulcanizing Company
W. Jackson Boulevard
Jackson Boulevard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fair State, Adams and
Dearborn Sts
E. J. Lehmann
Henry D. Capitain
Democratic
Ilinois
Charles Boeschenstein
Edwardsville
Democratic State Committee
Arthur W. Charles
Car
John Powers
Dennis J. Egan
John F. O'Mall
Joseph L. Gill
Frank P. Roe
Der
Harry R. Gibbons
Henry A. Zen
Neil Marley
Frank Paschen
Emmett Whealan
James F. Heffernan
Michael K. Sheri
Dan
Frank J. Walah
Timothy Crowe
Joseph C. Kostwig
Thirty-fifth Ward
Samuel Kleinitz
Chicago Heights
Francis M. Keough
Lemont
Peter Wolf
Melrose Park
Ross C. Hall
Oak Park
Isaac M. Kuebler
Palatine
Young's Hall
30Th
Wallace Sts
John F. Bolton
Union Ave
James J. Kropacek
Normal Ave
Kahn’s
James B. Shiel
Grand Ave
Edward J. Kelly
Park Ave
Iowa St
Edward J. Raindl
Chicago Ave
Morris Gevirtz
N. Francisco Ave
North Ave
Joseph Petlak
Frank Literski
Dickson St
Milwaukee Ave
Monroe
Walter Smith
Austin Ave
Teofil Weyna
W. Madison
Hodnett’s
Bridgeport Zephyrs
Stuckart
Civil Service Bank
Civil Service Commissions Department
Turkey
Labor Bureau
Civil Service Commission
Oscar E. Hewitt
Chicago Herald
William E. Mason
NEW Democratic State Committee
John J. Coughlin
Sullivan
Martin J. Moran
Harrison
Michael J. Donkin
J. J. Viterna
Barth P. Collin Sullivan
Stephen D. Griffin
James Furlong - Sullivan
Edward B. Lynch
Sullivan Sullivan
Edmond L. Mulcahy
Thomas J. Dawson
W. M. Clark Dunne
Jerry J. Kane - Sullivan
William Johnston Sullivan
Ed M. Spiller
Frank J. Hogan
Fire Department
William Cullen Bi Burns
Louis Jolissaint
Wells Street
Connie Hayes
Atlas Laundry
Wrightwood Avenue
Thomas F. Keeley
G. A. Schillinger
Elks’ Building Committee
Elks
Washington Street
Tom N. Donnelly
Harboldt
Newrepublican State Committee
American Tax & Auto Co
Calumet
Heco
Superior 7100
Adolph Marks Veee Thompson
Abel Davis
Deneen
Harry A. Lewis
Thomas J. Finucane
Thompson
Max Levitan
Leland
Rapp
Sherman
Emil J. Wentzlaff
Gust Draeger
Eens Thompson
Medill McCormick
George W. Paullin
Sherman Downstate
Everett J. Murphy
Fred E. Sterling
Lowdon
J. P. Overholser -Deneen
W. A. Rosenfield
C. H. Williamson
Garrett de F. Kinney
Frank L. Smith
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