Gunther Emerges as Leading Democratic Mayoralty Hope
Chicago political pulse in spring race centers on Charles F. Gunther as a front runner for the Democratic mayoral nomination. Other named contenders include Judges Payne Barnum Prentiss Wacker and Seipp. Republicans rely on Judge Brentano. Harrison’s split with Owens and Darrow prompts fresh speculation on alliances and loyalty within City Hall and the County Democracy.
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Harrison
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Charles F. Gunther
John Barton Payne
William H. Barnum
William Prentiss
Charles H. Wacker
William C. Seipp
Gunther
R. E. Burke
Burke
Democratic nominating talk hints at mayoral race
The piece weighs multiple Democratic candidates for mayor and notes Carter H. Clarrison’s exclusion. It asserts Mayor Harrison cannot win renomination or succeed himself, citing his political methods as proof of no real chance. The discussion reflects party dynamics and candidate viability.
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Darrow
Harrison
Clarence Darrow
Carter H. Harrison
Democratic Party
Carter H. Clarrison
Brentano Seen as Strongest Republican Nominee Prospective
The parcel of sources argues Judge Theo dore Brentano is the leading GOP candidate due to loyalty, balanced judgment, and liberal views. He lacks entangling alliances and enjoys broad support from North and South Side leaders including Fred Busse James Pease Robert M. Simon John Smyth Lorimer Mamer Hertz Knopf and Jamieson Hanberg among others.
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Theodore Brentano
North Side
Fred Busse
James Pease
Robert M. Simon
John M. Smyth
William Lorimer
Christopher Mamer
Henry L. Hertz
Philip Knopf
T. N. Jamieson
John J. Hanberg
Brentano
Notable Local Leaders Back Democratic Nomination Push
The passage notes Sheriff Ernest J. Mager, Fred H. Upham, William Hale Thompson, and Charles E. Hyde as strong figures backing a Democratic push. It also mentions Hon. Daniel J. McMahon, attorney for the Board of Education, seeking a judicial nomination next year. His nomination would likely secure his election.
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Ernest J. Magerstaat
Fred H. Upham
William Hale Thompson
Charles E. Hyde
Daniel J. McMahon
Board of Education
Hine
Democratic Party
Notable Chicago Officials and Political Shifts Highlight Local News
The piece profiles Judge James C. Dooley and Hon. Willard E. McEwen joining Cook County judiciary ranks, names candidates like Kickham Scanlan and Ernst Hummel for party posts, and notes Barrett’s sheriff-elect patronage stance and ward politics. It also mentions water supply improvements affecting school drinking water and a broad view of upcoming election figures.
Doctor declines cabinet post amid Chicago power moves
Dr. T N Jamieson says there is nothing in the talks about a cabinet position, preferring snowball life in Chicago to any Washington job. Meanwhile lawyer Sigmund Volnler is expected to win another judicial nomination once a new election can be legally held.
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Miles J. Devine
T. N. Jamieson
Washington
Sigmund Volnler
Recognition and leadership questions in Democratic House
The text lauds Edwin Walker as an honest County Board member and forecasts higher honors. It also highlights M. BE Hunt, elected to the Legislature from the Fifth District, as a capable young lawyer. It asks what is wrong with Hunt for leader of the Democratic minority in the House of Representatives.
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Edwin Walker
Walker
M. BE. Hunt
Mr. Hunt
House of Representatives
Stephen Griffin
Drainage Board
Beitler Emerges As Contender In Speakership Race
Hon Henry Beitler, amid a tangled Speakership contest, is viewed as one of several viable candidates. Observers see his odds as similar to others in the field as the fight remains unsettled and open to change.
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Henry
Bettler
Wood
Beitler
Beitler’s Speaker bid advances amid broad support
Representative elect Henry C. Beitler’s candidacy for Speaker of the House moves forward with a favorable outlook. L. Y. Sherman sought Beitler’s stance on forming a Cook County Republican Representatives caucus, but Beitler prefers not to be seen as local-only. He notes backing extends beyond Cook County and that the effort is not the same as the Cook County push for a Senatorial move, as State Committee leaders sent letters praising precinct committeemen for campaign work.
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Harrison
Central Committee
Henry C. Beitler
House of Representatives
L. Y. Sherman
Beitler
Cook County
Republican — Representatives
C. W. Church
Rowe
Hoy
Republican State Committee
Staulski Praised as Top City Council Representative
Alderman John F. Staulski is praised as one of the best representatives elected to the City Council and a strong Republican figure whose name would boost any party slate.
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John F. Staulski
Citizens Debate City Politics And Traction Row In Chicago Eagle
Readers of the Chicago Eagle weigh in on Mayor Harrison and the traction franchise issue. Citizens question civil service protections for city workers and applaud the council for resisting delayed street railroad plans, urging tangible improvements and denouncing perpetual campaign tactics. The piece lists ward and congressional committee members and notes leadership changes and nominations within local political groups.
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Ernst Hummel
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J. B. Connor
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Thos, Carey
M. P. Byrne
Alderman M. McInerney
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Geo. B. Brennan
Charles Sanderson
Michael Maguire
John T. Ray
Henry Arp
James O'Brien
John Czekalla
Michael Hughes
James F. Bowers
E. M. La‘hi
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J. McNally
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M. J. Doherty
David BR. Levy
Wm. H. Ehmann
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Patrick Carroll
James Long
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James BE. McGinley
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William Kells
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M. J. O'Donough
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John H. Sullivan
Ross C. Hall
Francis Stoelke
Peter Ripley
James A. Pugh
Charles Stoeffel
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John Henry Miller
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