Chicago Presses Fourth Liberty Loan Amid War News
Chicago reports $22.5 million listed toward the Fourth Liberty Loan with totals expected near $35 million once ward reports are in. The editorial urges full subscription despite optimism about the war ending, warning that failure to subscribe risks national disaster and calls for using full legal names on registered bonds to avoid transfer issues.
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Chicago
Charles W. Folds
Chicago and
Cook County
Charles H. Schweppe
Seventh
Federal Reserve District
Bulgaria
Turkey
Austria
Germany
America
United States
Paris
Big Chicago Liberty Loan Subscribers Named
On the first Liberty Loan day Chicago big subscribers included E J Lehmann of The Fair and William Wrigley Jr Co. Subscriptions were The Fair 200000 dollars Lehmann 100000 Wrigley Jr Co 250000 Wrigley Jr 250000 dollars.
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Chicago
E. J. Lehmann
The
the Fair
William Wrigley, Jr, Co
William Wrigley
J, Lehmann
William Wrigley, Jr
Information on Bond Registration by Treasury and Fed Reserve
Liberty Loan bond registration guidance from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and Treasury Department explains the policy on subscriptions. It notes that registrations in names using initials only are not acceptable and emphasizes full names for bond records and accountability.
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Liberty Loan
Bond Department
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Treasury Department
Re elect Barasa to Municipal Court Bench
Judge Bernard P. Barasa has a splendid record on the municipal court bench and deserves votes from all citizens. He is just able and fearless and led the Republican slate in the recent primary by more votes than any other candidate.
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Bernard P. Barasa
Vote for Gibbons county treasurer candidate
Harry R. Gibbons, a renowned box manufacturer and bank director, seeks the county treasurer post. He is described as honest, able, progressive, and a heavy taxpayer who will defend public interests. His son serves in France and three nephews are in the military. He is stated as the most popular candidate.
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Harry R. Gibbons
France
Sam
Vote for W. J. Healy for Sanitary District Trustee
William J. Healy, alderman from the Eighteenth ward, is nominated by the Republican party for Trustee of the Sanitary District of Chicago. He has a strong reform record, praised by civic bodies, and his election is urged in the interest of taxpayers.
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William J. Healy
Chicago
Republican Party
Clean the Bench Chicago voters urge good men for court
Chicago voters face a fall choice for Municipal Court Bench with both Republicans and Democrats backing qualified lawyers. The piece argues it isn’t necessary to empty the Dog Catchers' Union to fill judgeships, insisting many capable and honest men are willing to serve.
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Chicago
H A Jackson Named President of Chicago Pneumatic Tool
Ideal Power presents a sketch of H A Jackson the new president of the Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company born Bethlehem Connecticut July 7 1881 Harvard Lawrence Scientific School class of 1903 with further metallurgical studies. He started at Bethlehem Steel in 1904 advancing from apprentice in production to Bethlehem sales and later opened the Boston office leading a top regional team.
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Ideal Power
H. A. Jackson
Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company
Aly
Chica Pneumatic Tool Co
Bethlehem
Connecticut
Lawrence Scientific School
Harvard University
Bethlehem Steel Company
Jackson
Boston
Bethlehem Company
Peters Will Win Sheriff Race in Cook County
Peters poised to become Cook County sheriff with decades as assistant and deputy. Registration drives target October 5 and 15 to mobilize 750,000 voters amid a statewide GOP push and looming state and federal campaigns.
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Charles W. Peters
Cook County
Futness
Mr. Peters
Sheriff's of
Elect the men who will deal out justice and who respect the law
The passage praises electing capable, law respecting officials and urges voters to seek honest candidates. It highlights Mr Jackson’s Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company role, steel industry experience, and broad university education. It underscores Peters as a first time candidate, chosen in a historic primary, deserving broad cross party support.
Carey Emerges as Front Runner in Democratic Mayor Race
Thomas Carey gains momentum as a leading Democratic mayoral contender. Supporters in multiple wards rally behind him and describe him as a strong campaigner once he begins.
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Thomas Carey
Tom
Parties unite on three state election questions
The article notes that both major parties will support the same three questions on the November ballot: a call for a constitutional convention, a $60,000,000 bond issue for road improvements, and state control of private banks. The consensus signals a rare cross party agreement on key fiscal and constitutional issues.
Democrats Get Busy As They Target Reelecting Senator Lewis
Democratic leaders press forward with outreach and planning to reelect Senator Lewis, outlining strategy to mobilize voters, build coalitions, and maximize turnout ahead of the upcoming election. The efforts focus on addressing local concerns and expanding outreach in key districts.
Re elect Judge Scully for County Court reelection
Judge Thomas F. Scully serves as County Court judge with a scandal free administration. He has been forceful and useful, overseeing elections fairly and performing duties faithfully for broad voter support.
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Thomas F. Scully
Scully
Aldermen urged to curb theater talk in Chicago
A letter laments disruptive chatter in Chicago movie theaters and recalls a past ban on hats from twenty years ago promoted by Alderman N. M. Plotke. The writer urges a similar enforcement with fines to curb noise and protect patrons.
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Chicago
Smart Alecks
Smart Aleck Daily Press
America
Smith Named Chairman Of Republican State Committee
Frank L. Smith of Dwight was elected chairman of the Republican state committee by unanimous vote after a day of conference. Justus L. Johnson of Aurora was chosen secretary.
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Frank L. Smith
Dwight
Republican State Committee
Justus L. Johnson
Aurora
Sidewalk Ordinance NEEDED in Loop to curb loitering
City Council urged to pass an ordinance prohibiting loitering on Loop sidewalks and to require pedestrians to keep right. Without regulation, downtown streets are nearly impassable due to crowding and obstruction.
New Republican State Central Committee Members Listed
The article lists district by district names for the new Republican state central committee including Adolph Marks Charles H Sergel Harry A Lewis Thom Finucane Abram J Harris and others. It notes William O Hawkins manager for Richards & Sons coal firm as a popular business leader in the city with respected dealings.
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New Republican State Committee
Adolph Marks
Charles H. Sergel
Harry A. Lewis
Thos
J. Finucane
Abram J. Harris
Leland
John P. Garner
Lee
Dunne
J. Ane Darann
William O. Hawkins
Richards & Sons
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