Campaign Apathy Sparks Chicago Area Race Mobilization
Both parties face low registration in Cook County as campaigns brace for Oct 14. Republican leaders, led by State Central Committee Chairman Rowe, plan national speakers and mass meetings with Governor Yates touring the state to energize GOP voters. Democrats suffer from ineffectual campaign management, while Republicans cite heavy organization work in Chicago districts and statewide itineraries to rally support.
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State Central Committee
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Chicago
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Union County
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Marion
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Carterville
Moline
Rock Island County
Flora
Clay County
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Aurora
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Metropolis
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Vienna
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Tollinois
Prairies of
Ilinois
William Lorimer
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Boutell
Fred A. Busse
Harlan Opens Campaign Address At Lincoln Turney Hall
John Maynard Harlan delivered his first campaign address for the Republican ticket at Lincoln Turney Hall in Diversey honevard under the Twenty Fifth Ward Republican Club. The meeting featured other candidates and Congressman Boutell, signaling efforts to unite Republican factions for the ticket and hinting at future spring campaigns.
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John Maynard Harlan
Lincoln Turney Hall
Diversey Honevard
Republicans Press Campaign While Democrats Remain Dormant
The piece notes Republicans pushing a vigorous campaign while Democrats stay largely quiet. A small number of earnest supporters shoulder the campaign burden, while Mayor Harrison's advisory backers appear to have withdrawn from active involvement. The effort seems unlikely to fully meet the campaign’s demands.
Don Quixote clash in Hyde Park politics and reform fights
The article reviews a fractious political campaign with veteran leaders faded from influence. Mayors and ward bosses face scrutiny amid slot machine debates, police focus, and local registration drives. Highlights include Don Quixote metaphors, party divisions, and Hyde Park campaign committee activities with remarks by Jamieson and Judson.
Mayor Harrison Attacks Walker Over Slot Gambling Reinstatement
In a surprising political move Mayor Harrison targets Corporation Counsel Walker while allowing the return of nickel slot machines in saloons and cigar stores. The gambling relaunch, tied to union labor tensions, stirs worker ire and may shape upcoming municipal politics.
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Harrison and Walker clash over gambling raids at city hall
The statement describes Mayor Harrison seeking revenge on Corporation Counsel Walker for defending the wireroom and slot machine crusades during the previous summer. Walker is called a Don Quixote and the raid on machines is dubbed a tilt against windmills. A delegation of cigar manufacturers had called on the city authorities.
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Republican County Committee Plans Oct 14 Precinct Meetings
The Republican County Committee met Wednesday to discuss registration and the listing of Places where precinct clubs will meet Oct 14 to receive members eligible to vote in the annual club elections. Ward reports on club meetings were read. applications for the big tent were received from the wards. It will be started about Oct 15. one meet in the tent will be held in each of the wards.
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Lowden
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Foreman
IL. Nightingale
Republican County Committee
Governor Yates discusses penal institutions funding in Chicago
Governor Yates met with prominent Republicans including William Lordner in Chicago on Wednesday. He planned to outline in campaign speeches Attorney General Hintmilin’s view on the state penal institutions. He would not discuss the matter publicly but is expected to urge the General Assembly to fund the penal institutions with an additional approximately $200,000 annually to cover expenses without inmate-produced labor income.
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Yates
Chicago
Bin
Willian Lordner
Hintmilin
General Assembly
Sheriff Candidate Barrett Campaigns Among Jewish Voters
Democratic sheriff hopeful Thomas E. Barrett canvasses Jewish voters on the West Side and distributes campaign cards printed in the Jewish languageeker.
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Thomas E. Barrett
West Side
Civil Service Demoralizes Chicago Police Says Chief O Neill
Chief O Neill decries municipal civil service as harming police discipline by removing promotion power from commanders. He argues exams overemphasize education while experience and commanding judgment are undervalued. Commissioners dispute taking chiefs opinions as part of exams. Calls to repeal civil service lines.
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Eagle
Chicago
Police
O'Neill
Civil Service Commission
John Shea
Powell
Young Men Form Republican Club In South Side
The Young Republicans of the Thirty-second Ward organize to back Thomas B. Barrett for Sheriff and oppose D. L. Mealy and L. E. B. Cooley for the Board of Review. Active members include E. W. Albro, 8 Barnett, H. O. Guild, 8 Guild, HW Guild, and J. C. McBride. The group vows surprises in the South Side Republican precincts. Barrett is described as a hustler.
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Young Men's Republican Club
Magle
Iailiwick
South Side
Meanthine
Mr. Barerett
Campaign finance committee in town for fundraising at City Hall
The Finance Committee of the Democratic State Committee is in town to fundraise for the campaign. It reports the committee ended at City Hall and received small encouragement. The list includes C J Boeschenstein Edwardsville Be Cbtt Lexington Amdd Novak Chicago.
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C.J. Boeschenstein
Edwardsville
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Lexington
Amdd
Prominent Speakers Rally for Republican Campaign
The Republican State Committee reports promises from notable speakers to join the campaign. Listed names include Congressman James B. Sherman EB B. Vreeland John Dalzell R. W. Taylor and Major McDowell Clerk of the National House of Representatives. Their appearance could quickly shift conditions discussed in this week's Eagle.
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James 8. Sherman
Eb, B. Vreeland
New York
John Dalzell
Pennsylvania
R. W. Taylor
Ohio
Major McDowell
National
House of Representatives
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