City suits seek interest on public funds from County Treasurer
Chicago Corporation Counsel filed three suits totaling 527000 against County Treasurer Raymond alleging he withheld interest on public taxes for up to six months, claiming the money belongs to the city. A fourth suit seeks accounting, while editors urge a final judicial ruling to end the dispute and safeguard public funds.
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Eagle
Raymond
Corporation
Charles M. Walker
Corporation Counsel
County Board
Staymond
Connell
Robert E. Burke
Chicago
The
Tribune
R. E B. Burke
Attorney Haley Urged for Judgeship and Senate Nomination
Mr. PC Haley, noted as an able Cook County attorney, has made a splendid record as attorney for the Draine age Board. He is now urged for a judicial nomination and for the Democratic nomination for United States Senator in the next General Assembly.
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Siieon P. Shope
United States
Judge Shope
Illinois
PC. Haley
Draine Age Board
Haley
Cook County
Pittsfield
Chicago
U.S. Crefit Guarantee Company
Te Western Department
Fishell
South Side
Democratic Party
Lambert ,Tree
John Barton Payne
E. Mandel
W. C. Selpp
Thos
A. Moran
Marshall Field, Jr
Albert Fishell
Erlb
Magon
Out
Willard McEwen Resigns to Seek Judicial Seat
Willard McEwen, Republican candidate for the bench to succeed Judge Sears, resigned and is expected to be elected. McEwen possesses the highest qualifications for the judiciary.
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Willard McEwen
Sears
McEwen
Powers poised for first class Senate seat in17th District
Ilon John Powers appears set to win election to the seventeenth district Senate seat. The outcome is conceded and the campaign ends with Powers likely to assume the role. The report notes his anticipated trajectory into a first class legislative position.
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Ilon
John Powers
Knopf Seeks National Legislature After County Clerk Service
Hon Philip Knopf current county clerk earns a first rate standing for national legislature. His record as a public official is cited to build voter confidence and support.
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Philip Knopf
Knopf
Christopher Mamer A Storied Public Service Career Highlighted
Christopher Mamer Republican candidate for Clerk of the State Supreme Court is portrayed as a capable official and active community worker. The piece traces his public service from State Senator to Chief Clerk of the Criminal Court, Assessor aide, Assistant City Treasurer, Collector of Internal Revenue, and ultimately clerk of the Supreme Court, noting substantial tax collections and cost savings as marks of merit and public trust.
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Christopher Mamer
State Supreme Court
Pullle
Mamer
Haying
Criminal Court
West Side
Internal Revenue
Chicago
Harrison
County of
Cook
Philip Knopf
Adam Wolf
Wolf
Supreme Court
Cook County
Illinois
Political endorsements line up for Chicago leaders
The piece endorses J D McMahon for the Cook County bench Chester Crandall for mayor Chicago George P Foster for Congress and Fred Busse for State Treasurer It also backs Frederick Duffy Independent Republican for the Twenty seventh District saying he will bring honesty to the State Legislature and noting his campaign performance.
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Frederick Duffy
Chicago Eagle
Sir
Democratic Campaign Committee
Thomas Gahan
Thomas Scully
Fred Rohde
Roger Sullivan
Mitchell
Rohde
Harrison
Robert KE. Burke
Kettering Seen Certain Winner in Third District Senate
A J Kettering appears certain to win election to the Senate in the Third District. He pledges to uphold public interests in upcoming Legislature sessions, as he has done previously.
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A. J. Kettering
Senate
Kettering
Willan Weber Seeks Re Election to Board of Assessors
Hon Willan Weber is set for re election to the Board of Assessors with praise for his service and reliability to continue his work if elected. Hon D J Schuyler, a veteran Cook County lawyer, would attract broad support from Chicago voters and receive backing from the bench and bar of Chicago and Cook County.
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Willan Weber
Board of Assessors
D. J. Schuyler
Cook County
Hest
Chicago
McManaman Nominated For Twenty-First District Seat
Mr John 4 McManaman seeks election to the Legislature from the Twenty-first District as an independent candidate. Described as a first-class citizen and a lawyer of unquestioned ability, he should receive support from the best elements irrespective of party.
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John 4. McManaman
Republican nominees hear calls to register at Cook County club event
The Republican county slate spoke at a Wednesday reception hosted by the Swed Into American Central Republican Club of Cook County. W. O S. Hussander served as master of ceremonies as leaders urged voters to register next Tuesday. Short remarks were delivered by Daniel Db Healy Edwin A Olsen W C Lawson Peter B Olsen Roy O West Harry Olsen Adam Wolf John J Healy Pd Cahill and Williams Elliott Tr.
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Diiner
American Central Republican Club
Cook County
W. O S. Hussander
Bastmaster
Daniel Db, Healy
Edwin A. Olsen
W. C. Lawson
Peter B. Olsen
Roy O. West
Harry Olsen
Adam Wolf
John J. Healy
Pd. Cahill
Williams
Elliott
Billy Loeftter Emerges as Pooh-Bah of Town Boards
The article portrays Billy Loeftter consolidating influence over the town boards while retiring officials refuse to acknowledge the township abolition act and hold all books and records. It notes a dilemma for "Billie" and suggests he may rely on County Clerk Knopf to resolve the impasse.
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Billy” Loeftter
Voice of the People letters urge eight hour day for South Park police
A reader signing as Sparrow Cop asks the South Park Board to adopt an eight hour day for park police, arguing current shifts up to twelve hours harm officers. The author commends the board as honorable and suggests fair consideration will yield a reasonable policy change.
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the Eagle
South Park
Chicago
South Park Board
Philip Knopf Praised for Clean Record in County Clerk Effort
A glowing tribute lauds Philip Knopf for administering County Cl erk affairs with honesty and efficiency. The speaker notes his Union service, roles as coroner chief deputy, State Senator and County Clerk, and asserts his assured Congress election will bring pride to Cook County and national representation.
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Philip Knopf
County
Cook County
Notable County Grand Jury Drawn With Prominent Names
The county board selected a notably strong grand jury. Pack ers J Ogden Armour and John Cudahy, capitalists Watson Blair and N W Harris, bank president John Black, stock broker Alexander Dewar, and Illinois Central official Charles Kniskern are summoned, along with a long list of other notable local figures and professionals.
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J. Ogden Armour
John Cudahy
Watson F. Blair
N. W. Harris
John C. Black
Met
Alexander 8. Dewar
Charles A. Kniskern
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Alexander I’. Bagley
Silas J. Llewellyn
Malcolm Bluiott
J. Henry Tiechart
Richard Powers
Edward F. Quinn
Rudolph F. Brand
John Theiss
John I. Barrett, Sr
Charles 8
Halla
Thos Collins
Owen F. Judkins
James C. Denver
Oscar Kuehne
William E. Hudson
George D. Evans
Adam C. Koettiger
Thomas G. Moore
John E. Wilder
Charles I. Pletsch
Albert Kuhliner
James W. Cooper
James FP. Pratt
John HH
Erickson
James J. Keenan
Edward PB. Cockrell
Stewart RK
Barrell
George T. Houston
Thomas Hi. Doldge
Merman Krueger
Robert P. Koehler
Frederick A. Lorens
Herbert J. Ross
Myron W. Atwood
Chas
PF. Berg
Jacob W. Gimbel
Nelson P. Bigelow
George O'Beirne
John F. Auerbach
John C. Deacon
Gott
Edmund B. Case
County Finance Committee To Audit Treasurer’s Office Books
The Council Finance Committee is instructed to audit the County Treasurer’s office through a recommendation from Comptroller McGann. The audit will verify tax records by the County Clerk, track postings from cash to tax books, review redemption records and uncollected items, with hopes of progress and debate about scope.
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Council
McGann
Sheriff Candidate Barrett Seeks Leading Race
Thomas E. Barrett, the Democratic candidate for Sheriff, runs a strong campaign and is expected to lead his ticket with broad support and high confidence in victory.
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Thomas E. Barrett
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