Republicans Are Busy General Gossip From Campaigns
Republicans are actively organizing the fall campaign with seasoned managers directing efforts. Key figures include James Reddick Fred A Busse William H Weber James Pease and others as they plan rallies halls speakers and district tickets while coordinating with ward clubs for a coordinated push. The slate covers Sanitary Trustees and judges with a schedule of thirty six meetings through November and registration on Oct 17.
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James Reddick
Fred A. Busse
William H. Weber
James Pease
Reddick
Weber
Committee On
Repub-ican
Republican County Central Organization
Republican Party
John J. Hanberg
Committee On Organization
Hanberg
Sanitary District
Superior and Circuit Court Bench
Sanitary Trustees Sanitary District OF
Chicago
Board of Trustees
Robt. R. McCormick
Henry F. Eldmann
William H. Baker
Wallace G
Superior Court
Joseph E. Gary
Farlin Q. “All
Marcus A. Kavanagh
Willard M. McEwen
Ben M. Smith
Merritt W. Pinckney
Charles W. Wall
Evanston
Weber Leads Chicago Republicans To Local Victories
Steering the Republican party in Chicago and Cook County to many victories, William H. Weber gains esteem for integrity. The piece notes Hon. Larry Sherman spurning a poor choice and reports the Chicago Bar Association sending ballots for a bar primary to judge candidates.
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Chicago
Cook County
Weber Isa Iy
William H. Weber
Chicago Bar Association
Publile
Mayor Dunne Pressured Over More Than Traction Plan
The city administration faces pressure beyond the traction issue as comments hint that council members will support the mayor in other matters as his term ends if he continues to focus solely on the contract plan. The speaker warns there are additional concerns to address.
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Dunne
Edward Foolem Dunne
James O'Shaughnessy
Jim
Ilinois
John P. Hopkins
United States
Hopkins
John TP. Hopkins
Barnacle on Municipal Ship Clings Amid Traction Dispute
The Harrison barnacles persist at the vessel’s hull during the traction debate. The wording implies they favor the disruption or diversion in the ongoing discussion, signaling a stubborn stance amid municipal concerns.
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Harrison
Roosevelt denies Larry Sherman bid for Senate seat
President Roosevelt refuses to back Larry Sherman in the United States senatorial race. Observers expect Sherman to continue his campaign with renewed vigor, pursuing the seat to the conclusion despite the setback.
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Roosevelt
Larry Sherman
United States
Larry
Chicago’s Municipal Ownership and the Jobs Dilemma
If Chicago cannot afford more police officers the city cannot plausibly hire 100,000 street railway workers under municipal ownership. Voters are reminded the Drainage Canal remains unfinished despite prior costs climbing high.
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Chicago
Busse backs drain age trustees and Mueller bill debate
The piece urges electing a Drainage Trustees board to maintain a strong record and notes Hon. Fred A. Busse as a Republican leader. It questions the value of the Mueller bill certificates after the contract traction plan was rejected, citing lawyers’ opinions.
Paullin Urged for Drainage Board Amid City Affairs
George W. Paullin, Evanston Republican, praised for honesty and public spirit. He would aid taxpayers on the Board of Drainage Trustees, while Chicago debates fire relief and two platoon systems. The piece also comments on local politics, school leadership, and critics of Mayor’s handling of franchises and Mueller law certificates.
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George W. Paullin
Board of Drainage Trustees
Paullin
Evanston
Republican Party
Republican County Central Committee
Bualneas
Chicago
Mayor Dunne Opposes Chicago Prize Fighting Exhibition
The text recalls Mayor Dunne's stance against prize fighting in Chicago, noting no public official supported the boxing exhibition and labeling promoters as crooked. It frames the advocacy as a firm official position and hints at public disapproval and bad actors in the sport.
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Dunne
Chicago
Busse Tops Campaign Role as Chicago Republican Leader
In the fall campaign Hon. Fred A. Busse, a stalwart Republican figure on the North Side, is praised for building party strength in Chicago, Cook County and Illinois. The Sanitary District trustees opened bids for electrical equipment for the Lockport power house and transmission line along its right of way.
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Fred A. Busse
Mr. Busse
James Pease
North Side
County Central
Busse
Chicago
Cook County
Ilinois
The
Sanitary District
Lockport
Sanitary Dis
Whipp Named State Audit Clerk by Governor Deneen
Governor Deneen announces Frank D. Whipp as State Audit Clerk a post created by the last legislature. Whipp will serve at all State Institutions and oversee audit duties. Charles H. Hamill confirms dissolution of the law firm Deneen Hamill as the governor plans retirement from practice. The firm has existed since December 1, 1898 and was one of Chicago and Illinois most successful.
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Deneen
Frank D. Whipp
Whipp
Deneen & Hamill
Charles H. Hamill
Chicago
Illinois
Mayor faces market backlash over Muel ler law certificates
Citizens from diverse parties ask how the mayor will respond after forcing Muel ler law certificates onto the market and into the hands of stock speculators, only to see the paper's value collapse. The question reflects concern about policy outcomes and official accountability amid a volatile financial episode.
Paul Redleske Acknowledged For Strong GOP Work At HQ
Paul Redleske stands out for Republican efforts this fall while Lawrence Heyworth opens a new mutual bank praised as a winner, signaling active campaign infrastructure and financial backing in local politics.
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Paul Redleske
Lawrence Heyworth
New Mutual Bank
Buncombe Buncombe Traction Busted and City Hall Victory
The city ends the traction controversy with a decisive defeat of buncombe proposals. Voters demand action and a two thirds majority rebukes further delays. John P Hopkins is praised as a strong Democratic leader while City Hall officials face pressure to fund street railway improvements.
Ward Leaders Push Favorite Sons for Alderman Honors Next Spring
The article notes Republican ward leaders listing favored candidates for aldermanic honor next spring. It mentions an outgoing Alderman who opposes an immediate settlement of the traction question and Mayor Dunn’s confrontation with long-standing parliamentary hands. The council is in session as the public awaits a verdict on the traction case.
Fragmented OCR Keepsake Quips Incoherent Note
A garbled OCR fragment cites stray phrases about streets, people, municipal ownership, and traction but contains no coherent event or names. It reads like broken placeholders from a page, lacking clear dates places organizations or outcomes.
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Republican County Corral Committee
Edward Tilden
Board of Education
Tilden
City of
the Examiner
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Examiner
Ile
Buncombe
City Council
Lan Man Hight
City Railway Company
Traction Buncombe
Lahitt
Democratic County Central
City Hall
Bernard A, Hart
Manor Born
Westark Board
Republican County
Homer K. Galpin
Dunn
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