Sullivan's Aide Urges Wilson Policies in Senate Bid
Roger C Sullivan speaks to voters pledging support for President Wilson and his policies. He notes the direct senatorial vote, urges backing, and cites his campaigns in Illinois with meetings in Paris and Danville. Governor Dunne hosts talks on a Gulf waterway plan while Chicago growth hinges on railroads and electrification.
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Voters Lose Ground as Chicago Registration Drops
Chicago shows 93,000 fewer voters than last complete registration with totals 177,174 men and 97,439 women registered Oct 13 and 216,841 men and 68,838 women registered Oct 3. The loss since 1914 nears 93,000 voters, with heavy declines in men and women alike. Official county race slate lists candidates for treasurer, sheriff, clerk, judge, probate judge, and other offices across Republican, Democrat, Progressive, Socialist, and Prohibition lines.
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E. R. Litsinger
Henry Stuckart
Charles 8. Peterson
Robert H. Howe
Johnh. Leslie
George K. Schmidt
John HE. Traeger
Frederick 8. Oliver
Bernard McMahon
George W. Hoover
Lewis D. Sitts
Robert M. Sweitser
Charles F. Thoms
William F. Gubbins
David B. Decker
John EH. Northrup
Thomas F. Scully
William Prentiss
William A. Cunnen
Virgil Q. Hinshaw
Noble B. Judah, Jr
Henry Horner
A. M. Kales
Edward M. Winston
Mathias A. Mueller
John A. Cervenka
Edward Vail
C. G. Wickens
Ray N. Lloyd
Robert R. Levy
Frank J. Walsh
Samuel Heller
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Political Endorsements and Names in Chicago Election Debate
In a local opinion piece the author endorses Roger Sullivan for senator, attacks Senator Owen of Oklahoma and the Chicago Bar Association, and criticizes R T Crane and other political figures. The comment urges voting for Henry Bluckart for County Treasurer amid partisan conflict and election heat in Illinois.
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Endorsements for Sullivan and local tickets in Springfield
A letter to the editor lists United Societies endorsements for U S senator Roger C Sullivan and various congressional districts and county officials led by Democrats with Republicans also named. A Springfield reader questions Sullivan's war policy motives while noting Great Lakes dredging works and harbor rebuilding contractor possibilities.
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Political bets and labor plans fill Chicago fall headlines
Democrats project victories across Sanitary District and county groups with bets on Stuckart Scully Sweitzer Horner and a full city commission slate. Alderman Carr pushes using spoil bank stone for winter road work while Sanitary District trustees offer to donate stone. Postal reform advocate Frederick Coyne touts civil service postmaster tenure and nine to ten reforms amid post office site searches.
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Rob the People Vote Aimed at Boulevard Link Scheme
Citizens face a November vote on a $3.8 million city share for a boulevard link with north and south sides funded by property assessments amid graft concerns and calls to abort the plan. The piece notes officials push for bonds, court questions linger on constitutional issues, and broad political heat surrounds county measures and real estate schemes.
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