Demcrats Suffer Registration Slump in Cook County 1902
The 1902 registration in Cook County shows a sharp drop from 1900 levels with Chicago and Cicero totaling 340 707. Democratic apathy and the absence of Robert E Burke from campaign management are blamed, while Lorimer allied wards show gains due to timely campaigning.
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Robert E. Burke
Cook County
Chicago
Cicero
Hyde Park
Eagle
Chicago Chronicle
Robert K. Burke
Harrison
Illinois 1900 election outlook shows 438 candidates
Secretary of State figures tally 119 Senate nominees and 310 for the lower house across 14 parties with Republicans predicting 84 lower house wins and Democrats forecasting 72, plus 75. Prohibition candidates tour the state while Cook County districts show GOP gaps.
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Senate
Secretary of State
Republican State
Ilnois
Rose
Cook County
Congress
George P. Foster
William F. Mahony
Registration Day Jokes Highlight Hyde Park Figure
David Geer once a leading anti machine figure in Hyde Park is not registered in the Sixth Ward and will speak after the primaries and city convention. Reports to the Republican State Committee meeting show Illinois campaigns range from quiet to inactive except in close districts. The committee noted names including Joseph W. Graff, W A Rodenberg, P T Chapman and George W Smith among others.
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Chicago Chronicle
County Democracy
Harrison
David
Geer
Hyde ‘Park
Illinois
Republican State Committee
Joseph W. Graff
W. A. Rodenberg
P. T. Chapman
George W. Smith
Ward Twenty-first Shows 80 Percent Register as Boss Harrison Emerges
In the Twenty-first Ward only eighty percent of the vote was registered, the ward home of the new political figure known as Boss Harrison. The result signals the impact of his recent activities on the Democratic party and the campaign. Keep watch on the mail tube or ordinance for developments.
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Harrison
Chicago
Ths
The
Eagle
Democratic Party
Political Gossip on Chicago Mayoral Race and Harrison Succession
The Eagle's retirement forecast for Carter H Harrison sparks wide speculation. Republicans discuss Judge Theodore Brentano as a leading rival while other names like John Maynard Harlan surface amid chatter of party backing and ward dynamics. Democratic contenders are also debated with new names emerging daily.
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Carter H. Harrison
Carter
Theodore Brentano
Brentano
Chicago
Judge Brentano
Cook County
Harrison
Robert EB. Burke
Democratic Party
Burke
Heln
John Maynard Harlan
Harlan
Notable Democratic Mayoral Timber Mentioned in Chicago
The first article noted strong Democratic mayoralty prospects full of reputable figures. Simeon Shope Edward F. Dunne Henry M. Shepard Charles F. Gunther and others are named with Adam Ortseifen position as a leading unifier among Chicago Democrats.
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Simeon Shope
Edward F. Dunne
Henry M. Shepard
Charles F. Gunther
Adam Ortseifen
Chicago
Campaigns and raids blur as acting mayor role rises
Police raids on gambling joints surged last week amid political contention. The text asks if the actions were campaign theater or linked to acting Mayor Harrison's illness and vacancy pressures.
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Harrison
J J Hanberg Promises Housekeeping in County Treasurer Office
J J Hanberg declares a four year plan to overhaul the County Treasurer’s office before taking possession. He says a thorough house cleaning is needed and will proceed after win.
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J. J. Hanberg
Chicago rail freight alley switch tracks proposal
William E K Curtis via the Record-Herald reported a proposal to relieve street congestion in Chicago by rubbing railway freight switch tracks through alleyways. The idea comes amid recent years of active track elevation work.
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William EK. Curtis
Record-Herald
Chicago
Rieh
Truant Department Sees Strong Service Under Attorney McMahon
Acting on advice from Mr. D. J. McMahon the Board of Education attorney the truant department provides excellent service these days reflecting effective district leadership and administration.
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D. J. McMahon
Board of Education
City Council Reopens Hanreddy Switch Track Row
Debate heats as Hanreddy switch track issue returns to council with renewed contention, seen as sharper than prior tunnel reconsideration and prompting calls for clearer project timelines and oversight.
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Hanreddy
Cleveland says Democracy can gain seats if tariff issue addressed
Ex-President Cleveland asserts the Democracy could increase representation in the next Congress by taking up the tariff question. He claims this settles the matter and strengthens party prospects.
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Cleveland
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Roosevelt
Robert Ed. Burke
William Lorimer
Peoria
East St. Louis
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Cairo
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Berry
L. Y. Sherman
5. C. Curtis
McKinney
Buck
Sherman
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