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Newspaper

Chicago Eagle

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1902

Page

2

All Eyes on Congress The Knox Trust View Shapes Cook County contenders

Attorney General Knox's forecast on trust regulation heightens the forthcoming congressional race. Cook County plans to send ten votes to Illinois delegation with six incumbents and notable challengers amid a coal strike backdrop and national debates on Sherman laws and corporate power.

Cook County Illinois Washington Knox Congress Roosevelt Fis

Grave Call Shapes Coming Congressional Election

The piece urges extraordinary care and patriotism in choosing the National Legislature, claiming no prior moment demanded greater conservatism and prudent judgment from voters. It emphasizes the weight of the impending election and the responsibility of citizens.

Amendment needed to meet prevailing conditions noted

The Eagle remarks on how current conditions reveal the necessity for amendatory legislation. It argues that ongoing developments require changes to law to address evolving circumstances and ensure effective governance.

Reelection Backed for Foster and Lorimer in Key Districts

The article endorses Hon. George P. Foster for a fall return to the National House without opposition and predicts the assured election of Hon. William Lorimer in the Sixth Long District. It cites past performance and registration activity as proof of their strong leadership and national interests protection.

United States Senate Cook County Congress W. W. Wilson George P. Foster William Lorimer Philip Knopf William Mahony Henry Sherman Boutell Allan C. Durbarow William McKinley Yates Chicago National House of Representatives Lonar Lorimer

Knopf Viewed as Strong Republican Candidate for Congress

Philip Knopf, Republican candidate for Congress in the Seventh District, is praised as a strong nominee for Cook County. Citing eight years as County Clerk, a Civil War veteran, and seasoned in public and national governance, supporters expect him to become a leading congressman from Cook County.

Philip Knopf Congress Cook County Knopf

Re election bid praised for Hon William F Mahony

The piece lauds Hon. William F. Mahony for his excellent record in Congress and outlines expectations of a successful bid for reelection. It highlights his proven service and implies broad support behind his candidacy.

William H. Weber Board of County Assessors Weber William F. Mahony Congress

Thompson Seeks County Board Seat Preludes Mayoral Bid

Hon William Hale Thompson announces a preliminary run for a county board seat as groundwork for a broader campaign for the Mayoralty nomination on the Republican ticket near spring. He aims to establish a foothold before the main bid.

William Hale Thompson

Lorimer projected to win as Democrats favor his election

Lorimer is deemed a strong Congress member and a winning candidate. Antimachine forces within the party are countered by his proven efficiency. District Democrats prefer Lorimer to Durborow and business interests say he could sway a Republican administration.

Lorimer Congress Durborow Washington

Citizens Debate Water Meters and City Reform

Readers question City Engineer Ericson’s plan to install water meters for all users, weighing $2,250,000 cost against claimed annual savings of $120,000 in coal bills and pump costs. The Eagle urges taxpayer protests and committee attention. Other letters champion local accounting overhaul led by County Board president John J. Hanberg with Stuart & Young. Also praise for George W. Dixon for State Senate and Thomas E. Barrett for Sheriff.

Chicago The Eagle Bir Ericson Race John J. Hanberg Messrs. Stuart & Young Chicago Telephone Company North- Western Mutual Life of Milwaukee Hanberg

Hanna resumes Ohio campaign tour in Xenia speech

Senator Hanna plans to restart his campaign tour with a speech in Xenia Ohio. It is unlikely Illinois managers can secure him for a speaking engagement in that state.

Senator Spooner Milwaukee President Roosevelt Hanna Ohio Xenia Illinois Ithis

Schedule of fall election dates and registration days noted

The Board of Election Commissioners sets our fall election schedule with Saturday registration. Polls open 6 to 10 p m Oct 18 revision of registries, 6 a m to 4 p m Nov 4 election day. Other deadlines include Oct 20 withdrawals and Oct 7 lodging-house statements. The New Home Sewing Machine Co statement refutes rumors of a trust, asserting stability and independence.

Board of Election Commissioners New Home Sewing Machine Co Orange Mase New Home Sewing Machine Company New Home Sewing Machine John W. Wheeler

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Senate House Wilson Foster Mahony Boutell William W. Wilson Christopher Mamer Supreme Court Tous J. Behan P. C. Haley Drainage Board United States George Mills Rogers A. ©. Clark Martin DeLang Miles J. Devine George W. Dixon Benjamin Whitehen Willard McEwen Beara Louis Altpeter Altpeter A. R. Porter Republican Party John K. Prindiville D. J. Schuyler Lyman BE. Cooley County Board of Review Democratic Cooley Board of Review A. J. Kettering Muelhoefer Henry C. Beitler Beltler Joseph Grein Simeon P. Shope Sigmund Zeisler Edward M. Laniff Detroit Laniff Charles E. Hyde J. J. Vanderbilt M BE. Hunt North Side Alexander Small Washington, IL Cullom Frederick Duffy Adam Ortseifen Voice OF the People Chicago Eagle West Side J. Mc Goth- Am Cook Dixon Springfield Dixon Transfer Company Thomas E. Barrett
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