Woeful wail for help in Democratic campaign funds
Democratic candidates and managers lament the lack of income from the silk stocking advisory committee. An official circular seeks financial relief as party workers feel ignored while City Hall loyalists press for patronage. Michael C. McDonald accuses current managers of disloyalty and calls for renewed party unity amid fundraising failures.
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Democratic Campaign Committee
Burke
City Hall
Harrison
Robert E. Burke
Thomas Gahan
John Powers
T. B. Ryan
County Democracy
Michael C. McDonald
Powers
A. J. Toolon
McDonald
Democratic
Silk Stockings
Campaign funds in Cook County shrink to four thousand dollars
After an appeal, a meager response of 4000 dollars was raised for a major Cook County campaign. The piece laments the drop in funds, recalls past well-financed campaigns, and criticizes current candidates for scraping together modest sums.
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Cook County
Democratic Party
Political Smears Fly As Burke Leads Democratic Hope
A sharp critique of Cook County politics claims the usurpation committee sabotages local party work while registration totals threaten Harrison’s 2001 mayoral edge. Robert E. Burke remains the unquestioned Democratic leader, poised to steer the party through a cold winter toward spring victory.
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Harrison
Soettler
Cook County
Robert E. Burke
Robert BE. Burke
Chamber of Commerce
Bnd
Ballot to Drop Repeated Names for County Board Seats
The fall ballot will omit repeating Rollin B Organ and Henry Gorman as president of the County Board and board member. In county districts the ballot asks for president of the Board of County Commissioners and in the city it reads for president and county commissioner.
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Rollin B. Organ
Henry Goreman
Board of County Commissioners
Republican mass meeting in Chicago strengthens Sherman act push
Several thousand First District residents attended a Republican mass meeting under the Second Ward Republican Club and Southtown campaign committee in a tent at 26th Street and Walsh Avenue. Speakers included Martin B. Madden and James A. Rose, with Senator Cullom predicting efforts to amend the Sherman antitrust act in the upcoming short Congress session.
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First Congressional District
Second Ward Republican Club
Southtown Campagn Committee
Twenty-sixth Street
Walish Avenue
Martn B. Madden
James A. Rose
Cullom
Congress
Chicago and Cicero Registration Drops Amid Revisions
Revision of two days of registration reduces the eligible voters to 339,338 from 401,392 in 1000. Police enrollment counted 339,338, showing 1906 names erased. First Ward records the largest cut with 501 erasures. Seventeenth Ward 59. Nineteenth 82. Twenty-first 82.
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Chicago
Cicero
Angel Gabriel Named on Chicago Judgment Bond
A description of Gabriel appearing on a new Chicago Judgment bond frames the angel as a messenger of hope. The piece links Longfellow’s interpretation to monetary paper and notes the angel’s respectable presence on official documents.
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Gabriel
Chicago
Longfellow
Shane
Adoption of Gabriel as Chicago patron foretells prosperity
A Chicago municipality considers Gabriel as the patron salut of the city to symbolize financial improvement. The paper discusses aligning civic finance with celestial personages to boost public confidence and future prosperity.
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Gabriel
Chicago
Silk stocking advisory backs pin handling plan
City officials and advisory committee pivot to a new service as rumors spread that papsuck ers may join the effort, signaling a shift in local operations and job roles.
Austin candidate gifts lunches to win voter support
A candidate from Austin leads a campaign tactic giving West pocket lunches to citizens. Another notable candidate distributes tops with his name to every public school boy in the district he seeks to represent. The piece mocks peanut politics compared to free lunch and kindergarten programs.
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Austin
City Council Promise Traction Debate After Election
Chicago council members prepare for a post election push on streetcar traction and municipal ownership. Reported rumors place Mayor Harrison out of the mayoral race and council action aimed at revising the 1901 municipal ownership bill and reconsidering underground franchise plans.
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Publc
Chicago
Harrison
Springfield
City Press Association
Raymer
Mnletpl
Legis
State Assembly
Aldermen Debate River Tunnels Lowering Issue
The city will again tackle lowering the river tunnels hoping for a final decision. Many Aldermen believe this matter falls within the Sanitary Trustees domain.
Council notes on republishment of records raise questions
The aldermanic discussion hints that the City Clerk may decide what to publish in council records. The Mayor called the debate pointless, suggesting discretion will guide posting. The exact meaning remains unclear without formal action or clarified policy.
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Peter Klolbassa
Aldermain
Kiolbassa Drives County Treasurer Campaign Turbulence
The article centers on Kiolbassa as the storm of the race with Republican speakers dedicating most efforts to him. City Council debates repeatedly revolve around his past, present, and future, framed like a fierce struggle for influence.
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Kiolbassa
Standard Washed Coal Company Contract Ads
Advertisers urged to send their addresses to G41 Chicago Eagle office about future contracts with the Standard Washed Coal Company. Warning given about iron clad contracts being broken by certain coal firms and the public being warned to take notice.
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G41
Chicago Eagle
Standard Washed Coal Company
Eagle Office
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State of
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Ilinois
John P. Hopkins
Democratic State Central Committee
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Imnois
Carter
Wisconsin
Rose
Milwaukee
Springfield Solons
Jackinoflee
Council Chamber
Kidbassa
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