Popular Business Man for County Treasurer
Prominent Chicago figure Harry R. Gibbons praised for honesty and ability as a future county treasurer. The piece extols John P. Hopkins as a principled and benevolent leader, lauding his civic virtues and public service. It notes Hopkins's influence in Chicago politics and his endorsement of track elevation. It urges voters to support him and other reform-minded candidates.
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Chicago
John P. Hopkins
Illinois
Iancolin
Grant
Hopkins
John Hopkins
Vote for P A Nash for the Board of Review
Patrick A Nash leads the Democratic primary with the most votes and is described as a lifelong Chicago resident, capable and popular. The call urges voters to elect him to the Board of Review.
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Patrick A. Nash
Chicago
Board of Review
Vote for W. J. Healy for Sanitary District judge
Voters are urged to support William J. Healy, popular Republican candidate for judge of the Sanitary District of Chicago. Healy is praised for a magnificent record as alderman from the Eighteenth ward and his work in the city.
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Chicago
William J. Healy
Vote for Dennis J. Egan Chief Bailiff Plea Card
Dennis J. Egan the Democratic nominee deserves your vote for chief bailiff of the Municipal court. He is honest, able and painstaking and in every position he has served the people well. Vote for him.
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Dennis J. Egan
Vote for Gibbons county treasurer candidate
Harry R. Gibbons, a well known box maker and director in several banks, seeks county treasurer. He is honest and progressive, a heavy taxpayer who will protect public interests. His son serves in France and three nephews fight for the U S. He is the most popular candidate in the field.
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Harry R. Gibbons
France
Sam
Whalen Urged for Criminal Court Clerk Post
James M. Whalen is urged to be elected clerk of the Criminal court. He is described as well qualified, courteous to the public, and capable as a public official. Voters are urged to cast their ballot for him.
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James M. Whalen
Criminal Court
Reid Making Great Fight for Board of Review
Reid, born in Chicago in 1878, attended public schools and Northwestern University, studied at Chicago-Kent College of Law, practiced dentistry for fourteen years, and was appointed Smoke Inspector by Mayor Thompson in 1915. He aided coal conservation during the fuel shortage, belongs to multiple clubs and fraternal bodies, is married, lives at 1335 West Garfield Boulevard, and has resided in the Town of Lake for over thirty years.
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Chicago
Public Schools of
Northwestern University
Chicago-Kent College of Law
Thompson
State Fuel Administration
Hamilton Club
South Shore Country Club
Press Club
Cage Yacht Club
Petroleum Club
Boulevard Lodge
A. F
A. M
Medinah Temple
Odd Fellows
National Union
Loyal Order of Moose
West
Garfield Boulevard
Lake
Carrollton
Ill
St. Ignatius College
Richard Prendergast
Frank Scales
Frank L. Cheney
Board of Education
Committee of Bar Association
McMahon
Vote Ford J McMahon For Municipal Judge
Daniel J. McMahon, a 55 year old municipal judge candidate, is introduced with ties to the District and Parochial, noting birthplace in Gt County Illinois. The item highlights supporting Ford and McMahon in a local election context.
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Daniel J. McMahon
Gt County
Ill
Peters Will Win Sheriff Bid in Cook County Race
Charles W. Peters, longtime assistant sheriff and former municipal court judge, is urged as the Republican nominee for Cook County sheriff. The piece notes his 25 years in service, record of fairness, and strong primary showing, calling for support from all citizens regardless of party. It also thanks former Alderman P. F. Haynes and City Treasurer Clayton F. Smith for Addison boulevard improvements.
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Charles W. Peters
Cook County
Mr. Peters
Sheriff's of
P. F. Haynes
Clayton F. Smith
Addison Boulevard
Dailey Seeks Sanitary District President Post
James M. Dailey, noted for a strong Sanitary Board record, runs for President of the Sanitary District. The ballot lists his name twice for the two required offices. voters should mark a cross in front of his name for each position.
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James M. Dailey
Sanitary Board
Sanitary District
Dailey
Judge Rooney for Municipal Court Seat on Democratic Ticket
Judge John J Rooney seeks reelection to the Municipal court bench in November. The candidate, previously on the bench, is described as honest able and fearless in his prior term and runs on the Democratic ticket.
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John J. Rooney
Re elect Judge Scully for County Court
Judge Thomas F. Scully has performed well as County Court judge with a scandal free administration. He has been forceful and useful to the people and seeks re election.
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Thomas F. Scully
The
Carey Gains Ground as Democratic Mayoral Contender
The text notes Thomas Carey emerging as a strong Democratic mayoral candidate with mobilized supporters across wards. It also lists career details of prominent local figures, including Chester A. Phillips & Co. and law practitioners, and discusses party dynamics and cross-aisle appeal in the upcoming election.
Re elect Barasa Judge Bernard P Barasa has made
Local notice urges voters to support re election of Judge Bernard P Barasa. The brief cites continued tenure and courtroom record as reasons to retain the judge. No further details on dates or endorsements are provided.
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Bernard P. Barasa
Vote for Reinberg as county board president
Voters are urged to back Peter Reinberg for county board president. The message labels him as the best, honest, true and faithful choice, urging a re election.
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Peter Reinberg
Re elect Senator Broderick to the 27th District
Voters are urged to re elect Senator John Broderick in the 27th Senatorial District this fall. The notice praises his work in the upper house at Springfield and his vigilance in protecting the people's rights.
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John Broderick
Broderick
Springfield
Re Elect Congressman Sabath Re Elect Congressman Sabath
Congressman A. J. Sabath of the Fifth District is described as a stalwart supporter of President Wilson and a wideawake friend of every good man and woman in his district in this reelection appeal.
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A. J. Sabath
National
House of Representatives
Wilson
Ree
Re Elect Congress Man McAndrews for Sixth District
James McAndrews is praised as one of Chicago's best congressmen. The candidate is noted for courtesy industry and constant attention to constituent needs in the Sixth District.
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James McAndrews
Chicago
McAndrews
Re elect Congressman Gallagher for the Eighth District
The article praises Thomas Gallagher for a splendid congressional record from the Eighth District and urges voters to reelect him unanimously.
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Thomas Gallagher
Congress
City considers sidewalk ordinance for Loop
The City Council should pass a sidewalk ordinance prohibiting loitering on Loop sidewalks and require pedestrians to keep to the right. Without regulation downtown streets are nearly impassable under current conditions.
Addison Boulevard to be Made a Major City Boulevard
Addison street described as the longest widest and best east west street north of the Chicago river should be advanced to boulevard status as a public works improvement. The note continues with description of its current condition being free from major encumbrances.
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Addison Street
Chicago
Water Meter Graft Alleged in Press Backing
A column sternly denounces water meter promoters as threats to public health and finances. It argues meters reduce water use, worsen health, and are costly and unnecessary, labeling the proposer a traitor to the public.
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Daily Press
Publication on Bond Registration Names and Full Legal Names
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago cites a Treasury letter stressing that registered bonds should be in the subscribers’ full legal names. Subscribing with initials or under a husband’s name causes transfer and administration difficulties after death. The department requests full legal names whenever possible to simplify future disposition.
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Bond Department
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Treasury Department
Sarah A Smith
Thomas W. Smith
Mrs. W. Smith
John Lasser Leads City as Allinaris Water Pioneer
John Lasser runs a large establishment at 1007 to 1011 Altgeld Street and is the leading ginger ale soda water root beer and seltzer dealer in the city with the famous Allinaris water.
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John Lasser
Altgeld Street
Allinaris Water
Secretary of State Louis J Emmer Son Praised For Efficient Service
A brief tribute lauds Louis J Emmer Son for his able and efficient conduct of the Secretary of State office, noting the fine record and many friends he has earned through steady performance.
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Louis J. Emmerson
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W. J. Healy
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Ford
J. McMahon
Peters
Judge Rooney
Judge Scully
Carey
Thomas Carey
Tom
Tel
Chester A. Phillips & Co
Old Colony
Barasa
Reinberg
Sabath
Gallagher
City Council
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