Senator Lewis Won't Run for Mayor Amid War Talk
Senator James Hamilton Lewis returned to Chiende and dismissed gossip about a mayoral bid. He warned the public that wartime choices affect all citizens and hinted at political pressure from American bonds and potential action by the city. Chicago Brewers Association urged immediate committee action as aldermen set an Oct 18 hearing on horse meat as food, while some cities already permit its sale.
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James Hamilton Lewis
Chiente
Sayin
Chienie
Chicago Brewers Association
Chienge
Citizens Association of Chicago Eyes Constitutional Convention
The dawn meeting elected Moses Eo Greenebaumn president and named a committee to cooperate with other groups for a statewide constitutional convention. Officers include George B. Cole as vice president Charles N. Hutchinson as treasurer and Shelby M. Singleton as secretary. The group argues a new constitution could consolidate Chicago city county and sanitary district governments saving millions. The association cites fraudulent ward registrations poll stuffing and election-board criticism while opposing bias and illegal gambling.
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Citizens’ Association of Chieng
Moses Eo Greenebaumn
George Be. Cole
Charles N. Hutchinson
Shelby M. Singleton
Chicago
Toyne
Schuettner
Board of Election Commissioners
Fight on Cabarets Sparks City Committee Clash
City committee debate centers on cabaret licenses and penalties. Brewers seek permit reforms while entertainment venues face stricter enforcement and possible passenger fees. The discussion notes potential dancing bans and new admission charges amid rising calls for regulation.
First Class Postage Up One Cent on November 2
The nation increases first class postage on November 2. Postage for letters and first class mail rises to three cents per ounce or fraction, two cents for delivery parcels, with two cent postage on postal cards and private mailing cards.
Patriotic capitalists organize world society for relief
Louis Po Swit and Hobart Chatfield Taylor organize the Parents' club to aid dependents of officers in the 130th machine gun battalion at Camp Grant. The Lake Forest residents form a thirteen member group with Swit as commander and Chatfield-Taylor as adjutant.
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Louis Po Swit
Hobart Chiatteld Chatteld- Taylor
World Society
Camp Grant
Parents’ Club
Lake Porest
North Shore
Louis By Swift
Morris Pincoth
Mr. Chatfield-Taylor
Lake Morest
Edward A. Cudahy
William Hogheen
Ho Ve Morrice
Rob Hostetter
Jo. Cleary
John MacMahon
Francis J. Williams
David Bhair
Alc. Mayo
Gen Stuart 10 See Soldiers Get Their Mail On Time
General Stuart reports soldiers in Champ Giant Rock ford UL and Coup Cuister Phattle Creek Mich are not receiving mail promptly. Major S Gillespie notes delays in mail distribution across COMIDS causing concern over soldiers missing timely correspondence.
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Gen. Stuart
Custer
City considers opinion on horse meat sale in cages
The council health committee voted to place on file an Alderman Hagen measure seeking an official opinion on whether horse meat may be sold for human consumption from cages, amid concerns about food safety and adequacy of supply.
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Feas
Mail Earlier Plan Succeeds
Fragmented OCR notes describe a plan labeled mail earlier succeeding with references to the postmaster and unclear recipients. The text mentions reactions and responses about timing and identity, but details are obscured.
Judicial election law upheld by Illinois Supreme Court
The Illinois Supreme Court upheld the new judicial election law of June M17 as constitutional in an oral opinion. The case involved a motion for leave to issue a writ of mandamus against Chicago's board of election commissioners and Cook County Clerk over the November 8 election ballot.
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Illinois Supreme Court
Alfred & Austrian
Supreme Court
Board of Election Commissioners of
Chicago
Cook County
Food price protests and political bets sweep Chicago
Disjointed text mentions food prices and labor and political figures in Chicago. References include De Priest and Robert, Senator Httelson and Jackson, and an organizing effort by a national food index group. The piece suggests unrest over price controls and potential electoral maneuvering around a race between De Priest and other candidates.
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OTC Norrie
de Priest
Robert
Thomwpeonhondin Organization
Baekine de Priest
Tharding
Congressmat Maldendire
Jackson
Httelson
Ani Elie Erry Yen
Ian Mayer
Belme Atte
Haan
Sustain theegislative Veteran League do good work
The text highlights a veteran league that performs beneficial work for people, emphasizing ongoing community service and a steady commitment to public welfare. It portrays the group as active and supportive of civic interests.
Post Office Tests Early Mail Arrivals to Ease Congestion
War strain slows staff as mail volume rises. Superintendent Gadbraith says about 4000 pieces of mail arrive at the main post office three to four hours earlier. A plan discussed by First Assistant Postmaster General John Koons could roll out nationwide if successful.
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Pot Gadbraith
John Koons
Vote For These Candidates For Superior Court and Circuit Court
The notice lists candidates for the Superior Court vacancy Jacob Hopkins and for the Circuit Court vacancy Frank Johnston Jr. The slate includes Beydiet Sted Marcus Kayataah Thiiteh Charles M Michael J Meinley Denis Sullivan Joseph D. David George Re Walker and other party designations. The text references election guidance and cautions about hoarding essential goods during a time of perceived shortages.
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Superior Court
Beydiet Sted
Marcus Kayataah
Diosepl Thiiteh
Charles M
Michael J. Meinley
Denis i Sullivan
Joseph D. David
George Re Walker
Jacob HE Tlopkins
Circuit Court
Frank Johnston, Jr
Franklin Typoth elects new officers in Chicago club
The Franklin Typoth Eta club in Chicago announces new officers following internal elections. President Weberw is reelected to lead the group, with ROE APRON and other officers named.
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Franklin-Typotheta
Weberw
Treaestuiver
Pepelletin
West Chicago Park Board Sets Examination Dates
West Chicago Park Board announces examination dates for multiple positions including clerks and a park foreman. The notice lists testing windows in late February and March with locations and application instructions for eligible candidates.
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West Chicago Park Board
Chicago Federation Labor Meeting Notes and Delegates
The Chicago Federation of Labor reports on officers and delegates including President Ted Ebretapane and Vice President Gheur Bo Nebeotl Beerehiry Mieart Soo Nee. A convention agenda mentions pressmen drivers and delegates attending the federation events and related elections.
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Ted Ebrepatane Ty
Gheur Bo
To Run Again Wipe Protests In Ward For Former Alderman
Campaign notices show Gene the Priest campaigning in the 2nd ward to inform voters that the former alderman seeks the seat in the current office. Local residents see the initiative as part of the upcoming election cycle.
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Gene
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