New Men to Lead Chicago Democratic Machine
Mayor Dunne and advisors plan a new leadership to dismantle the Harrison era. Alderman Carey withdraws from politics signaling a broader purge of old officeholders. Hearst’s influence appears central as reorganizers aim to strengthen party and municipal alignment ahead of the next Illinois elections. Roger J. Sullivan returns to stir activity. Clarence Darrow expected to win the Eighth District Congress seat.
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Carey
Twenty-ninth Ward
Hyde Park
Harrison
Cook County
Dunne
City Hall
Third Ward
Xen
Harrison City Hall
Willan Randolph Hearst
New York
Mr.Hearst
Chicago
Dunlap-Thompson
Mr. Hearsy
Eastern Statesman
Ilinois
Minolta
Willam Randolph Hearst
Drainage Board Pushes North Branch Chicago River Work
The Drainage Board urges rapid widening and deepening of the Chicago River north branch above Belmont Avenue. Trustee Thomas Webb is active in advancing the project, earning North Side residents’ gratitude. Additional state appointments, including Lincoln Park Board, are anticipated. The new board should ensure the superintendent diligently performs duties.
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Drainage Board
Chicago
Belmont Avenue
Thomas Webb
North Side
Lincoln Park Board
Chicago official pledges concise financial recapitulation
The statement outlines a record of expenses and board income including contracts and a recap of expenditures for engineering, clerk hire, attorneys’ fees, bridge work and other items. It emphasizes public confidence in President Carter as a trusted public official serving Chicago and Cook County.
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Carter
Chicago
Cook County
Chicago Civic Debates and Public Safety Critique
A Chicago-angled column critiques public works and city governance. It praises Mayor Dunne for traffic safety focus and City Attorney Smulski for sidewalk reforms, notes cross-party support for capable leaders, discusses parishioner patience with reform, and highlights education board service by George Duddleston while detailing teacher pay comparisons and city salary standings.
Cullom Campaign Faces Manager Shortage Across Counties
Reports from Cook County and statewide indicate Senator Cullom’s campaign is hampered by too many managers, raising concerns of reduced votes when the Legislature convenes.
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Cook County
Cullom
Municipal Ownership League Opinion on Mayor Dunne Contract
The Municipal Ownership League withholds its view on Mayor Dunne's plan for municipal ownership of streetcar lines. The article argues the league does not represent Chicago's people, while Mayor Dunne is their elected chief executive acting for the public interest.
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Municipal Ownership League
Dunne
People of
Chicago
Tooley Street
Governor consults with State Republican leader on issues
Roy West, chairman of the Republican State Central Committee, returned from a week with Denven, visiting several state institutions. The governor reportedly discussed matters of political importance with West and praised his leadership as a wise advisor.
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Roy
West
Republican State Central Committee
Denven
Vote for Major Edgar Bronson Tolmin for judge
Campaign text urges voters to elect Major Edgar Bronson Tolmin to the bench citing his bar association tenure and service as corporation counsel as evidence of suitability and value for the judiciary.
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Edgar Bronson Tolmin
Bar
Corporation Counsel
Drainage Board chair rebuts graft charges in final report
Chairman Zioa Br Carter asserts that itemized expenditures have appeared in regular meeting reports and financial statements. He says the Governor and Legislature will be shown a clear recap of where money has gone, countering graft accusations surrounding the board.
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Drainage Board
Zioa BR
Carter
Clarence Darrow as Democratic Eighth District candidate
The text suggests Hon. Clarence Darrow would be the ideal figure to represent the Democratic Eighth District in Congress Bren. He is presented as the candidate who would best advance the district's interests.
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Clarence
Darrow
Con- Bren
County Board Wraps Up Review With Revenue Increase
The County Board of Review has completed its assessment work for 1005. A key result is that the city's revenue for the coming year will be increased by a notable amount following the board’s final actions.
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County Board of Review
Chicago Tribune Notes On Holdup Hen Business Resumption
The Tribune reports the holdup hen has resumed business after an unknown absence. It cites public outrage over the North Clark street levee from the river to Kinzle street. City Attorney John F. Smulski is criticized for a public split in a citizen dispute, challenging his integrity and ability as an official.
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Smulski
George Duddleston
Chicago
Board of Education
Clark Street
Kinzle Street
Collins
John F. Smulski
Oscar F. Mayer Civil Leader Among North Side Democrats
Oscar F. Mayer is held in high esteem as an honest and capable businessman. He stands as one of the most influential figures among North Side Democrats.
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Oscar F. Mayer
North Side
Grafters Must Go In Police Shakeup Amid Mayor Support
Reports say Chief Collins and Mayor Dunne back a sweeping purge of grafters in the police department with plans to retire top corrupt officers first. The crackdown aims to purge graft from the force, inject new blood, and extend the cleansing through all ranks, ending in broad reforms. The move follows concerns over moral decline and political entanglements affecting policing and public trust.
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Collins
MIPS
Dunne
Charter Convention Hopes For Good From Lincoln Park Board
Robert M. Simon leader of the Republican organization in the Twenty sixth Ward seeks recognition in any reorganisation. Mr Sithon, a capable captain of the Cook County Republican party, weighs in with suggestions for the process.
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Robert M. Simon
Reepublican
Twenty Sixth Ward
Lincoln Park
Sithon
Republican Party
Cook County
County Board Exercises Caution on Courthouse Build
Officials emphasize careful handling of the courthouse project bids for exterior material selection. Before contracts are let, bids will be received for stone tile brick and terra cotta and firm decisions on exterior materials will follow bid review.
Scheel children blocked from fake age affidavits for fall term
State Story Inspector Edgar T. Davies announces a tightening of rules to prevent youths evading study requirements by lying about age. City Hall and County Building crews are busy moving offices. Labor Health Department work moves to new quarters on Litch Street and Michigan Avenue. The coming election calendar will be revised with attention to precinct registers and October deadlines. voters must check registration status and register by September 17 if needed.
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Scheel
Edgar T. Davies
City Hall
Labora Tlealth Department
Litch Street
Michigan Avenue
Civil Service Commission Urged Reform of State Payrolls
A noted official states the new Civil Service Commission will likely reform the payrolls of state institutions. If reform is needed and carried out, execution would rest with a more reliable and conscientious appointee than the one recently appointed by Governor Deneen.
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Civil Service Commission
Deneen
Republican Party Set To Hold State Feast Message
Republican State Chairman Roy O O West announced the date for the party’s annual love feast to be held in tandem with the state fate event, signaling a unified celebration across party lines despite local tensions.
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Roy O O. West
Voter registration changes for precinct shifts noted
The note warns that residents who moved out of their precincts must register anew and those who moved within must record an address change to participate in the conch fall election. The guidance emphasizes updating registration details to be eligible to vote.
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Hiusthet
City Charter Convention Invitations Confirmed by State Leaders
Acceptances for the proposed city charter convention come from Governor Dencon Speaker Shurtleff President Brundage of the Board of County Commissioners President Praey of the Lancota rh Board and Clerk Gritfin for the Sanmey District. The convention will include fifteen aldermen fifteen members of the first General Assembly to be chosen by the House Speaker and Lieutenant Governors citizens of Chicago to be named by the Mayor fifteen citizens of Chicago to be appointed by the Governor and two delegates from each body Cook County Commissioners Sanitary District Board of Education Library Board South Park West Park and Kincotn Park Board.
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Dencon
Shurtleff
Brundage
Praey
Lancotarh Board
Gritfin
Sanmey
Hrst General Assembly
Chicago
Cook County Commissioners
Sanitary District
Board of Education
Library Board
South Park Board
West Park Board
Kincotn Park Board
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Roger C. Sullivan
Illinois
National
Europe
Highth District
Tris
Theodore C. Mayer
South Side
North Division
Kinz Street
Hoger C. Sullivan
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Bureau of Animal Industry
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Wan
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Decrine
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Sherit
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