Republican New Tax Reductions Hit City Revenue Hard
The Board of Review cuts real estate valuations in Cook County by 20 percent within the Union Loop and lowers personal property values, straining city finances. Officials warn a further substantial budget cut is needed while praise comes for Harrison’s Galveston relief fund response and Democratic support.
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Republican Board of Review
Union Loop
Board of Review
South Town
Cook County
Frost
Chicago
Supreme Court
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Mayor Harrison Sets Campaign Schedule With Democratic Groups
Mayor Harrison will campaign three days weekly taking assignments from State or National Democratic Committees to speak on Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays. He and W H Hinrichsen approved a harmonious plan and will avoid neglect of official duties by meeting Mondays Fridays and Saturdays. Harrison will also speak for Samuel Alschuler across the state.
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Harrison
Democratic
W. H. Hinrichsen
Samuel Alschuler
C Harrison
Cook County
Alschuler
Democrats perfecting a magnificent party organization
Secretary Robert E. Burke and fellow leaders work tirelessly to strengthen the party structure, with the organization described as in prime condition and ready for action.
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Robert E. Burke
Chicago Politicians and Campaign Prospects Discussed
A Chicago downtown column surveys upcoming political moves with names like Boutell Revell Tobey Stewart Busse Foster Spottora Webb and Brandecker. It notes drafts for mayor treasurer and drainage trustee and comments on loan shark suits against policemen and the suspension stigma in city offices.
Routell Boutell Nominated for Sixth District Seat Re‑Election
The piece lauds HL Routell and rival Boutell, noting Routell’s broad views and strong congressional record, with Boutell praised as a top debater and knowledge of practical affairs. It emphasizes their roles in Chicago interests and their long service in Congress.
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Congress
Routell
Sixth
Boutell
House
Chicago
Jamieson Returns from Detroit Urged for Illinois Senate Run
Dr. T N Jamieson ex National Republican Committeeman for Illinois is urged to enter the race for United States Senate to succeed Coom after a quick trip to Detroit Michigan.
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T. N. Jamieson
Ilinois
United States
Coom
Detroit
Mich
Waters backs West Side mayoral bid in Republican party
John H. Waters a lifelong Republican and well known West Side businessman has strong backing for the Republican nomination for mayor next spring. He is an old West Side resident who has long supported efforts to advance West Side property interests and, with Alderman B J Novak and other leaders, urged removal of the city.
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John H. Waters
West Side
Waters
Ald
B. J. Novak
Waters Leads West Side Copying Firm for Mayor Bid
Hall to the West Side, Mr. Waters heads the Acme Copying Company the largest of its kind west of New York. A heavy payer and prudent businessman he seeks the mayoralty to strengthen the Republican party in Chicago.
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Hall
Waters
Acme Copying Company
New York
Republican
Chicago
Busse Upham Back Boutell in Sixth District Bid
The Eagle notes backing from Hon. Pred A. Busse and his tribe of Indians for Boutell for Congress and Hon. Fred W. Upham for the Board of Review. It asserts increased majorities and declares Germans, business men, and loyal citizens favor Boutell for Congress in the Sixth District.
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Pred A. Busse
Tribe of Indians
Boutell
Congress
Fred W. Upham
Board of Review
Eagle
Bkoutell
Ring and Tolman for Judges and Deneen for State's Attorney
The piece urges voters to back Ring and Tolman for Superior Court judges and Charles S. Deneen for State's Attorney in Cook County. It contends Deneen will be re-elected by a large majority and calls for defeating the Rock Island ordinance in Chicago amid tax concerns.
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Cook County
Auble
Ring
Tolman
Superior Court
Chas
Deneen
Dunne Seeks City Clerk Post in Front of Criminal Court
John E. Dunne, a popular Democrat, promises to run a strong City Clerk campaign opposite the criminal court building and pledge to protect the interests of the whole people.
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John E. Dunne
Criminal Court
Bankers See Chicago as Central Money Hub for Nation
President James H. Eckels of the Amercial National Bank stresses Chicago as a growing financial center moving currency to the Northwest and South. He notes banks here attract Southern deposits, support cotton movement, and should cultivate South and West relations to surpass New York’s role.
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James H. Eckels
Amercial National Bank
Chicago
Kekels
New York
South
Northwest
Jones Set for Re-election as Drainage Trustee in Cook County
Alex J Jones is expected to win re election as Drainage Trustee by a larger majority. He is regarded as a bright young Democrat popular with West Side business leaders who have organized clubs to support him. Wash Baker the Republican nominee is canvassing thoroughly and enjoys West Side support as a capable coal businessman.
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Alex
J. Jones
Cook County
Tin
Myr. Jones
Iyth
Wash Baker
Twelfth Ward
West Side
Baker
William FH. Baker
Sanitary Drainage
Ifon Emery Be Moore Rival for Chicago Mayor
Ifon Emery Be Moore a noted businessman in hardwood floors at 48 East Randolph street emerges as a potential strong Republican candidate for Chicago mayoral race.
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Ifon
Emery Be. Moore
East Randolph Street
Chicago
Notable Chicago brewer referenced in city’s social circles
Fragmentary notice notes Mr Win and Mr Tegtmeyer with ties to Chicago. It highlights a well known Pegime brewer and mentions broad social connections across the city.
Lawrence Named Republican Alderman Candidate in Twelfth Ward
Mr. Charles B. Lawrence longtime West Madison Street plumber is the Republican candidate for Alderman in the Twelfth Ward. He has support from both the Blount and Coyne factions in the ward. United States
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Charles 8. Lawrence
West
Madison Street
Lawrence
Blount and Coyne
United States
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