Roger C Sullivan for Mayor Tops Chicago Democratic Talk
Chicago Democrats rally around Roger C Sullivan as a potential mayoral nominee with a strong showing in the United States Senate race and a near unity in the party. 4,400 precinct captains prepare for a major street demonstration on September 28 to open the fourth loan across Chicago sections north south and west. The loop demonstration will follow later.
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Roger C. Sullivan
Sullivan
Chicago
United States
Loop
Democratic
Edward J. Brundage
Republican County Organization
State Conventions Select Delegates in Illinois
Delegates to Republican and Democratic state conventions to be held in Springfield were chosen Monday. Republicans left county planning to ward committeemen. Democrats met at Hotel Sherman. More women than ever were selected, with at least two per ward. Republicans boast 1,741 delegates overall. Cook County sends 646. Democrats tally about 1,500. Governor Lowden and Rep. Medill McCormick in Chicago discussed platform drafting with Brundage. Senator Lewis, campaigning from Europe, is expected to attend Friday’s session.
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Springfield
Sherman
Homer K. Galpin
State House
Cook County
Lowden
Medill McCormick
United States
James Hamilton Lewis
Chicago
Edward J. Brundage
William L. O'Connell
Lewis
O'Connell
Europe
Politicians rally behind fourth liberty loan drive
Political captains forty one thousand four hundred mobilize to swing behind a major neighborhood war effort as opening proceedings for the extensive fourth liberty loan campaign unfold.
Parties back three state questions on November ballot
Both parties endorse the same trio of measures for the upcoming election: a constitutional convention, a $60,000,000 bond issue for road improvements, and state control of private banks. The agreement signals a unified stance on these ballot questions.
Dailey Seeks Sanitary District Presidency and Trusteeship
James M. Dailey, known for a strong sanitary board record, runs for President of the Sanitary District and for Trustee. Voters are advised to mark Dailey in both positions on the ballot, as the law requires the President to also serve as a Trustee.
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James M. Dailey
Sanitary Board
Sanitary District
Dailey
Patrick A Nash for Board of Review
Chicago native Patrick A Nash led the Democratic primary in votes and is described as capable and popular. Voters are urged to elect him to the Board of Review based on lifelong residence and proven popularity.
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Patrick A. Nash
Chicago
Board of Review
Flanagan Makes Remarkable Run for County Nomination
Joseph E. Flanagan, a prominent art glass maker, ran as an independent with no organizational backing and secured more than 15,000 votes in the Democratic county commissioner nomination race.
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Joseph E. Flanagan
Hogan settles all rumours about envelopes demand
Government orders for large envelope quantities stir stock concerns. American factories, reduced competition from German and English makers, face capacity constraints as Y M C A and home front communications drive demand. Factories notified to submit by officials, with details pending.
Stop This Nuisance In Chicago Theaters
The letter urges Chicago officials to curb audience disruptions by talking during films. It recalls a historic 20 year old ordinance from Alderman N. M. Plotke banning hats and obstructive behavior, noting initial ridicule but eventual enforcement and a model for theaters nationwide. A fine for talkers between acts is proposed to preserve audience comfort.
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Chicago
N. M. Plotke
Smart Aleck Daily Press
America
Peters Will Win Sheriff Bid In Cook County Race
The piece asserts Charles W. Peters will be the next sheriff, citing decades of service and voter fitness. It notes Cermak ward results, Sweitzer’s weak mayoral run, Ragen’s failed nomination, Nash’s sweeping plurality, and Barrett's lead on the Brundage ticket with 32,335 votes.
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Charles W. Peters
Cook County
Mr Peters
Cermak
Sweitzer
Thompson
Frank Ragen
Reinberg
Ragen
P. A. Nash
Board of Review
Charles W. Barrett
Brundage
Preferential Treatment in Envelope Industry Sparks Protest
A plant official notes that war-related orders receive top priority, forming about 0 percent of output, with other customers served after these. He suggests envelopes may be prorated among manufacturers to meet a government year and a half supply, and urges listing the envelope industry as essential to retain workers.
Taxis Run Endlessly, Killing People Across the Streets
Citizens demand action as taxis continue to operate with no hindrance from authorities, leading to rising deaths on roads. The public questions how long the safety failures will persist and who bears responsibility for enforcement and reform.
Addison Boulevard Should Be Made a City Boulevard
Addison street the longest widest and best east west north of the Chicago river should become a boulevard It is free from street car tracks and links three park systems Former Alderman P F Haynes and City Treasurer Clayton F Smith deserve thanks for their work on Addison boulevard
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Addison Street
Chicago
P. F. Haynes
Clayton F. Smith
Addison Boulevard
Willey of Chicago Firm Praised as Solid Leader
Co. B. Willey, president of the C. L. Willey Company, is described as a patriotic progressive and public spirited figure and a solid man in Chicago.
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Co. B. Willey
Big C. L. Willey Company
Chicago
Peters Seen as Best Choice for Sheriff Post in Critical Primary
The speaker praises Peters as the trusted chief deputy who has run the office under both parties. Peters has never run for elective office before but was chosen in a historic Republican primary. He is expected to win, drawing Democratic, independent, and Republican support.
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Peters
Cermak Bailiff Campaign Six Years Ago Recalled
Six years ago Cermak campaigned for the position of bailiff in the Municipal courts, a bid that colored later political coverage and public memory of his tenure.
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Cermak
New Republican State Central Committee by congressional districts
The list names district by district members of the New Republican State Central Committee including Adolph Marks Charles H Sergel Harry A Lewis Thomas J Finucane Abram J Harris Leland Rapp John D Garner Lee A Dunne Wind Ane derson Fred W Upham George W Paullin Julius J Johnson Adam Cliffe P Overholser W A Rosenfield George H Wilson De F Kinney Frank L Smith Len Small Henry P Harris Elmer Simpson Lewis H H Miner Cicero J Lindly George A Brown Noah C Bainum Henry H Kohn and others across multiple districts.
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New Republican State Committee
Adolph Marks
Charles H. Sergel
Harry A. Lewis
Thos . J. Finucane
Abram J. Harris Leland
Rapp
John D. Garner
S—Lee A. Dunne
Wind
Anederson
Fred W. Upham
George W. Paullin
Julius J. Johnson
Adam
Cliffe md. P. Overholser
W. A. Rosenfield
George H. Wilson
de F. Kinney
Frank L. Smith
Len Small
Henry P. Harris
Elmer Simpson
Lewis HH. Miner
Cicero J. Lindly
George A. Brown
Noah C. Bainum
Henry H, Kohn
Presentation to Captain McNabb
Captain Matthew H. H. McNabb, who raised and recruited and led Company G Fourth Ti nals Infantry Reserve, was presented with a gold watch on his resignation. A well respected officer and Spanish-American War veteran, he was popular with his men and the Illinois Reserves lose a competent retiree.
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Matthew HH. McNabb
Ti Nals
McNabb
Ilinois
James M Whalen for Criminal Court Clerk
James M Whalen is presented as a qualified candidate for clerk of the Criminal Court. The notice urges voters to elect him, praising his courtesy to the public and his ability as a public official.
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James M. Whalen
Criminal Court
The Highest Men on the Tickets
Democratic leaders claim a strong showing from President Peter Reinberg of the county board against the hip as a sign of party strength.
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Peter Reinberg
County Board
Hip
Real Estate Board opposes Chicago traction ordinance
Resolutions adopted by the Cook County Real Estate Board declare unalterable opposition to the traction ordinance as adopted and instruct directors to help finance a fight against its November referendum adoption.
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Chicago
Cook County Real Estate Board
Vote for Dennis J. Egan for chief bailiff
The Democratic nominee Dennis J. Egan is presented as honest and capable for the chief bailiff of the Municipal court. The message urges voters to support him based on his past service and diligence in every position he has held.
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Dennis J. Egan
Hin
State Council Auxiliary Complete Organization of the Cook County Auxiliary
The Cook County auxiliary of the State Council of Defense announces its complete executive, coordination, and various committees. List includes Samuel Ine sull as chairman, Walter No Wilson as vice chairman, Lewis J Myers as secretary, and many others across Finance, Fuel, License, Neighborhood, Publicity, Boys Working Reserve, and Woman's committees with multiple officers and secretaries named.
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Cook County
The
State Council of Defense
Tretala
Samuel Inesull
Walter No Wilson
Lewis J. Myers
Burridge D. Butler
Robert de Durham
Lewis E. Myers
Robert Fo Dirham
J Wo O'Leary
E.W. Lloyd
Ward
William A. Fox
J. HL Gluick
George W. Perkins
Thomas J. Knight
Bo Mullahey
William H. Calver
U.S. Boys Working Reserve Committee
Burridge D. Nutter
Peter Fleming
Woman's Committee
William 8. Hefferan
Grace Wilbur Trout
Emily Naipieraleki
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Captain McNabb
State Council Auxiliary
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