Carey Looms Up As Democratic Mayoral Contender In 1918 Race
Popular Democratic leader Thomas Carey rapidly rises as a formidable candidate for mayor. He campaigns in wards, opposes the November 5 traction ordinance, and vows to inform Chicagoans about its aims and effects. He calls for a city hall meeting October 7 to plan a campaign against the ordinance and its perceived trampling of streetcar control.
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Thomas Carey
Tom
Grimealoes
Clitealonsi
Chicago
Bankers Convention Opens With 4000 Delegates Attending
The American Bankers Association held its annual convention at Congress hotel with about four thousand delegates. Section meetings ran day and night through Saturday in rooms named Florentine Elizabethan Gold Green. A joint session of national bank savings bank state bank and trust company sections on the federal reserve system featured speakers F D Hulbert John Staley M J Dowling and Robert D Kent, with W F G Harding of the Federal Reserve Board addressing the national bank section.
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Clearing House
Florentine Room
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Trust Company
State Bank
National Bank, Savings Bank
State Bank and Trust Company Tions
Federal Reserve System
F. D. Hulbert
Chicago
John Staley
Detroit
M. J. Dowling
Olivia, Minn
Robert D. Kent
Passaic
N. J
F. G. Harding
Federal Reserve Board
Washington, D. C
National Bank
Governor Lowden Starts State Drive Headlines Event
Governor Lowden and Mrs Lowden hosted a state drive event with George Sherwood Eddy as the featured guest in a ceremonial opening. Attendees observed a kickoff marking support for state initiatives and public engagement activities.
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Lowden
Mrs. Lowden
George Sherwood Eddy
Republican Sheriff Candidate Seen Winning in November
Charles W. Peters is favored to win Cook County sheriff, with voters urged to seek steady leadership. The piece notes his 25 years as an assistant sheriff and cites broader political and civic discussions surrounding local governance and reform.
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Charles W. Peters
Cook County
Futness
Mr. Peters
Sher
Vote for Gibbons county treasurer candidate
Harry R. Gibbons, renowned box maker and bank director, seeks county treasurer. He is honest, capable and progressive with personal stake as a heavy taxpayer. His son serves in the army in France and three nephews are in the service. he pursues popular support as the leading candidate.
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Harry R. Gibbons
Frange
Sam
Politicians Propose Reform of Movies Board Appointed
Alderman Otto Kerner appoints Tony Cermak of United Societies as a member of the new Council Board of Movie Censorship. The board includes ex officials and reformers such as T. D. Hurley as chairman, with Aldermen Link Schwartz Maypole McCormick and Judge Harry Fisher among others.
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Funny Censor Board
Otto Kerner
Tony Cermak
The
United Societies
Municipal Court
Democratic
New Council Board of Movie Censorship
Justice of the Peace
T. D. Hurley
Link, Schwartz, Maypole and McCormick
Harry Fisher
Democrats Launch Liberty Bond Drive in Cook County
Democrats plan a countywide campaign for liberty bonds led by James Hamilton Lewis and the party ticket. Dennis J. Egan, organ izing chair, urged precinct workers to mobilize after a Sept 28 report deadline set by James M. Dailey and William P. Feeney.
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Cook County
James Hamilton Lewis
Wilson
Dennis J. Egan
James M. Dailey
William P. Feeney
Ward Liberty Loan
City Employes Lose Pensions Amid Military Service
More than 1,000 city employees who have entered military service face loss of pension fund rights, under a recent interpretation of the law. The ruling affects service time credits and eligibility, prompting questions from workers and unions about retirement security and benefits.
Illinois War Work drive set at Hotel La Salle
About 500 delegates from Illinois gathered at the Hotel La Salle to plan the state's campaign for 170,500,000 in the United War Work drive from November 11 to 18. Illinois’ quota stands at 12,740,000, with finance and trust discussions led by veteran officials and a long-serving deputy sheriff referenced in the proceedings.
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Europe
Ilinois
Hotel la Salle
United War
Illinois
Re elect Judge Scully for County Court re election
Judge Thomas F Scully has served as County Court judge with a clean record and effective leadership. The administration has run elections fairly and duties of the office have been performed well, earning broad voter support for another term.
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Thomas F. Scully
Re elect Barasa Judge Barasa’s strong municipal record
Bernard P. Barasa has made a splendid record on the municipal court bench and deserves votes from all citizens. He is just, able and fearless and led the Republican primary in votes.
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Bernard P. Barasa
Streets Belong to the City Urges Snow Cleanup by Public
Alderman Nance introduces city council ordinance requiring residents to clear snow from streets to aid tenants. The measure frames street ownership as municipal duty and invites public participation in improving passable routes for city residents and services.
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Ald. Nance
Nance
Democrats Launch Voter Registration Drive in Illinois
Democratic leaders push to reelect Senator Lewis in a Republican-leaning Illinois as general registration runs on October 5 and 15. Dennis J. Egan notes 750000 voters on lists plus new registrants. James M. Dailey calls a planning meeting. Ernest Hoover to head the state committee. William L. O Connell plans statewide campaign activities. Lewis appearance date undecided. The campaign will broadcast the Springfield platform criticizing Republican leaders as exploiters of disloyalty.
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Dennis J. Egan
Election Board
James M. Dailey
Democratic Managing Committee
Ernest Hoover
Taylorville
Sherman
William L. O'Connell
Illinois
Springflotild
Republican Party
Aldermen Move to Curb Disturbances in Chicago Theaters
The Chicago City Council vows action to stop audience chatter during screenings. Mayor and aldermen recall a 20 year old ordinance sparked by Alderman N M Plotke prohibiting hats worn by women in theaters.
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