Carey Looms Up as Democrat for Chicago Mayor
Carey's rise in the Democratic race is noted as ward-by-ward support grows. The mayor denounces the November 5 traction ordinance, calls for opponents to gather at city hall to oppose it, and pledges to campaign citywide if the measure passes over his veto. He warns of traction barons and big dailies shaping opinion and urges residents to vote to retain public control over transit. The piece also mentions soldiers in France unable to maintain pay and families seeking relief amid delayed military pay.
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Bankers Convention Opens With 4000 Delegates
The American Bankers Association held its annual convention at the Congress hotel with about 4,000 delegates in attendance. Section meetings ran day and night through Saturday, addressing banking problems with papers by nationally known authorities in the Florentine, Elizabethan, Gold, Green rooms and a joint session in the Gold room on federal reserve topics. FE D Hulbert, John Staley, M J Dowling, and Robert D Kent spoke, with W F G Harding, governor of the Federal Reserve Board, addressing the national bank section Wednesday afternoon.
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Chicago
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Detroit
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Olivia, Minn
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Washington, D. C
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Governor Lowden Starts State Drive with Guests of Honor
Governor Lowden and Mrs. Lowden head a state drive event with notable guest George Sherwood Eddy, recently returned from active duty. Eddy’s presence signals strong support as the campaign progresses.
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Peters Popular Sheriff Candidate Poised For Victory
A political snapshot notes Charles W. Peters, a longtime Cook County official, as the likely winner in November. The article also surveys a separate dispute over Illinois railroad taxation, detailing the Illinois Central lines and subsidiaries, legal questions, and a pending board of review hearing with potential court actions.
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Charles W. Peters
Cook County
Vote for Gibbons county treasurer candidate
Harry R. Gibbons, a known box manufacturer and bank director, is urged as a candidacy for county treasurer. The endorsement cites his honesty, ability, progressive stance, and status as a heavy taxpayer, noting his son in France and several nephews in service, claiming he is the most popular choice in the field.
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Harry R. Gibbons
France
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Reformers Named to New Cornell Board of Movie Censorship
Alderman Otto Kerner appoints Tony Cermak and others to the Cornell Board of Movie Censorship with T. D. Hurley as chairman. The group includes Aldermen Link Schwartz Maypole McCormick and Judge Harry Fisher, described as a fine band of reformers.
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Tony Cermak
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T. D. Hurley
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Harry Fisher
Democrats Kick Off Liberty Bond Drive in Cook County
Democrats of Cook County begin their liberty bond drive as a lead into the campaign for Senator James Hamilton Lew and the Democratic ticket. Dennis J. Kean urges selling bonds first to build support for the November election. Precinct workers are ordered to report September 28 to ward liberty loan chairs for the campaign period.
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Wilson
Dennis J. Kean
James M. Dailey
William P. Feeney
Ward Liberty Loan
City Employes Lose Pensions Over Military Service
More than 1,000 city workers on military leave must keep paying 2.50 monthly to maintain pension rights, or forfeit eligibility after twenty years of service. Trustees, led by Samuel Ettelson, warn no exception is possible and consider office-based pools to cover contributions until a future amendment.
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Samuel A. Ettelson
Harry Wallace
Parties unite on three state questions for November ballot
Both major parties back three November ballot items. They endorse a constitutional convention, a $60,000,000 bond issue for roads, and state control of private banks, emphasizing broad support across the political spectrum.
Brundage After J. C Nearly Half Million Back Tax
A detailed review shows Brundage pursues action after Joint Corporation’s tax dispute. Nearly 500000 dollars in back taxes are claimed on a valued corporation estimated at 20000000 dollars, triggering legal and financial scrutiny.
Re Elect Judge Scully Urges Re Election
Judge Thomas Fr. Scully has served as County Court judge with a scandal free, forceful administration. Elections during his tenure have been fair and acceptable to men of all parties. Voters generally believe he is entitled to reelection due to faithful performance of duties.
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Thomas Fr. Scully
Re elect Barasa for Municipal Court Judge
Judge Bernard P Barasa has a splendid record on the municipal court bench and deserves votes from all citizens regardless of party. At the recent primary he received more votes than any other Republican dictate and his record is described as just, bold and fearless.
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Bernard P. Barasa
Streets Belong to the City in Snow Cleanup Plan
Alderman Nance proposes an ordinance forcing tenants and owners to clear snow from sidewalks owned by the city. He notes signs cluttering telegraph poles and trees and criticizes dirty streets during campaigns while condemning candidates for not removing their signs.
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Nance
Democrats Rally to Register Voters for Illinois Senate Tilt
Democratic leaders push a statewide voter registration drive as they seek re election of Senator Lewis in a Republican leaning state. General registration on October 18 requires all voters to appear at their polling places, while ongoing efforts will mobilize new supporters drawn by the senatorial contest. party officials plan statewide activities and a kickoff with Ernest Hoover and Will O Connell outlining campaign strategy.
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Chicago
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Imal
Dennis J. Egan
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Ernest Hoover
Taylorville
Sherman
Willi E. O'Connell
CU Peninneer
Ilinois
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Aigo Aldermen Stop This Theaters Interruption Curb
The Chicago City Council should curb audience talkers in theaters. Decades ago Alderman Plotke helped enact a hat ban to improve sightlines. now a fine for ongoing chatter during films would spare patrons from annoyance and preserve decorum in moving picture houses.
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