Sullivan as Democratic candidate for United States senator
A regional surge favors Roger Sullivan as a potential Democratic nominee for the U S Senate. Democrats fear unified party support and a likely win, while Republicans may resist Mayer Thompson or Medill McCormick. The piece notes welfare party concerns, municipal protections, and shifts in legislative voter information from Emmerson’s volume.
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Democrats For
Roger
Sullivan
United States
Dts
Mayer Thompson
Medill McCormick
Sippore
Legislative Voters’ League
Ina Dultetin
F Shue Emmerson
Senate
House
Thompson for Senator Thompson for Senator
Mayor Thompson announces candidacy for United States senator as Republican nominee for 1918. He pledges to run on his record and aims to let voters decide on vital government policy, withholding platform details until after spring elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
United States
J. Hamilton Lewis
Chicago
Conei
Toehall
The Censors Defense in Major Mob Motion Pictures
Deputy police chief defends film censorship citing city ordinances and a 1908 Illinois Supreme Court decision. He argues no discretionary power for censors and points to Ordinance 1077 amended 191, prohibiting permits for riotous or immoral films and restricting audiences in 1 and 10 cent theaters frequented by children and minors.
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Punkhaus
Polhc
Supreme Court of
Ilinois
Supreme Court
Hlhiols
Dite
Tax Increase Hits Major Property Assessments This Week
A tax increase targets major property assessments including railroads stockyards utility firms and the Sears estate. Trust funds such as sewer and personal property holdings saw boosts totaling over six million dollars with specific trusts like Walter Jo Meuride and Helen f a Maseenat among those raised. Officials expect railroads may push back against the higher values and contact packing companies.
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Feas
Sears
Joop Banking Dnetitutlogs
Onotheramenemiont Vale
Walter Jo Meuride
Ean Marshall
Helen Fa Maseenat
Stella Leward
Elizabeth
Cooke, Chueh i
Walter Lena
A. P. Hintznger
Arthur
Norman Wo Hhorris
Pherris ‘Trust &Savings Bank
Domestic Relations Court records show rising collections
Municipal Jide John Steth reports eight months of activity in the Domestic Relations Court. Nonsupport and related cases led to $105,048.72 in collections, up from prior periods. Court costs rose to $2,211. A judge noted a well dressed woman exaggerating a claim to push costs, discouraging women from using court to press husbands.
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Jide
John Steth
Justiciary
Olson
Frst
Jude Stelk
Central Regis Tration Act Voids Misplaced Amendments
A fragmented note cites the Central Registration Act as void due to amendments inserted by the Senate via the Republican county committees of Cook County that were not engrossed and omitted before the bill reached Governor London. The text implies further question of the governor’s awareness.
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Witi
Senate
Cook County
London
Sup
Circuit Clerk Miller and Graham Bank Case Summary
Supplemental petition filed in United States District Court seeks to challenge a quitclaim deed by Minita Graham. Miller alleges fraud and seeks to recover 12 of a circuit court fund deposited in a bank. The bank guarantee is a 250000 estate bond. Property tied to Graham donation and Crotty asserts county money remained in the bank.
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Ted
United States
Auenetto Miller
Treutt
Mra
Minite Graham
Graham & Sone Tank
Mill
Inal
Mes
Graham
Miller
Mies. Crotty
Charles Lederer
Field Day Saturday LublinER and Trinz Buy Another Theater
Soldiers and sailors from every corps join Chicago in supporting the House of Good Shepherd event to be staged at Comtakey on Saturday. Officials of the army and navy take interest, with Ike Charles Hiskey and others. The theater portion at Mass Devon avenue near Clark street is noted for a ten year term.
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Lubliner and Trinz
Chicago
House of Good Shepherd
Comtakeyirk
Army
Navy
Ike Charles Hiskey
Michiy Hayne
Bred Rigley
Dwight MekKay
Naval
Sneenss
Henry Mc Labliner
Joseph ‘Tring
Charles Hh. Kusel
Mass Devon Avenue
Clark Street
Judicial Care Union Parties Clash Over County Meeting
Republican county committees demanded a formal vote on party unity and leadership at the county convention. Disputes over jurisdiction and timing delayed decisions as members debated candidate support and organizational control.
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Wien
Bankers Confer Great Delegation From Chicago Money Men
A large group of Chicago bankers attended a national convention of the American Bankers Association. The roster included presidents and vice presidents from major Chicago banks, with details of attendees and positions conveyed in a formal report on the delegation's representation and expected discussions at the event.
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Chicago
The
American Bankers’ Association
Chine Svinte Tank and Trust Company
Luke Peter
Frank Warren Central Trust Company
Wt Dawes
WGK Continental
George Mc Reynolds
Artin Hesnelibe
Ralph Vier Vechten
John Ro Washburn
B. Joiner
Stith
Corn Exchamee National Ejuewerk
Shovers Navin
Lean Aid
Petar Denny
eCity
AL Bo Otte
Pred A. Crandall
Noel State
Noel Northern ‘Titiat Company
Trice
Sith and Martin
Inder
South Chicago Savings
Warren Wo Srt
Stamshord
Coest Amd Savin Peed
Sit Cos
Trist
Vien Tress
Cel Phiteed
Inna
Vietery
America
Jens Kaela Beaver
Navy drill and vaudeville headline event announced
Col Daniel Moriarty will arrange a large program featuring naval and military drills, veterans, and a crowding show with boxers, wrestlers, and baseball players offering their services. The state threatens a grand display with notable performers Bark Caddock and Stecher Velbe Seu, plus Sham battle impressions on the eve.
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Tori
Daniel Moriarty
Frank Checago
Bark Caddock
Doe Stecher Velbe Seu
Whilek Zbyseho
Pike Predicts Shortage In City Finances
City Controller Pike warned of a tight outlook for West Sea finances. He projected about 100000 less revenue from saloon licenses than last year and noted a drop of roughly 130000 in tax collections.
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Pike
West Sea
Cty
Detocrits Tentative Titling Amid Mt Ver
A fragmented notice hints at tentative titles and possible Mount V er related names. Key entities remain unclear due to garbled OCR. Further readable text needed to establish concrete persons places or organizations involved.
Chicago Labor Federation frets socialists but backs coin
The Chicago Federation of Labor lists officers and committees including president Osea I Nelson and secretary Edward Noekels. It notes delegates to the federation convention among varied crafts and reports high assessments for judges while arguing the public is shut out to save voters from themselves amid claims socialists may influence the vote.
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Chicago Federation OF Labor
Hresidtent
Cilzpateiek View
Osea I. Nelson
Edward No Noekels
Bred Go Happy Vreamier
Thomas B Kennedy
Medena Thanaban Boa
Schroeder
Neem
Ehahoil Maloney
Wait Yasee
MO 1 Php
Gertrule Stootgel
Hency
A . Anderson
Joseph Wo Morton
Steve Sumer
Anil
T. G. Vanes
Hihiots
Terman Heuhle Bakers
Thomas Curry
Agnes Jolson
Yellow Cab Monopoly Protested In City Streets
A fragmented notice reports a protest against taxi monopoly practices. Independent cab operators allege charges of 20 cents per mile with a two cent fare for certain trips, urging reform as independent drivers mobilize for a Sunday event.
Fragmented OCR note on bus route and vandalism suspect
A damaged OCR snippet describes a dispute over a transport route or event near a wall at Twentyetinet between Walnut and Michigan Avenues. It mentions a group called Yelles Cid and a Trott event at a site on the avenue with taxi incidents and alleged phony activity.
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Beenien
City Considers Milk Sales Plan Amid Health Debate
Health Commissioner Robertson urges city action to sell milk from nine dispensaries. Plan proposes direct distribution via a central hub, arguing milk can be sold at about two to three cents per quart after costs, improving access but facing public objections and high transport costs to Chicago. The proposal notes profitability compared to current high prices while acknowledging logistical and political hurdles.
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Robertson
Corpoarathan Covinset Bitetpan
Noto
Thes Penner
Hothecelty
Gr Robertson
Santa
Dr. Robertson
Tor Gan
Bowie
Incoherent OCR Fragment Signals Local Text Gaps
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled phrases and misspelled words. No clear names dates places or events emerge. Unable to identify a coherent news item, event, or notice from the source.
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Welfare Society
Funkhouser
Wilson
Board of Review
Central Registration Act
Miller and Graham Bank
Cartier
E— Sunny
Chicago Telephone Company
Eibind
Shinee
Yellow Cab
Grasping Milk Trust
Lowden’s Waterway
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