Holman defeats Cohen in fourth ward alderman race
Claude W. B. Holman shows an almost two to one margin over incumbent Alderman Abraham Cohen in Chicago’s fourth ward with 11,273 to 6,889 votes after 85 precincts. Julius Pryor, Kennelly write‑in, secured 38 votes. Daley led mayoral totals in the same ward with 11,981 to Kennelly 3,137.
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Claude W. B. Holman
Ald
Abraham Cohen
Holman
Cohen
Julius Pryor
Kennelly
Richard Daley
Daley
Project B Wins Washington OK
A capital grant of 91000 for Hyde Park Project B was approved by the Urban Renewal administration in Washington. The grant brings total Hyde Park funding to 654,625 and falls about 200000 short of the Land Clearance request.
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Hyde Park
Urban Renewal Administration
Washington
Chicago
Cen
Hyde Park A
Despres Forces Fifth Ward RunOff In City Primary
In a tight fifth ward alderman race independent Leon Despres leads with 7 056 votes against George E Uretz 5 985 and Morgenstern 2 849 and Mattchett 1 035, forcing a run off on April 5 Despres gains GOP support and anti machine sentiment.
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Leon Despres
Fifth Ward
George E. Uretz
Morgenstern
Hugh Mattchett
Despres
Uretz
John Leonard East
Independent Voters of
Illinois
Lou Silverman
Despres Independent
Mrs. Morgenstern
Kennelly
Final Week in 5th Ward Campaign Ends with Forum Attacks
Candidates Despres Mat chett and Uretz spoke at a Hyde Park forum attended by about 350 voters. The debate included Uretz attacking Despres over a ward office, while Merriam’s model of non partisan sponsorship drew critique from Despres. On election eve Kennelly offered to tour the bad wards after poll watcher plans were rejected.
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Fifth Ward
Richard Daley
Despres, Matchett and
Uretz
Hyde Park League of Women Voters
Hyde Parkers
Despres
Merriam
Ald
Robert E. Merriam
Kennelly
Open House for Merriam Campaign in February
The Southeast Citizens for Merriam sponsor an open house for Merriam on Saturday February 26 from 2 to 4 pm at 146 East 55th. Alderman Merriam, the Republican candidate for mayor, will discuss his program and policies with attendees.
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Victor
Leon Lespres
Marian
Joseph Minsky
Matchett
GOP
East
Democratic
55Th and Lake Park
Admowski
Balek
Lar Daley
Fred Lyons
Barnet Hodes
William L. Dawson
Riam For Mayor
Ruary
Repub
Lican
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