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Illinois Assembly Opens With Harmony and Canvass
The Fifty third Illinois General Assembly opened after canvassing November vote totals for state treasurer and superintendent of public instruction. Oscar Nelson led treasurer results. Francis G. Blair led for superintendent. Mrs. Lottie Holman ONeill became Illinois’ first woman representative, receiving a loud ceremony and a seat in the assembly.
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Springfield
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Fiftythird General Assembly
House
Senate
Oscar Nelson
Peter Bartzen
Robert H. Howe
Soc
Robert M. Buck
Farmer-Labor
Francis G. Blair
James A. Murphy
Bertha Hale White
Lillian Herstein
Ilinois General Assembly
Len Small
Shanahan
Chicago
Edward J. Sméjkal
Appropriations Committee
Lottie Holman O’neill
John Dailey
National Guard
Richard J Barr
O’neill
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Ilinois
O'Neill
Lmelight
Illinois League of Women Voters