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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1922
Page
5
The article lauds an unnamed Iris administrator for humane court rulings on vulnerable children and notes his fight for clean elections and ballot integrity winning commendations from the public, press, and anti graft organizations ahead of Election Day November 7, 1922.
Voters of Cook County rally to support John F. Devine for re election as Clerk of the Probate Court noting a $139,863 saved for taxpayers over his first three years. The ad credits conscientious administration, fiscal prudence, no extra staff, and business like conduct as reasons for re election on November 7th.
A reporter warns that the Lundin and Thompson led group seeks control of county courts and election machinery. The piece outlines alleged tactics to influence local judicial and electoral processes and calls for public oversight and reform.
The Cook County Clerk Robert M. Sweitzer is lauded for businesslike reforms and a comprehensive county financial statement. Born in Chicago, he enjoys cross party support and is urged to be returned to office in the upcoming election, listed in the Democratic column.
A political notice urging votes for Peter M. Hoffman for sheriff on November 7 1922. It highlights 17 years as coroner and promises protection honesty economical administration and equal treatment of rich and poor with a county appointed coroner at no cost to the county.
P. J. Carr has served as County Treasurer since 1921 and in one fiscal year returned $654,419.90 to the public, the largest by any predecessor. He expanded tax payment access to 100 sub stations and added services for real estate, foreign language needs, and free advisory help, boosting efficiency and public service. His contract expires soon. voters are urged to renew it at the November 7 election.
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