Republican Primary Bid for State Representative Nomination
A candidate appeals to Dotton area voters to back his bid for Illinois State Representative. He asks for September 15 votes, claims each vote for him counts triple, and urges Home Rule for municipalities and ending the State Utilities Commission. He endorses a veterans bonus and public welfare, urging ladies to vote and boost Southern district representation.
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Dotton
State Utilities Commission
Illinois
General Assembly
Grumblings and Complaints Dominate Public Discourse
A New Statesman observation notes people seek grievances to entertain and attract readers. The editor leveraged public complaints to boost circulation while discussing how health woes and vanity drive storytelling and attention rather than genuine ideals.
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The
New Statesman
London
Wison
Brin warns Tamany tax rise would hit cost of living
Harry L. Brin a Chicago attorney and Republican candidate for Board of Assessors says the Tamany ticket would raise the 1914 tax rate from 1.70 to at least 4.02 if elected. He argues higher taxes would push rents and prices for food clothing and other essentials higher. Brin notes his public service roles and wartime army service and his current law practice with Williams Ryer and Brin.
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Thompson ‘“Tammany
Harry L. Brin
Chicago
Brin
Tammany Machine
Williams, Ryer and Brin
American Legion
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Adam. Woolf
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