Illinois Deadlock Ends as Lewis Sherman Tie Is Broken
Springfield reports James Hamilton Lewis Democrat elected U S Senator for six year term starting March 4 1918 and Lawrence Sherman Republican chosen for the short term beginning March 4 1909 after the deadlock since February 11. The house and senate broke on ballots fourteenth and fifteenth in first state since 1818 with two senators elected simultaneously. Governor Dunne to push direct primary law for nomination of senators. Total party alignments and votes detailed. several absences and cross votes noted.
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Springfield
James Hamilton Lewis
United States
Lawrence YW. Sharman
Loramer
Illinois
Ilinois
Lewis
Sheruman
Homer J. Tice
Ampaign
Frank H. Funk
Medill McCormick
Dunne
Treasarer O'Connell
Lewis-Sherman
Tice
Sherman
Cleary
Jo Daviess
Funk
Ashton
Cook
John Fitzpatrick
Chicago Federation of Labor
Gillespie
McLean
St. Clair
Munro
Lake
Wress Fit
Kane
Saline
Lewis —Grunau
Lloyd
Snite
Taylor
Grunau
Jayne
Warren
Incorporation Certificates Issued for Two Firms
Secretary of State Woods issued certificates of incorporation to Specialty Sales and Manufacturing Company in Chicago with capital of $5,000 and incorporators John J. Tobin Christian B. H. Krauch William H. Klein and William Klein. Also Jacksonville Farmers Co operative Company in Jacksonville with capital of $15,000 and incorporators Ralph W Reynolds J W Hairgrove J M Stewart W L Legh Stanfield Baldwin.
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Secretary of State Woods
Specialty Sales and Manufacturing Company
Chicago
John J. Tobin
Christian BH. Krauch
William Klein
William H. Klein
Jacksonville Farmers’ Co-operative Company
Jacksonville
Ralph W
Reynolds
W. Hairgrove
J. M. Stewart
W.L. Legh
Stanfield
Illinois Bar Association to Meet April 8 9
The Illinois State Bar association schedules its annual meeting in Springfield on Tuesday and Wednesday April 8 and 9. Leaders will discuss reform principles suited to Illinois courts as the central theme, with invitation extended by secretary John B Voight to all lawyers statewide.
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Bar Association
Illinois
Illinois State Bar Association
Springfield
John B. Voight
Illinois Debate on Tax Reform and Wealth Tax Policy
A heated Illinois discussion centers on Governor Dunne's proposal to tax intangible wealth at lower rates while raising taxes on tangible property. Proponents argue it could boost revenue and expose hidden assets, but critics warn it shifts burdens to farmers and homeowners and may boost living costs. The piece analyzes constitutional aims, practical outcomes, and implications for banks, stocks, mortgages, and corporations amid broader fiscal debate.
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Springfield
Dunne
Illinois
New Jersey
New York State
New York
United States
New York City
Kings of Fortune
Cook County
Chicago
Illnoid
Chicago Tax Plan Debate Aims at Railroad Valuations
Chicago City Council committees press for legislation to shield the city from Juul law effects and seek to revise tax rules. Governors and lawmakers discuss raising Chicago revenues by adjusting railroad property values and preventing state-wide spread, with attention to preserving balanced funding for other areas.
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Springfield
Dunne
Chicago Daily News
Cook County
Halsted Street
State Street
Chicago Avenue
22Nd Street
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