Foreign Language Press Survey

Whenever political parties nominate candidates for political offices, we Jews clamor for political recognition. A general ill-feeling is felt when Jews are not nominated. In the ninth ward where there are many Jewish voters. We have always wanted a Jewish alderman; we have not alway

As you already know, at next Tuesday's election there are two candidates for Alderman of our ward. One is Emanuel M. Abrahams, a Jew, the other is a non-Jew. On every Jew, lies the duty of electing a Jew, especially since that Jew is Emanuel M. Abrahams, who is well known among us,

Today from two to six o'clock in the afternoon, there will be free theater entertainment, at the Metropolitan Theater, for Emanuel M. Abrahams, candidate for Alderman of the 9th ward. Congressman Sabath's letter of recommendation, recommending the voters of the 9th ward to elect Mr.

One of the most important obligations of every Polish-American citizen to his adopted country, a country which is so kind and hospitable, and which accepted him so graciously is to willingly take active part in its government. Those who do not take an interest in their adopted country's polit

The mania of some Italians for personal publicity has led to a feeling of diffidence towards certain Italian candidates in the coming election. In the 17th Senatorial District, for example, Joseph D'Andrea, Business Agent for the Mine and Tunnel Workers Union, declared himself a candidate for

The state of Illinois and the city of Chicago will have their primaries on Thursday, September 15, 1910. The purpose of the primaries is to nominate the candidates who are to compose the electoral ticket. Since every party has two or more aspirants for each office, the primaries give a chance

A meeting of the Polish Republican Club was held on September 2, 1910, at the Zientek Hall, 2001 West 18th Street. A decision was made to support Polish candidates for nomination during the forthcoming primaries of September 15. The following candidates were indorsed: Dr. E. F. Napi

Our country man,Mr. R. Bandringa, of 7106 Morgan Street, is again candidate for Precinct Committeeman in the 31st Precinct of the 32nd Ward. Let us show that we are willing to help a Hollander by casting our vote for him next Thursday, September 15th.

Our popular and able county commissioner, Carl R. Chindblom, is seeking renomination, and should be assured of his countrymen's support at the primary next Thursday. He has conducted himself as an honest and capable public official, and Swedish-Americans, particularly, should show their appre

The candidate, Mr. S. Schoenmann, descended from German parents; he is German and speaks German and lived in Chicago for 32 years. Mr. Schoenmann is recommended by the Allied Clubs and Associations for Local Self Government, likewise by the Municipal Voters League, the Daily News, Evening Pos

Tomorrow, September 15, 1910, is the day of the primaries in Chicago. Although in accordance with its principles the Polish newspaper Dziennik Zwiazkowy does not show any particular preference for any political party in this country, nevertheless, it is its right, and even its duty to support

There are about 200,000 Jews in Chicago and Cook County, who stand a chance of losing their right to vote in the coming election, because they failed to register on the 8th of October. One of the most important reasons for registration in this election is that every Jew in Chicago m

This year an unusually large number of our countrymen are candidates for public offices, which is a sure sign that Swedish-American influence in politics is on the increase. Among the reasons for this state of affairs is the fact that we are now co-operating more closely than we formerly did

When a public official discharges his duties and conducts himself in such a manner as to win the esteem and confidence of the voters it is only proper that the latter should show their appreciation by re-electing him to the same office, regardless of the political party to which he belongs. B

The mass meeting held last night at the Nat Herwood Hall for the benefit of the Jewish candidates was very successful. The Hall was packed with many Jewish voters and everyone was very enthusiastic about the future of the Jewish officers. The speakers with their eloquent addresses, held the c

There are only a few days left before an important election. The citizen who lives among other people, who is perfectly able and qualified to vote and yet neglects to fulfill his obligation of casting his ballot on election day, commits a sin against society. The Dziennik Zwiazkowy

This country with its constitutional system has no need to resort to the use of armed force or noisy upheavals and riots. All it requests is that the voice of the people express their will. This was proved during the 1910 election of public officials throughout the entire nation. Th

A resolution was passed in a meeting of the Czech Democrats of Cook County, in the Briggs House last night, in which the candidacy of Carter H. Harrison for mayor, in the primary election, is heartily endorsed. The candidate is pointed out as representing true Democracy and guarding its sacre

Everyone knows now, that our countryman, Age Zylstra, is again a candidate for the Republican nomination of Alderman in the 33rd Ward. He has not forced himself upon the people, but after repeated urgings of his many friends and admirers, he has at last consented to accept the nomination. But

It is rather curious to note that the Scandinavians have quite different opinions about politics. Republicans and Democrats are almost equal in representation and constituency, the Socialists slightly less, but the Prohibitionists have by far the greatest representation. Look at thi