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The Calumet News
Calumet, Houghton County, Michigan
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On April 19, Social Democrats gain control of Milwaukee's city government with Emil Seidel as mayor, supported by 21 aldermen. His inaugural message emphasizes home rule, worker well-being, sanitation, municipal research, and cost-saving measures. The council includes 10 Democrats and 4 Republicans.
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Social Democrats Take Hold of Reins of Milwaukee's City Government
HOME RULE FAVORITE MEASURE
New Executive Has Back of Him Twenty-one Aldermen—Economy and Promotion of Well Being of Workingmen Urged.
Milwaukee, Apr. 19.—The government of the city of Milwaukee today passed into the hands of the social democrats, with Mayor Seidel as leader. The inaugural message of the new mayor said:
"Before all things, home rule and the right of self-government included the promotion of the well being for the working classes of the city; enforcement of sanitary measures; establishment of a bureau of municipal research with a view to placing the finances of the city on a sound and sane basis; and combining of various offices to save expense."
Seidel will have back of him twenty-one aldermen, all members of his party. The minority consists of ten democrats and four republicans. The council chamber was densely packed when the new city officials took their places.
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Apr. 19
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Social Democrats assume control of Milwaukee's city government with Mayor Seidel leading, supported by 21 aldermen; inaugural message prioritizes home rule, worker well-being, sanitation, municipal research, and administrative efficiency; minority of 10 Democrats and 4 Republicans present at packed council inauguration.