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Chronic Candidate Critiques Democrats on Nomination Shortfalls
Chicago politics roils as former mayoral ally condemns Democrats for failing to nominate enough legislative candidates. The piece traces Carter Harrison’s eight years as mayor and head of the Democratic central committee, notes Lahiff’s influence, and outlines proposed platform changes from the Democrats including civil service expansion, election jurisdiction extension, and consolidation of county offices. The article also mentions a Chicago subway proposal by George W. Jackson and the looming battle for party unity ahead of fall elections.
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Carter Harrigan
Democratic Party of Chicago
Democratic County Central Committee
Lahiff
Harrison
the Tribune
United States
Cook County
Election Board
Lefccdaaanen
Gullivan
Democratic
Sere Errmara Rece Paenette Terrestare Te Cer Crate
County Service
William L. O'Connell
Democratic County Committee
Canidates
Dunne
Lewis
Graham
Traeger