Forsakes His Friends Captain Farrell Deserts for Burke Rivalry
The Eagle chronicles Captain James H. Farrell’s long history of desertion from political allies in Chicago. It notes his shifts between Colvin, Cregier, Hopkins, Hoechster and Burke, his rise from small-time roles to a City Hall post, and his latest break with Robert E. Burke while claiming loyalty to Harrison. It frames his career as marked by self interest and ingratitude.
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James H. Farrell
Farrell
Thut
Robert Burke
Mal
Burke
Robert EB
Eagle
Cap
Dad DI
Humphrey
Allen
Eagle Vv
Seventeenth Ward
John H. Colvin
Big Four
Endea
Calvin
Colvin
Cap' Farrell
Council
Alderday
Cap" Fa
de Witt, Cregier
Cap" Farrella
Robert KB. Burke
Harrison
Mr. Burke
Cregler
Robert KE. Burke
North Side
Judas Iscariot
Hoechster
Tinos
Wiys
Robert B. Burke
Carter
Hopkins
North Chcago Railway Company
Elain
Yook County Democracy Marching Club
William J. McGarighe
Mae
Duke of Beethoven Street
Traction Company
James TH. Farrell
Farrells role during North Chicago interims shocks voters
During intersessions, Farrell kept payroll presence at City Hall and North Town offices, serving two terms as chief deputy to Built Hoechster when Hoechster was North Chicago Town Collector. He reportedly split duties between City Hall and North Town, then deserted Hoechster and backed Fesman in the North Town Convention, while many North Side members remained disgusted.
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Chicago
Paxon & Co
South
William Best
Thomas Fenelon
North
Sam BF. Chase
Frank Niesen
William Vogt
Farrell
North Town
Built Hoechster
Hoechster
Dls
Fesman
North Side
The Marshal of Industry on North Clark Street
Amid political drift, the Union Oil Company remains loyal to its marshal seen daily on North Clark Street. Passersby admire the manly figure as he stands on the Traction Company steps at Clark and Division, his aura lighting pedestrians and riders alike.
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Union Tion Company
North
Clark Street
Traction Company
Clark
Division Streets
Syndicate columnist defends pension issue amid TR
A columnist for the daily paper treats the Colleran pension matter, arguing for it as a remedy to public annoyance and injury to TR. E. Burke, criticizing the newspaper's perceived lowering of standards in the city.
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Colleran
TR. E. Burke
Daily N
Alderman Khemanns Attacks Burke Defense Over Office Deficits
Alderman Khemanns of the Twenty fourth Ward denounces Burke and the Burke special account as a bunko game and calls the office finances disgusting. He warns the alleged manipulation of funds reflects political deceit and cites past fights over County Central Committee appointments.
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Khemanns
R. E B. Burke
Khemann
Burke
Ehemann
County Central Committee
Col George Moulton Considered for Congress and County Posts
Col George Mathew Moulton of the Second regiment LN G has succeeded Gen Charles FitzSinons as brigadier general of the first brigade and may succeed James B Mann in Congress from the South Side. He is urged as a strong candidate for County Treasurer or County Clerk, noted for wide popularity and potential to bolster the county ticket.
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George Mathew Moulton
LN. G
Chas. Fitz Sinons
James BR. Mann
Fieldhouse Backing Urges GOP Clerk Nomination
Col Walter Fieldhouse, secretary of the West Park Board, receives strong backing for the Republican nomination for Clerk of the Appellate Court. Supporters say Fieldhouse deserves well of his party.
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Walter” Fleldhouse
West Park Board
Col. Fieldhouse
Carter Harrison Wake Exposes Pay-Roll Fray in Chicago Politics
The Chicago Eagle reports a candlelight City Hall meeting of the County Central Executive Committee with Mayor Harrison present. Thirteen of thirty-five voted, six opposed Burke, while seven supported the payroll cabal, signaling a fierce Democratic Party fight ahead in primaries and county offices.
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Democratic Party
Chicago Eagle
Cook County Democrato
Star Chamber
Cook County
Motal
Harrison Hiself
Thomas Carey
Thomas Gahan
Robert EK. Burke
Robert BE. Burke
Carter Harrison
Payrooll
John Powers
Robert EB. Burke
Payerell
Darkness at Carter Harrison wake looms over party meeting
A county executive committee gathering of 35 members saw 13 attend amid ominous mood and talk of treachery. The scene around the Carter Harrison wake at City Hall evoked doom with candles flickering, hinting at anticipated defeat and a foreboding eclipse for the city.
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County Central Secutive Committee
Carter Harrison
Catafalque
Carter H
Carey
Democratic list of judges contenders includes notable names
The strongest men named for judicial nominations on the Democratic side include Ton, PB, Mellagh, Hon, J, JK, Prindivile and Ton, Spencer Ward as referenced in contemporary discussion.
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Vhiree
Ton
Mellagh
Hon
Prindivile
Spencer Ward
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Sions
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Egypt
Rth
John ‘Tempel
Emil Hoechster
Alderman Hunter
Ty Democracy
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Staver Carriage Company
National Reciprocity League
City Hall Cabal
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