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Pigs in Clover and Democratic Job Politics
A Chicago era dispatch analyzes Democratic control of patronage, noting workers punished as party insiders gain fat posts under shifting coalitions. It cites post office reforms pressure, a Boston strike backdrop, and city street name changes while urging investigations into mailing privileges and favoritism amid political reshuffles.
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Democratic Party
Big Steve
Deneen
Jacksonville
John D. Riley
State Street
State Avenue
Dearborn Street
Dearborn Avenue
Wella Street
Wells Avenue
Desplaines Street
Desplaines Ave