Connery Family In Chicago Public Office Control
A 1916 Chicago piece exposes the Connery gang as wielding broad public influence across Cook County. It names Joseph Bidwill Jr., Francis D. Connery, John T. Connery, and others in roles from Clerk to Comptroller, State Bank Examiner, and Board of Review, arguing nepotism and political leverage across Democratic and Republican contests.
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Connery
The
Eagle
Connerys
United States
State of Illinois
County of
Cook
Chicago
Connerye Firat
Democratic Party
State Street
John T. Connery
Board of Review
William J. Connery
Blockt
Busse Business Administration
Connery Gang
Dunne
Busse
John W. Rainey
Connery Outfit
Joseph E. Bidwill, Jr
Robert M. Sweitzer
Francis D. Connery
Sanitary District of
Francis D
Sweitzer
Bweltser
Joseph Eb, Bidwill, Jr
Joseph F. Connery
Recorder of Deeds
Michael M. Connery
John T
Joseph F
Francis D. Job
Lucey
Henry E. Connery
Joseph M. Connery
Blocki
Juicy Jobs for Connerys in Ward Politics
A circulated 1900s ward pamphlet claims favors for Connery relatives on public payrolls. It lists Francis D. Connery and siblings in Alderman roles, City Clerk, Comptroller, Recorder, Bank Examiner, and other clerical posts with salary ranges and years served.
Connery Election Calendar for 1916 State and County Offices
State offices set for November 7, 1916 include State Auditor and Auditor of Public Accounts. Henry T. Connery listed as Bank Examiner and title holder at the Sanitary District in Chicago with trustees and comptroller positions up for election. County offices include Recorder of Deeds Joseph F. Connery and Clerk for Board of Review William J. Connery with Board of Review members and other payroll notes.
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J. Riordan
Francis
Joseph M. Connery
Board of Review
Connerys
28Th Ward
Francis D. Connery
Reviewer Blocki
John T. Connery
Michael M. Connery
Recorder of Deeds
Joseph F. Connery
William J. Connery
Henry Connery
State Bank Examiner
John
Francie
Connery
Comptroller Sanitary District
Recorder's Office
Brady's
Attorney General's Office
Clerk Board of Review
Auditor of Public Accounts
State Auditor's Office
Henry T. Connery
Sanitary District OF
Chicago
Sanitary District
Sanitary District i
Deeda
Joseph F. Conry
Destal
Connery Vanity
Recorder’s
Board of Assessors
South la Balle Street
West Washington Boulevard
West Town
Graceland Cemetery Improvement Association
South Town
South la Salle Street
C. A. Connery
Winthrop Avenue
M. F. Connery
North Washtenaw Avenue
Francia D. Connery
Columbia Avenue
Tax board lowers Brand household tax from 225000 to 10500
Horace J. Brand editor of the Illinois Staats Zeitung saw his personal property assessment cut to 10500 for his 533 Wellington Avenue home. The original 225000 bill stemmed from a 150000 value and a 50 percent penalty for not filing a schedule.
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Horace J. Brand
Illinois Staats-Zeitung
Board of Review
Mr. Brand
Wellington Avenue
Board of Assessors
Democrats Slate Ticket With No German Descent
The Tribune reports a Democratic slate lacking any German born or of German descent, with Connery among the nominees and several leaders predicting an uphill, ethnic balance fight. The Edgewater shore issue also draws attention as the Boys' Brotherhood Republic seek access to the Saddle and Cycle Club beach under sailors' law.
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Connery
George C. Waterman
the Tribune
Ross C. Hall
Sullivan
Cook County
Maclay Hoyne
Edgewater Shore
Lake Shore
Boys’ Brotherhood Republic
State Rivers and Harbors Commission
Thompson
Connerys Face Public Property Tax Scrutiny in Chicago
The 1916 assessment lists reveal Joseph F. Connery and several relatives with property and salary details. Districts 34 West Town and 16 South Town shows multiple Connerys with varying valuations. Labor groups and residents on Sheridan Road also appear in the assessed totals, prompting questions about gaps for John T. Connery and Edgewater Beach Hotel ownership.
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Lake View
John T. Connery
Milllionaire
Joseph F. Michael M
Henry T
Francis D
J. T. Connery
South Michigan Avenue
Chicago
Chicago Federation of Labor
West Washington Street
Brotherhood of All Railroad Men
West Madison Street
Union
South Town
Edgewater Beach Hotel
Sheridan Road
The
Connerys
Town of Lake
Harry R. Gibbons
M. H. McGovern
M. M. Magasarian
Thomas J. Webb
F. Bowers
T. H. Gilleland
R. D. Huzzagh
P. Malkan
C. H. Fellows
H. J. Briede
A. Ellinger
J. B. Earl
A. M. Gaglay
L. Graham
J. C. O'Brien
Alice A. Murray
E. C. Keefe
Saddle & Cycle Club
Ella Stromberg
J. A. van Engers
W. M. Walker
Adolphus Wolf
Edgewater Beach
Poor Vote Getter Show In 1912 Primary Outcomes For City Roles
Democratic primary results reveal Joseph F. Connery with 56 343 votes for Recorder of Deeds and 64 498 for his opponents. John W. Rainey leads for Clerk of the Circuit Court with 71 695 over 44 666. Blocki and Vopicka split near the Blocki margin. In 1913 Francis D. Connery seeks City Clerk with 42 187 against 51 460 for opponents. Connery remains a minority candidate.
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Joseph F. Connery
Connery
John W. Rainey
Joseph E. Bidwell, Jr
Rainey
John T. Connery
Blocki
Board of Review
Charles J. Vopicka
Francis D. Connery
Warning to Advertisers from the Chicago Eagle
The Chicago Eagle asserts it will resist the Gang and expose their attempts to influence advertisers with falsehoods. It notes advertisers have recorded Gang statements and sent them to the paper for future use, reaffirming the paper's long-standing stance against gang pressure.
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The
Eagle
Brooks
Chicago Eagle
Chicago
Lake Michigan Beach Fenced In Allegedly by Pull Group
Residents accuse a group led by a man with the pull to fence about 400 feet of Lake Shore Beach near Balmoral Avenue on Lake Michigan. Indignation runs high as authorities weigh claims.
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Lake Michigan
Balmoral Avenue
Oppose Gang Rule Threat in Chicago Politics
The piece warns that gang control would seize all offices and the judiciary, making business easy for compliant interests while crushing opposition. It urges good citizens to oppose gang rule to prevent political domination and corruption.
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Chicago
Democratic Workers Lore Reveals Connery Family in City Offices
The piece details long standing connections of the Connery family to Chicago public offices. It claims Connerys hold roles from state to city agencies including the Board of Review, city clerk, and Sanitary District Comptroller. The article notes private business ties and official influence across Cook County offices.
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Connerys
Chicago
Connery
Board of Review
Ieal
Attorney General's
Illinois Attorney General's Office
State Bank Examiner
Cook County
Recorder of Deeds
Popular Tom Little for Recorder
Democrats flock behind Thomas F. Little a popular former alderman and business leader for Recorder of Deeds. Local controversy grows as Sheridan Drive near Balmoral Avenue sees cars parked on both sides drawing criticism of Lincoln Park board.
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Connery
Thomas F. Little
Recorder of Deeds
Sheridan Drive
Balmoral Avenue
Lincoln Park Board
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Staats Zeitung
Democratic Connery Committee
Big County
James C. Gavin
James B. Bowler
Martin J. O'Brien
Joseph Cepak
Thos. J. Webb
William P. Feeney
Thomas M. Sullivan
Sanitary
Joseph Rushkewicz
James A. Long
Superior Court
Joseph Sabath
Jacob H. Hopkins
Hoyne
Blocki, Connery
Edgewater
Democratic Workers
Tom Little
Ammany People of Influence
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