Connery family dominates Chicago public offices, critics say
The Eagle investigates the Connery gang's control of public payroll jobs in Chicago, detailing connections to the Busse and Dunne administrations, and naming multiple Connery relatives holding city and state posts. The piece notes widespread perception of family influence and potential conflicts, with a final remark about Sheridan Drive parking causing public criticism of Lincoln Park officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan Drive
Balmoral Avenue
Lincoln Park Board
Juicy Jobs for Connerys in Ward Circular Alleged
A ward circular from the late primary alleges nepotism around Connery relatives on public payrolls. It lists Francis D. Connery and kin with various city and district posts, salaries, and terms, claiming preferences for jobs and promotions in 1901 to 1915.
Edgewater Residents Protest Beach Fence and Sheridan Road Use
Edgewater residents near Balmoral avenue oppose plans to fence off the Lake Michigan beach in front of their homes. Anger also rises over Sheridan Road being used as an automobile garage, drawing widespread indignation.
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Edgewater
Balmoral Avenue
Lake Michigan
Sheridan Road
Wants Them Shown Up By The Editor
In a Chicago Bar gathering, members urged court action against tax dodging officials and wealthy individuals to expose true properties and wealth. They proposed perjury penalties if oath truth fails. Edgewater residents complain of a gang exploiting Lake Michigan by fencing lake access and keeping the public from the Lake Front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Edgewater
Democrats nominate ticket without German ancestry in Cook County
The Tribune reports a Sullivan slate dominated by Irish and Poles with no German on the ticket. Officials named include Connery for recovery and Hoyne for state's attorney, with commentary on German exclusion and multiple Connerys in county offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Connery Committee
Big County
Connery
George C. Waterman
the Tribune
Ross C. Hall
Sullivan
Ger
Curious Gaps in 1916 Chicago Property Assessments
The Chicago Eagle reports on personal property assessments for 1916 with many Connerys named and unusual omissions. It notes Joseph F. Connery of 134 South La Salle street and 2028 West Washington boulevard, plus several other Connerys, are listed with varying salaries and holdings though some names are missing from the Lake View District No. 4 roll. The piece highlights errors, district splits, and a long roster of addresses on Sheridan Road, pointing to a public inquiry into the assessors and a potentially overlooked Edgewater Beach Hotel listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connerys
Chicago
Board of Assessors
Joseph F. Connery
South la Salle Street
West Washington Boulevard
West Town
Graceland Cemetery Improvement Association
South Town
Henry T. Connery
C. A. Connery
William J. Connery
Board of Review
Michael M. Connery
Winthrop Avenue
M. F. Connery
Francis D. Connery
Sanitary District of
North Washtenaw Avenue
Columbia Avenue
Chicago Eagle
Lake View
John T. Connery
Edgewater Beach Hotel
Charles Krutckoff
J. T. Connery
South
Michigan Avenue
South Chicago
Miami Coal Company
Chicago Federation of Labor
West Washington Street
Brotherhood of All Railroad Men
West Madison Street
Edgewater Beach
Sheridan Road
The
Town of
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. Garlay
L. Graham
W. M. Walker
Adolphus Wolf
Town of Lake View
Poor Vote Getters in 1912 Democratic Primaries
The 1912 Democratic primary shows Joseph F. Connery trailing with 56 343 votes against 64 498 for rivals in the Recorder of Deeds race while John W. Rainey wins the Clerk of the Circuit Court nomination with 71 695 to 44 666. Blocki and Connery partner in coal business, tied in Board of Review, with Blocki narrowly ahead of Charles J. Vopicka by 39 415 to 38 989. In 1913 Francis D. Connery runs for City Clerk, trailing Democratic opponents 42 187 to 51 460, a clear minority showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conmery
Busse Business Administration
Connery Gang
Dunne
Democratic Party
Connery’s
Busse
John W. Rainey
Connery
Francis D
Sweitzer
Princes of the Blood
Joseph Fb, Bidwill, Jr
John T. Connery
Connerys
28Th Ward
Francis D. Connery
Reviewer Blocks
Michael M. Connery
Recorder of Deeds
Joseph F. Connery
Reviewer Blocki
William J. Connery
Henry Connery
Joseph E. Bidwell, Jr
Rainey
Blocki
Charles J. Vopicka
Block
Connery family ties raise questions on Chicago public offices
The Connerys are linked to numerous public posts in Chicago and to coal business interests. A Connery family member sits on the Board of Review and an official investigator from the Illinois Attorney General's Office has ties to the Connery name. The Sanitary District contractor bill approvals may also involve a Connery connection.
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Connery
Eagle
Connerys
United States
Illinois
County of
Cook
City of
Chicago
Democratic Party
State Street
John T. Connery
Board of Review
William J. Connery
Block
Joseph F. Connery
Francia D. Connery
Joseph E. Bidwill, Jr
Recorder of Deeds
Michael M. Connery
John T
Joseph F
Francis D. Job
Lucey
Henry E. Connery
Sanitary District
Francis D
Blocki
D?al
Conquess
Attorney General's
Ilinois
A Connery
Connery 1916 Election Calendar Details
The 1916 election calendar lists state offices with November 7 as the vote date. Henry T. Connery is named as Examiner for the State Auditor and appears in roles for Sanitary District offices, including Comptroller. The Deed Recorder and Board of Review show Connery family members in payroll and clerk positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auditor of Public Accounts
State Auditor's
Henry T. Connery
Sanitary District OF Chicago
Sanitary District
Francie D. Connery
Recorder of
Dee
Recorder of Deeds
Joseph F. Connery
Connery
Board of Review
William J. Connery
Lake Shore Fenced In Sparks Beach Rights Fight
Pull party members allegedly fenced in about 400 feet of Lake Michigan shore near Balmoral avenue as indignation grows. The Saddle and Cycle Club front and Edgewater shoreline access are in dispute. Boys' Brotherhood Republic enlist State Rivers and Harbors Commission and Mayor Thompson to back old sailors law permitting open use of the beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Michigan
Balmoral Avenue
Edgewater Shore
Lake Shore
Boys’ Brotherhood Republic
State Rivers and Harbors Commission
Thompson
Tax board cuts Brand personal property assessment sharply
The $225,000 assessment on Horace L. Brand editor of Aliida Staats-Zeitune was reduced to $10,500 by the board. The itemized tax covered Brand’s household goods at 533 Wellington Avenue after a 50 percent penalty for not filing a schedule. Meanwhile Edgewater residents question hotel access to lake shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace L. Brand
Aliida Staats-Zeitune
Board of Review
Mr. Brand
Wellington Avenue
Board of Assessors
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John
Francie
Recorder's Office
Francis
Brady's
Attorney General's Office
Clerk Board of Review
James J. Riordan
James P. Riordan
Wil J. Riordan
Joseph M. Connery
Cook County
Recoveer
Superior Court
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
Sm Icuet
Democratic
Workers
Staats Zeitung
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