Organization politics and graft in Chicago Democrats
A polemical overview accuses the Chicago Democratic Organization of graft and manipulation. It names contractors McGann and Richert and the 600 Democrats filing county petitions, notes Sullivan’s waning senatorial enthusiasm, and criticizes ward leaders, crate merchants, and bid for control amid calls for a stringent primary law. It laments officials who bankroll European trips and praises reform-minded figures like John P. Hopkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busse
Merriam Commission
Illinois
Organization
Sullivan
Chicago
Roger C. Sullivan
Andrew J. Graham
Graham
George Belcler
la Balle Hotel
George Beidler
Beidler
Sullivan’s
McGann and Richert
Bradley Favored by Most Democrats for County Treasurer
The article notes John J. Bradley favored as Democratic nominee for County Treasurer by a large majority of party members. It highlights his record as U S marshal under Wilson and argues his candidacy would unite the ticket and win large support. It critiques trusts and public spending while detailing local political figures and Sanitary District finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Democratic Party
Bradley
Dem
John J. Bradley
Wallace G. Clark
Sanitary District of
Sanitary Board
Clark
Sanitary
Drainage Board
Thomas M. Sullivan
Sullivan
Calumet Sag
North Shore
Political infighting over city offices sparks voter discontent
The piece cites Democratic party tactics and anti-Deneen Republicans shaping Sanitary District and county posts. It notes Wallace G. Clark’s political backlash and lists numerous candidates by ward, including George W. Paullin and Alexander A. McCormick, reflecting a fragmented slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace G. Clark
George W. Paullin
Evanston
Charles Goodman
Ernest Bihl
Alexander A. McCormick
Florence M. Lorenz
Lucy Roth
Thomas A. Woodruff
B. Geiger
Homer J. Smith
William R. Cowan
Jacob Ruehmann
Edwin J. Abel
Peter A. Peterson
Fred D. Mateer
la Grange
John
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United
Dunne
Chicago Eagle
Cal Democratic Party
McGann, Richert, Et. al
Democrats’ Union
Webster Avenue
Junketers
John P. Hopkins
Forestry and Electric Light Department
Uphold Bradley
United States
Wilson
Forestry Department
P. O'Connor
Samuel 8. Dingee
Wilmette
Charles H. Thomas
Chicago Heights
Frederick A. Rowe
Oak Park
Oscar M. Torrison
Henry C. Beitler
Loverin-Brown
South State Street
Clark & Trainer
Michigan Boulevard
Clarkdale
Lexington
West Side
Corn Products Company
Edward F. Dunne
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