Connerys Dominate Chicago Public Posts Alleged
A Chicago newspaper exposé argues the Connery family holds numerous public offices across Cook County and the city, detailing multiple relatives in paid posts from Clerk of the Circuit Court to State Bank Examiner. It notes political favors tied to the Busse era and hints at voter manipulation and graft around contracts and city jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connery
Busse Business Administration
Connery Gang
Dunne
Democratic Party
Connery’s
Busse
de Dunne
John W. Rainey
Joseph EB. Bidwill, Jr
Robert M. Sweitzer
Connerys
Francis D. Connery
Sanitary District of
Chicago
Francis D
Sweitzer
Juicy Jobs for Connerys in Ward Circular Claims Favoritism
A late primary ward circular in the Twenty-eighth ward alleges nepotism in public payrolls. It lists Francie D Connery and relatives with positions and pay from Alderman tenures to Clerk and Sanitary District appointee. The document sparked substantial comment on political patronage.
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John
Francie
Connery
Francie D. Connery
Comptroller Sanitary District
Sanitary District
Eugene Boland
F. Connery
Frants
F. Connery. In Recorder's Office
Bee Connery
Francis
M. Connery
Attorney General's Office
German-free ticket dominates Sullivan county slate
A legislative slate in Cook County favors Irish and Polish candidates while excluding Germans. Leaders claim no German ancestors on the ticket as they target municipal posts, counting on strong showings in November. Officials named include Connery kin tied to multiple posts and investigations.
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Democratic Connery Committee
Big County
Tribune
Ross C. Hall
Sullivan
Cook County
Joseph F. Connery
John W. Rai
Connery taxes reveal scattered personal property assessments
Chicago Eagle reviews 1916 Board of Assessors lists showing Joseph F. Connery and other Connerys with varied district assessments. Edgewater Beach Hotel and several Sheridan Road residents appear unevenly listed, prompting questions about accuracy and omissions in District No. 4 Lake View.
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Chicago Eagle
John T. Connery
Cave Edgewater Beach Hotel
Lake View
Board OF Assessors
Charles Krutckoff
J. T. Connery
South Michigan Avenue
South Chicago
Miami Coal Company
S. Michigan Avenue
Chicago Federation of Labor
West Washington Street
Brotherhood of All Railroad Men
West Madison Street
Chauffeurs’ Union
District 9
South Town
Edgewater Beach
Sheridan Road
Connerys
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
Edgewater Beach Hotel
Connery Election Calendar for 1916
State offices listed with an election date of November 7 1916. Henry T. Connery bank examiner and Francis O Connery comptroller of the Sanitary District of Chicago. Joseph F Connery recorder of deeds and William J Connery clerk for Board of Review. Multiple Connery family members named on payroll and related offices.
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Connerys
William J. Riordan
Francis
28Th Ward
Francis D. Connery
Reviewer Blocks
John T. Connery
Michael M. Connery
Recorder of Deeds
Joseph F. Connery
Reviewer Blocki
William J. Connery
Henry Connery
State Bank
Chicago
Board of Assessors
South la Salle Street
West Washington Boulevard
West Town
Graceland Cemetery Improvement Association
South Town
Henry T. Connery
Washington Boulevard
C. A. Connery
West Washing
Winthrop Avenue
M. F. Connery
Sanitary District of
North Washtenaw Avenue
Columbia Avenue
Assessors
Board of Review
State
State Auditor's Office
Sanitary District OF Chicago
Sanitary District
Francis 0. Connery
Connery
Democratic Workers Lore and Family Ties in Chicago Public Jobs
Report notes growing discontent among Democratic workers over bosses favoring one family for top posts in Chicago. It cites the Connery family as long publicly tied to public offices and coal interests, with a Connery firm member serving on the Board of Review and as private secretary. The Attorney General's Office is said to be investigating.
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Connery
The
Eagle
Connerys
United States
State of Illinois
County of
Cook
Chicago
Democratic Party
State Street
John T. Connery
Board of Review
William J. Connery
Blocki
Connery Coal
Attorney General's Office
Investi
Boycott and Blacklist Conspiracy Under Illinois Law
A Chicago era notice warns advertisers and the public that any two or more persons who conspire to establish a boycott or blacklist to harm others may be guilty of conspiracy. Offenders face up to five years in prison and fines up to $2000 under Section 45, Chapter 38, Criminal Code of Illinois.
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The
Eagle
Illinois
Edgewater Falls Under Pressure Over Dance Hall Scene
Edgewater draws attention as a growing nightlife hub with a dance hall offering rooms and baths in a single building. The bill of fare lists ice cream and cake with dancing till morning for a quarter to twenty five cents, drawing diversions from residents and prompting calls to expose political bosses to The Chicago Eagle.
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Edgewater
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Joseph E. Bidwill, Jr
John T
Joseph F
Francis D. Job
Lucey
Henry E. Connery
Joseph E. Bidwell, Jr
Henry B. Connery
Ofice
Ney
Superior Court
James C. Gavin
James B. Bowler
Martin J. O'Brien
Joseph Cepak
Thos. J. Webb
William P. Fee
Thomas M. Sullivan
Sanitary
Joseph Rushkewicz
James A. Long
Gates
Illinois Attorney General's Office
Ve Swine Board OF Assessors
Democratic Workers Lore
Penitentiary
Ehce Ob Tee
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