County Democracy Drives Chicago Politics Backed by Hearst
A reform movement led by the County Democracy pledges to topple the Harrison City Hall payroll machine in Chicago and Cook County. Led by Robert Burke, it garners Hearst support and union backing as it seeks party purification and electoral gains in 1906 to 1908.
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Democratic Party
Chicago
Cook County
Carter Harrison the Lesser
Harrison
Lne
Robert B. Burke
Democracy
County Democracy
Hearst
NASA
City Mall
Med Burke
House of Representatives
City Hall
Regina
Harrison City Hall
Influence of clubs on law and public policy alleged
A quoted speaker condemns the country as dominated by clubs that override the constitution and laws. Courts and legislatures are said to decide policy, while voters only choose yes or no on propositions from those clubs, denying broader opinion.
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Beef Trust
Congress
Associated Press
Judge Mack's Charter Amendment Ruling Urges Swift Supreme Court Review
The text urges expedited Supreme Court review of Judge Mack's charter amendment decision. It condemns bureaucratic delay and calls for removing inefficiency in City Hall, naming Mayor Dunne and criticizing prolongation of matters affecting public interests.
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Dunne
Harrison
Mack
Supreme Court
Jacksonville Cabal Defeated by Publicity in State Dems
The piece argues the Jacksonville cabal led by Dunlap, Thompson, Ratney and others cannot capture the State Democratic organization or force Bryan or Hearst on the party. It credits timely disclosures for rallying influential Democrats, predicts coalition forces, and notes pressure on individual ambitions.
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Messrs
Millard
Dunlap
Owen Pe ‘Whowpson
Henry R. Ratney
Jacksonville
William Jennings Bryan
William Randolph Hearst
Bryn
Cabal
Jackson
Supreme Court
Duilap
Polithea
Owen Ly Phoimpson
Cong Staan Tenry
Peters Aides Democratic candidates while seeking Republican Sheriff nomination
The article notes Charles W. Peters, chief deputy sheriff, is enthusiastic about Democratic candidates for City Council and other county offices, while running for the Republican nomination for Sheriff. It says he will be busy supporting the party and his own bid, likely becoming “their fellow” in the fall campaign.
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Shaie
John McGillen
Charles W. Peters
Peters
Barrett
Streetcar Electrification Proposal Over Tunnels
The passage argues closing objections to the tunnel question and letting streetcar companies electrify their routes. It suggests using trolley lines to move goods and traverse town bridges without delay.
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