War Eagles and United Democrats Rally to Rebuild Chicago Party
At a Grand Pacific banquet John McGillen hosted fifty-two county committee members who backed the anti Harrison faction. The gathering formed plans to reorganize Cook County Democrats with Jackson Day events and a future Jackson birthday celebration. Speakers, resolutions, and a push to unite anti city hall forces marked the start of a renewed Democratic drive in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Democratic
Chicago
United Democratic Party
Belshazzer
Grand Pacific
Democratic County Central Committee
John McGillen
Cook County
Sheriff Barrett
Hell
Jackson
Robert E. Burke
John Mel Gillen
John O'Brien
Ninth Ward
Reorganized Democracy
John Powers
MecGillen
United Democracy
Burke
McGillen
South Side
John E. Geary
Eugene B. Keeley
West Side
Roger C. Sullivan
Joseph Grein
North Side
John Se Gitlen
Francis M. Stoelke
Peter Ripley
Powers
County Democracy
Senator Dawson and Local Figures Sing at Community Event
Senator Dawson and a list of attendees including William Corbett Tow Hanton and James Quinlan joined Martin Honan and Richard Pinn who shared humorous stories. The gathering featured numerous local names such as J P Hopkins J J Duffy Sheriff Barrett Samuel Palmer James Daley Thomas Gahan and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Dawson
William Corbett
Tow Hanton
James Quinlan
Martin Honan
Richard Pinn
J. P. Hopkins
J. J. Duffy
Sheriff Barrett
Samuel Palmer
James Daley
Thomas Gahan
Thos
P. Flynn
James K. Finn
Harry Hildreth
J. O'Brien
John A. Mullins
W. Blewersdorf
M. H. Rogers
M, Maguire
Harrison to avoid renomination despite Dems attack
The Jackson Day banquet era ends with Mayor Harrison facing pressure from Medill Barrett Democrats who vow to defeat him in the spring race. Republicans Graeme Stewart and John Harlan claim Harrison will not run, while Corporation Counsel Walker says he will not seek the nomination. Harrison says no declaration or change in stance is planned, calling it cold feet and noting Walker’s stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graeme Stewart
John M. Harlan
Harrison
the Chronicle
Medillen-Barrett Democracy
Walker
Carter H. Harrison
Cook County
Democratic
Carter
Harlan
Itis
Chicago American
The
American
Chicago
Graewe Stewart
Stewart Ais
Republican foes could cripple Harrison bid says Eagle
The article notes Stewart or Harlan, if nominated, would pull independent Republican votes Harrison relied on in past campaigns while Clarence Darrow could drain any support from municipal ownership and labor groups. It concludes the two would be in a poor position. The Eagle adds Brentano is the preferred choice for Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Harlan
Harrison
Clarence 8
Darrow
Brentano
Twenty-first
Hyde Park
Harrison Era Ends with Mayor Harrison Retirement
Reports tie Mayor Harrison’s retirement to Altgeld’s legacy and rivalries with Har rison’s opponents. Analysts note Burke’s opposition and Ward 21 loyalties, while a Jamieson faction favors Stewart or Harlan on a union labor ticket. State’s Attorney seeks more judges as Criminal Court awaits trials and potential discharges. New Year’s meeting promises active Democratic planning and a spectacle titled the last days of Harrison as Mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Graeme Stewart
John M. Harlan
Clarence 8. Darrow
R. E. Burke
Powers
Harrison era fever: county split, pledges, and office move
Report notes miscounted memberships in a Saturday roundup and incorrect telegram pledges. It claims nine unnamed Sherman supporters lack written pledges, signaling a power shift to Miller. The County Democracy plans to oppose Harrison and seek control of headquarters at 145 Randolph Street, with Burke and Eldred named as leaseholders. It also calls for strict enforcement of tenement house rules on crowded Chicago streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Miller
Mr. Sherman
Harrison
County Committee
Randolph Street
Robert E. Burke
Fred EB. Eldred
Doubts Rise Over New Tenement Ordinance Bona Fides
Citizens question the bona fides of the new tenement ordinance arguing it targets respectable property holders while neglecting fire traps and gambling dens. Critics warn enforcement could erase votes for certain politicians and expose city agents for crime.
Harrison's swan song and the cold feet haunting Harrison
A dramatic take on Carter Harrison facing political decline as Chicago braces for a forthcoming mayoral election. The piece calls his ambitions extinct, credits Democratic betrayal, and cites Chicago American reporting that hints he may not seek re election. It laments the era of perpetual office and urges reform led by Judge Theodore Brentano to curb public funds waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Theodore Brentano
Sinulski Stands Firm Amid City Council Controversy
Alderman Sinulski, described as an honorable Republican leader, supported a fellow citizen during recent critical City Council moments. The piece asserts his influence and respect within the party and among citizens, showing no loss of esteem or goodwill despite the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinulski
Smyth Prefers Office Duties Over Political Giftment
Hon Thomas A Smyth recently named President of the Drainage District can accept any gift from the Democratic party next spring but prefers continuing in his current role to any political preferment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Smyth
Democratic Party
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jack
Albert Schonbeck
Board of Local Improvements
Schonbeck
John 8. Clark
Eugene Block
John P. Tansey
Peter Klein
Robert FE. Burke
Roger ©. Sullivan
Perry W. Fitzhugh
John Gildea
John P. Hopkins
Democratic State Committee
James A. Pugh
Chas, Stoffel
T, B
Thiele
Frank Keough
John BP. Altgeld
Altgeld
Harrison Amn
West Madison
South Clark
South State Streets
Plain Enough
Tharrison
Librleonism
Free Country
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!