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Political treachery and ward control in Chicago politics
The Eagle chronicles alleged treachery by Gahan Loettler and Gatnin against Mayor Harrison ally Robert B. Burke. It accuses Wobbly Willies supporters of overthrowing Burke and details meddling in ward affairs while criticizing Council favors to private firms and utility monopolies in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gahan
Loettler
Leutenant
Robert B. Burke
Gatnin
Central Committee
Bolters
Harrison
Willie
Kim
Burke
R.E. Burke
Mr. Burke
Stock Yard
Ninth Ward
Joseph D. Mahoney
Galan
Bailiwielk
Delos Erates
Robert BE. Burke
Chicago
Trnance Committee
Council
Trance
Lasalle Street
Omer
Steele Wedeles & Co
South Water
LaSalle Streets
Fimnel
Tse
South Wy Street
Iuib Ve
la Salle Street
Finance Committee
City of
Public Works
Glucose Sugar Refining Compr
Commissioner of
Pubic Works
Salad Company
Montgom Ward & Co
Tralleys
Washington Street
Wabash Avenue
Michigan Avenue
Madison Street
Otiers
Montgomery Ward
Pront