Disbanding the Democratic Central Committee in Chicago
A scathing editorial denounces the Chicago Democratic Central Committee as a payroll organization aligned with Mayor Harrison. It calls for expelling non payroll members, disbanding ward clubs with non payroll officers, and forming a new party to restore independence and integrity in Cook County politics. It cites officials and contractors tied to city payrolls and predicts a political upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party of
Chicago
Democratic County Central Committee
Public Works
Harrison
Democratic Central Committee
Cook County
Adam Ortselfen
William C. Selpp
Charles H. Wacker
William Legner
John A. King
John I. Hopkins
Roger ©. Sulivan
Franklin MacVeagh
James H. Aickels
James W. Duncan
Democratic Party
Burke
City Politics and Legal Contests Stir Chicago Scene
The piece reviews the Allan Durborow contest in the Sixth District with remarks on Judge Bunn’s Federal Court docketing, defends Robert E Burke against disloyalty charges, and notes upcoming Board of Election Commission decisions. It also covers Mayor Harrison’s nearing end of term, palm reading tales about Carter and Kizzener, calls for straight party nominations for judges, and critiques salary increases for aldermen while praising the Board of Education salary push.
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Allan ©. Durborow
Bunn
Board of Election Commission
R. E. Burke
Harrison
Palmat
Carter
United States
Napoleon
Kizzener
Hisgoner
Chicago
Board of Education
Lang
Burke Accused of Disloyalty Faces Public Debate
The quotation argues that those accusing Robert B. Burke of disloyalty must understand the term, even if their application of it seems unjust. It frames the public dispute over Burke’s conduct as a test of definitional accuracy and fairness.
Graeme Stewart Aims Springfield Drive For City Rail Ownership
Graeme Stewart plans to push Springfield support for Mueller style legislation enabling city ownership of its street railways. Republicans set March 6 and 7 as primary and convention dates with County Treasurer Hanberg as the authority for the schedule.
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Graeme Stewart
Springfield
Mueller
Hanberg
Darrow to Run for Mayor Till Labor Vote Warms Support
Chicago politics boil as Clarence Darrow prepares a mayoral bid backed by thousands of union labor votes. Controversy at the Democratic County Committee spurs talk of an independent run if fair primaries are denied. Harrison supporters counter with countermeasures, while German Democrats scotch payroll plots proving Darrow’s rising prominence.
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Clarence
Darrow
Chicago
John Mitchell
Pennsylvania
Duarrow
Democratic County Central Committee
Harrison
Sam Carter
Hy Harrison
Hightfall
Conway
Republican County Central Committee
Portland
Ore
Portland Oregonian
Harrisonites
German American Democrats Elect Officers Amid City Hall Clash
The group met at the Bismarck Hotel in Randolph Street and elected Martin Becker president and William Kruger secretary in a motionless meeting opposing City Hall interference. They defeated Harrison lieutenants and adjourned, expecting a platform adoption after a few days.
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Bismarck Hotel
Randolph Street
Martin Becker
William Kruger
Harrison Leutenants
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Col. Bliss
Robert EK
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Democratic County Executive Committee
Dan Wall
Dearborn Street
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