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Dunne poised for Chicago mayor nomination in 1900 primary
The piece portrays Judge Edward F. Dunne as the likely Democratic mayoral nominee after the Tuesday primary, citing his honest record, broad ward appeal, and ability to unite factions. It highlights Dunne’s platform including municipal ownership, water and transit reforms, and calls for graft-free government while detailing political rivalries and campaign financing from Harrison-era figures.
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Edward F. Dunne
Grafters' Union
Dunne
Democratic Party
Harrison
Henry Lutzenkirchen
Department of Public Works
Halcyon
Edward B. Ellicott
Department of Electricity
Republican Sanitary District
Mike Byrne
Christy Wolff
George Williams
Sig. Zeisler
Law Department
Bismarck” Eitel
John Erickson
A. R. Reynolds
Todd
Huron Mountain
Frank O'Neill
Thomas Carey
John J. Corcoran
H. Piper
Lincoln Park
Chris
Meier
Carter H
Chicago
O'Connell