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Chicago city graft and reform era march toward mayoral race
A sweeping critique traces street work corruption, inspector graft, and political manipulation in Chicago. It highlights contractor payoffs, inspector recalls, and mayoral factions led by Harrison and Dunne, with Smulski as a rising Republican contender and union-backed push for reform.ové
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Wentworth Avenue
Grand Avenue
City Hall
Chicago
United States Grand Jury
Tribune
Brick Trust
the Tribune
Lawrence Avenue
Barney’ Weber
Joseph F. Haas
John F. Smulski
Smulski
Republican Party
Mr. Smulski
Dunne
Harrison
Judge Dunne
California
John Minnegen
Board of Local Improvements
Harrison Leutenants
St. Luke's Sanitarium
Lincoln Hotel
Carter H. Harrison
Harrison Board of Election Commissioners
Ife
Harrison Election Board
John F Smulaki
West Park Board
Northwestern Trust and Savings Bank