Mayor Harrison Plans for Boss Role Stir Illinois Politics
Chicago political scene heats as Mayor Harrison presses to lead the Democratic minority in Springfield while City Council moves to force issues on the traveling public. Carter of Cook County’s letters amplify ridicule as Stewart and Darlin campaign for mayor with party support building at headquarters on Dearborn Street.
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Picture fate hangs over Harrison at headquarters
The Journal reports the fate of Harrison and the related picture linell is in doubt while noting Harrison himself is “weighed in the balance and found wanting.”
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Walter Bogle and Charles Gunther in Democratic mayoral race
The gossips list Walter Bogle and Charles F. Gunther as running for the Democratic nomination for mayor. Bogle is president of the Tilden Democracy, and the City Treasurer is urged for the nomination after polling several thousand more votes than Haerls on in the last mayoralty election.
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Springfield Storm Center in Standstill Speakership Fight
The speakership contest stalled last week and left Springfield as the focal point of the dispute. Local lawmakers faced a deadlock as negotiations lingered and party lines hardened around leadership plans.
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Street car woes and political clash in Chicago
An editorial critique labels Mayor Harrison as obstruction to immediate street car improvements and municipal ownership efforts. It warns that delays threaten public health and urges the Council to act, while noting political forecasts for Harrison’s reelection and possible successors in the Democratic field.
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Booms and Boomlets in Chicago Mayoral Race Headlines
The spring campaign opens with rival booms on both sides of the political fence. Harlan and Stewart fade as fresh aspirants emerge while bosses and pay roll brigades maneuver for influence. Prominent Democrats Gunther Payne and Harrison figures shape a tense pre primary scene.
Banquet Tickets Highlight Political Tension in City
The Tribune reports Democrats planning a Jackson Day banquet require tickets from George Brennan, secretary of the Democratic State Committee, signaling control by anti Harrison factions with Johan P. Hopkins as Brennan’s ally. The piece suggests the move aims a subtle jab at Mayor Mayer, though some doubt its impact.
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