Harrison Boss Claim Repudiated by Illinois Democrats
Forty-eight of sixty-two Illinois Democratic House members rebuke Mayor Carter Harrison by backing James I Wilson for Speaker and denying Bowles, Harrison’s pick, a majority. The campaign narrative labels Harrisonism as a failed effort, with Hopkins and Bur k e leading the party’s decisive rebuff in Springfield.
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Laugh at the Central Committee payroll tale
A political squib claims City Hall stenographers copied a payroll for a big red bordered book prepared by the Democratic County Central Committee. TheJournal notes power dynamics with Mayor Harrison claiming 18,000 Democrats and criticizing rival claims over machine control.
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City Hall payrolls tied to Harrison support, Journal notes
The Journal claims every man is pledged to the Democratic platform as in Mayor policy, citing a four inch payroll book listing ward precinct captains and Harrison supporters. It accuses the mayor’s backers of controlling public funds and alleges a red bordered book testifying to political boomerang tactics and operations in Chicago.
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Seventy Nine Days More of Harrison in City Hall Gossip
City Hall gossip claims W K Korth and M H Rogers, both Democratic Central Committeemen at the Warren Avenue station, were removed and replaced by William A Hanlon and Samuel Hough. The piece argues this shows Harrisonism weakening while urging remedial legislation on judicial salaries and primary election law.
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George W. Stubblefield
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Milneis
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Cook County
Chicago Tax Revenue Seen Higher This Year
City officials estimate Chicago tax revenue will exceed last year's by 500000, but only if voters oust the City Hall appetite next spring. The piece trash talks Harrison clique, Democratic splits, and a reform push toward party reorganization including 150 committee members.
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Stalwart Party Men Triumph in Illinois Speakership Fight
The regular Republican State and county organization prevailed in the statehouse battle, vindicating Gov. Yates and cementing the party in Illinois. Sherman opposition was defeated, while figures like Lorimer and Anson were noted as part of the broader political fallout and shifting alliances.
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Sherman split over election as Hopkins foes falter
The piece notes divisions within the Sherman faction after defeat and praises Gov. Yates and the party machine for a strong Republican victory led by Chairman Rowe and Secretary Hoy. It credits the state organization with steering the campaign to an overwhelming legislative win.
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County Central Committee Meets Highlights City Directory
A county central committee remark urges securing the city directory for the upcoming meeting. The note describes an abundance of figures and a bound volume with a campaign cadence as Hon. John M. Harlan campaigns for the mayoral nomination while seeking party support and a possible convention backing.
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