Mustard Men and Germanic Politics in Chicago Hughes Era
A sprawling Chicago political screed attacks Harrison and his German American coalition, naming a front of sausage and cheese insiders like Oscar Mayer and John Hetzel. It mocks Harrison’s North Side strength, notes grand jury pressure, and warns of graft rumors while urging Dunne’s mayoral bid and fiscal caution over 8 million in potential saloon revenue loss.
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Oscar F. Mayer
Mr. Agar
Agar Brothers
John Hetzel
John G. Neumeister
California
Emil Hoechster
Mr. Ehemann
Walter Magnus
Piper
Pretzel Foundry
Lincoln Park
Chicago
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Staats Zeitung
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Hagle
Edmund Burke
Springfield
Sangamon County
Burke
Illinois
Wayman
Alderman Cermak Fights Dry City Risk to City Revenues
The Twelfth Ward Alderman Anton J. Cermak introduces a council order warning that wiping out liquor licenses could force mass layoffs and revenue loss of about eight million dollars. He cites pension funds for policemen and funding needs for fire and police raises as key stakes while urging thorough committee study.
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Conference of Representatives
Sanitary District
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Ald. Cermak
Chicago
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