Labor Is For Darrow in Chicago Mayor Race
Chicago's 235000 unionists vow to nominate their own mayoral candidate. Clarence S. Darrow is favored as the trusted, pro-labor choice, challenging Carter Harrison and the payroll-driven City Hall bloc. The Eagle argues organized labor will back Darrow to curb Harrisonism and assert workers' political influence.
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Labor strife and union clashes shake Chicago politics
A sprawling account describes violent clashes between Teamsters and other labor groups during a Federation of Labor contest, accusing Harrisonists and City Hall of brutality while Chicago workers reject such tactics. It covers unions, arrests, police involvement, and the mounting revolt as labor backs John Mitchell and denounces Harrisonism.
Mr John Maynard Harlan Campaign Admiration
The text describes John Maynard Harlan persisting in a personal campaign to mobilize voters and secure a nomination, even if it challenges the party machine. It emphasizes his aim to sway the rank and file toward his candidacy despite party opposition.
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City payroll rule ends hope for fair primaries in Chicago
A Tribune letter denounces the Democratic County Central Committee’s endorsement of Carter Harrison for mayor as an unprecedented payroll driven power grab. The piece claims organized labor will be shut out, primaries will be predetermined, and the party’s voice will be smothered by boss rule, calling it the worst tactical blunder in local democracy.
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Labor strength in Chicago and political blunders
The piece argues the labor party shows strength by repudiating Harrison and City Hall payroll rule in the Federation of Labor election. It claims labor leaders avoided backing a candidate and warns Harrison’s followers on the County Central Committee acted like blundering figures tumbled by rising political waves and looming disaster.
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Public Dispute Over Labor Influence in Ohio Democrats
In a sharp editorial, the paper denounces the Democratic County Central Committee in Union Labor for shunning organized labor. It warns of a strong backlash from rank and file Democrats in Chicago and solid opposition from organized labor, predicting a boomerang effect.
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