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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1916
Page
2
A long Chicago newspaper piece details how the Connery family built influence across city, county, and state offices from 1907 to 1915. It identifies John T. Connery and Francis D. Connery, plus many relatives, as holders or sought holders of public jobs.
A circulated list from the Twenty-eighth ward era notes Francis D Connery and relatives on public payrolls including Alderman roles and office salaries. It contrasts these nepotistic charges with broader political friction, party splits, and upcoming judge and committee nominations shaping a tense electoral scene.
Voters are urged to back State’s Attorney Hayne in reelection amid claims that crooked policemen office holders and contractors seek to undermine him. The piece touts Hayne as worthy and trusted, calling for public backing against alleged corruption and urging citizens to stand with him.
A Republican convention scheduled for July 11 brings together forty four states to select nominees for eleven county offices and ten other positions. The event aims to unite party candidates and solidify the slate for upcoming elections.
Article claims President Wilson will win reelection despite hidden, underhanded attacks by Chicago political players. It alleges rivals pretend support while seeking personal gain, accusing Democrats of pandering and corruption to win clout and plums from decisive events.
A tense clash unfolds as two teams meet under pressure with aims to overturn a recent skid. Officials monitor a tight contest with momentum shifting through key plays and strategic substitutions.
Investigation of the books of the Peoples Liek and Coke Company is costly for Chicago. Edward W. Bemis, expert for gas litigation, testifies to staff needs and monthly expenses. He also works for the gas oil and electric light committee at a day rate. His son on the payroll raises questions. The brigade proposes engineers, draftsmen, clerks, inspectors, and field assistants with monthly sums to prepare data for the gas rate ordinance trial. Renils’ request is sent to the efficiency staff for investigation. Connery’s poor 1912 showing and the split Republican vote are noted with Connery predicted to be the worst beaten on the ticket. Vote tallies: Connery Democrat, Cannon Republican, Willis Progressive, McMahon Socialist. Overall, opposition parties edge Connery by a large margin in the cited year.
The article notes Connery, former City Clerk and current Recorder of Deeds, facing defeat in Democratic Ward Cont Hiteeman race for the sth ward Paschen, while Connery and others remain on public payrolls. It mentions Edgewater camp solace and nostalgia for past days as voters weigh the $4,000 yearly Recorder of Deeds post and public salaries.
A chaotic account asserts public office holders and Connery coal interests conspired to influence county jobs and governance. It alleges conflicts of interest, private secretaries tied to the Attorney General, and improper use of offices. The piece hints that Democratic leaders fear assignments favor incumbents and relatives, urging resistance at upcoming polls.
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