Connerys Dominating Chicago Public Posts in 1916
A Chicago newspaper exposé details the Connery family’s extensive hold on public offices across Cook County and the city, highlighting appointments to the Board of Review, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Recorder of Deeds, State Bank Examiner, and other posts. The piece traces connections to John T. Connery, Francis D. Connery, Joseph E. Bidwill Jr., and related figures, alleging political influence and lobbying within the Democratic party and City Hall.
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Connery
The
Eagle
Connerys
United States
State of Illinois
County of
Cook
Chicago
Democratic Party
State Street
John T. Connery
Board of Review
William J. Connery
Blocki
Block
Busse Business Administration
Connery Gang
Dunne
Connery's
Busse
John W. Rainey
Joseph B. Bidwill
Robert M. Sweitzer
Francis D. Connery
Sanitary District of
Francis D
Sweitser
Sweltser
Joseph B. Bidwill, Jr
Joseph F. Connery
Joseph E. Bidwill, Jr
Recorder of Deeds
Michael M. Connery
John T
Joseph F
Lucey
Henry E. Connery
Joseph EB. Bidwell, Jr
State Bank Examiner
Joseph E. Bidwell, Jr
Joseph M. Connery
State Street Blocks
Board of Assessors
South la Salle Street
West Washington Boulevard
West Town
Deeda
Graceland Cemetery Improvement Association
South Town
Henry T. Connery
C. A. Connery
Winthrop Avenue
M. F. Connery
North Washtenaw Avenue
Columbia Avenue
Lake View
Juicy Jobs for Connerys in Late Ward Circular
A ward circular from the late primary names Connery relatives on public payrolls. Entries include Francis D. Connery as Alderman and City Clerk roles, plus brothers and in-laws in Recorder, Bank Examiner, Sanitary District, and other offices with salaries listed. The document notes political favors and patronage tied to conneries in the Twenty-eighth ward.
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John
Francie
Connery
Francis D. Connery
Sanitary
Eugene Boland
Joseph F. Connery
Francis
M. F. Connery
M. F. Connery. In Recorder's Office
Henry Connery
Brady's
Michael M. Connery
Attorney General's Office
William J. Connery
Clerk Board of Review
James J. Riordan
James P. Riordan
Fran
Connerysee Iain
Sheridan Road Improvement Association Moves To Clean Route
The Sheridan Road Improvement Association plans a permanent Chicago to Milwaukee highway to replace a gang’s Sheridan road garage near Balmoral Avenue. Offices at 800 Rookery Building, Henry Atwater secretary. Edwin L. Lobdell president. John H. Hardin vice president. F. J. Scheidenheim treasurer. William L. Chenery assistant secretary.
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Sheridan Road
Balmoral Avenue
Chicago
Milwaukee
Sheridan Road Improvement Association
Rookery Building
Henry Atwater
Edwin L. Lobdell
John H. Hardin
F. J. Scheidenheim
William L. Chenery
Recorder of Ads in the Recorder’s Office
The piece notes a staff member’s proposed title change to Recorder of Ads as he curates a monthly almanac for local business ads and promotes an official editorial role within the office.
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Recorder
Recorder of Ads
Connerys Rally Behind 5 Percent Salary Tax
The proposal levies five per cent on salaries of all Sanitary District and Cook County employees to fund a political ticket. The plan is depicted as a perk to Connerys seeking office this year, promising a pleasing result for their campaigns.
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Sanitary District
Cook County
Connerys
Democrats Name Ticket Without German Born Members In Cook County
The Tribune reports a Democratic slate lacking anyone of German birth or descent. Notable exception is Connery and several other officials, with leaders boasting an Irish and Polish ticket while Germans are excluded. The list covers State's Attorney Hoyne, Recorder Connery, various judges and clerks, and multiple district slates with Democratic and Republican cross endorsements.
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Connery Democratic Committee
Big County
the Tribune
Ross C. Hall
Sullivan
Personal property tax listings reveal Connery and labor filings in Chicago
The 1916 assessment roll shows Joseph F. Connery and several relatives with varied real estate and official roles, while many other Connerys or Edgewater properties lack listings. Labor unions and city officials appear with defined assessed values, including the Chicago Federation of Labor and several Sheridan Road residences. A lengthy note highlights gaps in listing Edgewater Beach Hotel and John T Connery, prompting inquiries and enforcement calls.
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Edgewater Beach
Sheridan Road
Connerys
John T. Connery
M. M. Magasarian
Thomas J. Webb
F. Bowers
T. H. Gilleland
J. B. Earl
A. M. Garlay
L. Graham
J. C. O'Brien
Alice A. Murray
E. C. Keefe
Saddle & Cycle Club
Ella Stromberg
J. A. van Engers
W. M. Walker
Adolphus Wolf
Poor vote getters in 1912 Democratic primaries for county offices
The 1912 Democratic primary yielded minority outcomes for Joseph F. Connery for Recorder of Deeds with 56 343 votes to 64 498 for his opponents. John W. Rainey won the Clerk of the Circuit Court nomination with 71 695 votes against 44 666 for all opponents. Blocki, Connery's coal business partner, led the Board of Review with 99 415 to 87 253 for opponents, while Charles J. Vopicka trailed with 38 989 to 39 415. In 1913 Francis D. Connery ran for City Clerk, facing six opponents and losing to Coffey and others, winnowing to 42 187 while opponents totaled 51 460.
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Superior Court
James C. Gavin
James B. Bowler
Martin J. O'Brien
Joseph Cepak
Board of Review
Thos. J. Webb
William P. Feeney
Sanitary District
Thomas M. Sullivan
Joseph Rushkewicz
James A. Long
Joseph Sabath
Jacob H. Hopkins
John W. Rainey
Connery
Joseph E. Bidwell, Jr
John T. Connery
Blocki
Charles J. Vopicka
Francis D. Connery
Joseph M. Coffey
F. H. Landmesser
Fred L. Yeager
John C. Guenther
Randall E. Marshall
Vincent
Zwietka
Legislative candidates file campaigns in Cook County districts
Several candidates for the legislature announce campaigns in the Second, Fourth and Sixth Cook County districts. Incumbents seek re election in multiple districts while House members in each district face re election challenges from Democrats, Republicans and a Progressive. Names include Hurley Gorman Harris Lipshulch Ryan Gardner Walsh Santry Jackson Hilton Kilens Boyer Rothschild Helwig Weber Wilson and others.
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Cook County
Francis A. Hurley
al F. Gorman
George W. Harris
House
John Griffin
William H. Brinkman
Shadrick B. Turner
George
Joseph A. Weber
Robert E. Wilson
Wil
Connery allegations thread through Chicago public offices
The piece alleges Connerys hold many Cook County posts from city clerk to state bank examiner and more. It cites corruption claims in the Sanitary District contract process and criticizes Sheridan Road traffic caused by a network of cars linked to the gang and public mismanagement.
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Mrad. Riordan
28Th Ward
Francia D. Connery
Reviewer Blocki
Pugh
Sheridan Drive
ADS
the Connerys
A Connery
George C. Waterman
Liam M. Brown
Frederic R. de Young
Robert J. Mulcahy
Joseph Placek
David E. Shanahan
Frank J. Ryan
Henry F. Schuberth
John H. Lyle
James W., Ryan
Gotthard A. Dahlberg
Frederick J. Bippus
Thomas P. Devereaux
George R. Bruce
Willam G. Thon
Christian M. Madsen
Roc
John G. Jacobsen
Charles L. Fieldstock
Joseph M. Mason
Reviewer Blocks
Joseph F. Michael M
Henry T
J. T. Connery
South Michigan Avenues
South
Chicago Federation of Labor
West Washington Street
Brotherhood of All Railroad Men
West Madison Street
Chauffeurs’ Union
Ald
Carl T. Murray
Healey
Rainey
Blocki, Connery
Workers
Ilinois
Billa
State Bank
Edgewater
Boulevard
Lincoln Park
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