Cook County Campaign Opens with Old Leaders at Helm
Republican operatives in Cook County organize the county and state campaigns with veteran leaders like James Reddick and William Lorimer taking key roles. Western headquarters will open at the Auditorium under Cortelyou and Dover, while Governor Yates and Senator Cullom debates shape state strategy.
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Cook County
Cortelyou
Dover
Republican National Committee
Illinois
John J. Hanberg
John A. Cooke
Fred A. Busse
Charles Vail
William H. Weber
Noble B. Judith
James Pease
William Lorimer
Christopher Mamer
Martin B. Madden
D. A. Campbell
James Reddick
Cullom
Yates
Committee For the
Lodging House
Parker's Pleasure Sparks Illinois Harmony Rumor
Report notes Democratic hopes of statewide harmony after Judge Parker's claim of Illinois unity. It highlights Cook County tensions with Harrison allies, Hopkins-Sullivan influence, and the Indiana Thomas Taggart victory signaling a strong Western push. Mention of Libby, McNeill & Libby arbiter role and Chicago meat supply concerns.
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Judge Parker
Illnois
Cook County
Rosemount
Thomas Taggart
Indiana
Democratic National Committee
Illinois
Gate receipt picnic invites presidential candidate
City Hall officials invited Judge Parker to attend a gate receipt picnic, a move criticized as potential ticket selling. John P. Hopkins disputed any promise to attend, warning Parker would not participate if it exploited sales. The piece contrasts Democratic loyalties with newspaper debates on the City Railway franchise and public rights.
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Ilinois
Lahiff
Harrison
Parker
Prairie State
Burke
Riverview
Chicago
Edward Tilden
Libby, McNeill & Libby
Tilden
United States
Judge Parker
John P. Hopkins
Examiner
City Railway Company
Tribune
City Railway
Bliss
Campaign veterans face new challenge on South Side
George E. Cole of the Legislative Voters' League outlines a plan to outmaneuver longtime political campaign leaders on the South Side, naming T. N. Jamieson, M. B. Madden, Judge Haneey, E. J. Magerstadt, J. J. Hanberg, and David E. Shana han as targets. Cole asserts the league can match their seasoned tactics, signaling a political contest ahead.
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George E. Cole
Legislative Voters’ League
T. N. Jamieson
M. B. Madden
Judge Haneey
E. J. Magerstadt
J. J. Hanberg
David E. Shanahan
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County Democracy
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Harmony
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Hopkins-Sullivan
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