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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1902
Page
1
Democrats rest on arms, survey field, and size up future developments after Hopkins defeats Harrison at Springfield. Burke entrenched, County Democracy to renew winter activity. Tilden Democrats looming as ward clubs prepare for spring contests. city politics center on leadership, committee control, and party strategy.
The piece portrays Thomas Gahan as a fluctuating political figure who backed different factions. It notes his early support for the Tilden forces, election as their chairman, later desertion to the Pay Roll Brigade against R. E. Burke, and his ward delegation’s shift toward the Tilden column during the Hopkins versus Harrison State Convention fight. The Eagle confesses uncertainty about Gahan’s future moves.
In Hyde Park a new political force forms within the party, led by John T. Keating and John B. McGoorty, challenging the longtime Harrison City Hall setup as Mr. Gahan and allies face changes in the local power structure.
Judge Tuley calls 4 PM Monday meeting of the Democratic Advisory Committee to consider organizing a campaign committee. Indications point to the advisory group backing the ticket from the County Convention and aiding campaign management, with possible criticism of nominees. The Democratic Campaign Committee is likely to have fifteen members.
The State Committee did not seize power to call county primaries and convention, leaving regulation to the County Committee. Now, attempts to levy assessments on candidates could trigger trouble, as Democrats of Cook County favor home rule and resist state dictates. The Eagle’s Hopkins may risk a grave error at the campaign’s end.
The Democratic advisory campaign committee is advised to work in harmony with Central Committee Chairman Carey. Carey has lifelong political experience, and his advice and judgment in campaign handling are valuable and not to be despised.
The Republicans plan an active campaign this fall with multiple reading rooms in every ward offering evening access for supporters. The effort signals an expanded ground game and outreach to voters through informal community spaces.
The City Council proposes charging property owners about 300000 in rent for sub sidewalk space. Businesses would pay 81 per square foot annually when space is for non storage use and 25 cents per foot for storage. The Eagle opposes the plan as unjust and unfair and hopes the proposition may be reconsidered.
It is announced that the new building ordinance, debated in a recent Eagle edition, has been postponed indefinitely and may never be heard of again.
At its last meeting the City Board of Education abolished the position of Supervisor of Modern Languages. The move is seen as a premonitory warning of a potential fight over retaining German in public schools. It is hoped no conflict will affect this key educational branch.
The Board of Education gains from the Democratic nomination error and will continue to benefit from the counsel of its able attorney Mr. D J McMahon.
The Republican Women’s Club has set up headquarters at the Grand Pacific Hotel and organized committees and officers to support the GOP ticket this fall. Chairman Conway is diligently promoting the effort.
A critical editorial argues Chicago civil service has harmed city governance, hurting police and fire departments. It cites political interference, favoritism, and evasion of merit rules, noting inspections and court support but widespread public doubt. The piece urges appointing a merit‑minded official who will resist city hall encroachment.
Citizens recall the Star League era and civil service law as injurious to the police and fire services. Disclosures about questioned sales and fire department captains before the grand jury are cited as part of the ongoing controversy.
The Chronicle asserts plans for organizing the Democratic Campaign Committee would deprive Robert B Burke of polling campaign rights. The Chronicle claims it is serious about ensuring the Democratic ticket's defeat.
City officials may lose their jobs before the St Luke inquiry finishes as Alderman Litzme ger vows the investigation will be conducted without fear or favor.
Sixty teachers have been dropped from Chicago public schools in the past week. The move signals continued weakening of the school system under the current city administration.
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