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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1900
Page
2
Hyde Park Woodlawn club members cheered Republican Judge Richard Yates at a Monday gathering arranged by the Hyde Park Yates Club. Speakers included James McKinney and Edwin Walker, with the Thirty-fourth Ward Marching Club delivering a spirited reception.
Mr Joho Hanberg will be the next President of the Board of County Commissioners and was a four term Hyde Park town collector. He is praised as an untarnished public and private life man and a leading South Chicago businessman. The piece notes expected political transitions including Irwin’s replacement and anticipated reelects for court clerks.
A district meeting reveals a smoothing conference after secrecy claims. A committee from the Yates Veterans Association visits Richard Yates to select a bronze Maltese cross badge featuring a double medallion of the war Governor and his candidate, bearing Liberty Union Peace Prosperity.
The Republicans of the Second Senatorial District nominate two candidates for the House in Springfield, one praised as an Allen law supporter. Democrats may split to block Nolte, while in other districts similar fights urge nominees to ensure voters have options and prevent unworthy officials. The piece names Nolte and a strong Democrat contender for the State Board of Equalization.
City officials and supposed sharks are accused of corrupting jurors and delaying jurors’ pay since last November. The Eagle announces ongoing investigations into alleged payoff schemes, with police and firemen warned to vote against allies of the sharks.
The Young Men's Voters League will present an independent ticket for the county commissioners race. Radical changes in the administration of the county's affairs are promised by the slate.
The Fourth Congressional District residents led by Mr Henry McGurren protest flawed shurt pavement on Flournoy street between Robey and Leavitt. They threaten nonpayment until contracts are aired in court amid a Hamilton Club driven campaign with Fred A Bangs as a rising political figure. A voucher theft case involving Lane and a pawnbroker Heyman led to warrants for receiving stolen property. Moxey Weber and Maginnis plan to stay active in the city this summer despite license actions against Weber.
County Assessor William H. Weber faces public distrust amid claims of links to loan men. Voters discuss a reform slate led by Hervey H. Dorr with proposed salary cuts and shifted board meetings. Names linked include Marvin A. Farr John Gerts Henry McGurren and others. Sigmund Zels-
J W Farwell Jr backs a reform drive urging the Young Men's Voters' League to nominate good men from both parties for county offices. He challenges current commissioners' salaries and county business conduct as scandalous, favoring a mixed slate or endorsement of capable candidates. George P Foster praised as a strong incumbent.
A Philadelphia convention shows weak enthusiasm for McKinley as renominated. The piece argues he is unpopular due to alliance with money power and elite interests. It predicts strong Democratic gains, a united party, and notes John A. Cooke as a well regarded Republican official aiding the ticket.
The 10 per centers, debt collectors for city and county workers, allegedly siphon salaries by assigning payroll deductions. They stalled Chicago police pay after 300 of 4000 employees signed with them. Accusations claim county officials, including the comptroller, may be complicit in handling assignments. The piece also notes Hon. Clayton E Crafts seeking a Legislature nomination in the Seventh District.
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