Bill Belts Barrett in Cook County Sheriff Battle
A Chicago political flare up centers on Sheriff Barrett with Mayor Harrison and City Clerk Loeffler accused of aiding a County Board attack on the Sheriff’s office and budget. Democrats condemn the move as unconstitutional and politically motivated, warning it could cost Harrison votes and disrupt patronage.
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Harrison
Loeffler
Barrett
Board of County Commissioners
City Hall
Cook County
Democrats. As A Matter of Fact, the Treatment To Which Sheriff Barrett
Loeftier
Sheriff Barrett
Foreman
County Board
Sheriff's Office
Banks
Foreman Brothers
Harrieon
Loeffder
Chicago
Harrison and Loetler
Sullivan Confronts Foreman Over Controversial Appropriation
Roger C Sullivan seeks legal advice for Barrett interests and storms into County Building to rebuke Foreman. He accuses the clerk and board of wasteful spending while challenging Barrett’s allocation. Foreman coolly dismisses the outburst as Excited talk as the exchange escalates.
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Mr. Sullivan
Courts
Board of Assessors
Mr. Foreman
Contempt in Chicago politics fuels reform talk
In a heated exchange, Sullivan criticizes Foreman over county budget cuts and employee reassignments, accusing officials of partisan, economy-weak measures. The piece notes resentment toward Sheriff Barrett and Harrison allies, predicting court review of legality and broad Democratic discontent. It also covers brewing interests opposing Palmer and licensing shifts, predicting political fallout in upcoming aldermanic races.
Alderman backs police pay raise as critics clash
The council sparred over a proposal to raise policemen salaries with Alderman Honore Palmer winning support. A Chicago business bloc backing Chaeme Stewart for mayor backed Harrison previously. Washington Park gambling and poor gambling are cited as illicit but questioned for blanket enforcement. An ordinance seeking 87 1/2 cents an hour for stationary engineers passed after opposition from Alderman Jackson. Washington Park gamblers plan a big operation as talk of reform falters.
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Chicago
Ornery
Palmer
Harrison
Honore Palmer
Jackson
City Budget Weighs 32.85 Million for Schools and Library
The city, schools and public library have received a budget proposal totaling 32.85 million dollars for the Council's consideration. The budget will be examined in committee of the whole Thursday afternoon. The article notes schools are inadequate in some districts and the city suffers from dirt and muddy chaos.
Alderman Ruxton backs deferred ordinance on fire dept ranks and alley extension
Alderman Ruxton sponsors a deferred ordinance tied to the budget, appointing department engineers to the current captain rank and pay, making assistant fire engineers lieutenant level, and preserving captain authority. An alley I extension into stock yards by a spite branch is included in a Jackson presented measure for a fifty year franchise for the Southwestern Elevated Railroad to connect with Chicago Junction Railway elevated tracks.
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Alderman Ruxton
Fire Department
Stock Yards
Jackson
Southwestern Elevated Railroad Company
Chicago Junction Railway Company
Too Much Harrison Sow and Split Chicago Democrats
A Chicago editorial denounces Carter Harrison as the source of internal division within the Democratic Party, blaming a payroll driven central organization for sidelining veteran members and dictating nominations. It condemns the dominance of city hall officeholders and predicts the Greater Chicago bill will linger in committee.
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Harrison
Democratic Party of
Chicago
Carter H. Harrison
Democratic Party
Charles F. Gunther
William ©. Seipp
James H. Eckels
Charles H. Wacker
John A. King
Edward F. Dunne
John Barton Payne
Rudolf Brand
Adam Ortselsen
Franklin MacVeagh
William H. Barnum
John W. Eckhart
William Prentiss
Francia
Peabody
Thomas F. Keeley
Greater Chicago
Iroquois Club Discusses Afresh Democratic Crates Debate
The Iroquois Club and County Democracy buzz over a growing issue that draws unfavorable comment due to its prominent feature spreading among Democrat factions and Tuscarora Club circles.
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Iroquois Club
County Democracy
Tuscarora Club
County Officials Face Contempt Over Funds Shortfall
The sheriff warns that without more funding, sixty eight employees may lose pay, risking obstructed justice. The Circuit Court has been asked to issue an immediate rule to compel County Commissioners to appear and explain why they should not be held in contempt for failing to comply with a December 27, 1902 court order.
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Ilinois
Corse
Sheriff's Office
County Board
Circuit Court
Mayor Nomination Battle Set At Convention
The Republican City Convention at the First Regiment Armory will select a mayoral nominee from 940 delegates. A candidate must receive 471 votes to win the nomination.
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First Regiment
Republican voters receive two mayoral tickets in ward relief
State's Attorney Charles Deneen as Republican County Committeeman mailed all 6,800 voters in the Thirty first Ward two primary ballots. One ticket names John M. Harlan for mayor the other Graeme Stewart. Voters are urged to express preference for one of the two. Only one more month remains before the mayoral nomination vote.
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Charles 8. Deneen
John M. Harlan
Graeme Stewart
Stewart
Harlan
Thirty-first Ward
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John L. Sullivan
Grand Jury
Washington Park
Chicago Postal Pneumatic Tube Company
Committee On Judiciary
Chaeme Stewart
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