County Democracy Holds Full Control in Cook County Politics
An extended narration argues the County Democracy now dominates Cook County political affairs, naming legislative and congressional nominees in every district and shaping state campaigns. It warns of rivals and calls for vigilance against hidden enemies and press attacks as the movement aims to lead primaries, conventions, and elections.
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Chicago
Democratic Party
Cook County
Hinds
County Democracy
Times
Chicago Eagle
Burke
Powers
New Movement
Oltceholde
Warning sounded as attack prompt echoed in civic address
The note calls for vigilance against hidden enemies and false friends. It urges democracy’s leaders to stay alert near City Hall and resist attempts by a deceptive brigade to fracture the movement across city county and state campaigns.
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Popsuckers
Aldermanic Candidacy Sparks Hull House Mention
The piece notes threats of female aldermanic candidates with Hull House cited as the incubator of the idea and references nomination by petition as the process underway.
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Hull House
City Council to probe Alderman Minnegens charges and Luke Coyne
The Grand jury plans to examine Alderman Minnegens charges and Luke Coyne’s charges together, aiming to kill two birds with one stone. The omnibus arrangement in the City Council could cost Chicago over 820000, yet the city struggles to fund police and departments.
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Grand Dury
Minnegen
Luke Coyne
Chicago
Mayor Harrison Questions City Council Ordinances
Mayor Harrison criticizes a batch of recently passed city ordinances as suspicious. The remarks prompt questions about timing and whether council actions followed the incident involving Minnegen and Coyne.
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Harrison
Minnegen and Coyne
City Council Omnibus Passengers Prompt Inquiry
A Mayor’s rebuke asks for scrutiny of council proceedings. The speaker questions the influx of various items and motions described as an omnibus. He urges periodic checks on what the council carries forward.
Austin citizens win suit against traction firms over fares
Citizens from Austin sue traction companies claiming rights to a single continuous journey fare. They prevail, and Mayor Harrison and city counsel celebrate with a te deum and praise in print, while critics say they take credit for others’ work and exaggerate public benefits.
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Austin
Traction Companies
Harrison
Walker
Captain Hayes Reinstated by Civil Service Commission
Just before press time Capt Hayes is reinstated on the police force by the Civil Service Commission. The note implies Chief O Neill should accept Hayes as not the boss or commanding officer. The commission is described as monarch of all it surveys. Congratulations to Capt Hayes.
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Martin Hayes
Civil Service Commission
O'Neill
Civil Service
Capt. Hayes
Home Rule Over Chicago Politics Sparks Bitter Primary Fight
The Chicago Democratic grip on home rule faces a clash with State Central Committee plans to run fall Cook County primaries from afar. Aims to keep local leaders in charge, with Judge Carter seen as the fair arbiter, while Republicans and Democrats watch how City Hall influence fades and real home rule takes root under Powers and Burke.
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Democratic Party
Tammany
Chicago
John Powy
Croker
Nho
New York
Cook County
City Hall
State Central Committee
Party of Home Rule
Democrats
Volling
The
Eagle
Carter
LL Hols
Cook
Cairo
Orrene
Ilinois
Central Committee
Hopkins
Harrison
Powers
Burke
Sullivan
Eircu
Noonger
Stitesien
Liaw
Hiw
Republicans Nominate Democrat In Ward Nine Aldermanic Race
The nomination of a Democrat of good standing Robert IX Sloan by the Republicans of the Fifth Ward marks a new departure in Aldermanic politics. It is hoped to lead to honest municipal government and a victorious result.
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Robert IX
Sloan
Bifth
Ruxton Secures Victory in Thirty-fourth Ward Bid
Jonathan Ruxton appears certain to win in the Thirty-fourth Ward as opponents in Lorier’s home ward dispute his Democratic support. The fragment praises Ruxton as a long time resident and capable business figure with broad public confidence, while noting little-known opposition.
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Jonathan Ruxton
Ruxton
Lorier
Dicate
Penth Ward Charge Against Ald Novak Stirs Debate
Free press speculation accuses Alderman Novak of acting as City Clerk Loetier’s messenger. The claim is labeled an aspersive charge and readers are urged to explain the meaning behind it.
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Penth Ward
Ald Linn Novak
Loetier
Novak
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