City Hall gang in Chicago politics sparks broad democracy critique
A Chicago newspaper column denounces the City Hall gang as a nationality tied clique that dominates the Democratic machine, calls for defeat of Dunne and support for Busse, cites Iroquois fire, typhoid risks, and misrule, names numerous city officials, and warns voters to reject graft and municipal ownership slogans. The piece names contenders, bodies, and ward targets, urging reform and accountability.
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Alexander Pope
Democratic
Democratic Organization
Democratic County Central Committee
Chicago
City Hall Gang
Dunne
The
Eagle
Lawrence E. McGann
Louis Gosselin
Francis O'Neill
John Campion
Edward M. Lahiff
Jeremiah McCarty
James A. Quinn
Wiliam J. McAllister
John P. Grace
Frank Kilcrane
William O'Connell
George Doherty
A. R. Reynolds
Reilley
M. J. Doherty
Patrick McCarthy
Frank W. Solon
Precincts canvassed under Cook County Republican leader
The Republican organization in Cook County has its most organized precinct effort yet as every precinct in the city has been carefully canvassed and organized under the leader's direction.
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Cook County
City Council action on tentative ordinance unclear
Vague notes on the council move regarding a tentative ordinance. Mayor Harrison not accused of campaign involvement. Dunne campaign committee described as having a reputation.
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Harrison
Dunne Campaign Committee
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Veteran Republican leader Henry Llaerta praised for city work
Henry Llaerta stands as a leading Republican worker in this campaign. His experience energy and knowledge of the city are valued as a veteran fighter whose efforts are credited with contributing to the expected Republican victory on April 4.
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Anson
Henry Llaerta
Harlin Highlights Lawlessness in Chicago Streets
Candidate Harlin departs from routine talk, stressing crime and street thuggery in Chicago. His speeches frame public safety as a key issue, contrasting with prior topics and aiming to energize supporters.
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Harlin
Chicago
James Pease Leaders Fight Against Fraud in Revisions
James Pease as chairman of the committee on prevention of a fraud highlighted steadfast services in the campaign. He credited his exertions with thousands of bums and other frauds being knocked off the register, reflecting the strong impact of the revision effort.
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James Pease
Committee On
Cook County Republican Chair James Reddick Praised
The Cook County Republican organization lauds its current chair James Reddick as the wisest most capable and reliable leader to preside over its affairs highlighting his popularity and leadership.
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Cook County
James Reddick
Dunne Panel Won’t Exploit Harrison City Council Coup
The Dunne municipal ownership committee is not likely to turn Harrison’s City Council coup into a campaign issue. Harrison is the figure most repudiated by that group.
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Dunne Municipal Ownership Committee
Harrison
Municipal ownership street cars and conductors debate
City Hall faces a short-change issue as conductors fear job loss if municipal ownership proceeds. Workers warn that if they do not gain street car jobs, they may have to leave town.
Call for City Banking Board to curb fake banks
Alderman Charles Verne lauded as Twenty-third Ward representative as reform urged. The piece argues unaffiliated small banks prey on working people and small tradesmen, causing widespread losses unless Chicago chartered a municipal bank-examining board with strong financial safeguards. It cites Graham & Sons as responsible private bankers and calls for licensing to bar phony ventures.
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Chicago
Graham & Son
Graham & Sons
Charles Verne
Verne
City Hall credit gaps stir comments on conductors
A spokesman notes that city hall workers face credit barriers, even from loan sharks. The remark frames a class of men including street car conductors as affected by restricted lending.
Harlan Election Promises Fight Back Against Crime
The speaker urges electing Harlan to restore street safety and remove criminal factions. Cites Byrne Construction Company heir Hyrn as a record of fistless, enterprising work. Vows a clean city where citizens can prosper and contribute.
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Hyrn
Byrne Construction Company
Win
The Dunne Campaign Faces Fears and Ghosts of Public Ownership
Campaign managers report fearsome ghosts and rumors as the Dunne and M D campaigns spar over municipal ownership. A Democratic central body adviser has stirred bloodcurdling tales to rattle supporters while the candidate’s hair and the long haired brigade are said to react with exaggerated fright. The bogie man plot aims to unsettle adherents of immediate municipal ownership during the contest.
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Dunne
M. 0
Campa
M. D
Democratic Central Organization
Fudge Dunne
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William M. Sexton
Andrew Rohan
John McWeeney
Patrick Murray
J. T. Roach
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Board of Local Improvements
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James O’shaughnessey
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