Jack the Jayhawker and the Chicago graft saga
The piece portrays John P. Altgeld nicknamed Jack the Jayhawker in a venomous critique of his political career. It charts Altgeld’s rise from Democrat aspirant to governor, his alleged ties with the Contractors' Combine, and alleged graft in state institutions, drainage projects, and public offices. The article condemns him and endorses Harrison allied figures while naming many city players and factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack the Jayhawker
Hennessey
John P. Altgeld
Altgeld
Chicago
Ohio
Congress
North Side
Nto
Workingmen's Party
Workingmen’s Party
Tinymarket Square
Join PV
Democratic Party
Denebe
Democratic Teket Wis
Vevil
Cnmal
Ny Thement
Lhnois
Ramsey
Ile
Harison
Kane
Us City
Hancey
Monroe
Repube
Jim
Jayhawker
Leo
John M. Roach
Union Traction Company
Traction Companies
Judge Tlancey
Monroe Doctrine on canals and grafting in mayoral race
The piece rails at a canal driven graft scheme linked to the Haney election and Monroe Debating Club, proposing vast drainage projects from Evanston to Wilmette while warning of bankrupting costs. Opponents like Col Kidder fear lake pumping and depth cuts, preserving North Shore opposition to sanitary district inclusion. Local council endorsements follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wang
Evanston
Wilmette
Calumet
Hennessey
Monroe Debating Club
Evaneton
North Shore
Suehon
Col
Ienry M. Kidder
North
Calumet River
Nyvanston
Col Kidder
Elvanston
Lake Michigan
Chicago
Bowmanville
Chicago Street Rail Fight Faces Moral Campaign
The city has waged five years against corruption in the street railway companies. The outcome hinges on electing a council free of bribe influence, or a corrupt majority that would degrade public morals and threaten honest governance for pay. The issue is framed as a moral question guiding this campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy” King
Board of ‘Trade
Chicago
Municipal Voters’ League
Charles Verne
Verne
League
Charles Ki. Thillstrom
Pranell B. Coun
Connery
John Py Smiulski
Wiis
Comepanies
Richard A. McGrath
Smiulski
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Aleck Jones
The
Grafters’ Union
Town of Lake Contractors’ Ring
Tillman
South Carolina
Harrison
Central Committee
Roger C. Sullivan
William Legner
Bob” Burke
der le Party
Robert BE
Burke
Palthiut
Barnes Mittengers
Jancey
Henry
Hertz
Harry H. Fuller
South Town
Jhnn
Reddick
Thomas Gahan
Oni
Health Department
Daniel, McMahon
Carter H. Harrison
McMahon
Board of Education
Chicago Record
W. O. la Monte
la Monte
Springfield
T. DD. Hurley
State Capitol
Tom Dawson
Tie
Inchelors
Republican Campaign Committee
Weber
Kanter
Chicago Credit Company
Jclty
Thancey
Honore Palmer
Ston Avenue
Histon Avenue
Grand Jury
Rohey Street
Histon Avenues
Great West Shde
Robey Street
Bilston Avenue
Mer. Pranell
John ‘T. Connery
Youghlogheny & Lehigh Coal Company
Spencer Ward
Aldaman
Joseph HB
Flanagan
Blake
Tremont
Pase Avenue
Board of Review
Elston Avenue
John, McLaughlin
West Town
Board of Trade
Elbridge Hennessy
John B. Keloe
Ion
Stephen de Urittin
Win
Loetter
George
Poster
James A. Togat
State Board of Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners
Robert E. Burke
Hanecy
Lake Gang
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