Tilden Skates Born Amid Celebrity Political Debacle
A satirical piece portrays the birth of “Tilden Skates” as a political farce within the Bum Democracy. Three sponsors, including Moran and Goodrich, oversee a chaotic delivery in a Sherman House room, with Papa Pirate showing reluctance to accept the child. The article mocks Bum Democracy’s alliances, predicts the infant’s doom before snow, and ends with a jab at local political figures and a proposed exit chaos if a convention is called.
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Tilden
Thomas A. Moran
Sherman House
Papa Pirate
Flynn
Moran
A. A. Goodrich
Goodrich
Leutenants
Bum Democracy
Sherman
Tilden Skates
Dennis Leahy and the Forty‑second Assembly adjournment vote
The text questions if D. J. Leahy, a prominent member in the First Ward and telegraph voter for adjournment, is the same Dennis Leahy known as a well housed tailor at the Lexington Hotel. Local Democrats say the nickname D. d’s refers to Dennis.
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D. J. Leahy
Lexington Hotel
First Ward
D. d
Dennis
Fourth Ward Club Elects Richards Secretary
The report notes the election of J. A. Richards as secretary of the Fourth Ward Club, hinting at a possible alias “Jake” and suggesting a political upheaval on the South Side after a Saturday night event.
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J. A. Richards
Fourth Ward
Jake
Sixth Ward Meeting Reports 800 Present at Democracy Officers Election
The Sixth Ward meeting modestly reported only 800 attendees at the democracy election of officers. A few ciphers more or less is nothing to the grafters own combination in charge there.
Windy Todd Tied to Third Ward Rally Admission
A fragment notes Windy Todd’s suspected participation in the Third Ward Bumocracy rally to show gratitude for unspecified involvement. The text is incomplete and lacks clear dates names or outcomes.
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Todd
Tiv
Francis I Colby and the Thirteenth Ward Hoodoo
The text links Francis I Colby with a hoodoo group in the Thirteenth Ward, noting the ward’s political dynamics. It recalls an Irish patriot who reportedly urged Judge Goggin to adjourn court for Queen Victoria’s birthday, implying political maneuvering around ward leadership.
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Francis ‘I
Colby
Goggin
Queen Victoria
Allen Durhoven and the Moonlit Visit Recalled
A fragmentary dialogue recalls Allen and a moonlit visitation with playful phrasing about heaven and hell. The text questions what Allen seeks and hints at a surreal or poetic exchange.
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Allen C. Durhoven
Allen
Heaven
Hell
Dutty Seeks Sheriff Nomination Amid Strong Campaign
Democratic candidate Joseph J. Dutty outlines a tough law and order platform as he seeks the sheriff's office. He campaigns on visible reform, community outreach, and support from local party members to win the primary.
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Joseph J. Dutty
Ike
J M Rice Urged to Run for Congress from South Side
J M Rice a prominent Chicago businessman from 8541 Ellis Avenue is urged to seek Congress representing the South Side. Rice stands high in the local commercial world and is noted for his influence and standing.
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J. M. Rice
Congress
Mr. Rice
Chicago
Ellis Avenue
Brand and McHugh Highlighted in County Race Remarks
Candidate Virgil M. Brand emerges as a leading figure for County Treasurer in Cook County, while Hon P McHugh is praised as a top lawyer likely to gain judicial honors next year. The remarks focus on officers and party leadership, with general membership expected to shrink with the winter season.
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Virgil M. Brand
Cook County
P. McHugh
Tildenocracy
Richard Conboy Named for Serg eaiat Arms in Ward Fourteen
Richard Conboy was the appropriately named individual chosen for ser geaiat arms in the Fourteenth Ward. His initials match I C Sullivan who participated in the proceedings of the Fourteenth Ward Tildenttes.
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Richard Conboy
Sergeaiat Arms
I. C. Sullivan
Peter Ellert Chosen President in Seventeenth Ward
In the Seventeenth Ward Peter Ellert was selected president. Ellert, once Alder man for a single term years ago, is described as a figure whose face bears an expression of unsatisfied expectancy and who cannot make a comeback with a jimmy.
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Peter Ellert
Peter
Jimmy
Spangler Reappears in Democratic Faction after Melkinley Victory
The piece notes R. EB Spangler, once secretary of the so called gold Democratic group, rumored to have vanished after William Melkinley's election, now active again as a bolter within the Democratic ranks and stirring discord.
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R. EB
Spangler
Spangler W
Gold Democra
William Melkinley
Democratic
Ancient mariners haunt the Miden Democracy’s ranks
Old political figures reemerge from the past as the so called ancient mariners drift from the political boneyard. Names like Walter 8, Bogle, Daniel Ff, Curley, Nate Oppenheimer, Johnnie Dougherty, Billy Bagehorn and Jolie Pitzsim mons reappear hungry for public voice and leverage.
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Walter 8
Bogle
Daniel Ff
Curley
Nate Oppenheimer
Daniel J. McMahon Seeks Judicial Post Next Year
Daniel J. McMahon, a popular attorney for the Board of Education, is presented as a strong Democratic candidate for a judgeship next year.
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Daniel J. McMahon
The
Board of Education
Prindiville Seeks Circuit Court Judge Seat
Hon. John K. Prindiville strengthens the Democratic ticket as a candidate for Judge next year. He commands confidence and respect of bench and bar and would grace the bench if elected to the Circuit Court.
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John K. Prindiville
Prindiville
Spencer Ward Urged to Run for Judge in Chicago
Prominent Chicago lawyer Spencer Ward is urged to pursue a judgeship next year, placing him in the front rank of city’s legal minds and signaling strong political backing for a judicial bid.
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Spencer Ward
Chicago
Democratic clashes ignite in Chicago ward politics
Chicago Mayor Carter JH Harrison leads a purge against party traitors and pirates in Cook County. The piece attacks former aldermen and judges who allied with the Tilden faction, claiming the regular democracy will crush the mutinous elements and protect honest governance.
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Cook County
Carter JH. Harrison
Dumocracy
Democratic Party
Chicago
Tilden Democracy
Tve
John McGillen
Ile
Brigiade
Erib
Harrison
West
Cook
Thurrison
Adiam A. Goodrich
Goodrich
Himeself
Tildenites
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Dlolg
Jureta Shrdu Ton
Walker
Howard
Taylor
Zina R. Carter
Adders
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