Questions for Chief Bailiff Ryan and Local Politics
A 1910s Chicago document questions Chief Bailiff John C. Ryan about his 1911 1912 and 1913 job titles and alleged links between his bailiffship and editorial work. It probes payoffs for a diamond star and raises accusations of favors and program receipts in the Cook County Bailiffe Association amid broader commentary on public liberty politicians and election dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Ryan
Criminal Court
Cook County
North la Balle Street
Chicago
North la Salle Street
Richard J. McGrath
Directory
Ryan
Bailiff Ryan
Cook County Bailiffe’ Association
Reformers warn of Fixers buying passage of bills in Springfield
A chronicler denounces a Fixers Advertising Corps alleged to fix railroad and other corporate legislation via newspaper advertising and legislative favors. The piece accuses a bi partisan network led by a veteran manager of bribery like schemes, threatens indictments, and cites past ads bought with hundreds of dollars to influence votes. It notes patterns of intimidation and calls for punishment of legislators and officials allied with railroads and big interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fixers Advertising Corps
Springfield
Senate
Fixers Association
James A. Patten
Wheat King
Mr. Patten
Chicago Tribune
Tribune
First Congregational Church
Evanston
Illinois
Gustav Pabst
Milwaukee
United States Brewers’ Association
Pabst
Pabst Brewing Company
Chicago
8St. Louis Brewers
Passage on money and passing measure and seat loss
A quoted speaker recalls not confessing concern about money yet notes it was said money was needed to pass the measure. He says they agreed a seat would be forthcoming and the bill was lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evanston Parks
Hugh R. Wilson
Board of Trade
A. 8. White
White
James Bradley
Springfield
Sheriff Traeger Becomes Target in Local Public Discourse
A wave of criticism targets Sheriff Traeger over his hiring choices and perceived partisanship. Citizens allege favoritism toward Republicans and private sector allies in filling positions, sparking debate about ethics and governance.
Public Life Critics Target Sheriff Traeger and allies
A broad critique of Sheriff Traeger and his administration, alleging patronage and partisan staffing with Republicans in key offices. The piece cites Chief Bailiff John C. Ryan known as Chewing Gum Johnny, Deputy Peters, and Jailer Davies, noting lack of civil service protections and GOP tilt in appointments. It also references related politics, the state prison appointment of Mike Zimmer, saloon license renewals, and attacks on Prohibition era candidates and policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criminal Court
John C. Ryan
Johnny” —Greenbacker
Politico
Charles Peters
Bureau of Public Efficiency
Mr. Peters
Republican County Committee
Peters
Traeger
Davies
Mike Zimmer
Dunne
State Penitentiary
Johnny
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EGER
DAILY
TRA
Jobs
Brewer & Maltater
National Association of Commerce and Labor
Joliet
Charles Petera
Jevne Grocery Company
W. T. Davies
Sheriff Traeger
The
Democracy
William J. O'Connell
Chicago City Railway Company
Calumet and South Chicago Railway Company
Chicago Railways Company
Public Utilities Commission
Sangamon
County Circuit Court
Commission
Christian Science Monitor
William Hale Thompson
Pullman Company
Thompson
B. A. Eckhart
Merchant Miller
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