Dissension in Tilden Democracy erupts over Sullivan and Hopkins
The piece chronicles internal strife within the Tilden Democracy led by Roger C. Sullivan opposing John P. Hopkins known as the Modern Alexander. It details factions, alleged vanity, and attempts to keep Hopkins in the background while Sullivan plans strategy from behind the scenes. It also covers Mayor Harrison's rebuttal to rumors about Burke and the party’s future leadership.
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Tilden- Ite
Roger ©. Sullivan
Tilden Democracy
R. C. Sullivan
Alexander
John P. Hopkins
Sullivan
Ike Sullivan
Hopkins
John P
Chicago
Roger C. Sullivan
Banquo
R. O. Sullivan
Cook County
Democratic Party
Robert B. Burke
Harrison
Burke
Carter H. Harrison
Robert E. Burke
Robert EB. Burke
Potter Palmer
Charles R. Crane
John Sherman
W. TP. Read
Clarence Knight
D. W. Baker
W. J. Hynes
Michael Shields
Egbert Jamieson
William C. Selpp
John Barton Payne
Charles
Chicago Streetcar Rivalry and Reform Games
The piece discusses the Chicago City Railway considering invading Union Traction on the North Side, hinting at conflict among streetcar firms. It notes Hon. John P. Altgeld’s return after Czolgosz’s execution, comments on Democratic party reorganization, and warns about “machine men” versus reformers with a closing quip on names and perceptions.
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Chicago City Railway
Union Traction Company
Democratic Party
Grand jury selection questioned in Burke case
Attorney Trade argues the body purporting to be the grand jury was not regularly chosen selected and sworn in the Burke indictments. He asserts the flaw undermines the prosecutions and the public will agree with the claim.
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Trade
St. E. Burke
Max Praeger
Hope for orderly grand jury selection reforms
A writer urges that if grand juries are to trouble the public indefinitely then officials should adopt a decent form of regularity in selecting these bodies, seeking consistent, fair practice and accountability.
Grand Jury Conduct in Burke Case Questioned
The piece condemns the grand jury voting to indict and accuses the panel of rushed, partisan handling. It cites alleged prearrangements for a new true bill and criticizes Sprogle of the Evening Post for prior jail coverage. It questions Burke’s indictment timing and implicates Ford, Altgeld’s brother-in-law, on the grand jury.
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Sprogle
Burke
The
Evening Post
Robert E. Burke
Charles J. Ford
Altgeld
Aldermen Brennan and Conlon Snub Hopkins Faction
Two members of the Fighteenth Ward Aldermanic group, John J. Brennan and M. C. Conlon, refused to engage with Hopkins and his supporters. They rejected democrat overtures last week, stating the regular organization remained satisfactory.
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John J. Brennan
M. C. Conlon
Fighteenth Ward
Hopkins
Grooved rails urged for city street improvements
The public works commissioner orders grooved rails on streets under improvement, stating the measure is a much needed step toward an excellent reform and will be adopted as part of future street work.
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Commissioner of Public Works
Aleck Jones Abroad Sparks Paris Sewage Feats
Chicago Drainage Board president Aleck Jones travels to Europe to study Paris sewage and defend U S spending on a 835000000 program. Paris reports claim he outshines himself with drainage knowledge while cables praise Chicago systems though critics recall past missteps and warn of possible costs and misdirections.
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Board of Sanitary Trustees
Aleck Jones
Paris
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Eagle
Joliet News
Chicago Drainage Board
St. Louis
Chicago Record-Herald
Chicago
Mr. Jones
Seine
City Board of Education Condemnation Proceedings Questioned
Alderman McInerney announced a council move Monday night to shed light on Board of Education actions. The board has begun to confess judgment in condemnation cases for land on Old Street and the Belt Line tracks.
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McInerney
Old Street
Belt Line
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Til Brown
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