McGillen Emerges as Likely Chicago Democratic Chief
The piece argues John McGillen, longtime Chicago Democratic leader, would unite factions and end infighting as chairman of the Cook County Democratic Central Committee. It praises his record in City Council, his loyalty to party principles, and his potential to realign the party after recent campaigns.
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Barrett
New Democratic County Central Committee
Democratic Party
John McGillen
North Side
Democratic County Central Committee
McGillen
Democratic Organization
Cook County
Inoohn
MacGillen
Democratic Central Organization
Democratic County Central Comittee
Chicago
MccGillen
Parvenu
Shorty
Medillion
Central Committee
McGillon
Yates
Illinois
John M’gillen
New
Unnamed meeting outlines bloc for upcoming Legislature
The gathering was unplanned and attendees discussed the situation. They mainly agreed the forces who led the last Republican State convention should organize the next Legislature, with delays from Governor Yates illness and the absence of Congressman Hopkins and Congressman-elect Lorimer.
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Yates
Hopkins
Lorimer
Ballot Referendum Fragments Question Urban Voters
A local note argues the ballot questions are a nuisance and time consuming for voters to study. The fragment mentions Harrison as mayor and expresses frustration with referenda and election mechanics.
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Huncombe
Barrett Ten Thousand Vote Revolt Against Harrison Bossism
Ten thousand Democrats voted for Thomas E. Barrett in Cook County to protest Carter H. Harrison’s control of the ticket and campaign. The vote underscored widespread antipathy to Harrison and boss rule, with Barrett singled out as the popular anti boss candidate.
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Barrett
Harrison
Cook County
Carter H. Harrison
Republcan
Eagle
Thomas E. Barrett
Democratic Party
Mr. Barrett
Stuckart Elected Alderman After Prolonged City Council Vacancy
In the election Harrisonism weakened the county ticket with ten thousand Democrats abstaining and 14 000 votes for CaHill defeating the Democratic Probate Court Clerk. Henry Stuckart was elected unopposed to fill the Kent Alderman vacancy, praised as a diligent public servant who will protect taxpayer interests.
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Sheriff
Harrison
Barrett
Patrick J. Cahill
Henry Stuckart
Kent
Stuckart
Democrats Hail County Democracy For Election Work
A resolution was offered at a recent Democratic gathering thanking the County Democracy for its work in the last election. The gesture recognized local party volunteers and organizers who contributed to campaign efforts.
Election Board Continues Canvass After County Vote
The election board proceeds with the canvass of the last county election. No dramatic repercussions have emerged to confirm defeated politicians' dire forecasts. Early morning explanations and predictions are not proving persuasive.
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Howard M. Snapp
J. D. Putnam
H. M. Dunlap
Len Small
Major Hogan
Henry C. Bestler
Thirty-first
the Eagle
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Maxon
Washington
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M. B. Madden
George R. Walker
the Tribune
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Louis Legner
West Side
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Legner
Chicago Teachers’ Federation
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