Rise of Cook County Democracy Strengthens City Campaign
The article describes a broad revolt against City Hall dictates as Cook County Democracy and allied leaders align to challenge Mayor Harrison. It notes the United Order of Ingrates as a disruptive force while praising independent party groups poised to influence the spring mayoral race with seasoned Democrats leading the charge.
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Democratic Party
Eagle
Harrison
United Order of Ingrates
County Democracy Dominates Chicago Nomination Debate
A leading Democrat at a Cook County Democratic meeting argued the County Democracy would control primaries and the city mayoral nomination. He warned against ring rule, citing past caucus failures and the need for broad Democracy participation to win in Chicago.
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Cook County
Daily Press
Robert B. Burke
Chcago
Kansas City
Hitewallan
Independent Democrat Forces Rise in Chicago Politics
The piece predicts a new independent Democratic bloc led by a reform-minded sheriff with broad patronage, noting key figures like Roger C. Sullivan Tim E. K. Ryan Thomas Gahan John P. Me and supporters of Robert B. Burke. It cites Looming groups such as the Tilden Democrats and rosters around Burke as shaping the spring campaign.
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Roger C. Sullivan
Timothy EK. Ryan
Thomas Gahan
John John T. Keating
John PP. Me
Robert B. Burke
Chicago
Cook County
Socialists Win Small Vote in Cook County
Early returns indicate Socialist supporters in Cook County total about 18 000, a figure suggesting limited momentum for the movement. The result appears modest for the believers in this political sect and offers little promise for their future prospects.
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Cook
Harrison Years Extend as Mayor as Barrett Prepares Sheriff Succession
The text notes Harrison remaining mayor for more days while Barrett assumes the sheriff role on December 1. It mentions plans to delay return to Chicago to finalize schemes and avoid job seekers. It also hints at County Democracy leadership shifts and personnel swaps under President Powers and Secretary Burke with Miles J. Pevine proposed as initial leader in place of Captain Marvell.
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County Democracy
President Powers
John Powers
William Bowech
James Rh. Pyne
Joseph J. Ward
James McSweeney
Vincent HL. Perkins
Sullivan
Fred E. Eldred
Barrett
Sheriff's Office
Chicago
Robert B. Burke
Secretar Burke
Miles J
Pevine
Marvell
Mayor Harrison Faces Battle Over County Central Committee
The Chicago political scene heats as Mayor Harrison asserts control over the County Central Committee, opposing Sheriff-elect Barrett’s rising influence. John McGillen is favored for chairman, while Harrison pledges to block other contenders, sparking a power struggle that could redefine Democratic leadership in Chicago and Cook County.
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Harrison
New County Central Committee
Sheriffeleet Barrett
Hinself
Democrati Party
Chicago
Cook
Velas
Jits
Central
John McGillien
Carter
Sheriffeleet Marrett
Chitlenan
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Barrett
Canes
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Tie
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Sheriffeleet
Cook County
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Mayor
Richmond
Marrett
County Central Commaniies
Imedf
Thirrett
Cool County
Barrett Victory Sparks Power Shift in Local Party
The article reports Barrett's confirmed election win boosting his faction within the party, as elites secretly plot to oust opponents. Mayor signals strong will while Carter and allies push their strategy, opposing Harrison and targeting McGillen to retirement from polling positions next spring.
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Hhall Cine Cntraid
Mary Barret
Carter
Lis
Harrison
Poll Des Hest Spring
John McGillen
Cautous
Voters signal 120 days left for Mayor Harrison
Election figures show a Republican lead in Cook County country districts of about 7,000 votes, marking tighter races and his tenure countdown as Mayor approaches 120 days.
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