Will Stand by Burke Cook County Democrats Rally Behind Burke
Democrats in Cook County rally to reelect Robert E Burke as secretary of the Central Committee next Tuesday. The Eagle lauds his long service, denounces ingratitude from City Hall allies, and asserts Burke will lead the party to victory amid factional chatter and organized opposition.
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Central Committee
Robert E. Burke
Democratic Party
Cook County
Democratic Party of
Chicago
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Publc
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Mears
Robert Emmet Burke
Democratic Central Committee
Robert B. Burke
Robert EB. Burke
Burke
John M. Palmer
United States
Robert K. Burke
Tagrates’ Union
Nile
KR. B. Burke
Carter H. Harrison
Echoes of Carter Harrison Era and Chicago Democratic Reckoning
The piece recalls the 1830s era red fire and the rise of Carter Harrison the Great as Chicago mayor, questioning how observers could foresee today’s Democratic party dynamics. It notes Burke’s early praise by the elder Harrison and reflects on Burke’s later influence and a calculated move to drive a rival from power.
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Carter Harrison
Democratic Party
Chicago
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Burke
Warwick
Bia
Barrett and Victory in Chicago Democratic power struggle
Sheriff-elect Barrett opens headquarters at the Grand Pacific Hotel to back John McGillen for Chairman of the County Central Committee a bid denouncing Mayor Harrison and his payroll faction. The piece argues Barrett represents a reform wave against city hall dictation and predicts a decisive party realignment with Barrett leading a majority of independent Democrats.
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Robert EK. Burke
John V. Hopkins
Burke
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United Order of Tagrates
Nver
Carter H. Harrison
Young Harrison
Democratic Party
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Democratic Central Committee
Willy the Wobbler
Barrett
McGillen
County Central Committee
Harrisonian Bassism
Grand Pacific Hotel
John McGillen
Belgium
Thomas BE. Barrett
Mayorette
Clundh
Cook County
Harmony
Sheriff Barrett
John Metllen
Robert Burke
John T. Hopkins
Roger C. Sullivan
John Powers
Thos Gahan
Burkettes
Thomas E. Barrett
Gage of Battle
John Medillen
John FY
Tansey
Central Committee
Sam McGillen for Chairmanship Praised by Sheriff-elect Barrett
Sheriff-elect Barrett voiced strong support for Sam McGillen as chair, calling him the ablest man for the post and pledging aid. He defended McGillen against recent criticism, saying abuse has strengthened their friendship and hinted at political pressures and industry critics with phrases about the ax and hammer trusts.
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Barrett
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