Governor Dunne Seen as Formidable Candidate Across Parties
Illinois politics centers on the wet and dry question with Governor Dunne holding a strong reputation as chief executive. The piece notes cross party belief in his potential to be a formidable candidate, with coverage of reform commissions, postmaster discussions, and local officials shaping Chicago's political landscape.
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Dunne
Illinois
Chicago Eagle
Oscar F. Mayer
Chicago American
Mayer
Harrison
North Side
Lewis
Edward F. Dunne
William L. O'Connell
Wilson
Packer
Chicago
Oscar F. Mayer & Brother
Western Packing Company
James 8. Agar
Harvard
Sheridan Road
German Red Cross Fund
Campbell
Official Organ Spotlight Recounts Graft and Scandal Ties
A long record of alleged graft linked to an so called official organ is described with thefts from The Eagle and connections to Aldermanic Shrievalty and Civil Service. The piece cites forged credentials, bogus checks, and influence peddling tied to city contracts and politicians.
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Berg-Gray-Burns Gang
the Eagle
Aldermanic
Shrievalty
Park
City Civil Service
Eagle
Fred Busse
Blanket
Busse
Republican County
City Civil Service Commission
Traeger
Chicago
United States Interstate Commerce Commission
Berg Gray-Burns
Federation of Labor
Trades and Labor Assembly
General Assembly
Ilinois
Unclear local official notes linked to smoke device probe
A fragmented report describes local officials and an accountant criticizing Chicago bookkeeping and a supposed political influence behind approving a smoking device for the city. It mentions campaign funds to bogus inspectors and an alleged “official organ” predation tied to a senatorials' representation.
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Busse
Ryan
Burns
Chicago Record- Herald
Angus McKay & Co
J. P. Ryan
J. J. Burns
la Salle
H. Woodhouse
Suite Street
Peet
Sanitary Laundry
Bailiffs Fund Diamond Star Purchase Sparks Inquiry
Report says court bailiffs contributed to a fund for a diamond studded gold star for the chief bailiff. Sheriff Traeger may investigate the timing and method of the purchase. Hold all national conventions in Chicago.
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Traeger
Monroe Street
Chicago
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Allen Pond
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Francis EB
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Charles 8. Cutting
Thomas J. Lawless
Levy Mayer
John E. Owens
Canadian Rockies
Mr "Moose
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John Ll. Whitman
Bridewell
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Chicago River
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