Awful usurpation in Cook County Democratic campaign
The Eagle denounces Mayor Harrison and his silk stocking advisory committee for sidelining the elected Central Committee amid a Chicago campaign crisis. It cites autocratic tactics, party machinery bypassed, and graft concerns tied to City Hall, tax issues, and the elevated railroad machines.
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Democratic Party
Chicago
Democratic Party of
Cook County
Eagle
County Central Committee
Democratic Central Organization
Harrison
Archey Road
Lake Shore
Lam
Chicago political volleys and mayoral prospects debated
The piece surveys Chicago politics with focus on Mayor Harrison gambling ties, Postmaster Coyne politics, and a possible bid by lumber merchant Fred Upham for mayor. It notes Democratic and Republican strategies, a new party campaign book, and Lorimer’s plan to expand ward club networks for fall elections.
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Coyne
Hopkins
Lorimer
Roosevelt
Senator Mason
T. J. O'Brien
Lorimers
Republican County Committee
Journey Through the Babara and School in Chicago
A fragmented note notes water bottles as acceptable on a journey through the Babara. It suggests readers unfamiliar with the Harrison administration overlook them as a needed accompaniment for a trip to School in Chicago.
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Harrison
Chicago
Gambling in Chicago Under City Authority Exposed
The Eagle reveals extensive gambling operations in Chicago tied to city administration. It outlines statutes and penalties, noting Mayor Harrison faces charges and the state's attorney must prosecute indicted offenders under state law and city ordinances.
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The
Eagle
Chicago
the Eagle
Harrison
Deneen
Counsry
Gambling defined and malfeasance in office statutes
The text defines gambling punishments for playing for money in cards dice billiards or any game and penalties for public officials committing palpable omissions of duty. It cites Revised Statutes 1885 sections on fines up to 100 dollars for gambling and up to 10 000 dollars for malfeasance in office with potential removal from office.
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Grand Jury
HIS PUNISHMENT FOR MISDOING MAYORS
The article cites a law allowing indictment and conviction of mayors or municipal officers for duties neglected and permits fines up to 10000 dollars with removal from office after conviction. It argues the law clearly defines official duties and the State Attorney's role, noting public interest in accountability of high officials in Cook County and Chicago.
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Fred W. Upham
Republican Organization
Chicago
Upham
Board of Review
Cook County
Mayor Harrison faces possible indictment over gambling partiality
Legal experts say Mayor Harrison could be indicted for partiality if he tolerates draw poker in some saloons. They argue uniform enforcement is required and officials guilty of partiality face a fine of 10 000 and removal from office. The note also claims compulsory water bottle purchases would double school taxation in Chicago.
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Harrison
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