Chicago Charter Fight Sparks Tax and Liberty Debates
A heated push in Chicago opposes a new city charter seen as raising taxes and rents. Critics claim officeholders push it for more money while opponents warn it centralizes power, harms schools, parks, and civil service, and cuts voter representation.
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Chicago
Bennett
City
Civil Service Board
Bosses Big Hoodoo and Mullaney at City Hall Clash
A critical look at Acting Mayor Mullaney who dominates City Hall and roils the Republican party by threatening saloons and summer gardens. The piece traces Mullaney’s rise from Sherman House tables to power, denounces his tactics toward German societies, and highlights the impact on Busse and Chicago politics. It notes key allies and critics among public figures and party operatives.
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Mullaney
Bosse
Democratic State Central Committee
Sherman House
Land
Republic
Chicago
Minneapolis
City Hall
Tie
Republican Party
Busse
Independent Press
The
United Societies
Turn Gemeinde
Republican Workers
Independent Voters
Polish Societies of
Bohemian Societies of
Verein
United Order of Eaters
Liberal Statesman
Rebeee
Brewers and Summer Gardens
Democratic Party of
Illinois
Public Works
Hanberg
Corporation
Brumdage
John J. Hanberg
Brundage
Kendes
Fred A. Busse
Eagle
Siram D. Fargo
Evening Post
Fargo
Mr. Busse
Bia
Charles W. Andrews
James Pease
Edward J. Brundage
James Reddick
Paul Redleske
William Hale Thompson
Clyde A. Morrison
Fred W. Upham
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Charter
Rabbi Hirsch
Daily News
Louis F. Post
Raymond Robbins
Russia
Mr. Tlirsch
Carter H. Harrison
Harrison
Summer Gardens
Jack Frost
Owen F. Aldis
Theodore Brentano Ie
Europe
Lncense
Wevevere Eee
Record-Herald
International Union of Steam Engineers
Evans
Demcrata
McCabe
Nicholas Michils
Brewers
Grafters’ Union
William A. Pinkerton
Big Hoodoo
Knocker Mullaney