Connery Family Influence in Chicago Public Offices
A long Chicago newspaper piece accuses the Connery family of dominating public posts across Cook County and Chicago. It cites names linked to the Board of Review, Clerk offices, Recorder of Deeds, and state roles, noting political favors and past contracts tied to the Connery network and Democratic party influence.
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Connnery
Eagle
Connerys
United States
State of Illinois
County of Cook
City of
Chicago
Connery
Democratic Party
State Street
John T. Connery
Board of Review
William J. Connery
Blocki
Dunne Renominated After Record Democratic Vote
Governor Edward F. Dunne is renominated in the Democratic primary on a record breaking vote. He touts legislative gains from the Forty-eighth assembly including the legislative reference bureau and workmen's compensation act as proof of his administration. He seeks continued support from the county central committee and defends his record against harsh prosecutions.
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Edward F. Dunne
Dunne
Legislative Reference Bureau
Fish and Game Commissions
Forty-eighth General Assembly
Juicy Jobs for Connery In a Ward Political Circular
A Twenty-eighth Ward Democratic primary circular claimed Francis D. Connery’s relatives on the public payroll. It lists Aldermanic terms and salaries for Francis and siblings, plus relatives in the Sanitary District, Recorder, Bank Examiner, and Attorney General offices. The note says other Connerys hold office too, implying a broader nepotism pattern.
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Sweitzer
Connery
Sweittzer
Joseph E. Bidwill, Jr
John T. Connery
John W. Rainey
Joseph F. Connery
Francis D. Connery
Recorder of Deeds
Michael M. Connery
John T
Joseph F
Francis D. May
Lucey
Henry E. Connery
William J. Connery
Joseph E. Bidwell, Jr
Henry BR. Connery
Joseph HB. Bidwell, Jr
Sanitary District of
Chicago
State Street Blocki
Board of Review
Francis D
Blocki
Connerys
Clerk Board of Review
James J. Riordan
Francis
James P. Riordan
Frank
Recorder’s Office
Recorder's Office
Vo J. Riordan
Fran
Attorney General's Office
Illinois Attorney General's Office
State Bank
A Connery
Cook County
John
Sanitary District
Eugene Boland
M. F. Connery
Henry Connery
Bank Examiner
Brady's
Attorney General's
Reviewer Blocki
William
Stuckart Not to Blame for Tax Rise Says Office Signs
County treasurer Henry Stuckart rejects blame for higher taxes noting assessors caused the rise. He plans to post signs in the treasurer’s office to tell visitors that assessors are responsible. Governor cites twelve statutes enacted during his administration including direct US Senate elections and utilities laws.
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Henry Stuckart
Board of Assessors
United States
Public Utilities Commission
Royne Named Again State's Attorney Nomination Message
Hoyne, renominated by a near unanimous vote, set forth his platform before the primary. He urged that election laws should separate municipal offices from national politics and pledged to govern the State's Attorney's office on his record since 1912. He denied any pledge to party leaders or Tamany control and asserted independence from any committee.
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Hoyne
State
Democratic Party
Tammany
Cook County
Boycott and Blacklist Violations Highlighted in Illinois Law
A warning notes that gang bosses and job holders violate state law against boycotts and blacklists. Advertisers are asked to report any visits by these individuals. Conspiracy to establish a boycott or blacklist with malicious intent can lead to five years in prison and a $2000 fine or both, under Section 45, Chapter 38, Criminal Code of Illinois.
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The
Eagle
Illinois
What Gang Rule Would Mean In Chicago Politics
A call to oppose gang rule as the Gang seeks to control offices and the judiciary. Citizens urged to submit evidence against the gang to The Chicago Eagle. The message asserts labor, politicians, and boycott actions as targets and praises Judge Scully leading Chicago election machinery.
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Chicago
Chicago Eagle
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Busse Business Administration
Connery Gang
Connery’s
Busse
Joseph ©. Bidwill, Jr
Robert M. Sweitser
Francis PD. Connery
Gang
vMce
Stuckart
Royne
Judge Scully
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