Connery Family Domination of Chicago Public Jobs Revealed
A Chicago editorial attacks the Connery clan for controlling numerous public payroll positions across Cook County and City of Chicago. It details family ties to the Board of Review, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Recorder of Deeds, Comptroller, State Bank Examiner, and others, noting political fights and patronage patterns from 1907 to the present. The piece cites specific relatives and offices, alleging widespread influence and planned future appointments to maintain Connery presence in public affairs.
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Sweitzer
Connery
Joseph E. Bidwill, Jr
John T. Connery
Lucey
Henry E. Connery
Michael M. Connery
Joseph F. Connery
Francis D. Connery
William J. Connery
Joseph E. Bidwell, Jr
Henry BE. Connery
Sanitary District
Chicago
State Street Blocki
Board of Review
John T
Joseph F
Francis D
Blocki
Connerys
Connerys named in Cook County public offices probe
The text alleges the Connery family held numerous Chicago public positions and businesses, including coal, Board of Review, private secretary roles, and key offices such as City Clerk, Comptroller, and State Bank Examiner. It implies widespread Connery involvement across Cook County agencies.
CAN'T BEAT HOYNE Popular State's Attorney Re elected
The public backs Maclay Hoyne as state s attorney with strong support from both parties. Gov Dunne's platform draft pushes reforms including taxation changes, private bank legislation, shorter ballots, home rule for Chicago, civil service expansion, and a tax commission. Brundage defeats Barr by 2 656 votes in Cook County totals.
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Maclay Hoyne
Dunne
Chicago
Cook County
Sanitary District of
State Board of Equalization
Tax Commission
Efficiency and Economy Commission
Cicero
Brundage
Richard J. Barr
Juicy Jobs for Connerys in Democratic Ward Circular
A Twenty-eighth ward Democratic primary circular lists Francis D. Connery relatives on the public payroll. It itemizes salaries for Francis and his brothers and kin in roles such as alderman, city clerk, comptroller, bank examiner, and county recorder, noting other Connerys also hold offices. The document, circulated at a recent primary, names several family members and their positions and salaries.
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Clerk Board of Review
James J. Riordan
Francis
James P. Riordan
Recorder's Office
Connerys
A J. Riordan
Fran
John
Connery
Francis D. Connery
Comptroller Sanitary District
Eugene Boland
Joseph F. Connery
As. County Recorder
M. F. Connery
Henry Connery
Brady's
Michael M. Connery
Attorney General's
William J. Connery
Reviewer Blocki
John T. Connery
Recorder of Deeds
Wiliam J. Connery
State Bank
Democratic Sanitary District ticket and Springfield notes
The Democrats nominate a spotless Sanitary District of Chicago slate with Thomas M. Sullivan for President and Joseph Rushkiewics along with James A. Long as Trustees. Springfield coverage tracks Governor Dunne’s platform backing constitutional amendments, including the tax amendment and initiative measures amid session conflicts.
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Chicago
Sanitary District
Thomas M. Sullivan
Joseph Rushkewics
James A. Long
Springfield
Dunne
Wilson to Speak in Chicago on October 19
President Wilson will visit Chicago for a speech at the Auditorium Theater on Thursday October 19. Invitations to banquets accompany his coming as civic and industrial groups plan the event amid tight security and minimal campaign disruption.
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Woodrow Wilson
Chicago
Wilson
Illinois
Auditorium Theater
Shadow Lawn
Lincoln Memorial
Kentucky
Alleghaneys
Brundage Seals Republican Attorney General Nomination
Congratulations flowed for Edward J. Brundage after his victory as the neutral leader in the race for the Republican nomination for attorney general. His nomination was declared secure.
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Edward J. Brundage
Chicago congressmen spend money in primary filings
Reports to the House clerk show expenditures by Illinois congressional candidates in the primaries. Myer J. Stein spent 4315, Lorimer 2008.87 before the primary. Madden 200. McAn drews 300. Fulton 90. Copley 2400. McDermott 1819. Martin 1991. Shepherd 1.
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Illinois
House
Myer J. Stein
Lorimer
Arthur W. Fulton
James McAndrews
Madden
Mr. Mann
McDermott
Charles Martin
Copley
F. W. Shepherd
Boynton Republican League
Mann
Politicians Aim to Repeal Primary Law in General Assembly
Downstate lawmakers plan to repeal the primary law at the next session. Previous attempts stalled in Springfield amid fears of voter backlash if politics revert to the soap-box primary and gum-shoe convention system. A repeal bill with a referendum is proposed.
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General Assembly
Springfield
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