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Barr Dynasty Rivalry Shapes Illinois Primary
The article argues James W. Barr should not win the state senate nomination, citing his silence during the Green regime and his reliance on his uncle Richard J. Barr. It then lists Republican primary hopefuls for state treasurer including W. G. Stratton Louie Nelson Warren Wright James Simpson Theron Merryman and others with Will county and DuPage county dynamics noted.
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Richard J. Barr
James W. Barr
James W
Richard J
Senate
Altho
Barr
Illinois
State House
Truman
Dewey
Green
Curly Brooks
Lottie Holman O'Neill
Springfield
Will County
DuPage County
W. G. Stratton
Morris
Louie Nelson
Chicago
Cook County
Warren Wright
Stratton
James Simpson
Lake County
Simpson
Theron Merryman
Chicago Daily News
Mlenyman
William Brown
Eugene Devitt
George C. Moffat
Earl Searcy
Searcy
GOP
Supreme Court