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Gas stamp burglars fail and political machine critique
A critical column attacks Governor Green for four years of perceived neglect and growth of a Joliet Will county political machine led by George A. Barr and A. F. Schupp. It accuses tax hikes, corruption, and machine influence, urging support for Thomas J. Courtney for governor.
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Green
Springfield
Kelly-Nash
Illinois
Joliet
Indiana
Will County
George A. Barr
A. F. Schupp
Jones
Mr. Schupp
Louis Joliet
Ilinois
E. A. Kingston
Dr. Kingston
Lockport
Thomas J. Courtney