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The Great Revolution: A History Of The Rise And Progress Of The People's Party In The City Of Chicago And County Of Cook - Softcover

M. L. Ahern

 
9780461899696: The Great Revolution: A History Of The Rise And Progress Of The People's Party In The City Of Chicago And County Of Cook

Synopsis

The Great Revolution: A History Of The Rise And Progress Of The People's Party In The City Of Chicago And County Of Cook by M. L. Ahern. This historical pamphlet chronicles the emergence of Chicago's People’s Party in the aftermath of post-fire reform, tracing how reformers mobilized a diverse coalition of native and immigrant residents to challenge the entrenched 'Law and Order' faction. It covers the formation and actions of the Committee of Seventy, the Medill administration's police and liquor-enforcement policies, and the dramatic conflict between the Police Board and the Mayor, culminating in the 1873 municipal election in which Hesing-O’Hara aligned candidates won city-wide offices. The work is structured around topical chapters such as 'Medill— Washburn— Sheridan,' 'Counting the Money,' and 'How It Was Done,' and includes a detailed roll call of officers and a county-officer section. It also presents a narrative of the Gage defalcation controversy, the Sunday liquor question, and the post-election political realignment. The book blends narrative history with biographical sketches and primary documents, though it reflects a partisan perspective.

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