December 16, 1913, marked a pivotal day in Illinois politics as representatives from nearly every county gathered in Chicago to discuss the future of the Progressive Party. The clandestine meeting, shrouded in secrecy, aimed to perfect plans for complete tickets in every county and in every senatorial and congressional district by next year. Behind closed doors, they hatched a plan to field a candidate for the U.S. Senate, further solidifying their grip on the state’s politics.
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Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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