On verso: "Ada Pearl Wilson Condelos' Father."]]>
On verso: "Daughters of Guy Wilson. Guy a 1/2 brother of Harry Wilson."]]>
On verso: "Mazie's grandfather."]]>
On verso: "Irene Lorraine (Pittinger) Lomax. 2nd marriage to: ---- Hayworth." Lucille Pittenger was first married to George Lomax. Lucille's second husband was named Clyde Hayworth.]]>
On verso: "Son of James T. Boone. James Thos. Boone b.-2-23-1829 Clark Co. Ill, d.-12-3-1904 Elton, La. John Samuel Boone b.-7-9-1857 Douglas Co. Ill. d.-3-27-1943 Greesnboro, Ala."]]>
On verso: "Son of James T. Boone."]]>
This cartoon highlights the Initiative and Referendum crusade aimed to allow citizens to place issues on the ballot and vote for them directly, thereby circumventing the special interests influencing the legislature. Republican opponents in the legislature contended that such measures challenged representative government and successfully killed the measure in 1911.]]>
This cartoon represents Illinois women gaining the right to vote in presidential elections in 1913 leading to an explosion of voter registrations.]]>
This cartoon is in response to Deneen's political allies's reliance on political patronage and vote buying to secure their power. As Deneen prepared to attempt an unprecedented third term as governor, Republican infighting and the veil of political corruption helped Democrat Edward F. Dunne beat Deneen in 1913.]]>
Chicago Mayor Fred Busse's tenure (1907-1911) in office was marked by scandal and corruption. After his 1907 election, Busse was accused of using the power and wealth of his coal company to garner votes.]]>
The cartoon is in response to the resignation of Chicago Police Chief John McWeeny over a Chicago Vice Commission report in 1913.]]>
The cartoon illustrates the Illinois General Assembly's 1913 deadlock over the selection of a new United States Senator during debates over tariff reform in Washington, D.C.]]>