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Domestic News
September 4, 1911
The Cairo Bulletin
Cairo, Alexander County County, Illinois
What is this article about?
John M. Glenn, Secretary of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, announced his candidacy for Illinois governor in Chicago on Sept. 3, attacking the current executive for failing to prosecute officers in state labor wars and claiming no backing from political machines or unions.
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TO RUN FOR GOVERNOR
New Factor In Illinois Political Life Has Backing of No Machine Or Clique.
Chicago, Sept. 3—In making an announcement of his candidacy for governor of Illinois, John M. Glenn, Secretary of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, tonight attacked the present executive for having failed to prosecute the officers in the so-called labor wars in the state.
"I have no political combination, financial trust or union labor monopoly behind me" he said. "My success will depend entirely on whether or not the people are interested."
New Factor In Illinois Political Life Has Backing of No Machine Or Clique.
Chicago, Sept. 3—In making an announcement of his candidacy for governor of Illinois, John M. Glenn, Secretary of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, tonight attacked the present executive for having failed to prosecute the officers in the so-called labor wars in the state.
"I have no political combination, financial trust or union labor monopoly behind me" he said. "My success will depend entirely on whether or not the people are interested."
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Illinois Governor Candidacy
John M Glenn
Political Announcement
Labor Wars Criticism
What entities or persons were involved?
John M. Glenn
Where did it happen?
Chicago, Illinois
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Chicago, Illinois
Event Date
Sept. 3
Key Persons
John M. Glenn
Event Details
John M. Glenn announced his candidacy for governor of Illinois, attacking the present executive for failing to prosecute officers in the labor wars, and stated he has no backing from political combinations, financial trusts, or union labor monopolies, with success depending on public interest.