Carter Henry Harrison won election five times for his time as Chicago mayor. BUT when certain campaign promises weren’t fulfilled it cost him his life.

Sources
Tina's Story
The Caucus Blog
I have been shot and cannot live

Kiddle
Carter Harrison Sr. facts for kids
Patrick Eugene Prendergast facts for kids

PBS American Experience
Carter Harrison

Wikipedia
Carter Harrison Sr.

Photos
Carter Harrison, Sr.--Library of Congress (public domain via Wikipedia)
Newspaper Illustration of Prendergast--from The Chicago Tribune via Wikipedia

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Anton Cermak, a beacon of hope for many, arrived in the U.S. from the Czech Republic, shaping a remarkable political career. BUT, tragically, his journey met a sudden and violent end when he was gunned down.

Sources
Hillary's Story
Britannica
Anton J. Cermak

Chicago Public Library
Mayor Anton Joseph Cermak Biography

The Chicago Tribune
90 years ago, the father of Chicago’s political machine died after being struck by an assassin’s bullet intended for FDR--by Ron Grossman
The shooting of Anton Cermak--by Peter Kendall

The New York Times
Anton Cermak's Life

WBEZ Chicago
Anton Cermak: Chicago’s first ‘Boss’--by John R. Schmidt

Wikipedia
Anton Cermak
Giuseppe Zangara

Photos
Anton Cermak--public domain via Wikipedia
Anton and FDR--via Chicago Tribune
Giuseppe Zangara Mugshot--from FL Dept. of Corrections/Public Domain via Wikipedia
Old Sparky--by Jack Spottswood via Florida Memory

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Mayor Edd King was a beloved and innovative leader of Mount Pleasant, Iowa. But, on December 10th, 1986, an encounter with an aggrieved, reclusive consitutent changes the history of the once peaceful town forever.

Hillary's Story
Since 1969 Alderman, Edward Burke, ruled Chicago's 14th ward. But, in 2019 after years of kickbacks, Burke has to defend himself against corruption charges.

Sources
Tina's Story
Wikipedia
Mount Pleasant

Tom Vilsack

Chicago Tribune
“Iowa Vets Drummed Out Veteran”--Rogers Worthington

The New York Times
“Killing in Council Chamber Stuns City in Rural Iowa”--Andrew H. Malcolm

“Murder Case in Suspect’s Past”--UPI

“Slain Mayor in Iowa Eulogized at Service”--UPI

Associated Press
“Slain Mayor Remembered As 'Dedicated'; Suspect Called 'Oddball'”--David Speer

“Man Says He Has No Regrets About Killing Mayor Over Sewer Dispute”--David Speer

“Mayor Killed, Two Council Members Wounded In Meeting Gunfire”--David Speer

USA Today
“Tears flow as memorial fountain to slain mayor is removed”--Kyle Munson

League of California Cities
“Physical Security and Public Officials”--Robert Herrick

Cut Bank Pioneer Press
“Convicted murderer dead at 81”--Jim Hekel

Photos
Wikimedia
Mount Pleasant
Main Street Mount Pleasant

City of Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant Comprehensive Plan 2017
Mayor Edd King Early Photo

The Courier
“Man Kills Mt. Pleasant Mayor; Two Council Members Wounded”--AP
Ralph Orin Davis Handcuffed

The Hawkeye
Mayor Edward Edd King Memorial Fountain--Photo by John Loveretta via The Hawkeye

Hillary's Story
New York Times
"Live, at Chicago's City Hall: It's the 'Jerry Springer Show'"--Bruce Weber

Chicago Magazine
"In 1997, We Profiled Ed Burke. He Was in Trouble Then, Too"--Phobe Mogharei

Wikipedia
Chicago City Council

Edward M Burke

Chicago Tribune
"Feds charge Ald. Edward Burke, allege wiretap on cellphone captures him in attempted extortion"--Jason Meisner

Photos
Chicago Tribune
Young Edward Burke

Burke and Alderman Timothy Evans

Chicago Sun Times
Older Burke

Mental Floss
Jerry Springer Show

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