Reaction: Task Force Vote Fraud Investigation: "Subpena Ward Boss Lists" - George Bliss and Pamela Zekman - Chicago Tribune

Precinct Data Is Sought in Vote Probe

Byline: George Bliss, Pamela Zekman; 1972-10-21; The Chicago Tribune; pages 1, 4

Report: Vote Fraud investigation - Task Force - Chicago Tribune

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"At least 15 ward committee-men have been subpenaed by a federal grand jury to produce rosters of their precinct captains and other workers.  The lists have long been closely guarded secrets in ward politics. . ."

Description:After indicting 40 election judges and poll workers on vote fraud charges, a federal grand jury investigation into Chicago's historic vote fraud subpoenas 15 ward committeemen for their rosters of precinct workers. The investigation is a result of the Tribune's task force report in to the city's vote fraud. This piece is a part of that series.

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Chicago Tribune article titled, "Subpena Ward Boss Lists." Written by George Bliss and Pamela Zekman as part of the reaction to the Task Force Vote Fraud Investigation.