Cermak Opponents Rally as Gibbons Enter Sheriff Race
The piece describes Democratic tensions in Chicago over Tony Cermak and the United Societies. It highlights John P. Gibbons, a funeral embalmers’ candidate, challenging for sheriff amid rumors of name confusion with another John P. Gibbons. It covers political maneuvering, labor support, and the intrigue around endorsements and party unity.
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John P. Gibbons
Cermak
United Gibbons
Chicago Journal
Gibbons
John
John P
Illinois
Rush Street
Mr. Gibbons
Peter
Patrick
John Peter Gibbons
John F. O'Malley
Roosevelt
Sullivan
O'Malley
Con’ Shea
Chicago
Roger Sullivan
Ibbons
Peoples Gas Company
Tony
Mr. O'Malley
Hungry Six eyes victory with Sweitzer Cermak and Cervenka
The Hungry Six, a self styled United Society of Self Office Seekers, claim three key links to success Sweitzer Cervenka and Cermak. They tout a feast for voters as the path to victory.
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Sweitzer
Cervenka
Cermak
Sullivan organization faces primary test to win in November
The Sullivan Organization must nominate its candidate by a three to one vote in the September primary or risk defeat in November. It has the organization. others have none. If it cannot organize, voters will organize against its selections.
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Busse
Roosevelt
Bryan
Sullivan Organization
Sullivan
General Assembly
House
Legislative Voters League Seeks Senate Attention
President Clifford N Barnes leads the Legislative Voters League urging senatorial committees to consider the group’s legislative wishes and take action. The request emphasizes voter concerns and calls for timely review by key lawmakers.
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Clifford N. Barnes
Legislative Voters’ League
Legislative Voters
Brundage Loyal Republicans Back Unswerving Platform
The Brundage Republican regulars pledge unwavering support for the county ticket and campaign platform. They demand loyalty to the nation, denounce antiwar criticism, and exclude rival factions from the Senate race. ODonnell emerges as a fourth Chicago candidate alongside Thompson Foss and McCormick.
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Brundage
Case
Primary Tickets for City and County Officials Listed
A long list details candidates and incumbents across wards for Sheriff, County Treasurer, Clerk, Judge, and other offices. Notable names include Anton J. Cermak, Henry Horner, James M. Dailey, Peter Reinberg, and multiple ward assignments for judges, clerks, and trustees across municipal districts and sanitary districts.
Thompson Ticket MPs and local officers slate
The ticket lists Sheriff George Mitzman for the 33d ward, Treasurer Percy B. Coffin for the 25th, County Clerk Andrew C. Metzger for the 7th ward, County Judge Frank 8. Righeimer for the 83d ward, and Probate Court Judge Clifford G. Roe for the 6th ward, forming a local election slate.
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George Mitzman
Percy B. Coffin
Andrew C. Metzger
Frank 8. Righeimer
Clifford G. Roe
Republican Regulars in Brundage's County Committee T:
The Brundage majority leads a list of county officers including Sheriff Henry C Beitler Treasurer Bernard W Snow County Clerk Charles G Blake County Judge Edwin A Olson Probate Judge Frederic De Young Probate Court Clerk Le Roy Mill ner Criminal Court Clerk William R Parker Superintendent of Schools Arch bald Coddington Assessors Charles Keutehkoff Second Ward Charles Ringer Eighth Ward Board of Review Perkins B Bass Willis O Nance Sixth Ward William J
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Anton J. Cermak
Harry R. Gibbons
Robert M. Sweitzer
Thomas F. Scully
Henry Horner
Frank J. Walsh
James M. Whalen
Edward J. Tobin
Michael K. Sheridan
John A. Cervenka
Board of Review
P. A. Nash
President
James M. Dailey
Trustees
Fred D. Breit
Charles E. Reading
Peter Reinberg
James G. Wolcott
la Grange
Anton Maciejewski
Cicero
Paul Kamradt
West Hammond
Joseph Vrba
James H. Wells
Evanston
Hugh J. Kearns
Charles A. Williams
Rocco de Stefano
John K. Prindiville
Stanley §. Walkowiak
George E. Nye
Morris Ellerth
John B. Strassburger
James Rea
B. J. Evans
William H. Reid
Charles Vavick
Alexander N. Todd
James P. Bowler
P. H. Moynihan
Jacob Gartenstein
John T. Nebeck
James J. McComb
Charles §. Rassamussen
Louis P. Piquett
F. Bowden DeForrest
John B. French
Edwin C. Masters
Alexander J. Johnson
Henry T. Chase
Municipal Court
George W. Eddis
Hector A. Broullette
Benton F. Kleeman
Stephen A. Thieda
Meyer Rosen
Daniel G. Gerst
Edward A. Jonas
James W. Breen
Frank Peska
Michael 8. Libonati
William H. Wesley
Peter G. Nix
Republican County Committee
Henry C. Beitler
Bernard W. Snow
Charles G. Blake
Edwin A. Olson
Frederic de Young
Harvey
le Roy Millner
William R. Parker
Schoola
Archbald
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United Societies
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Patrick H. O'Donnell
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Mr. O'Donnell
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George E. Foss
Medill McCormick
O'Donnell
John E. Owens
Thompson Ticket
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