Gibbons Defeats Cermak in Democratic Sheriff Nomination Bid
John Patrick Gibbons, former State Inspector and notable Board of Trade figure, seeks the Democratic Sheriff nomination against Tony Cermak. The piece cites Cermak’s Wet leadership as a liability, noting past saloon closures and Sunday drink issues that energized opposition. It also mentions Sweitzer’s political movements and ongoing local public defender roles, with references to county clerk candidacies and figures tied to Catholic Charities.
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Gibbons Set to Defeat Cermak in Democratic Sheriff Fight
The article notes Tony Cermak’s weak primary showing for Chief Bailiff of the Municipal Court with 47,327 votes to Anton J. Cermak’s 47,327 and a wide field, predicting John P. Gibbons will win the Democratic nomination for Sheriff as Cermak faces organized opposition.
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John M. Collins
Joseph Grein
James M. Slattery
J. Frank Murphy
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Joseph L. Kelly
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Sweitzer Carried Limited Wards in 1915 Mayor Run
Sweitzer carried only ten of thirty five wards in his 1915 mayoral bid, winning his own Thirteenth Ward by a slim 201 votes. The remark hints he seeks stronger support, as County Clerk Robert M. records hint at further political maneuvering.
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Anti Sullivan Slate for City and County Officials
A dense list of names and wards shows a slate contesting multiple city and county offices. Key figures include Sheriff John J Gibbons and County Treasurer Fred Wo Block, with numerous ward affiliations and vacant posts noted among clerks, judges, and commissioners.
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John J Gibbons
Fred Wo Block
Richard J. McGrath
John Bo Owens
Henry Horner
Roy Z. Barnett
Jamies Thyland
Joseph Plonake
Edward Cohen
Willits Op Grower
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John J. Phelan
Sanitary District
Pelix Janowsky
Peter J Brady
Pitth
Stanley Kuslewski
Charles IK. Lang
Michael P. Sullivan
Dennis A Htoran
George McGurn
Frank Ragen
William Scott
Charles C. Anderson
Joseph Coff
Maurice Cullerton
Peter Bartzen
Joseph A. Flaherty
Nominate Tyrrell for Judge for Municipal Court
John Kf Tyrrell seeks the Republican nomination for Judge of the Municipal Court. He is president of the Public Defenders Association of Chicago and is praised for charity and reform work. The Bik Brother notes Tyrrell’s vigilant backing of defenders and readiness to substitute when a defender is unavailable.
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Deneen Judicial Slate for Municipal Court Posts
The slate lists Chief Justice Harry Olson and associate judges including Daniel PP Trade Willan Maxwell Karl Hales George B Holmes William N Gemmill Louis Pinderski Leo L Brunhild Michael Fo Girten John F Tyrrell and Tothva for municipal court service.
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Municipal Court
Harry Olson
Daniel PP. Trade
Willan W. Maxwell
Karl (. Hales
George B. Holmes
William N. Gemmill
Louis Pinderski
Michael Fo Girten
John F. Tyrrell
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Devine Nominated as Clerk of Probate Court Candidate
Vote for Devine The Best Man Named for Clerk of the Probate Court He Should Be Nominated and Elected John F Devine should be nominated for Clerk of the Probate Court by the Republicans His public career includes many years as public administrator of Cook County with an untarnished record He is now Chief Deputy Recorder of Deeds If experience fitness and honesty count Devine should be nominated and elected Tom Carey endorsed for Mayor by six Democratic Ward Organizations
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John F. Devine
Alleged book grafts in public schools prompt press push
The article alleges millions in alleged graft by officials including State's Attorney Hoyne in purchasing new textbooks for public schools last year. It notes a press segment challenging the scheme while arguing water meters, claimed to save water, may harm health and cost more.
Community Ally Big Brothers Aims to Help Distressed Boys
A Big Brothers, Inc. member shows dedication to boy welfare across all phases and places public duty above private interests when urgent help is needed. John the Tyrrell is cited as a worthy example to emulate.
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Big Brothers, Inc
John the Tyrrell
Dailey Nominated for Trustee and President of Board
Democracy nominates James M. Dailey for Trustee and for President of the Board of the Sanitary District of Chicago. The law requires both offices be filled, and Dailey appears on the ballot for both, with voters urged to mark a cross for each.
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Nash Seeks Support to Certify Multiple Nominations
Nash, a Democratic candidate for the board of review and committeeman of the With ward, writes the Legislative Voters League promising to use his influence with the senatorial committee to certify more than one ticket for nomination. He pledges to push the direct primary law to its utmost.
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Colonel August W Miller Prominent Chicago Clerk Seeks Mayor Nomination
Colonel August W Miller, popular Clerk of the Circuit Court, is widely discussed as the Republican nomination hopeful for mayor. A Chicago native, he is praised for his clean record and strong community ties.
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August W. Miller
Colonel Miller
Investigation under way on school funds and campaign fees
Assistant State's Attorney Berger says the exact amount involved cannot yet be estimated and investigations will proceed to determine if funds were unlawfully diverted. He notes similar status to last year and mentions complaints by two school engineers about forced political campaign payments.
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Water Meter Graft Threatens Health and Pocketbooks
A report warns of water meter graft affecting residents' health and finances as utility practices come under scrutiny. Officials promise investigations and potential reforms to curb misbilling and unsafe installations.
County Officials and Ward Names Listed in Dense Registry
A long OCR list enumerates numerous ward numbers and names, including county commissioners, judges, clerks, ward presidents, and district officials. The fragment appears to document municipal and sanitary district personnel across many wards with scattered spellings and inaccuracies.
Thompson ticket names and offices listed in local race
The ticket lists Sheriff George Miraman for the 83rd ward and Treasurer Percy Coffin for the 25th County Clerk Andrew Metzger in the 7th ward. County Judge Righeimer from the 8th ward and Probate Court Judge Clifford Roe of the 6th ward are named in the race.
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George Miraman
Percy EB Coffin
Andrew Co Metzger
Righeimer
Clifford G Roe
Fragmentary City Notes Reflect Local Ward Officials
The readable OCR fragment lists ward named clerks and local officials including Seventh and Twenty Seventh Wards, Trustees of Sanitary District, and City Clerk positions. It hints at election or appointment records for multiple wards and named individuals, but lacks coherent context.
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