Sweitzer Campaign Gains in Strength for Mayor Nomination
In a spring campaign for the Democratic mayoral nomination, Robert M. Sweitzer garners strong support among women and various party groups. The Sweitzer operation lists a Jewish Sweitzer league leadership, active ward committees, and cross endorsements from Harrison allies, with notable events at Hotel Sherman and diverse party clubs.
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Robert M. Sweitzer
Sherman
Sweitzer
Illinois Democratic League
Art and Travel Club
Women's Organization
Mr. Sweitzer
Thompson Game Fights to Finish Amid Bosses' Control Loss
The Chicago spring election scene shows a deadlocked Republican mayoralty caucus with Olson leading in votes but failing to secure twenty four. Marcus Kavanagh Theodore Brentano and A J Fisher receive scattered support as rivals and factional splits unfold. Brundage Curran vow to abstain from primaries but back the nominee, while Mayor Harrison consolidates HQ control as budget debates keep him at bay.
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Olson
Republian Committee
Marcus Kavanagh
Theodore Brentano
Ald
A. J. Fisher
Edward J. Brundage
Thomas Curran
Deneen
Mr. Brundage
Chicago Ward Gangs Rally For Mayoral Candidate
The Twenty-ninth Ward Guards endorsed Sweitzer for mayor and Kilens for alderman as the Chauffeurs Sweitzer Club grows to 500. South Side Street Car Men's club opened at 5858 South Halsted, with Harold Dyrenforth as secretary and other officers. Peabody won 1,100 votes to Hoelscher 685. Peabody heads Peabody Coal and favors Thompson, who is opposed by others. The caucus dissolved after deadlock, Olson supporters moved to endorse Judge Olson, while Thompson workers reported 600 at Hotel Sherman and pledges now total 155,648.
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Robert M. Sweitzer
South Halsted Street
Harold Dyrenforth
W. T. Bruckner
J. R. Lentesty
W. J. Mohr
R. J. Fitzgerald
M. W. Pinckney
W. B. Simpson
Mr. Peabody
Mr. Hoelscher
The
Peabody Coal Company
Thompson
Sherman
Judge Olson signals fusion bid in pending mayoralty race
Judge Olson says he will enter the Republican primary if endorsed by progressives and non partisans after receiving seventeen delegates' backing. The caucus failed to endorse anyone as Olson allies plan a fusion ticket with the Progressives and Non partisans. John J. Geraghty touts petitions bearing new 10 cent stamps. revenue officials say stamps unlikely to be required.
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Olson
John J. Geraghty
Revenue Office
Frank E. Hempstreet
Internal Revenue
Sweitzer Reaffirms Open Door Policy To City Delegation
Mr. Sweitzer tells a Twentieth ward delegation he does not believe in private keys or closed doors for public officials. He asserts city business of Chicago must be accessible and handled openly.
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Chicago
Worsley Emerges as Likely Democratic Nominee for Municipal Bench Vacancy
Gossip links Ambrose A. Worsley to the Democratic nomination for the Municipal bench seat created by Judge Scully becoming County Judge. Francisco D. Connery city clerk says the vacancy will be filled this spring and will certify all petitioning candidates. The council has five vacancies. aldermen terms expire in 1916 and additional short term posts must be elected.
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Ambrose A. Worsley
Judge Scully
Francis D. Connery
Dennis J. Egan
Connery
Thomas F. Scully
Thompson claims caucus result a distinct victory for him
In a signed statement William Hale Thompson denounces self appointed party committees and factions for attempting to foist personal mayoral selections on Chicago. He argues the direct primary law requires allowing voters in each party to nominate their own candidates.
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William Hale Thompson
Chicago
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Charles Keller
John Frisch
David Cohen
M. I. Aaron
Louis A. Wittenberg
Jacob Schoenberg
Woman's Organization
Thirty-third Ward
American Geological Association
William A. Rourke
R. M. Frankin
Sweitzer Club
Hotel Sherman
Joanna E. Downes
Dora J. Furlong
Ninth Ward
Itate
Carter H. Harrison
Pasquale Recupido
Cio Vasoli
Ralph Nastari
Nick Asquino
Frank Nigo
William P. Ellison
R. L. Schapp
M. J. Wagner
Harrison
Sweltser
William F. Brennan
Brennan Constructing Company
General Contractors
North LaSalle Street
Twelfth Ward
Roger Sullivan
Harrison Camp
Sullivan
William T. Maypole
Thomas Little
Walter Orlikowski
Sullivan Organization
Frank W. Kovaleski
A. G. Trandel
Albert Rostenkowski
Vincent 8. Zwiefka
Harrison 16Th Ward
Stanley H. Kunz
16Th Ward
Sweltzer
Democratic Women's Organization
Bismarck Hotel
William H. Sexton
Corporation Counsel
Agna Felice
Leopold Neumann
Peter J. Ellert
A. D. Weiner
Michael Zimmer
B. L. Maloney
Michael McGinnis
George F. Gorman
Third
Trust Press
Chicago Bar Association
W. M. Lawton
Joe Beatty Burtt
John V. Clinnin
James Ewing Davis
William A. Cunnen
Francis
Peapony
Chicago Athletic Association
Times
World of Progress
H. H. Latham
Jacob A. Hey
Progressive City Committee
Progressive
Fusion Committee
Briggs House
Council Finance Committee
Francis Stuyvesant Peabody
Twenty-ninth Ward
Hubert Kilens
Judge Olson
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