Thompson, a former cowboy, has been elected Mayor of Chicago by majority of 83,000 votes, defeating the Democrat, Mr, William! Dever.
The spectacle of 4,000 constables and 1400 detectives, all armed, patrolling on foot and in motor: cars, prevented disorders and permitted a record poll of 1,000,000.
The only important mishap was the burning of the Fulton Street Methodist Episcopal Church, the pastor of which was a strong supporter of Mr. Thompson.
His victory gives Mr. Thompson third term of four years a8
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