New-York tribune., 1893-12-03
CHICAGO CITY CONTENTIOUS.
SWIFT AGAINST HOPKINS FOR MAYOR
THE LATTER's NOMINATION A DEFEAT FOR THE
CITY HALL GANG-A TRAGIC INCIDENT.
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CITY HALL GANG-A TRAGIC INCIDENT.
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Chicago, Dec. 2.-Harmony and enthusiasm
almost riotous in force and contagiousness
marked the proceedings to-day of the conVen-
ton which nominated George Brainard swift as
Republican candidate for Mayor. Not a dis
senting voice was raised to his nomination,
which was made by reclamation amid the
deafening cheers Of the delegates who packed
the North Side Turner Hall to its fullest ca
pacity Alderman Madden w1s chairman OF
the convention. When he reached the name
of George B. Swift in his opening address the
convention rose one man and relieved lts
feelings by the most vociferous cheering, which
rose and fell only to break out again WIN III
tensihed vigor Every delegate to the con-
vention seemed imbued with the idea that
victory for Swift and renewed ascendency OF
the Republican party in Chicago were assured
Mr.. Swifts nomination had just been made
when the proceedings Of the convention were
interrupted by a most sorrowful incident
Charles Kozminski, chairman of the delegation
from the Fourth Ward dropped dead IN COM
mittee room. His sudden death threw feei-
ing Of profound sorrow over the whole assem-
blage and the convention at once ADJOURNED
Mr. Kozminski made one Of the speeches noml-
mating Mr.. swift. lie ndd Oeen Ill dt hio "oiii'
for several days, and said so in his speech; he
added that he had come to the convention
against the orders of his physician. Mr.. hoz-
minski had been appointed a member OF the
committee on resolutions, and after his speech
he retired TO the committe-room. few minutes
later he dropped dead from heart disease.
Mr.. Kozmnski was the founder Of the firm
Of Kozminski & Co.. bankers. He was born
near Breslau, Sesia in 1887. At the age OF
eighteen he came to America and settled IN
Corning. ~ Y where he engaged in the cloth
ing business. In 1856 he came to Chicago, ana
since 1869 has been engaged in the banking
business here. He occupied high social posi-
tion and conscentously filled many positions
of honor and trust. five cnlidreh anu "iuo"
survive him.
John +. Hopkins was nominated for Mayor
by the Democratic convention in the "a Regi-
ment Armory this afternoon. There was ugly
talk before the convention assembled that the
adherents of the Wenter faction. wnlcn were
In a hopeless minority, would attempt 10 carry
a compromise by force and free hght was
looked for But the Hopkins faction mad the
situation well in hand; they submitted to COM
promise chairman and then carried everything
their own way. The conspicuous incident OF the
convention was udicrous love 1east on u, ,l,e
platform Of the convention hall between Post
master Hesing and the defeated candidate
Frank Lawler. The latter has given some
thought as TO where his bread and butter comes
from and climbed into the band-wagon. with a
great flourish of loyalty TO the nominee OF the
convention. 80, w.,
Hopkins nomination is a triumph Of the Young
Democracy and defeat for the City Hal rae
ZION The choice Of the latter was Frank Wen
ter, president OF the Drainage Board whose
name was withdrawn before the convention
hegan To ballot. Hopkins is member OF con-
tracing firm and has not held office lie was
tho loader In the Washington Hesing fight last
spring against Carter Harrison for the nomina-
ton OF Mayor.