Robert Sweitzer

Robert Sweitzer
Sweitzer in 1919
Cook County Treasurer
In office
1934–1935
Preceded byJoseph B. McDonough[1]
Succeeded byJoseph L. Gill
Cook County Clerk
In office
1910–1934
Preceded byJoseph F. Haas
Succeeded byMichael J. Flynn
Personal details
BornMay 10, 1868
Chicago, Illinois
DiedApril 6, 1938
Chicago, Illinois
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic

Robert M. Sweitzer (May 10, 1868 – April 6, 1938) was an American politician. A Democrat, Sweitzer served as Cook County Clerk for 24 years, and briefly served as Cook County Treasurer until his removal from office due to allegations of financial impropriety.[2] Sweitzer was his party's nominee for Mayor of Chicago in 1915 and 1919, losing both consecutive elections to Republican William Hale Thompson.

  1. ^ Illinois Blue Book 1933–1934 page 628
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