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In 1926 States Attorney William McSwiggan,known as the “Hanging prosecutor”(for having sent 7 criminals to Death Row in 8 months)was shot to death by a machine gun fire infront of a gambling joint together with two prominent gangsters, James J. Doherty and Thomas Duffy.With this example the mob for the first time characterized its rule in Chicago.

In 1924 Democratic politican Michael Gavin was shot in both legs but survived.

In 1925, David Morgan Chief investigator for the Minister's and Citizens association was shot by Cicero Outfit members but he also survived the shooting.

In 1932 during the battle between John Swanson a State's attorney for Cook County and his opponent Thomas Courtney,the Democratic candidate,a Republican precinct captain was caught in a cross fire of shots between a Democratic precinct captain and five gangsters, who were attacking him. The wounded man later died.

In 1935 tate Representative Albert J. Prignano was shot to death in the doorway of his Chicago home by 3 Outfit gunmen.

In 1936 John M. Bolton while driving home was pursued by another car and during the chase one of the hitmen blew off Bolton's head with a shotgun.

In 1949, Cicero’s former assistant state's attorney Frank Christensen was shot to death outside of his home.

In the 1950's Attorney Marvin Bas, the Republican nominee for Circuit Court Clerk was also murdered by the Outfit.

In 1952 Charles Gross, the Republican Committeeman from the 31st Ward was blown away by seven shotgun blasts.

In 1953 Clem Graver, a state representative and 21st Ward Republican Committeeman was kidnapped by 3 guys and was never seen again.

In 1958 Ben Lewis,the first black alderman to represent the 24th Ward was tied to a chair in his office and shot in the head three times.