Maclay Hoyne | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Hoyne in 1916 | |
| Cook County State's Attorney | |
| In office 1912–1920 | |
| Preceded by | J. E. W. Wayman |
| Succeeded by | Robert E. Crowe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 12, 1872 |
| Died | October 1, 1939 Chicago, Illinois, US |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Relations | Thomas Hoyne (grandfather) |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
Thomas Maclay Hoyne II (October 12, 1872 – October 1, 1939) was an American politician and lawyer. As aDemocrat, from 1912 through 1920, Hoyne served asCook County State's Attorney. Hoyne also ran as anindependent candidate in the1919 Chicago mayoral election.
Hoyne was born October 12, 1872.[1] Hoyne was the grandson ofThomas Hoyne.[1]
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Amentee of Chicago mayorCarter Harrison IV, Hoyne was tasked in his early political career with overseeing the city's Sixth Ward Democratic Organization.[1] In 1903, after he was elected to a fourth consecutive term as mayor, Harrison appointed Hoyne as the city's Assistant Corporation Counsel. A few years later, Hoyne made an unsuccessful run for county judge.[1] He was later promoted to the First Assistant Corporation Counsel.[1]
In 1908, Hoyne ran for the Democratic nomination forCook County State's Attorney, supported by the wing of the Carter Harrison IV-led wing of the city's Democratic Party. He was up against six other candidates, includingWilliam Emmett Dever (supported by theEdward Fitzsimmons Dunne-led wing of the party), and J.J. Kern (supported by theRoger Charles Sullivan-led wing of the party). Kern wound up winning the primary.[2]
In 1912, Hoyne ran again, and was elected Cook County State's Attorney.[3] He was reelected to a second term in 1916.[3] During his tenure, his prosecuting staff procured over 5,000 penitentiary convictions. In his later years as prosecutor, his house was fired upon in assassination attempts.[1] Yet, Hoyne ignored warnings about his safety, and refused the protection ofbodyguards.[1]
Hoyne unsuccessfully ran as an independent candidate in the1919 Chicago mayoral election.[1]
In 1920, Hoyne ran for a third-term as Cook County State's Attorney. However, he lost the Democratic primary toMichael L. Igoe, who went on to be defeated in the general election by RepublicanRobert E. Crowe.[4]
From 1927 until 1929, Hoyne served as counsel for theSanitary District of Chicago.[1]
Hoyne died October 1, 1939, in Chicago.[1]
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mackay Hoyne | 122,419 | 27.85 | |
| Republican | Lewis Rinaker | 113,181 | 25.74 | |
| Socialist | William A. Cunnea | 107,647 | 24.49 | |
| Progressive | George I. Haight | 93,495 | 21.27 | |
| Prohibition | John H. Hill | 2,896 | 0.66 | |
| Total votes | 439,638 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Maclay Hoyne (incumbent) | 90,759 | 86.24 | |
| Democratic | Charles E. Erbstein | 14,483 | 13.76 | |
| Total votes | 105,242 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Maclay Hoyne (incumbent) | 236,384 | 44.57 | |
| Republican | Harry B. Miller | 191,456 | 36.10 | |
| Socialist | William A. Cunnea | 102,579 | 19.34 | |
| Total votes | 530,419 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | William H. Thompson (incumbent) | 259,828 | 37.61 | |
| Democratic | Robert Sweitzer | 238,206 | 34.48 | |
| Independent | Maclay Hoyne | 110,851 | 16.05 | |
| Cook County Labor Party | John Fitzpatrick | 55,990 | 8.11 | |
| Socialist | John Collins | 24,079 | 3.49 | |
| Socialist Labor | Adolph S. Carm | 1,848 | 0.27 | |
| Total votes | 690,802 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michael L. Igoe | 59,658 | 54.68 | |
| Democratic | Maclay Hoyne (incumbent) | 43.71 | 44.57 | |
| Democratic | John K. Murphy | 1,750 | 1.60 | |
| Total votes | 109,097 | 100.00 | ||