David R. Cuthbertson
| David R. Cuthbertson | |
|---|---|
| 59th Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan | |
|
In office 1923–1924 | |
| Preceded by | William H. McKeighan |
| Succeeded by | Judson L. Transue[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
May 5, 1868 Taymouth, Michigan |
| Died |
January 5, 1941 (aged 72)[2] Taymouth, Michigan |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Children | Willis Earle Cuthbertson |
David Ross Cuthbertson (May 5, 1868 – January 5, 1941) was a Michigan politician.[1]
Political life
He was elected as the Mayor of City of Flint in 1923 for a single 1-year term[3] defeating the incumbent mayor, William H. McKeighan.[1]
Recall Election 1924 Results
A recall effort was mounted by people opposed to his appointment of a Catholic Police Chief, James P. Cole, which including the Ku Klux Klan. The 1924 election was successful in removing Cuthbertson.[4]
| Yes | No | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 8,304 | 5,977 | 14,281 |
| 58% | 42% | 100% |
Cuthbertson indicated that he would run in the replacement election.[5]
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by William H. McKeighan |
Mayor of Flint 1923–1924 |
Succeeded by Judson L. Transue |
References
- 1 2 3 "List of Flint City Mayors". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved 2009-02-09.
- ↑ "Ludington Daily News - Google News Archive Search".
- ↑ "Index to Politicians: Zimmerman -- Cuthbertson, David R. Entry". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved 2009-03-03.
- ↑ Miller, James M. "Crackdowns on ‘reds,’ booze didn’t silence decade’s roar". Flint Journal: Journal of the 20th Century (Booth Newspapers). Retrieved 6 March 2009.
- ↑ "Michigan Happenings" (PDF). Cass City Chronicle (Booth Newspapers). 1924-06-20. Retrieved 6 March 2009.
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