David R. Cuthbertson
American politician
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| Intro | American politician | |
| Places | United States of America | |
| was | Politician | |
| Work field | Politics | |
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| Birth | 5 May 1868, Taymouth Township, Michigan | |
| Death | 5 January 1941Taymouth Township, Michigan (aged 72 years) |
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Biography
David Ross Cuthbertson (May 5, 1868 – January 5, 1941) was a Michigan politician.
Political life
He was elected as the Mayor of City of Flint in 1923 for a single 1-year term defeating the incumbent mayor, William H. McKeighan.
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.
| Yes | No | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 8,304 | 5,977 | 14,281 |
| 58% | 42% | 100% |
Cuthbertson indicated that he would run in the replacement election.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by William H. McKeighan | Mayor of Flint 1923–1924 | Succeeded by Judson L. Transue |