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David R. Cuthbertson

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David R. Cuthbertson
59th Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan
In office
1923–1924
Preceded byWilliam H. McKeighan
Succeeded byJudson L. Transue[1]
Personal details
Born(1868-05-05)May 5, 1868
Taymouth, Michigan, US
DiedJanuary 5, 1941(1941-01-05) (aged 72)[2]
Flint, Michigan
Political partyDemocratic
ChildrenWillis Earle Cuthbertson

David Ross Cuthbertson (May 5, 1868 – January 5, 1941) was a Michigan politician.

Political life

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He was elected as the Mayor of City of Flint in 1923 for a single one-year term,[3] defeating the incumbent mayor, William H. McKeighan.[1]

Recall Election 1924 Results

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A recall effort was mounted by people, including the Ku Klux Klan, who opposed Cuthbertson's appointment of a Catholic Police Chief, James P. Cole. The 1924 election was successful in removing Cuthbertson.[4]

Yes 8,304 58%
No 5,977 42%
Total 14,281 100%

Cuthbertson indicated that he would run in the replacement election.[5]

Political offices
Preceded by Mayor of Flint
1923–1924
Succeeded by

References

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  1. ^ a b "List of Flint City Mayors". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved 2009-02-09.
  2. ^ "Ludington Daily News - Google News Archive Search".
  3. ^ "Index to Politicians: Zimmerman -- Cuthbertson, David R. Entry". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved 2009-03-03.
  4. ^ Miller, James M. "Crackdowns on 'reds,' booze didn't silence decade's roar". Flint Journal: Journal of the 20th Century. Booth Newspapers. Archived from the original on 27 May 2011. Retrieved 6 March 2009.
  5. ^ "Michigan Happenings" (PDF). Cass City Chronicle. Booth Newspapers. 1924-06-20. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 July 2011. Retrieved 6 March 2009.