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- Democrat, ex-Greenbacker. Nicknamed "Honest John". Came from Buffalo in 1863, went into grocery business. "Not a man of many words, but always said just what he meant." As alderman he was selected president of Common Council. Served in state legislature, 1887-89. Appointed to Board of Police & Fire Commissioners in 1891.
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- 1889-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
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- Mayors of Grand Rapids digital collection
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- Colorful, controversial "master politician." Immigrated from Scotland with family at age eight, orphan at 14, rising young printer and publisher in his mid-20s. Elected alderman opposed to Ellis in 1914, became state legislator in 1916, Speaker of the House in 1923, Lieutenant Governer in 1924. Appointed Grand Rapids city manager 1929-32, longest incumbent mayor in city's history. Resigned July 1949 in face of recall drive accusing him of ties with political "boss" Frank McKay, defeated in 1950 election. Came back as city manager 1954-55.
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- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
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- Mayors of Grand Rapids digital collection
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- First non-partisan mayor under new commission-manager system, chosen yearly by fellow commissioners. Member of wealthy "blueblood" family, Yale '81, brother-in-law of Edwin Sweet. Owner of Fuller & Rice Lumber Company, operated timber lands and local real estate, president of Luce Furniture Company in 1915. Had many philanthropic interests. Home is now Heritage Hill landmark.
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- 1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
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- Mayors of Grand Rapids digital collection
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- Democrat. Son of an early Grandville settler, arriving there at age 12. By trade a machinist who started a foundry and machine shop that later became Butterworth & Lowe. He sold out as owner, then spent thirty years working as a foreman.
- Date Created:
- 1858-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
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- Mayors of Grand Rapids digital collection
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- Democrat. Lawyer who helped write 1857 city charter, served as city attorney, and was considered expert in municipal government. In 1883 was elected Michigan Supreme Court Justice and served 8 years then became a lecturer in the U. of M. law department.
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- 1867-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
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- Mayors of Grand Rapids digital collection
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- Democrat. Grand Rapids' first Jewish mayor. Immigrant from Germany, came to Grand Rapids in 1852, established clothing store. City water system began during his term. Later elected to Congress, then went into lumber trade and invested in other businesses.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Collection:
- Mayors of Grand Rapids digital collection
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
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- Democrat. Yale graduate, wealthy lawyer, former partner of W. J. Stuart. Active in various business interests for himself and his wife's family, at one time operated the Livingston Hotel. As mayor, devised and advocated plan for non-partisan city government. Served in U.S. Congress 1911-13, then appointed Assistant Secretary of Commerce under President Wilson.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
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- Mayors of Grand Rapids digital collection
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- Democrat. Brilliant lawyer who came from Ypsilanti in 1876. Became president of Grand Rapids National Bank in 1881 while continuing practice. As mayor he achieved improved public lighting, more street paving, and an enlarged John Ball Park. In 1893 he was appointed Assistant Secretary of State by President Cleveland, then became U.S. Ambassador to Germany until 1897.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Collection:
- Mayors of Grand Rapids digital collection