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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.
- Date Created:
- 1867-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Collection:
- 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
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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.)
- Collection:
- 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