David R. Cuthbertson

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
Political party Democrat
Children Willis Earle Cuthbertson

David R. Cuthbertson 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[2] 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.[3]

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

Cuthbertson indicated that he would run in the replacement election.[4]

Political offices
Preceded by
William H. McKeighan
Mayor of Flint
1923-24
Succeeded by
Judson L. Transue

References

  1. ^ a b c "List of Flint City Mayors". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. http://politicalgraveyard.com/geo/MI/ofc/flint.html. Retrieved 2009-02-09. 
  2. ^ "Index to Politicians: Zimmerman -- Cuthbertson, David R. Entry". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/cushingberry-cuthbertson.html#0LH0PS1GB. Retrieved 2009-03-03. 
  3. ^ Miller, James M.. "Crackdowns on ‘reds,’ booze didn’t silence decade’s roar". Flint Journal: Journal of the 20th Century (Booth Newspapers). http://www.flintjournal.com/20thcentury/1920/1920main.html. Retrieved 6 March 2009. 
  4. ^ "Michigan Happenings". Cass City Chronicle (Booth Newspapers). 1924-06-20. http://newspapers.rawson.lib.mi.us/chronicle/ccc1924%20(E)/issues/06-20-1924_2.pdf. Retrieved 6 March 2009.