David R. Cuthbertson
| David R. Cuthbertson | |
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| 59th Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan | |
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In office 1923–1924 |
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| Preceded by | William H. McKeighan |
| Succeeded by | Judson L. Transue |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
May 5, 1868 Taymouth, Michigan |
| Died | January 5, 1941 (aged 72) Taymouth, Michigan |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Children | Willis Earle Cuthbertson |
David Ross Cuthbertson (May 5, 1868 – January 5, 1941) was a Michigan politician.
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.
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.
Cuthbertson indicated that he would run in the replacement election.
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