Edward Parsons Smith
Edward Parsons Smith | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Omaha | |
| In office 1918–1920 | |
| Preceded by | James C. Dahlman |
| Succeeded by | James C. Dahlman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 30, 1860 |
| Died | May 21, 1930 (aged 69) |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Occupation | Politician |
Edward Parsons Smith (September 30, 1860 – May 21, 1930) was the mayor of Omaha, Nebraska from 1918 to 1921.
Biography
Smith was born September 30, 1860. He beat incumbent Mayor "Cowboy" Jim Dahlman in 1918 on a reform ticket aiming to defeat Tom Dennison's political machine, which at that point had run Omaha for at least 15 years. Dennison's displeasure with Smith's moral stance was frequently voiced, and took shape in the Omaha Race Riot of 1919. During that riot Smith was strung up and almost lynched by a mob.[1] After being rescued by Omaha Police detectives, he was taken to Omaha's Ford Hospital. Smith's political interest never returned. He died on May 21, 1930.[2]
See also
References
- ^ Lesson Plans for Omaha Race Riot of 1919. NebraskaStudies.org. Retrieved 12/28/07.
- ^ "Index to politicians: E-F." Political Graveyard. Retrieved 12/28/07.
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