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Henry H. Rose

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Henry R. Rose
29th Mayor of Los Angeles
In office
July 1, 1913 – July 1, 1915
Preceded byGeorge Alexander
Succeeded byCharles E. Sebastian
Personal details
Born1856
Died1923

Henry R. Rose (1856–1923) was the 29th Mayor of Los Angeles from July 1913 to July 1915. He only served for one term. He was regarded as "anti- [trade] unionist".[1] He was at first against the Mulholland annexation proposal but, after taking office, he switched positions.[2]

According to the Los Angeles Times, Rose was: "[a] socialist and progressive, Rose was also a crack pistol shot, winning many matches, even against the police chief."

References

  1. ^ Commondreams.oeg
  2. ^ "The Politics of California Water". California Historical Quarterly. Summer 1976: 98–020. 1976. Retrieved 14 September 2013. Owens Valley and the Los Angeles Aqueduct, 1900-1927. Henry Rose, who had argued against Mulholland's annexation proposals during the campaign, switched his position soon after taking office July 1. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)