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Charles L. Smith (Seattle Politician)
Charles L. Smith (October 24, 1892 – November 7, 1982) was the Mayor of Seattle, Washington from March 6, 1934 to 1936. Personal life Smith was born in Osceola, Washington, on October 24, 1892, to Louis and Mary Smith. He married Gladys Loer June 2, 1922, who was a buyer for Frederick and Nelson Stores, and also a Certified Pilot. Background He attended the University of Washington, in Seattle. He was a three-time "All Time Letter Winner", for the Washington Huskies football, Huskies football team as a quarterback, in 1913, 1914, and 1923. Charles L. Smith was first elected as City Attorney for the City of Auburn, Washington, on December 5, 1916. He was elected into the office of Mayor of Seattle on March 6, 1934. Waterfront Strike of 1934 During his term of office as mayor, Smith had to contend with a violent Waterfront Labor dispute. The strike began on May 9, 1934, late in the term of previous mayor John F. Dore. Longshoremen in all ports of the West Coast walked ou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John F
John is a common English name and surname: * John (given name) * John (surname) John may also refer to: New Testament Works * Gospel of John, a title often shortened to John * First Epistle of John, often shortened to 1 John * Second Epistle of John, often shortened to 2 John * Third Epistle of John, often shortened to 3 John People * John the Baptist (died c. AD 30), regarded as a prophet and the forerunner of Jesus Christ * John the Apostle (lived c. AD 30), one of the twelve apostles of Jesus * John the Evangelist, assigned author of the Fourth Gospel, once identified with the Apostle * John of Patmos, also known as John the Divine or John the Revelator, the author of the Book of Revelation, once identified with the Apostle * John the Presbyter, a figure either identified with or distinguished from the Apostle, the Evangelist and John of Patmos Other people with the given name Religious figures * John, father of Andrew the Apostle and Saint Peter * Pope Jo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
