Caleb Stone Denny (May 13, 1850, in

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– March 24, 1926) was an American politician who served as the 15th and 17th mayor of the city of

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. Denny first worked as a teacher and librarian before completing a law degree. He served as the assistant attorney general of Indiana from 1873 to 1875. In 1885, Denny resigned his position of city attorney to try to obtain the

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nomination for mayor of Indianapolis. He ran successfully against incumbent mayor John L. McMaster and won the subsequent election by only 60 votes (out of approximately 18,000). Denny was reelected in 1887. He chose not to run in 1889 and

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Thomas L. Sullivan was elected as mayor. In 1892, Denny returned to politics and defeated Sullivan. He served a single term. Denny's son, George L. Denny also served as mayor for 6 months (1947–1948).

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