J. Stitt Wilson
American politician (1868–1942) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jackson Stitt Wilson (March 19, 1868 – August 28, 1942) was a Canadian-born American politician. He was a Christian socialist and suffragist, and held Georgist economic views. A member of the Socialist Party of America, Wilson was the mayor of Berkeley, California from 1911 to 1913. He ran for Congress on a socialist platform, receiving 40 percent of the votes cast, but was defeated by the incumbent Republican Congressman.
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J. Stitt Wilson | |
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Mayor of Berkeley, California | |
In office 1911–1913 | |
Preceded by | Beverly L. Hodghead |
Succeeded by | Charles D. Heywood |
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Born | (1868-03-19)March 19, 1868 Auburn, Ontario |
Died | August 28, 1942(1942-08-28) (aged 74) Berkeley, California |
Political party | Socialist Party of America |
Spouse | Emma Agnew |
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Alma mater | Northwestern University |
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