Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 252, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 November 1917 — Former Rensselaer Citizen Elected Mayor of Gary [ARTICLE]

Former Rensselaer Citizen Elected M a yor of Gary

William F. Hodges, republican, was elected mayor of Gary Tuesday, defeating three opponents in a fourcornered fight. Hodges was given a plurality of over 987 over his nearest competitor. Until the day before the election it was thought that the race was between Johnson and Curtis. Hodges received almost the solid backing of the steel officials and their powerful influences. Mr. Hodges was formerly a citizen of Rensselaer, practicing law here in partnership with George Hershman a number of years ago, and his many friends here will be pleased to learn of his selection by the people of Gary. Since locating in the Steel City Mr. Hodges has met with great success and has many admirers in the Calumet region. z