Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 58, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 November 1909 — THIRD TERM FOR WHITLOCK [ARTICLE]

THIRD TERM FOR WHITLOCK

Corporation Affiliation Beats Republlcan Candidate In Toledo. Toledo, 0.. Nov. 3 —The re-election’ of Mayor Brand Whitlock, Independent, to a third term Is Indicated. His probable plurality is 5,000 votes. Dave Davies Republican, still refuses to admir but it is believed that it is impossible for him to win. The fight here centered about the street car franchise which expires during the next two years. Davies was openly assisted by the traction corporation in his fight and Whitlock’s victory is looked upon as a great triumph over special privilege. Two years ago Whitlock was reelected by 6,502 votes over his Republican opponent.