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April 25, 1929
The Brooksville Journal
Brooksville, Hernando County, Florida
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John F. Curry elected as Tammany Hall chief in New York on April 23, succeeding George W. Olvany, defeating Edward J. Ahearn in vote made unanimous.
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TAMMANY GIVES CHIEF'S POST TO JOHN F. CURRY
New York, April 23.—John F. Curry, an old-fashioned district leader, today was elected big chief of Tammany hall to succeed George W. Olvany, who resigned.
Curry won with 12 1-6 votes over Edward J. Ahearn, leader of the fourth district, who had 10 2-6. Martin G. McCue, leader of the east side district, regarded until today as Curry's strongest opponent, withdrew his name before the voting began and threw his support to Ahearn.
Although the general committee, composed of district leaders and their feminine co-leaders, was in session nearly two hours, only one vote was taken. On the motion of Ahearn, they made the election of Curry unanimous before they adjourned.
Curry was one of the leading opponents of the selection in 1924 of Olvany to succeed the late Charles V. Murphy. Curry's slogan at that time was "a leader, not a lawyer." Since he had not been a district leader Judge Olvany was regarded by the district leaders at that time as an outsider.
New York, April 23.—John F. Curry, an old-fashioned district leader, today was elected big chief of Tammany hall to succeed George W. Olvany, who resigned.
Curry won with 12 1-6 votes over Edward J. Ahearn, leader of the fourth district, who had 10 2-6. Martin G. McCue, leader of the east side district, regarded until today as Curry's strongest opponent, withdrew his name before the voting began and threw his support to Ahearn.
Although the general committee, composed of district leaders and their feminine co-leaders, was in session nearly two hours, only one vote was taken. On the motion of Ahearn, they made the election of Curry unanimous before they adjourned.
Curry was one of the leading opponents of the selection in 1924 of Olvany to succeed the late Charles V. Murphy. Curry's slogan at that time was "a leader, not a lawyer." Since he had not been a district leader Judge Olvany was regarded by the district leaders at that time as an outsider.
What sub-type of article is it?
Appointment
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Tammany Hall
John F Curry
Election
George W Olvany
New York Politics
What entities or persons were involved?
John F. Curry
George W. Olvany
Edward J. Ahearn
Martin G. Mccue
Charles V. Murphy
Where did it happen?
New York
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
New York
Event Date
April 23
Key Persons
John F. Curry
George W. Olvany
Edward J. Ahearn
Martin G. Mccue
Charles V. Murphy
Outcome
curry won with 12 1-6 votes over ahearn's 10 2-6; election made unanimous on ahearn's motion.
Event Details
John F. Curry elected big chief of Tammany Hall to succeed resigned George W. Olvany. Martin G. McCue withdrew and supported Ahearn. General committee session lasted nearly two hours with one vote taken.