Alexander C. Murray

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Alexander C. Murray
Mayor of Fall River, Massachusetts
In office
1935–1945
Preceded by Joseph L. Hurley
Succeeded byWilliam P. Grant
City Manager of Fall River, Massachusetts
In office
1933–1935
Preceded byJ. Walter Ackerman
Succeeded byPosition eliminated
Personal details
Nationality American
Political party Republican

Alexander C. Murray was an American engineer and politician who served as Mayor of Fall River, Massachusetts from 1935 to 1945.

Fall River, Massachusetts City in Massachusetts, United States

Fall River is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. The City of Fall River is located approximately 53 miles (85 km) south of Boston, 17 miles (27 km) southeast of Providence, Rhode Island, 20 miles (32 km) south of Taunton, 12 miles (19 km) west of New Bedford, 20 miles (32 km) north of Newport, Rhode Island, 200 miles (320 km) northeast of New York City and 420 miles (680 km) northeast of Washington D.C.

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Early career

In 1927, Murray was appointed as city engineer by mayor W. Harry Monks. [1] In 1931, city manager J. Walter Ackerman chose Murray to serve as the city's first commissioner of public works. [2] In 1933 he succeeded Ackerman as city manager. [3]

Mayor

In 1934, the city switched forms of government and Murray ran for mayor. [4] He defeated former mayor Edmond P. Talbot. He was reelected over Tablot again in 1936 by 317 votes. [5] In 1937, after an employee strike threatened the Fall River Line, Murray worked with Mayors Henry S. Wheeler of Newport, Rhode Island and Leo Carney of New Bedford, Massachusetts to prevent New England Steamship from shutting down the line. [6] However, the company chose to liquidate rather than negotiate with the union and the line closed. [7] Murray was elected to his third term in 1938 by defeating former police commissioner Dr. Owen L. Eagan by 1,922 votes. [8] In 1940 he defeated Eagan by 4,601 in a three-way contest that also involved Talbot as a sticker candidate. [9] In 1941, the city regained control over its finances from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. [10] In 1942, Murray again defeated Talbot, this time for a 3-year term. [11] In February 1943, a complaint was filed against Murray under the Corrupt Practices Act regarding election expenses. The complaint sought to declare Murray's election void. [12] The removal proceedings were dismissed by a three-judge panel of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court with the stipulation that he amend his campaign expense report within 10 days to include a $275 contribution made for radio time. [13] In 1943, Murray dealt with a milk shortage that affected Fall River and surrounding communities. [14]

Edmond Patrick Talbot (1884-1951) was an Canadian-born American politician who served as Mayor of Fall River, Massachusetts and Sheriff of Bristol County, Massachusetts. He was the Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts in 1926

Fall River Line

The Fall River Line was a combination steamboat and railroad connection between New York City and Boston that operated between 1847 and 1937. It consisted of a railroad journey between Boston and Fall River, Massachusetts, where passengers would then board steamboats for the journey through Narragansett Bay and Long Island Sound to the line's own Hudson River dock in Manhattan. For many years, it was the preferred route to take for travel between the two major cities. The line was extremely popular, and its steamboats were some of the most advanced and luxurious of their day.

Newport, Rhode Island City in Rhode Island, United States

Newport is a seaside city on Aquidneck Island in Newport County, Rhode Island, located approximately 33 miles (53 km) southeast of Providence, Rhode Island, 20 miles (32 km) south of Fall River, Massachusetts, 73 miles (117 km) south of Boston, and 180 miles (290 km) northeast of New York City. It is known as a New England summer resort and is famous for its historic mansions and its rich sailing history. It was the location of the first U.S. Open tournaments in both tennis and golf, as well as every challenge to the America's Cup between 1930 and 1983. It is also the home of Salve Regina University and Naval Station Newport, which houses the United States Naval War College, the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, and an important Navy training center. It was a major 18th-century port city and also contains a high number of buildings from the Colonial era.

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References

  1. ↑ "Democrats Lose Fall River Jobs". The Boston Daily Globe. January 4, 1927.
  2. ↑ "Murphy Named Secretary to Mayor of Fall River". The Boston Daily Globe. May 5, 1931.
  3. ↑ "Fall River Mayor Warns Manager of Economy Need". The Boston Daily Globe. January 17, 1933.
  4. ↑ "First Plan A City Election Slated Today at Fall River". The Boston Daily Globe. December 18, 1934.
  5. ↑ "Murray's Margin 317 in Fall River Contest". The Boston Daily Globe. December 16, 1936.
  6. ↑ "Ship Line Fight Unites 3 Cities". The Boston Daily Globe. July 25, 1937.
  7. ↑ Quinn, William (1979). Shipwrecks Around New England. Orleans, MA: The Lower Cape Publishing Company. p. 126. ISBN   0-936972-05-X.
  8. ↑ "Murray Defeats Egan [sic] by 1922 in Fall River". The Boston Daily Globe. December 21, 1938.
  9. ↑ "Murray's Margin 4601 at Fall River Polls". The Boston Daily Globe. December 18, 1940.
  10. ↑ "Mayor Murray Notes Progress of Fall River". The Boston Daily Globe. January 7, 1941.
  11. ↑ "Murray Elected Fall River Mayor for 3-Year Term". The Boston Daily Globe. December 16, 1942.
  12. ↑ "Petition to Void Fall River Mayor's Election Denied". The Boston Daily Globe. February 6, 1943.
  13. ↑ "Ouster Proceedings Against Fall River Mayor Dismissed". The Boston Daily Globe. April 9, 1943.
  14. ↑ "U. S. Aid Sought in Fall River Milk Shortage". The Boston Daily Globe. July 7, 1943.
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