The 1934 Hamilton municipal election was held on December 3, 1934, to select one Mayor, four Controllers, and sixteen members of the Hamilton, Ontario City Council, two from each of the city's eight wards. Voters also cast ballots for trustees for the public school board.[1]
The election of 1934 was marked by the large number of mayoral candidates, with Herbert Wilton, who had considerable support from the local Conservative political machine, facing challenges from local barrister Stuart Smith, Communist candidate John Hunter, and minor candidates Thomas Fox and John Cairney.[3] While Wilton maintained that he would continue his policy of classical liberal economic policy, Smith campaigned on a platform of reform, advertising that he would "correct the many existing evils by substituting the much needed reforms," and calling for Hamilton's own New Deal.[4]
Having run successfully as a slate for two terms, members of the Economy Slate made no effort to continue their electoral cooperation. Citizens and associations in the city campaigned aggressively against slates, writing letters to the editor to the Spectator and issuing advertisements warning voters to "Beware of Slates."[5][6] Despite the negative public opinion regarding slates, the Spectator noted that members of the Conservative Party retained a majority of seats on council. The paper noted, "although it has never been a practice for either of the two old line parties to run slates, a check-up of next year's council representatives shows an overwhelming majority of members with Conservative leanings."[7]
The city's branches of the CCF and ILP, who had cooperated in the election of 1933, had dissolved their electoral agreement. Strains caused by the election de facto slate leader Sam Lawrence's to the Ontario Legislature and ideological divisions between each party's local leadership were significant factors in the abandonment of the short-lived electoral cooperation. Both parties nominated candidates, in some occasions against candidates of the other party. Twelve CCF candidates and six ILP candidates contested the election, with only one member of each party being elected.[8] Commenting on the election, the Spectator noted that only "Ward 8 along remains true to [the] divided party."[9]
Also notable were the campaigns of official Liberal Party candidates in Wards 5 and 8. The party had normally avoided official involvement in municipal government, but nominated two candidates from a large pool of members who expressed interest in running. The Spectator reported that the candidates would "uphold Liberal principles in all municipal affairs."[10]
Note: Candidate campaign colours are used as a visual differentiation between candidates and to indicate affiliation.
Sources: "How Aldermanic Candidates Ran", Hamilton Spectator, Tuesday, December 4, 1934, pp. 15.
Referencesedit
^"Figures show Wilton given wide support," Hamilton Spectator, Tuesday, December 4, 1934, pp. 15-22.
^"Five Are Seeking Honour Of Chief Magistrate's Chair," Hamilton Spectator, Thursday, November 22, 1934, pp. 7-10.
^"Five Are Seeking Honour Of Chief Magistrate's Chair," Hamilton Spectator, Thursday, November 22, 1934, pp. 7.
^"Stuart Smith (Advertising)," Hamilton Spectator, Saturday, November 24, 1934, pp. 25.
^"Only Independent People Should Vote (Letter)," Hamilton Spectator, Friday, November 30, 1934, pp. 6.
^"Property Owners, Attention, Please! (Advertisement)," Hamilton Spectator, Saturday, December 1, 1934, pp. 19.
^"Conservatives Hold Council Majority," Hamilton Spectator, Tuesday, December 4, 1934, pp. 7.
^"Split In Ranks Of Labour Force Not Healed Yet," Hamilton Spectator, Tuesday, December 4, 1934, pp. 7.
^"Labour Forces Suffer Defeat At The Polls," Hamilton Spectator, Tuesday, December 4, 1934, pp. 15.
^"Liberals Decided To Enter Field," Hamilton Spectator, Saturday, November 10, 1934, pp. 7.
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The 1934 Hamilton municipal election was held on December 3 1934 to select one Mayor four Controllers and sixteen members of the Hamilton Ontario City Council two from each of the city s eight wards Voters also cast ballots for trustees for the public school board 1 1934 Hamilton municipal election 1933 Monday December 3 1934 1935 Candidate Herbert Wilton Stuart Smith John HunterParty Independent Independent CommunistPopular vote 30 587 8 577 2 976Percentage 71 55 20 06 7 Candidate Thomas Fox John CairneyParty Independent IndependentPopular vote 428 180Percentage 1 0 39 Each of Hamilton s eight wards Electors would send two Alderman per ward to City Hall in addition to four Controllers and one Mayor elected at large Mayor before electionHerbert WiltonIndependent Elected Mayor Herbert WiltonIndependent Contents 1 Campaign 2 Mayor 3 Board of Control 4 Aldermen 4 1 Ward One 4 2 Ward Two 4 3 Ward Three 4 4 Ward Four 4 5 Ward Five 4 6 Ward Six 4 7 Ward Seven 4 8 Ward Eight 5 ReferencesCampaign editCandidates needed to fulfill a number of requirements to stand for office namely be An owner or tenant of a property in the city or within five miles of city limits Entered on the last revised voter s list A British subject Not liable for arrears of taxes 2 The election of 1934 was marked by the large number of mayoral candidates with Herbert Wilton who had considerable support from the local Conservative political machine facing challenges from local barrister Stuart Smith Communist candidate John Hunter and minor candidates Thomas Fox and John Cairney 3 While Wilton maintained that he would continue his policy of classical liberal economic policy Smith campaigned on a platform of reform advertising that he would correct the many existing evils by substituting the much needed reforms and calling for Hamilton s own New Deal 4 Having run successfully as a slate for two terms members of the Economy Slate made no effort to continue their electoral cooperation Citizens and associations in the city campaigned aggressively against slates writing letters to the editor to the Spectator and issuing advertisements warning voters to Beware of Slates 5 6 Despite the negative public opinion regarding slates the Spectator noted that members of the Conservative Party retained a majority of seats on council The paper noted although it has never been a practice for either of the two old line parties to run slates a check up of next year s council representatives shows an overwhelming majority of members with Conservative leanings 7 The city s branches of the CCF and ILP who had cooperated in the election of 1933 had dissolved their electoral agreement Strains caused by the election de facto slate leader Sam Lawrence s to the Ontario Legislature and ideological divisions between each party s local leadership were significant factors in the abandonment of the short lived electoral cooperation Both parties nominated candidates in some occasions against candidates of the other party Twelve CCF candidates and six ILP candidates contested the election with only one member of each party being elected 8 Commenting on the election the Spectator noted that only Ward 8 along remains true to the divided party 9 Also notable were the campaigns of official Liberal Party candidates in Wards 5 and 8 The party had normally avoided official involvement in municipal government but nominated two candidates from a large pool of members who expressed interest in running The Spectator reported that the candidates would uphold Liberal principles in all municipal affairs 10 Mayor editSummary of the December 3 1934 Hamilton Ontario Mayoral Election Candidate Affiliation Popular voteVotes Herbert Wilton incumbent Independent 30 587 71 55 14 14 Stuart Smith Independent 8 577 20 06 n aJohn Hunter Communist 2 976 7 n aThomas Fox Independent 428 1 n aJohn Cairney Independent 180 0 39 n aTotal votes 42 748 100 Registered voters n a n a n aNote Candidate campaign colours are used as a visual differentiation between candidates and to indicate affiliation Sources Figures show Wilton given wide support Hamilton Spectator Tuesday December 4 1934 pp 15 22 Board of Control editSummary of the December 3 1934 Hamilton Ontario Board of Control Election Candidate Affiliation Popular voteVotes Nora Frances Henderson Women s Civic Club 21 545 n a n aFreeman Treleaven incumbent Independent 19 154 n a n aDonald MacFarlane incumbent Independent 14 984 n a n aSeptimus DuMoulin incumbent Independent 13 049 n a n aJohn Mitchell CCF 9 799 n a n aAndy Frame Independent 9 236 n a n aArchie Pollock ILP 8 798 n a n aJames Reed CCF 8 441 n a n aCharles Aitchison ILP 7 015 n a n aWallace James Independent 6 582 n a n aDavid Arnott Communist Party 2 370 n a n aJohn Brewer Independent 449 n a n aTotal votes n a n aRegistered voters n a n a n aNote Candidate campaign colours are used as a visual differentiation between candidates and to indicate affiliation Sources Board of Control Summary Hamilton Spectator Tuesday December 4 1934 pp 15 Aldermen editWard One edit Summary of the December 3 1934 Hamilton Ontario Ward One Aldermanic Election Candidate Affiliation Popular voteVotes William MacFarland incumbent Independent 4 632 n a n aOrville Walsh Independent 3 094 n a n aElizabeth Bagshaw Women s Civic Club 2 278 n a n aSamuel Flint CCF 619 n a n aRobert Sutton Independent 334 n a n aTotal votes n a n aRegistered voters n a n a n aNote Candidate campaign colours are used as a visual differentiation between candidates and to indicate affiliation Sources How Aldermanic Candidates Ran Hamilton Spectator Tuesday December 4 1934 pp 15 Ward Two edit Summary of the December 3 1934 Hamilton Ontario Ward Two Aldermanic Election Candidate Affiliation Popular voteVotes Franklin Turville Independent 2 752 n a n aWilliam Ainsley incumbent Independent 2 411 n a n aLorne Gatenby Independent 1 520 n a n aTotal votes n a n aRegistered voters n a n a n aNote Candidate campaign colours are used as a visual differentiation between candidates and to indicate affiliation Sources How Aldermanic Candidates Ran Hamilton Spectator Tuesday December 4 1934 pp 15 Ward Three edit Summary of the December 3 1934 Hamilton Ontario Ward Three Aldermanic Election Candidate Affiliation Popular voteVotes Robert Evans incumbent Independent 2 412 n a n aWilliam Fick incumbent Independent 2 069 n a n aAustin Macaulay Independent 1 443 n a n aD Arcy Lee Independent 1 230 n a n aArthur Patrick CCF 992 n a n aGeorge Dunsmure Independent 503 n a n aTotal votes n a n aRegistered voters n a n a n aNote Candidate campaign colours are used as a visual differentiation between candidates and to indicate affiliation Sources How Aldermanic Candidates Ran Hamilton Spectator Tuesday December 4 1934 pp 15 Ward Four edit Summary of the December 3 1934 Hamilton Ontario Ward Four Aldermanic Election Candidate Affiliation Popular voteVotes George Hancock incumbent Independent 1 829 n a n aArthur Davidson incumbent Independent 1 707 n a n aWilliam Thompson Independent 1 207 n a n aPeter McCulloch Independent 1 032 n a n aCharles Pollicott ILP 849 n a n aJames Newell CCF 433 n a n aTotal votes n a n aRegistered voters n a n a n aNote Candidate campaign colours are used as a visual differentiation between candidates and to indicate affiliation Sources How Aldermanic Candidates Ran Hamilton Spectator Tuesday December 4 1934 pp 15 Ward Five edit Summary of the December 3 1934 Hamilton Ontario Ward Five Aldermanic Election Candidate Affiliation Popular voteVotes Thomas White incumbent Independent 2 581 n a n aAlexander Nelligan Independent 1 967 n a n aAlbert Marck Liberal 1 223 n a n aJohn Rae CCF 678 n a n aChristopher Hennessy Independent 372 n a n aMichael Hutchison Independent 317 n a n aTotal votes n a n aRegistered voters n a n a n aNote Candidate campaign colours are used as a visual differentiation between candidates and to indicate affiliation Sources How Aldermanic Candidates Ran Hamilton Spectator Tuesday December 4 1934 pp 15 Ward Six edit Summary of the December 3 1934 Hamilton Ontario Ward Six Aldermanic Election Candidate Affiliation Popular voteVotes William Weir Independent 1 986 n a n aJohn Hodgson Independent 1 867 n a n aWilliam Snyder Independent 1 325 n a n aJames Morris Independent 1 014 n a n aFrank Thompson CCF 937 n a n aJohn Sherring Independent 856 n a n aThomas Barnes Independent 650 n a n aHarold Harrison CCF 628 n a n aJohn Wise Independent 599 n a n aJames Johnson Independent 359 n a n aWilliam Wardley ILP 297 n a n aCharles Servos Independent 286 n a n aHarvey Hunt Independent 188 n a n aEdward Langley Independent 93 n a n aTotal votes n a n aRegistered voters n a n a n aNote Candidate campaign colours are used as a visual differentiation between candidates and to indicate affiliation Sources How Aldermanic Candidates Ran Hamilton Spectator Tuesday December 4 1934 pp 15 Ward Seven edit Summary of the December 3 1934 Hamilton Ontario Ward Seven Aldermanic Election Candidate Affiliation Popular voteVotes Thomas Lewington incumbent Independent 2 332 n a n aArchie Burton Independent 1 608 n a n aSamuel Clarke incumbent ILP 1 567 n a n aWilliam Clark CCF 1 183 n a n aJoseph Morris CCF 929 n a n aTotal votes n a n aRegistered voters n a n a n aNote Candidate campaign colours are used as a visual differentiation between candidates and to indicate affiliation Sources How Aldermanic Candidates Ran Hamilton Spectator Tuesday December 4 1934 pp 15 Ward Eight edit Summary of the December 3 1934 Hamilton Ontario Ward Eight Aldermanic Election Candidate Affiliation Popular voteVotes Agnes Sharpe CCF 3 042 n a n aWilliam Harrison ILP 1 810 n a n aRoy Aindow CCF 1 319 n a n aRobert Elliot Independent 1 238 n a n aWilliam Hale Liberal 979 n a n aFrank Stockdale Independent 337 n a n aGeorge Knowles Independent 272 n a n aTotal votes n a n aRegistered voters n a n a n aNote Candidate campaign colours are used as a visual differentiation between candidates and to indicate affiliation Sources How Aldermanic Candidates Ran Hamilton Spectator Tuesday December 4 1934 pp 15 References edit Figures show Wilton given wide support Hamilton Spectator Tuesday December 4 1934 pp 15 22 Five Are Seeking Honour Of Chief Magistrate s Chair Hamilton Spectator Thursday November 22 1934 pp 7 10 Five Are Seeking Honour Of Chief Magistrate s Chair Hamilton Spectator Thursday November 22 1934 pp 7 Stuart Smith Advertising Hamilton Spectator Saturday November 24 1934 pp 25 Only Independent People Should Vote Letter Hamilton Spectator Friday November 30 1934 pp 6 Property Owners Attention Please Advertisement Hamilton Spectator Saturday December 1 1934 pp 19 Conservatives Hold Council Majority Hamilton Spectator Tuesday December 4 1934 pp 7 Split In Ranks Of Labour Force Not Healed Yet Hamilton Spectator Tuesday December 4 1934 pp 7 Labour Forces Suffer Defeat At The Polls Hamilton Spectator Tuesday December 4 1934 pp 15 Liberals Decided To Enter Field Hamilton Spectator Saturday November 10 1934 pp 7 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 1934 Hamilton Ontario municipal election amp oldid 1174388372, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
