C. W. Cox Dies, Noted Mayor
- Publication
- Port Arthur News Chronicle, 28 Mar 1958
Description
- Media Type
- Newspaper
- Description
- colorful Charles Winans Cox ; was retired ; rugged self-confidence, astute mind ; forefront of business and politics ; served as mayor of Port Arthur for 15 years ; three times won election to Ontario Legislature ; lumberman ; farmer, cowpuncher, railroader and timber contractor ; blossomed in politics ; self-assurance of man used to victory ; given to taunting opponents ; strong constitution ; worked long hours ; eschewed alcohol, smoked sparingly ; born 1881 near London, Ont. ; elected alderman of Port Arthur in 1932 ; won mayoral seat in 1934 ; would run for Mayor of Fort William while still mayor of Port Arthur in 1943 ; opponent Hubert Badanai won ; photo
- Notes
- Full text available in Newspaper Clipping File
File subject: LF - Thunder Bay - Biography - C
Full text available on microfilm - Date of Publication
- 28 Mar 1958
- Subject(s)
- Language of Item
- English
- Geographic Coverage
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Ontario, Canada
Latitude: 48.4001 Longitude: -89.31683
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