James G. Woodward
James G. Woodward | |
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| 34th, 37th and 41st Mayor of Atlanta | |
| In office January 1913 – January 1917 | |
| Preceded by | Courtland Winn |
| Succeeded by | Asa Griggs Candler |
| In office January 1905 – January 1907 | |
| Preceded by | Evan Howell |
| Succeeded by | Walthall Robertson Joyner |
| In office January 1899 – January 1901 | |
| Preceded by | Charles A. Collier |
| Succeeded by | Livingston Mims |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 14, 1845 |
| Died | August 29, 1923 (aged 78) |
| Resting place | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Political party | Democratic |
James G. Woodward (January 14, 1845 – August 29, 1923)
Woodward made his living as printer through the newsrooms of the
The Atlanta race riot of 1906 was a defining moment of Woodward's political career, to which occasion he did not rise.
The New York Times reported that when Woodward was asked as to the measures taken to prevent a race riot, he replied:
The best way to prevent a race riot depends entirely upon the cause. If your inquiry has anything to do with the present situation in Atlanta then I would say the only remedy is to remove the cause. As long as the black brutes assault our white women, just so long will they be unceremoniously dealt with.[3]
He had gone around the city on Saturday night trying to calm the mobs, but was generally ignored.
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1916 plaque located in Piedmont Park and listing the mayor and members of a local bridge committee. -
Woodward Bridge in Piedmont Park.
Notes
- ^ Franklin Garrett Necrology Database - Atlanta History Center
- ISBN 0-86554-782-3.
- ^ "THE ATLANTA RIOTS" (September 25, 1906) New York Times
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