William D. Wood | |
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| 23rd Mayor of Seattle | |
| In office April 6, 1896 – October 18, 1897 | |
| Preceded by | Frank D. Black |
| Succeeded by | Thomas J. Humes |
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| Born | 1858 1917 (aged 58–59) |
| Political party | Republican |
W. D. Woods (1858–1917)[1] was the 23rd mayor of Seattle, appointed to fill the vacancy of Frank D. Black. He first announced his resignation[1] to participate in the Klondike Gold Rush before asking for a leave of absence,[2] which the Seattle city council denied.[3] He subsequently forfeited his seat on October 18, 1897.[4]
- ^ a b Wilma, Dave (November 16, 2000). "City Council appoints William D. Wood as Mayor of the City of Seattle on April 6, 1896". History Links. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
- ^ "Wood will not resign, Mayor will simply ask for a leave of absence". The Seattle Daily Times. newsbank.com. August 17, 1897. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
- ^ "Denied the Request. Wood not granted leave of absence". The Seattle Daily Times. newsbank.com. August 18, 1897. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
- ^ "Council in a panic. Thought Wood's resignation was on the tapis". The Seattle Daily Times. newsbank.com. October 6, 1897. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
Mayor Wood's office will be forfeited a week from next Monday-October 18- should he fail to return to the city prior to that time.