Samuel M. Jones
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Samuel Milton "Golden Rule" Jones (1846–1904) was a Progressive-Era Mayor of Toledo, Ohio from 1897 until his death in 1904. Jones was famous for his outspoken advocacy of the proverbial ethic of reciprocity or "Golden Rule," hence his nickname.
Quick Facts 32nd Mayor of Toledo, Preceded by ...
Samuel M. Jones | |
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32nd Mayor of Toledo | |
In office 1897 – July 12, 1904 | |
Preceded by | Guy G. Major |
Succeeded by | Robert H. Finch |
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Born | Samuel Milton Jones (1846-08-03)August 3, 1846 Caernarvonshire, Wales |
Died | July 12, 1904(1904-07-12) (aged 57) |
Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery, Toledo, Ohio |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican (pre-1899), Independent (1899 to his death) |
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Nickname | "Golden Rule" Jones |
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Jones was a well-known eccentric advocate of municipal reform. He oversaw implementation of a series of humane modifications of the city of Toledo's administration during his tenure as mayor. In 1993, a panel of 69 scholars ranked him the fifth best mayor in American history.[1]