Harry Bacharach

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Harry Bacharach (1873[1] – 1947[2]) was an American politician and mayor of Atlantic City, New Jersey in 1912 (6 months), 1916–1920, and 1930–1935.[3] He also served as a city commissioner. His brother was United States Congressman Isaac Bacharach.[4] In 1914, Bacharach was tried for election fraud in the 1910 mayoral election.[5]

The Bacharach Giants, a Negro League baseball team that played in Atlantic City, was named for him.

References

  1. ^ Hall, John F., "The Daily Union History of Atlantic City and County", Atlantic City 1900
  2. ^ "Died. Harry Bacharach, 73, five times mayor (1911-20, 1930-35) and longtime "No. 1 Booster" of Atlantic City; in Atlantic City.", Time, May 26, 1947
  3. ^ Atlantic City Free Public Library FAQ
  4. ^ "Mayor Riddle Defeated.; Twenty-six Arrests Made in Atlantic City Election.", The New York Times, May 10, 1916
  5. ^ "To Try Harry Bacharach.; Election Case Against ex-Mayor of Atlantic City to be Called To-day.", The New York Times, January 26, 1914
Political offices
Preceded by
Joseph Paxson		 Mayor of Atlantic City
1930 – 1935		 Succeeded by
Charles D. White
Preceded by
William Riddle		 Mayor of Atlantic City
1916 – 1920		 Succeeded by
Edward L. Bader
Preceded by
George Carmany		 Mayor of Atlantic City
1912 (6 months)		 Succeeded by
William Riddle
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