Henry R. Rose was the 29th Mayor of Los Angeles from July 1913 to July 1915. He only served for one term. He was regarded as "anti- unionist". He was at first against the Mulholland annexation proposal but, after taking office, he switched positions.
According to the Los Angeles Times, Rose was: " socialist and progressive, Rose was also a crack pistol shot, winning many matches, even against the police chief."
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