His re-election was contested by Edwin M. Capps , a Democrat , and John Helphingstine of the Socialist Labor party .
Incumbent Mayor Daniel C. Reed stood for re-election to a second two - year term as an Republican .
Daniel C. Reed 's re-election was contested by Edwin M. Capps , a Democrat , and John Helphingstine of the Socialist Labor party .
Incumbent Mayor Daniel C. Reed stood for re-election to a second two - year term as an Republican .