He was opposed by Sam McBride who had tried , but failed , to be elected mayor on three previous occasions .
Thomas Foster had first been elected to city council in 1891 and was running for his fourth consecutive term as mayor .
Thomas Foster was opposed by Sam McBride who had tried , but failed , to be elected mayor on three previous occasions .
Thomas Foster had first been elected to city council in 1891 and was running for his fourth consecutive term as mayor .