R. H. Alexander, the operator of the Hastings Mill, asked his Chinese employees to vote anyway but they were chased away from the polls by supporters of David Oppenheimer, a rival candidate who was to become the city's second mayor.
R. H. Alexander asked his Chinese employees. This was to vote anyway. R. H. Alexander was the operator of the Hastings Mill. They were chased away from the polls by supporters of David Oppenheimer. David Oppenheimer was a rival candidate. This rival candidate was to become the city's second mayor.