This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Atlantic City mayor loses recall vote
Michael Matthews fights recall defeat as James L. Usry, the city’s first black mayor, wins decisively. Usry topped Matthews with about 62 percent to 35 percent in the official tally, while Matthews vows ongoing legal action and plans to attend City Hall. The vote split along racial lines on a stormy day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Michael Matthews
James L. Usry
All the People
Matthews
Republican Party
City Hall
Usry