James D Phelan

James D. Phelan was an influential Irish-American politician who served as the Mayor of San Francisco from 1896 to 1902. Known for his controversial stance on labor relations, he garnered support from the business community while facing opposition from labor leaders like Peter C. Yorke. Phelan's tenure was marked by his defense of police action against striking workers, earning him the nickname 'Clubber Phelan.' His political career was characterized by a focus on maintaining order during a time of significant labor unrest and immigrant tensions in the city.