Rudolph K. Hynicka
American politician (1859-1927)
Rudolph Kelker Hynicka (or Rud Hynicka; 6 July 1859 – 21 February 1927) was an American politician who led the Republican party in Cincinnati, Ohio, for many years during a period when politics in Cincinnati was scandal-ridden. Hynicka was also involved in operating a chain of burlesque houses, and was a partner in an attempt to form a theatrical "wheel" in 1910.
Early years
Rudolph Kelker Hynicka was born on 6 July 1859 in Myerstown, Pennsylvania.
Hynicka was from a Pennsylvania Dutch family.
In the 1880s he moved to Cincinnati, the county seat of Hamilton County, Ohio, and became a reporter for The Cincinnati Enquirer.
He joined the Republican party, initially as a supporter of George Moerlein.
He was appointed by the Moerlein faction to positions in the offices of the county auditor and county treasurer.
In the 1890s Hynicka was elected police clerk. He became the Republican captain of Cincinnati's 9th ward.
Political career
Hynicka moved to the camp of George B. Cox, and took responsibility for maintaining Cox's voter card file.
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