NYC Politician, early 1900s, who fell ill and died after ingesting water while swimming in river?

Believe there was a NYC Mayor in the late 1800s or early 1900s who fell ill and died after swallowing water while swimming in either the Hudson or Eas

Believe there was a NYC Mayor in the late 1800's or early 1900s who fell ill and died after swallowing water while swimming in either the Hudson or East River.

or:Believe there was a NYC Mayor in the late 1800's or early 1900s who fell ill and died after swallowing water while swimming in either the Hudson or East River.

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