The position of Mayor of Toronto was open as the incumbent, Thomas Urquhart, did not stand for re-election.
Also on the ballot were plebiscites on two liquor licensing proposals which would have reduced the number of taverns and stores permitted to sell alcohol.
Alderman Jones was elected to fill the vacant seat formerly held by Controller Spence.
In the Fourth Ward, George McMurrich filled the vacancy left by Alderman Jones, who ran for Board of Control.
In Sixth Ward, John Henry Adams replaced Alderman Lynd, who retired.