Charles N. Herreid

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Charles N. Herreid

Charles Nelson Herreid (born October 20, 1857 in Madison , Wisconsin , †  July 6, 1928 in Aberdeen , South Dakota ) was an American politician and from 1901 to 1905 the fourth governor of the state of South Dakota.

Early years and political advancement

Charles Herreid attended Galesville University between 1874 and 1878 and the University of Wisconsin from 1880 to 1882 . In 1882 he came to South Dakota, where he served as a judge in McPherson County . As a member of the Republican Party , he was Lieutenant Governor of his state between 1892 and 1896 and thus Deputy to Governor Charles H. Sheldon . Between 1898 and 1900 he was party chairman of the Republicans in South Dakota. In 1900 he was elected the new governor.

South Dakota Governor

Herreid took up his new office on January 8, 1901. After re-election in 1902, he was able to exercise it until January 3, 1905. As governor, he campaigned for a reform of criminal law and a reduction in rail freight charges. In addition, he improved the infrastructure of his state by promoting road construction. The school system has also been improved. Finally, Herreid also tried to improve the supply of the Indians living on reservations. Nevertheless, in 1904 the Rosebud Reservation was lifted and made accessible to white settlers. In the run-up to this event, there were riots that were suppressed by the National Guard . Also in 1904 there was a lively debate about the seat of the capital. According to some citizens, the city ​​of Mitchell should replace Pierre in this function because it was more central. In a referendum, Pierre was confirmed as the capital. The following year, construction of a capitol began there.

Another résumé

After Governor Herreid had renounced a third candidacy, he retired after the end of his term to Aberdeen, where he practiced as a lawyer. He became president of an insurance company and a bank. In addition, he was responsible for the administration of food in South Dakota ( Federal Food Administrator ) on behalf of the federal government and was a curator of the University of Wisconsin. After all, he was also involved in the Red Cross . Charles Herreid died in 1928. He was married to Jeanette Slye, with whom he had two children.

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