Emmet D. Boyle

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Emmet Boyle

Emmet Derby Boyle (born July 26, 1879 in Virginia City , Nevada , † January 3, 1926 in Reno , Nevada) was an American politician and governor of Nevada from 1915 to 1923 .

Early years and political advancement

Emmett Boyle studied at the University of Nevada, Reno until 1903 . After starting a successful career as a mechanical engineer , Boyle turned to politics. He became a member of the Democratic Party . In 1910 he became a State Engineer for the State of Nevada. He held this office until 1912. From 1913 to 1914 he was a member of the tax commission of his state. In November 1914 he was elected as his party's candidate for the new governor of his state.

Governor of Nevada

Emmet Boyle took up his new office on January 4, 1915 and was able to exercise it until January 1, 1923 after being re-elected in 1918. During his tenure, the tax system of his state was reformed and pensions for teachers were increased. At that time, the Highway Department , which dealt with the expansion and administration of the state's highways, came into being. In addition, the position of a representative for the labor market ( State Labor Commissioner ) was created. In 1918 a prohibition law was enacted. The first airmail flight from Reno took place in 1920 . In July 1922, the state's first radio station went on air in Reno. In 1920 Nevada's population had risen to 77,407. The First World War also falls during Boyle's tenure , to which Nevada also had to make its contribution.

Another résumé

In 1922, Boyle declined to run again and withdrew from politics after his term in office. He died on January 3, 1926 and was buried in Reno. Emmet Boyle was married to Vida Margaret McClure.

literature

  • Robert Sobel and John Raimo (Eds.): Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789–1978. Volume 3, Meckler Books, Westport, 1978. 4 volumes.

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personal data
SURNAME Boyle, Emmet D.
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Boyle, Emmet Derby (full name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American politician, Governor of Nevada (1915-1923)
DATE OF BIRTH July 26, 1879
PLACE OF BIRTH Virginia City , Nevada
DATE OF DEATH January 3, 1926
Place of death Reno , Nevada