Nathan Lewis Miller
Nathan Lewis Miller (born October 10, 1868 in Solon , Cortland County , New York , † June 26, 1953 in Syracuse , New York) was an American lawyer and politician and governor of the state of New York from 1921 to 1923 .
Early years and political advancement
Nathan Miller attended Groton Union School and then until 1887 the Cortland Normal School . After completing a law degree, he was admitted to the bar in 1893. He then worked as a lawyer and legal advisor to the City of Cortland . He was also in the merger of various companies with the United States Steel Corporation of Andrew Carnegie participates. In return, Carnegie promoted Miller's political career. This became a member of the Republican Party . Between 1901 and 1903 he was head of the Comptroller of New York State. From 1903 to 1913 Miller was a judge on the New York Supreme Court . For the next two years until 1915 he served as a judge at an appeals court.
Governor of New York
On November 2, 1920, Nathan Miller was elected the new governor of his state. He began his two-year term on January 1, 1921. During this time the administration of the state was reformed. A censorship agency for films has been set up and criminal law reform has been initiated. At that time, a procurement office was established with the State Department of Purchase and Supply . In addition, the use of hydropower was further developed. His actions saved about $ 20 million in the state budget. On the other hand, the governor was very conservative. He was an opponent of the women's rights movement and a proponent of the death penalty. In 1922 he was defeated in an attempt to re-elect his predecessor, Al Smith .
Another résumé
After the end of his governorship, Nathan Miller retired from politics. He returned to his practice as a lawyer and became a director of the US Steel Corporation. Ex-Governor Miller died in June 1953. He had six children with his wife, Elizabeth Davern.
Web links
- Nathan Miller in the National Governors Association (English)
- Nathan L. Miller in the database of Find a Grave (English)
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SURNAME | Miller, Nathan Lewis |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American lawyer and politician |
DATE OF BIRTH | October 10, 1868 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Solon , New York |
DATE OF DEATH | June 26, 1953 |
Place of death | Syracuse , New York |