George H. Hodges
George Hartshorn Hodges | |
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| 19th Governor of Kansas | |
| In office January 13, 1913 – January 11, 1915 | |
| Lieutenant | Sheffield Ingalls |
| Preceded by | Walter R. Stubbs |
| Succeeded by | Arthur Capper |
| Member of the Kansas Senate | |
| In office 1905-1913 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 6, 1866 Orion, Wisconsin |
| Died | October 7, 1947 (aged 81) Kansas City, Missouri |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Ora May Murray |
| Profession | businessman, politician |
George Hartshorn Hodges (February 6, 1866 – October 7, 1947) was an American politician and the 19th Governor of Kansas (1913–1915).
Biography
Hodges was born in Orion, Wisconsin in Richland County. His family moved to Olathe, Kansas, when he was three years old.[1] He received his education in the public schools. He married Ora May Murray and they had two children.
Career
Hodges had a successful career as a businessman with holdings in the lumber, hardware, and the loan industries, as well as owning a newspaper, the Johnson County Democrat.[2]
Hodges served in the state legislature as a senator from 1905 to 1913, where he was particularly active on the railroad committee in the senate and known for leading the charge for progressive laws for the state of Kansas.[3]
The administration of Governor Hodges brought the following changes:
- a corporation tax was sanctioned
- a women's suffrage amendment to the state constitution was authorized
- the board of administration was granted power to control all state agencies
- women's roles were advanced in state government.[4]
Hodges was the last governor of Kansas to serve with a Democratic legislature. After losing his reelection bid, Hodges returned to his various business interests as he had established a successful career as a businessman. He was a member of the State Board of Regents from 1925 to 1927. He also served on the State Textbook Commission.[5]
References
- ^ "George H. Hodges". Blue Skyways. Retrieved September 30, 2012.
- ^ "George H. Hodges". National Governors Association. Retrieved September 30, 2012.
- ^ "HON. GEORGE H. HODGES". Blue Skyways. Archived from the original on October 9, 2012. Retrieved 30 September 2012.
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- ^ "George H. Hodges". National Governors Association. Retrieved September 30, 2012.
External links
- National Governors Association article on George Hartshorn Hodges
- Political Graveyard
- George H. Hodges at Find a Grave
- Speeches delivered by Governor Hodges
- Online resources on George H. Hodges at Kansas Memory website
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