Lewis A. Spengler
Lewis A. Spengler | |
|---|---|
 Spengler c. 1915 | |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 71st district | |
| In office January 4, 1915 – January 8, 1917 | |
| Preceded by | Elijah A. Emmons |
| Succeeded by | Bert L. Farmer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lewis Arnold Spengler September 21, 1872 Spencertown, New York, U.S. |
| Died | December 6, 1959 (aged 87) Garberville, California, U.S. |
| Party | Socialist |
| Spouse |
Emma (m. 1893) |
| Children |
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| Education | Common school |
| Occupation | Real estate agent |
Lewis Arnold Spengler (September 21, 1872 – December 6, 1959) was an American real estate agent and politician who served one term in the California State Assembly for the 71st district from 1915 to 1917.[1][2] Spengler was one of three Socialists elected to the California State Assembly in 1914, the other two being George W. Downing and Witten William Harris.[3] While in the Assembly, he introduced legislation to establish free employment bureaus across the state.[4] He was defeated for re-election in 1916.
References
[edit]- ↑ "Lewis A. Spengler". JoinCalifornia. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
- ↑ "California Blue Book, 1913–1915". California State Printing Office. p. 519. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
- ↑ "Non-partisan bill likely to win out". San Francisco Chronicle. San Francisco. March 20, 1915. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
- ↑ "Free employment bureaus planned". The Fresno Evening Herald. Fresno. January 9, 1915. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
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