Lewis A. Spengler Explained

Lewis A. Spengler
State Assembly:California
District:71st
Term Start:January 4, 1915
Term End:January 8, 1917
Predecessor:Elijah A. Emmons
Successor:Bert L. Farmer
Birth Name:Lewis Arnold Spengler
Birth Date:21 September 1872
Birth Place:Spencertown, New York, U.S.
Death Place:Garberville, California, U.S.
Education:Common school
Occupation:Real estate agent
Party:Socialist

Lewis Arnold Spengler (September 21, 1872  - December 6, 1959) was an American 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

  1. Web site: Lewis A. Spengler . . JoinCalifornia . 9 August 2024 .
  2. Web site: California Blue Book, 1913–1915 . . 519 . California State Printing Office . 5 August 2024 .
  3. News: . 20 March 1915 . Non-partisan bill likely to win out . . San Francisco . 5 August 2024.
  4. News: . 9 January 1915 . Free employment bureaus planned . The Fresno Evening Herald . Fresno . 9 August 2024.

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