Louis Lincoln Emmerson, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Louis Lincoln Emmerson

American politician

Date of Birth: 27-Dec-1863

Date of Death: 04-Feb-1941

Profession: politician, banker

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn


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About Louis Lincoln Emmerson

  • Louis Lincoln Emmerson (December 27, 1863 – February 4, 1941) was a Republican and the twenty-ninth governor of Illinois.
  • He was born in Albion, Illinois on December 27, 1863.
  • After completing his education in the Albion public school system, Emmerson moved to Mount Vernon, Illinois in 1883, and established a career in the mercantile business.
  • He also was influential in the organization of the Mount Vernon Third National Bank, which occurred in 1901.
  • Emmerson entered politics in 1912, as an unsuccessful candidate for state treasurer.
  • However, four years later, he was victorious in his election for secretary of state, an office he held for twelve years.
  • Emmerson won the 1928 Republican gubernatorial nomination by a margin of 63% to 37% over the incumbent governor, the corrupt Len Small, and was sworn into the governorship on January 14, 1929. During his tenure, he faced mounting difficulties resulting from the Great Depression.
  • Taxpayers were granted some relief when legislation was adopted that eased penalties on overdue taxes and allowed for the issuance of emergency bonds.
  • Also, a motor fuel-tax was instituted and used for improvements in the highway system, the first unemployment commission was initiated, and federal grants were sanctioned for the completion of the Lakes-to-the-Gulf Waterway.
  • Emmerson did not seek reelection and left office on January 9, 1933, retiring from politics.
  • Governor Louis L.
  • Emmerson died on February 4, 1941, and was buried at the Oakwood Cemetery in Mt.
  • Vernon, Illinois.

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