4 Nov 1901 Jahr - La Follette becomes governor of Wisconsin (Nov 1901)

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Gov Robert M. “Fighting Bob” La Follette = crusader who emerged as most militant of progressive Republican leaders; Fought w/ monopoly → became gov (1901); Routed lumber and RR “interests”, took control from corrupt corporations → ppl; Perfected scheme regulating public utilities, worked w/ experts at State Uni in Madison

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