Robert S. Franklin Newport (jan 1, 1906 – dec 31, 1911)
Description:
Dates of Service: January 1906-1911Date of Birth: August 4, 1837
Birth Place: Newport
Education: Newport Public Schools
Other Offices: Mayor, City of Newport (1882-1885); President, Newport City Council; Newport School Committee; Asylum Board; State of RI Board of Valuation; State Senator (1888-1889); Chairman, Joint Special Committee on the Taxation Laws of the State of Rhode Island
Other Information: During his mayoral administration, he was highly visible in civic affairs, notably leading the grand 1885 unveiling of the Oliver Hazard Perry statue in Washington Square alongside the Governor.
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Date:
jan 1, 1906
dec 31, 1911
~ 6 years