William C. Bliss Speaker of the House East Providence (jan 1, 1908 – dec 31, 1912)
Description:
Dates of Service: January 1908-1912Date of Birth: July 6, 1874
Birth Place: East Providence, RI
Education: East Providence Schools; Brown University; University of Michigan
Military Service: Enlisted in Navy, Spanish War.
Occupation: Attorney
Other Office's: Deputy Speaker (1910); Speaker of the House (1911-1912); Chairman, Public Utilities Commission (1912-1920s)
Other Information: Appointed by Governor Aram J. Pothier to represent Rhode Island on the national Perry's Victory Memorial commission, organizing the centennial of the Battle of Lake Erie.
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Date:
jan 1, 1908
dec 31, 1912
~ 5 years