Earl L. Brewer
Earl L. Brewer was an American Democratic party politician who served as governor of Mississippi from January the 16th 1912 to January the 18th 1916.[1] Before he became governor, Brewer had his own law practice. He also served as a state senator and district attorney.[2]
Earl Leroy Brewer | |
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| 38th Governor of Mississippi | |
| In office January 16, 1912 – January 18, 1916 | |
| Lieutenant | Theodore G. Bilbo |
| Preceded by | Edmond Noel |
| Succeeded by | Theodore G. Bilbo |
| Member of the Mississippi Senate | |
| In office January 1896 – January 1900 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 11, 1869 near Vaiden, Mississippi |
| Died | March 10, 1942 (aged 72) Jackson, Mississippi |
| Resting place | Oakridge Cemetery |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Minnie Marion Block |
| Profession | Lawyer |
A number of social reforms were adopted during Brewer’s time as governor. Brewer asked the legislature for over 100 reform measures, and a large number of these were realised. Agricultural high schools were established, while under Brewer’s urging unpaid lumber workers were given a lien on the assets of mills and companies that closed. In addition, it was made illegal for workers to be blacklisted by companies due to union activity.[3] Other measures included additional labor laws[4][5] such as a strengthened child labor law, a Bureau of Vital Statistics to register births and deaths, and a Board of Nurse Examiners. A state Banking Department was also established. Part of the aim of this was to guarantee deposits.[6]
References
change- ↑ The Official and Statistical Register of the State of Mississippi Volume 6 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History, 1924, P.26
- ↑ Encyclopedia of Mississippi by Nancy Capace, 2001, P.127
- ↑ A New History of Mississippi by Dennis J. Mitchell, 2014
- ↑ Labor Legislation of 1912 : Bulletin of the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, No. 111, P.143-148
- ↑ Labor Legislation of 1914 : Bulletin of the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, No. 166, P.145-151
- ↑ Mississippi A History by Westley F. Busbee, 2015, P.211