Merlin Hull
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Merlin Hull was a Wisconsin
lawyer, a newspaper publisher, and a member of the United States House of Representatives
.
Hull was a graduate of Gale College, De Pauw University, and Columbian University (now The George Washington University Law School
). He was admitted to the bar in 1894 and commenced practice in Black River Falls
. He served as publisher of the Jackson County Journal from 1904–1926 and of the merged Banner-Journal for the rest of his life (1926–1953). He served as district attorney
of Jackson County
from 1907–1909; he was a Republican
member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from 1909–1915, serving as speaker in the 1913-15 session; he was elected Secretary of State
in 1916, serving until 1921.
Hull was first elected (as a Republican) to the Seventy-first Congress in 1928; he was an unsuccessful candidate for renomination in 1930 and an unsuccessful independent candidate in 1932; he was elected as a Progressive
in 1934-1944, and (after the disbanding of the Wisconsin Progressive Party
) as a Republican in the 1946-1952 elections, serving continuously from January 3, 1935, until his death in 1953.
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
lawyer, a newspaper publisher, and a member of the United States House of Representatives
United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
.
Hull was a graduate of Gale College, De Pauw University, and Columbian University (now The George Washington University Law School
The George Washington University Law School
The George Washington University Law School, commonly referred to as GW Law, is the law school of The George Washington University. It was founded in 1825 and is the oldest law school in Washington, D.C. The school is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a charter member of the...
). He was admitted to the bar in 1894 and commenced practice in Black River Falls
Black River Falls, Wisconsin
Black River Falls is a city in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,622 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Jackson County. The Ho-Chunk Nation has its administrative center in Black River Falls.-History:...
. He served as publisher of the Jackson County Journal from 1904–1926 and of the merged Banner-Journal for the rest of his life (1926–1953). He served as district attorney
District attorney
In many jurisdictions in the United States, a District Attorney is an elected or appointed government official who represents the government in the prosecution of criminal offenses. The district attorney is the highest officeholder in the jurisdiction's legal department and supervises a staff of...
of Jackson County
Jackson County, Wisconsin
Jackson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2009, the population estimate was 19,886. Its county seat is Black River Falls. Jackson County was formed from Crawford County in 1853.-Geography:According to the U.S...
from 1907–1909; he was a Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
Wisconsin State Assembly
The Wisconsin State Assembly is the lower house of the Wisconsin Legislature. Together with the smaller Wisconsin Senate, the two constitute the legislative branch of the U.S. state of Wisconsin....
from 1909–1915, serving as speaker in the 1913-15 session; he was elected Secretary of State
Secretary of State of Wisconsin
The Secretary of State of Wisconsin is an officer of the executive branch of the government of the U.S. state of Wisconsin, and the second in the order of succession of the Governor of Wisconsin, behind the Lieutenant Governor....
in 1916, serving until 1921.
Hull was first elected (as a Republican) to the Seventy-first Congress in 1928; he was an unsuccessful candidate for renomination in 1930 and an unsuccessful independent candidate in 1932; he was elected as a Progressive
Wisconsin Progressive Party
The Wisconsin Progressive Party , was a third party which briefly held a dominant role in Wisconsin politics. The Party was the brainchild of Philip La Follette and Robert M. La Follette, Jr., the sons of the famous Wisconsin Governor and Senator Robert M. La Follette, Sr....
in 1934-1944, and (after the disbanding of the Wisconsin Progressive Party
Wisconsin Progressive Party
The Wisconsin Progressive Party , was a third party which briefly held a dominant role in Wisconsin politics. The Party was the brainchild of Philip La Follette and Robert M. La Follette, Jr., the sons of the famous Wisconsin Governor and Senator Robert M. La Follette, Sr....
) as a Republican in the 1946-1952 elections, serving continuously from January 3, 1935, until his death in 1953.