Emmett R. Hicks
Emmett R. Hicks | |
|---|---|
| 17th Attorney General of Wisconsin | |
| In office January 2, 1899 – January 5, 1903 | |
| Preceded by | William H. Mylrea |
| Succeeded by | Lafayette M. Sturdevant |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 7, 1854 Waukau, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | October 27, 1925 (aged 71) Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Traffic collision |
| Resting place | Omro Cemetery, Omro, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Cynthia M. Reed
(m. 1880–1925) |
| Children |
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| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Emmett Reuben Hicks (March 7, 1854 – October 27, 1925) was an American lawyer and Republican politician from Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He was the 17th attorney general of Wisconsin, serving from 1899 to 1903. Earlier, he also served as chairman of the Winnebago County Board of Supervisors.
Biography
Emmett Hicks was born in Waukau, Wisconsin, in Winnebago County. Shortly after his birth, he moved with his parents to nearby Omro, Wisconsin, where he was raised and educated, graduating from Omro High School in 1870. After completing his primary education, Hicks taught school in Omro for three years before attending the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin, where he earned his bachelor's degree in 1876. He subsequently entered the law course at the University of Wisconsin, earning his LL.B. in 1880.[1]
After completing his legal education, Hicks began a law practice in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He served as Wisconsin Attorney General from 1899 to 1903 as a Republican.[1]
Hicks died in Oshkosh when he was run over twice by the same car while crossing the street.[2][3]
Electoral history
Wisconsin Attorney General (1898, 1900)
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Election, November 8, 1898 | |||||
| Republican | Emmett R. Hicks | 180,169 | 55.33% | −4.67pp | |
| Democratic | Harry Holder Grace | 125,504 | 38.54% | +0.67pp | |
| Populist | Lester Woodward | 7,968 | 2.45% | +0.92pp | |
| Prohibition | Wesley Mott | 7,573 | 2.33% | +2.02pp | |
| Social Democratic | Richard Elsner | 2,608 | 0.80% | ||
| Socialist Labor | Julius Andreesen | 1,560 | 0.48% | +0.19pp | |
| Scattering | 234 | 0.07% | |||
| Plurality | 54,665 | 16.79% | -5.34pp | ||
| Total votes | 325,616 | 100.0% | -26.46% | ||
| Republican hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Election, November 6, 1900 | |||||
| Republican | Emmett R. Hicks (incumbent) | 263,486 | 59.74% | +4.41pp | |
| Democratic | George C. Cooper | 160,130 | 36.31% | −2.24pp | |
| Prohibition | Eugene W. Chafin | 10,168 | 2.31% | −0.02pp | |
| Social Democratic | Richard Elsner | 6,737 | 1.53% | +0.73pp | |
| Socialist Labor | N. E. Hanson | 509 | 0.12% | −0.36pp | |
| Plurality | 103,356 | 23.44% | +6.65pp | ||
| Total votes | 441,030 | 100.0% | +35.44% | ||
| Republican hold | |||||
References
- ^ a b "Hicks, Emmett Reuben 1854 - 1925". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved March 18, 2025.
- ^ "E. R. Hicks Is Killed by Auto". News-Record. Neenah, WI. October 27, 1925. p. 1. Retrieved October 26, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Emmett R. Hicks Killed at Oshkosh Was G.O.P. Leader". Leader-Telegram. Eau Claire, WI. October 29, 1925. p. 10. Retrieved October 26, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Froehlich, William H., ed. (1899). "Election Statistics". The Blue Book of the State of Wisconsin (Report). State of Wisconsin. p. 370. Retrieved March 18, 2025.
- ^ Froehlich, William H., ed. (1901). "Election Statistics". The Blue Book of the State of Wisconsin (Report). State of Wisconsin. p. 333. Retrieved March 18, 2025.