Clark M. Perry

Clark M. Perry (July 27, 1872 January 30, 1936) was an American businessman and politician.

Born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Perry went to Oshkosh High School. He then worked as a decorating contractor. In 1921, Perry served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was a Republican. From 1924 t0 1926, Perry served as Wisconsin Prohibition Chief.

In 1926, Perry pleaded guilty to a charge of liquor conspiracy while serving as prohibition chief. He was sentenced to 3 years in prison but was released after serving one year. Perry died at his home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin after a long illness.[1][2][3]

Notes

  1. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1921,' Biographical Sketch of Clark M. Perry, pg. 293
  2. 'Clark Perry Ex-Dry Chief, Dies At Home,' Sheboygan Press, January 31, 1936,' pg. 21
  3. | Madison Wisconsin State Journal Newspaper Archives | Friday, January 31, 1936 | Page 1 |


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