Charles S. Baxter
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Preceded byLewis H. Lovering
Succeeded byMichael F. Dwyer
BornAugust 27, 1866
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedJanuary 18, 1927 (aged 60)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Charles S. Baxter | |
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| 4th Mayor of Medford, Massachusetts | |
| In office 1900–1904 | |
| Preceded by | Lewis H. Lovering |
| Succeeded by | Michael F. Dwyer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 27, 1866 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | January 18, 1927 (aged 60) Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Harvard College |
Charles Sidney Baxter (August 27, 1866 – January 18, 1927) was an American politician who served as mayor of Medford, Massachusetts.
Baxter was born on August 27, 1866, in Boston. He graduated from The English High School in 1883 and went to work as a stenographer for the Metropolitan Street Railway. He later returned to school and graduated from Harvard College in 1892.[1]
Legal career
Baxter served as an attorney for the West End Street Railway and later for the Boston Elevated Railway. He also served as an attorney for the Grand Trunk Railway during its effort to enter Boston.[2] In 1915 he was nominated for the position of Medford city solicitor, but he was not confirmed by the city council.[3]