Emmet D. Boyle
American politician
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Emmet Derby Boyle (July 26, 1879 – January 3, 1926) was an American politician who was the 13th Governor of Nevada. He was a member of the Democratic Party.
July 26, 1879
Emmet D. Boyle | |
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| 13th Governor of Nevada | |
| In office January 4, 1915 – January 1, 1923 | |
| Lieutenant | Maurice J. Sullivan |
| Preceded by | Tasker Oddie |
| Succeeded by | James G. Scrugham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Emmet Derby Boyle July 26, 1879 Gold Hill, Nevada, U.S. |
| Died | January 3, 1926 (aged 46) Reno, Nevada, U.S. |
| Resting place | Masonic Memorial Gardens, Reno |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Vida Margaret McClure |
Biography
Boyle was born on July 26, 1879, in Gold Hill, Nevada, making him the first governor of Nevada to be born in the state. He was a mining engineer, and was the Governor of Nevada from 1915 to 1923.[1] He also served as president of the Reno Chamber of Commerce.[2]
As governor, he presided over various laws concerning working conditions[3] and gained prominence for his opposition to boxing.[2] In 1918, he refused to allow Fred Fulton and Jess Willard to fight in the state.[2]
After retiring as governor, he served as publisher of the Nevada State Journal.[2]
Boyle died on January 3, 1926, in Reno, Nevada, at the age of 46.[1]