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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