Walter McNichols (January 10, 1863 – January 11, 1924) was an American politician and businessman who served as a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate from 1911 to 1914.
Walter McNichols | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 22nd district | |
| In office 1911–1914 | |
| Preceded by | Edward Francis Blewitt |
| Succeeded by | William M. Lynch |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 10, 1863 Scranton, Pennsylvania |
| Died | January 11, 1924 (aged 61) Scranton, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Republican |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Pennsylvania National Guard |
Background
editMcNichols was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, in 1863. He attended local public schools.
McNichols worked at his father's grocery story and for the United States Postal Service. He later served in the Pennsylvania National Guard. McNichols established the Retail Merchants Association and operated his father's store. He was elected to the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 22nd district in November 1910, succeeding Edward Francis Blewitt.[1] McNichols served until 1914, and was defeated for re-election by William M. Lynch.[2] McNichols later served as acting Commissioner of the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry.[3][4][5]
He died of a heart attack on January 11, 1924.
References
edit- ^ Senate, Pennsylvania General Assembly (1912). Journal of the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- ^ "William M Lynch". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved 2020-07-10.
- ^ "Walter McNichols". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved 2020-07-10.
- ^ "Death Notice, Walter McNichols- Scranton Republican Jan 12 1924". The Tribune. 1924-01-12. p. 17. Retrieved 2020-07-10.
- ^ Commission, United States Civil Service (1894). Official Register of the United States. U.S. Government Printing Office.