Charles N. Herreid

Charles Nelson Herreid ( born October 20, 1857 in Madison, Wisconsin, † July 6, 1928 in Aberdeen, South Dakota ) was an American politician and from 1901 to 1905, the fourth Governor of the State of South Dakota.

Early years and political rise

Charles Herreid visited 1874-1878 the Galesville University and from 1880 to 1882, the University of Wisconsin. In 1882 he came to South Dakota, where he worked as a judge in McPherson County. As a member of the Republican Party, he was 1892-1896 Vice- governor of his state and thus deputy governor Charles H. Sheldon. Between 1898 and 1900 he was chairman of the party of the Republicans in South Dakota. In 1900 he was elected governor.

Governor of South Dakota

Herreid took up his new post on January 8, 1901. After a re-election in 1902 he was able to exercise it until January 3, 1905. As governor, he pushed for a reform of criminal law and a reduction in railway freight charges. In addition, he improved the infrastructure of his country, by advancing drove the road. Also, the school system has been improved. Finally, Herreid also tried to improve the care of people living on reservations Indians. Nevertheless, in 1904 the Rosebud Reservation was set aside and made ​​available for white settlers. Prior to this event, there were riots that were oppressed by the National Guard. Also in 1904, there was a lively debate about the seat of the capital. The city of Mitchell should replace in this function according to the will of some citizens Pierre because it was central. In a referendum then Pierre was confirmed as the capital. The following year, was then started there with the construction of the Capitol.

Further CV

After Governor Herreid had renounced a third candidacy, he retired after the expiration of his term of office to Aberdeen, where he practiced as a lawyer. He became president of an insurance company and a bank. In addition, he was commissioned by the Federal Government responsible for the administration of food in South Dakota ( Federal Food Administrator) and was curator of the University of Wisconsin. Finally, he was also engaged yet in the Red Cross. Charles Herreid died in 1928. He was married to Jeanette Slye, with whom he had two children.