Thomas Edward Campbell (January 18, 1878 – March 1, 1944)[1] was the secondgovernor of the state of Arizona,[2]United States. He was the first Republican and first native-born governor elected after Arizona achieved statehood in 1912.
In 1917, he was initially declared the governor of Arizona in a disputed gubernatorial election but the decision was later overturned by the courts, who awarded the election to George W. P. Hunt. Campbell ran for governor again and won two terms, serving 1919–1923. He died in 1944. He played instrumental roles in the drafting of Arizona's tax and revenue laws and adoption of the Colorado River Compact that allocated water rights among the western states.[3]
Born in 1878 in Prescott, Arizona, to Daniel E. "Dashing Dan" and Eliza (Flynn) Campbell, who came to Fort Whipple, Arizona Territory, in 1873 where Daniel worked until 1887. Campbell was the first graduate of Prescott High School in 1893. Over six feet tall, he was a star athlete on the Prescott football team. He attended St. Mary's College of California in Oakland where he studied geology, but did not receive a degree.[4]: 19
In 1898, he became assistant postmaster of Prescott, attempted to enlist in the Spanish–American War (his mother thought him too young and nixed the plan), and soon moved to Jerome, Arizona becoming its assistant postmaster. President Roosevelt appointed him postmaster of Jerome, serving 1902–1906. In June 1900 he married Eleanor Gayle Allen whose father was co-superintendent of the rich United Verde Copper Company, Jerome.
During the 1890s through the 1910s, Tom Campbell also managed mines in Jerome and south of Prescott, none of them proved to be bonanzas. He became a respected mining engineer and mine manager, and, until dedicating himself to a political career, did consultant work across the desert Southwest. Miner Frank Crampton, in his reminiscence Deep Enough, provides a rare glimpse of work in small mining operations of the period, including Campbell's Big Stick, Copper Belt, and other mine operations.[5]
In 1900, Campbell was elected to the Arizona Territorial Legislature introducing bills to create the separate county of Verde with Jerome as seat, and another mandating an eight-hour workday. Both failed. Campbell was appointed Yavapai County Tax Assessor in 1907 and held that post until 1914 when he was elected Arizona State Tax Commissioner.[1][6]
Governor
During the 1916 election held on November 7, Campbell ran against incumbent George W. P. Hunt who was seeking election to his third term. Initially, Campbell was declared the winner by 30 votes but Hunt refused to vacate the governor's office and both men took the oath of office on December 30, 1916.
Hunt filed suit in the Arizona Superior Court on January 25, 1917, and on January 27, the court declared Campbell de facto governor. Hunt agreed to turn over the office on January 29, but appealed and on December 22, 1917, the Arizona Supreme Court overturned the lower court ruling. Campbell vacated the office on December 25, but also filed an appeal with the Arizona Supreme Court on January 8, 1917, that was denied.[7]
The most significant events during Campbell's year in office were related to the state-wide copper miner's strike of 1917 and the resultant clashes between owners’ representatives and miners. Best known, the Bisbee Deportation, "deputies" kidnapped approximately 1,300 striking mine workers, their supporters from the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), and other residents of the town of Bisbee. The workers were loaded onto trains, taken approximately 200 mi (320 km), dumped on the hands of the troops protecting the border at Columbus, New Mexico.
Campbell earlier interceded in Jerome, Globe, and condemned the actions at Bisbee and elsewhere. He was embarrassed by the excessive actions by the striking IWW workers and the mine company response. He visited Bisbee after the incident and condemned both the IWW and deportation .[1]
Also during his 1917 tenure, the flag of Arizona was adopted by the legislature without Campbell's consent. Campbell never explained his reasons for not signing the bill.[8]
Because of the State Supreme Court election ruling, Gov. Campbell stepped down in December 1916, and immediately began campaigning. He was elected to the governor's office in November 1918 and again in 1920. Major issues included the Colorado River Compact and the reform of state taxation ensuring corporations paid their share. In 1922, he lost reelection against perennial candidate George W. P. Hunt.
Later life
Governor Campbell went on to become a member of the Republican National Committee and served as president of the United States Civil Service Commission from 1930 to 1933. He died March 1, 1944, of a cerebral hemorrhage while on the grounds of the state capitol in Phoenix and is buried in Prescott.[1][3]
References
^ abcd"Thomas E. Campbell". University of Arizona: The Bisbee Deportation of 1915. 2005. Retrieved 2011-02-09.
^"Arizona's Governors". State of Arizona. 2011. Retrieved 2011-02-09.
^ ab. jeff.scott.tripod.com. February 9, 2011. Archived from the original on October 14, 2001. Retrieved 2011-02-09.
^Goff, John S. (1989). "Thomas E. Campbell". In Myers, John L. (ed.) (ed.). The Arizona governors, 1912-1990. Phoenix: Heritage Publishers. pp. 19–27. ISBN0-929690-05-2. {{cite book}}: |editor= has generic name (help)
^Crampton, Frank (1956). Deep Enough, A Working Stiff in the Western Mine Camps. Norman, Oklahoma: University of Oklahoma Press. pp. passim. ISBN0-8061-2529-2.
^"Arizona State History". shgresources.com. 2011. Retrieved 2011-02-09.
^"The Arizona State Flag". Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records Division, Arizona Secretary of State. January 13, 2010. Retrieved 2011-02-09.
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For other people named Thomas Campbell see Thomas Campbell disambiguation Thomas Edward Campbell January 18 1878 March 1 1944 1 was the second governor of the state of Arizona 2 United States He was the first Republican and first native born governor elected after Arizona achieved statehood in 1912 Thomas Edward Campbell2nd Governor of ArizonaIn office January 1 1917 December 25 1917January 6 1919 January 1 1923Preceded byGeorge W P Hunt 1917 amp 1919 Succeeded byGeorge W P Hunt 1917 amp 1923 Personal detailsBorn 1878 01 18 January 18 1878Prescott Arizona TerritoryDiedMarch 1 1944 1944 03 01 aged 66 Phoenix ArizonaNationalityAmericanPolitical partyRepublicanIn 1917 he was initially declared the governor of Arizona in a disputed gubernatorial election but the decision was later overturned by the courts who awarded the election to George W P Hunt Campbell ran for governor again and won two terms serving 1919 1923 He died in 1944 He played instrumental roles in the drafting of Arizona s tax and revenue laws and adoption of the Colorado River Compact that allocated water rights among the western states 3 Contents 1 Early years 2 Governor 3 Later life 4 ReferencesEarly years EditBorn in 1878 in Prescott Arizona to Daniel E Dashing Dan and Eliza Flynn Campbell who came to Fort Whipple Arizona Territory in 1873 where Daniel worked until 1887 Campbell was the first graduate of Prescott High School in 1893 Over six feet tall he was a star athlete on the Prescott football team He attended St Mary s College of California in Oakland where he studied geology but did not receive a degree 4 19 In 1898 he became assistant postmaster of Prescott attempted to enlist in the Spanish American War his mother thought him too young and nixed the plan and soon moved to Jerome Arizona becoming its assistant postmaster President Roosevelt appointed him postmaster of Jerome serving 1902 1906 In June 1900 he married Eleanor Gayle Allen whose father was co superintendent of the rich United Verde Copper Company Jerome During the 1890s through the 1910s Tom Campbell also managed mines in Jerome and south of Prescott none of them proved to be bonanzas He became a respected mining engineer and mine manager and until dedicating himself to a political career did consultant work across the desert Southwest Miner Frank Crampton in his reminiscence Deep Enough provides a rare glimpse of work in small mining operations of the period including Campbell s Big Stick Copper Belt and other mine operations 5 In 1900 Campbell was elected to the Arizona Territorial Legislature introducing bills to create the separate county of Verde with Jerome as seat and another mandating an eight hour workday Both failed Campbell was appointed Yavapai County Tax Assessor in 1907 and held that post until 1914 when he was elected Arizona State Tax Commissioner 1 6 Governor EditDuring the 1916 election held on November 7 Campbell ran against incumbent George W P Hunt who was seeking election to his third term Initially Campbell was declared the winner by 30 votes but Hunt refused to vacate the governor s office and both men took the oath of office on December 30 1916 Hunt filed suit in the Arizona Superior Court on January 25 1917 and on January 27 the court declared Campbell de facto governor Hunt agreed to turn over the office on January 29 but appealed and on December 22 1917 the Arizona Supreme Court overturned the lower court ruling Campbell vacated the office on December 25 but also filed an appeal with the Arizona Supreme Court on January 8 1917 that was denied 7 The most significant events during Campbell s year in office were related to the state wide copper miner s strike of 1917 and the resultant clashes between owners representatives and miners Best known the Bisbee Deportation deputies kidnapped approximately 1 300 striking mine workers their supporters from the Industrial Workers of the World IWW and other residents of the town of Bisbee The workers were loaded onto trains taken approximately 200 mi 320 km dumped on the hands of the troops protecting the border at Columbus New Mexico Campbell earlier interceded in Jerome Globe and condemned the actions at Bisbee and elsewhere He was embarrassed by the excessive actions by the striking IWW workers and the mine company response He visited Bisbee after the incident and condemned both the IWW and deportation 1 Also during his 1917 tenure the flag of Arizona was adopted by the legislature without Campbell s consent Campbell never explained his reasons for not signing the bill 8 Because of the State Supreme Court election ruling Gov Campbell stepped down in December 1916 and immediately began campaigning He was elected to the governor s office in November 1918 and again in 1920 Major issues included the Colorado River Compact and the reform of state taxation ensuring corporations paid their share In 1922 he lost reelection against perennial candidate George W P Hunt Later life EditGovernor Campbell went on to become a member of the Republican National Committee and served as president of the United States Civil Service Commission from 1930 to 1933 He died March 1 1944 of a cerebral hemorrhage while on the grounds of the state capitol in Phoenix and is buried in Prescott 1 3 References Edit a b c d Thomas E Campbell University of Arizona The Bisbee Deportation of 1915 2005 Retrieved 2011 02 09 Arizona s Governors State of Arizona 2011 Retrieved 2011 02 09 a b Governor Thomas E Campbell jeff scott tripod com February 9 2011 Archived from the original on October 14 2001 Retrieved 2011 02 09 Goff John S 1989 Thomas E Campbell In Myers John L ed ed The Arizona governors 1912 1990 Phoenix Heritage Publishers pp 19 27 ISBN 0 929690 05 2 a href Template Cite book html title Template Cite book cite book a editor has generic name help Crampton Frank 1956 Deep Enough A Working Stiff in the Western Mine Camps Norman Oklahoma University of Oklahoma Press pp passim ISBN 0 8061 2529 2 Thomas Campbell Collection Finding Aid PDF Sharlot Hall Museum Retrieved 2011 02 09 Arizona State History shgresources com 2011 Retrieved 2011 02 09 The Arizona State Flag Arizona State Library Archives and Public Records Division Arizona Secretary of State January 13 2010 Retrieved 2011 02 09 Party political officesPreceded byRalph H Cameron Republican nominee for Governor of Arizona1916 1918 1920 1922 Succeeded byDwight B HeardPreceded byThomas Maddock Republican nominee for Governor of Arizona1936 Succeeded byJerrie W LeePolitical officesPreceded byGeorge W P Hunt Governor of Arizona1917 Prior to court resolving disputed election Succeeded byGeorge W P HuntPreceded byGeorge W P Hunt Governor of Arizona1919 1923 Succeeded byGeorge W P Hunt Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Thomas Edward Campbell amp oldid 1128079727, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
