Charles A. Prouty

Charles Azro Prouty
Prouty in 1918
Chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission
In office
1912–1913
Preceded byJudson C. Clements
Succeeded byFranklin Knight Lane
Member of the Interstate Commerce Commission
In office
1896–1914
Preceded byWheelock G. Veazey
Succeeded byHenry Clay Hall
Personal details
Born(1853-10-09)October 9, 1853
Newport, Vermont
DiedJuly 8, 1921(1921-07-08) (aged 67)
Newport, Vermont
Resting placeEast Main Street Cemetery, Newport, Vermont
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Abbie Davis
(m. 1879)
Children2
EducationDartmouth College
ProfessionAttorney
Businessman
Public official

Charles Azro Prouty (October 9, 1853 – July 8, 1921) was an American Republican politician and government official who was involved with reform movements including the Progressive and Prohibition Parties. He served as a commissioner of the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) from 1896 to 1914. He was an unsuccessful candidate for the United States Senate from Vermont in 1914, losing to incumbent Republican senator William P. Dillingham.[1]

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