Arthur M. Hyde

Arthur M. Hyde
Hyde,c.1929–1933
10thUnited States Secretary of Agriculture
In office March 6, 1929 – March 4, 1933
President	Herbert Hoover
Preceded by	William Jardine
Succeeded by	Henry A. Wallace
35thGovernor of Missouri
In office January 10, 1921 – January 12, 1925
Lieutenant	Hiram Lloyd
Preceded by	Frederick D. Gardner
Succeeded by	Sam Baker
Mayor ofPrinceton
In office 1908–1912
Personal details
Born	Arthur Mastick Hyde (1877-07-12)July 12, 1877 Princeton,Missouri,U.S.
Died	October 17, 1947(1947-10-17)(aged 70) New York City,New York,U.S.
Political party	Republican
Other political affiliations	Progressive(1912)
Spouse	Hortense Cullers
Children	1
Education	University of Michigan, Ann Arbor(BA) University of Iowa(LLB)

Arthur Mastick Hyde(July 12, 1877 – October 17, 1947) was an AmericanRepublicanpolitician, who served as the 35thgovernor of Missourifrom 1921 to 1925, and as theUnited States secretary of agricultureforPresidentHerbert Hooverfrom 1929 to 1933.

Biography

Hyde was born on July 12, 1877, inPrinceton, Missouri,the son of Caroline Emity Mastick andIra B. Hyde.Several of Arthur's family members were involved in politics; his father,Ira B. Hyde,was the U.S. representative from Missouri. His brother,Laurance M. Hyde,would become a Chief Justice of theSupreme Court of Missouri.He graduated from theUniversity of Michiganin 1899. While at the University of Michigan, he joined theDelta Upsilonfraternity. In 1900, he completed his law degree at theUniversity of Iowa.Hyde began practicing law with his father in Princeton.In 1911, he opened aBuickdealership.

On October 19, 1904, Hyde married Hortense Clara Cullers. They had one daughter, Caroline C. Hyde. He was elected as mayor ofPrincetonin 1908. He served two terms, from 1908 to 1912. In 1912, Hyde unsuccessfully ran forMissouri Attorney Generalas a member of theProgressive Party.In 1915, he moved toTrenton, Missouri,and continued his work as a lawyer and automobile dealership owner. Hyde joined theRepublican Partyand spoke across Missouri for fund-raising campaigns.

Hyde sworn into office assecretary of agriculture,next to his predecessorWilliam M. Jardine(right).

Hyde was elected asGovernor of Missouriin the1920 election,and served one term from 1921 to 1925. During his first month as governor, Hyde recommended extensive reorganization of state government by regrouping responsibilities into a few departments. Although challenged byDemocratic Partybosses, his administration made advances in public education, roads, state parks, conservation, law enforcement, and equitable taxes.Also during his time as governor, women were authorized to hold state office.

Following his term as governor, Hyde returned to law practice inKansas Cityand Trenton. He then served as the secretary of agriculture underPresidentHerbert Hooverfrom March 6, 1929, until March 4, 1933. During his tenure, farm prices declined,stock prices crashed,and theGreat Depressionbegan.

After his cabinet appointment, Hyde continued his work with the Methodist Church and the Republican Party. In 1935, he organized and spoke at the Conference of Methodist Laymen. He spoke for Republican candidates nationally and was the keynote speaker for the Missouri State Republican Convention in 1940.

Arthur Hyde died inNew York City,aftercancersurgery on October 17, 1947, at age 70. He is buried at the Odd Fellows Cemetery inTrenton, Missouri.

External links

• Arthur M. HydeatFind a Grave
• Time (magazine)
• http://www.nga.org/cms/home/governors/past-governors-bios/page_missouri/col2-content/main-content-list/title_hyde_arthur.html