Chester I. Campbell
| Chester I. Campbell | |
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| Member of the Massachusetts Governor's Council from the 2nd District | |
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In office 1927–1933 |
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| Preceded by | Washington Cook |
| Succeeded by | Joseph B. Grossman |
| Mayor of Quincy, Massachusetts | |
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In office 1915–1915 |
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| Preceded by | Joseph L. Whiton (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Gustave B. Bates |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 16, 1869 Providence, Rhode Island |
| Died | January 20, 1933 (aged 63) Belmont, Massachusetts |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Occupation | Industrial expositions manager |
Chester Campbell redirects here. For the fictional character, Chester Campbell, see Peaky Blinders (TV series)
Chester I. Campbell (May 16, 1869–January 20, 1933) was an American exposition promoter and politician who served as mayor of Quincy, Massachusetts, was a member of the Massachusetts Governor's Council, and was an unsuccessful candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts.
Campbell was born on May 16, 1869 in Providence, Rhode Island. He attended public school in Providence.
Campbell began his business career as a bicycle salesman and organized the country's first safety bicycle race. His first exposition was a Bicycle Show in his hometown of Providence. In 1902, Campbell relocated his business from Providence to Boston. That same year he organized the first Boston Automotive Show.
Campbell organized some of New England's largest industrial expositions, including the National Motorboat and Engine Show, the National Flower Show, the Home Beautiful Exposition, and the Sportsmen's Shows.
In 1902, Campbell formed the Boston Automobile Dealers' Association. He was the organization's secretary from its founding until his death. In this position, he fought against Massachusetts General Court legislation seen as having a negative impact on motorists, including increased taxation.
Campbell also organized the Textile Exhibitors Association and served as its secretary and treasurer from 1918 until his death in 1933.
In 1925, Campbell helped form the New England Council. He served as the organization's temporary secretary.
In 1914, Campbell was a candidate for Mayor of Quincy. He finished first in the Republican primary, with 1,563 votes to Charles H. Johnson's 741, Henry F. Tilden's 537, and Gustave B. Bates' 391. He also defeated Bates in the Progressive Party primary 84 votes to 12. Campbell won the general election by a plurality of 1,331 votes. Bates defeated Campbell for the Republican nomination the following year, 1,796 votes to 1,098. Following his loss, Campbell entered the race under the "Republican-Citizens" designation, but was unsuccessful.
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