| M.J. Dowling | |
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| 24th Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives | |
| In office 1901–1903 |
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| Preceded by | Arthur N. Dare |
| Succeeded by | Leverett W. Babcock |
| Minnesota State Representative | |
| In office 1901–1903 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | February 17, 1866 Huntington, Massachusetts |
| Died | 1921 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Renville, Minnesota |
| Profession | Newspaper publisher realtor |
Michael J. "M.J." Dowling (born February 17, 1866 in Huntington, Massachusetts, died 1921) was a Minnesota Republican politician and Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A former newspaper publisher, Dowling had suffered extreme frostbite in 1880, leaving him disabled. He had lost parts of both legs, his left arm, and fingers on his right hand. Dowling worked as a newspaper publisher and in real estate. He was elected to one term in office, from 1901 to 1903, and he served as speaker during that term.[1]
Papers of Michael J. Dowling are available for research use at the Minnesota Historical Society. They include newspaper and magazine articles, correspondence, printed materials, photographs, film recordings, and memorabilia.[2]
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Arthur N. Dare |
Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives 1901–1903 |
Succeeded by Leverett W. Babcock |
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