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Charles Archibald Nichols (August 25, 1876 – April 25, 1920) was an American journalist and politician from the
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of
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who served three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1915 to 1920.


Early life and education

Nichols was born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Whitney Nichols in
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, and attended the public schools. He engaged in newspaper work as reporter and criminal investigator for the ''
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'' and the ''
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'' from 1898 to 1905. He served as secretary of the police department of the city of
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from 1905 to 1908 and as city clerk from 1908 to 1912.


United States House of Representatives

In 1914, Nichols was elected as a Republican from the newly created 13th congressional district of Michigan to the
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. He was twice re-elected to the 65th and 66th Congresses, serving from March 4, 1915, until his death in 1920. He was chairman of the Committee on the Census in the 66th Congress.


Death

Charles A. Nichols died in office, in
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, and is interred in Grand Lawn Cemetery, Detroit, Michigan. Clarence McLeod was elected to fill the vacant seat.


See also

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List of United States Congress members who died in office (1900–1949) The following is a list of United States senators and representatives who died of natural and accidental causes, due to illnesses, and by suicide, while they were serving their terms between 1900 and 1949. For a list of members of Congress who ...


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