Clark M. Perry (July 27, 1872 – January 30, 1936) was an American businessman and politician. Born in

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, Perry went to Oshkosh High School. He then worked as a decorating contractor. In 1921, Perry served in the

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and was a Republican. From 1924 t0 1926, Perry served as Wisconsin Prohibition Chief. In 1926, Perry pleaded guilty to a charge of liquor conspiracy while serving as Prohibition Chief. He was sentenced to 3 years in prison but was released after serving one year. Perry died at his home in

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after a long illness.
, Madison Wisconsin State Journal Newspaper Archives , Friday, January 31, 1936 , Page 1

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