Charles H. Tuttle
| Charles H. Tuttle | |
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Tuttle as U.S. Attorney shortly before resigning to run for Governor of New York in 1930.
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| United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York | |
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In office April 6, 1927 – September 29, 1930 |
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| Appointed by | Calvin Coolidge |
| Preceded by | Emory Buckner |
| Succeeded by | Robert E. Manley (Acting) |
| Republican nominee for Governor of New York | |
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In office September 28, 1930 – November 4, 1930 |
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| Preceded by | Albert Ottinger |
| Succeeded by | William J. Donovan |
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April 21, 1879 New York City, New York |
| Died | January 26, 1971 (aged 91) New York City, New York |
| Resting place | Evergreen Cemetery, Lake George, New York |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Helene L. Wheeler (m. 1907) |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater |
Columbia University Columbia Law School |
| Religion | Episcopal |
Charles Henry Tuttle (April 21, 1879 – January 26, 1971) was an American lawyer, politician and civic activist. He was the 1930 Republican nominee for Governor of New York in the election against Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Born in New York City on April 21, 1879, he was raised by his mother and his grandfather Isaac H. Tuttle following the death of his father H. Croswell Tuttle.
Tuttle received a bachelor's degree from Columbia University in 1899. He received his law degree from Columbia Law School in 1902, passed the bar and became an attorney.
From 1902 to 1927 Tuttle was a lawyer with the New York City firm of Davies, Stone and Auerbach. He also became active in the New York City Republican party.
In 1927, President Calvin Coolidge appointed Tuttle as United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
During his three years as a prosecutor Tuttle earned a reputation as an anticorruption crusader, winning convictions of numerous public officials, including Federal Judge Francis A. Winslow and Kings County Judge W. Bernard Vause.
In 1927 Tuttle led an investigation into price gouging by Broadway ticket agencies.
During his term as U.S. Attorney Tuttle also successfully prosecuted several crooked bail bondsmen.
Tuttle also successfully prosecuted the Moscahlades and Dachis Brothers arson rings, organizations responsible for several for profit fires in New York City.
In 1928 the British cruise ship Vestris sank and 111 passengers and crew were killed, including American tourists. Tuttle investigated, and his work led to major reforms in international maritime safety.
In 1930 Tuttle sent Albany's Democratic political boss Daniel P. O'Connell to jail in New York City for contempt of court. Tuttle was investigating illegal activities in Albany, including gambling, and O'Connell refused to answer his questions.
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