Career
Hase served as acting mayor of Milwaukee, Wisconsin from June 5, 1893 until July 1, 1893, when Peter J. Somers resigned in order to served in the United States House of Representatives. Born in Portuguese Washington, Wisconsin, Hase worked for Pabst Brewing Company. During the American Civil War, he served in the Union army.
Hase served on the Milwaukee Common Council and was President of the Common Council.
