Background
METCALF, Ralph was born on November 2, 1861 in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Son of Alfred and Rosa Clinton (Meloy) Metcalf.
METCALF, Ralph was born on November 2, 1861 in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Son of Alfred and Rosa Clinton (Meloy) Metcalf.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Michigan, 1883. Doctor of Laws, College of Puget Sound, Tacoma, Washington.
V. Simpson, of Winona, Minnesota, April 20, 1887;E. M. Fogg. Editor Winona (Minnesota) Herald, 1885-1889, Tacoma (Washington) Morning Globe, 1889-1894. Secretary and treasurer Metcalf Shingle Company, 1894-1910.
Secretary Board Public Works, Tacoma, 1890-1894. Chairman Republican City Committee, 1904-1906. Member Washington State Senate, 1907-1939, president pro tem. of Senate, 1927-1929.
Member, Washington State Senate, 26 District since 1907. President, Pro Tern Senate, 1927. Executive Secretary, International Trade Commission, 1922-1926.
Vice-Chairman of Commission to Cuba, 1924 and to Scandinavia, 1923. Executive Commissioner for Washington Author of numerous articles on trade problems. Member: Knight Templar.
Shriners; Elks; Modern Woodmen of American Clubs: Union, University.
Spouse Edith O. Simpson, April 20, 1887, Winona.