He was one of the most influential members of the convention, which instituted measures associated with the Progressive movement, such as the establishment of the State Corporation Commission to regulate railroads and other corporations, replacing the former Virginia Board of Public Works.
He was one of the most influential members of the convention. The convention instituted measures. These measures were associated with the Progressive movement. This was such as the establishment of the State Corporation Commission. This was to regulate railroads and other corporations. The convention was replacing the former Virginia Board of Public Works.