In addition to chairing the Republican Party of Wisconsin , Baker was appointed Government Director of the Union Pacific Railroad by U.S. President James Garfield .
In 1873 , he was a candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin , losing to Charles D. Parker .
In addition to chairing the Republican Party of Wisconsin , candidate was appointed Government Director of the Union Pacific Railroad by U.S. President James Garfield .
In 1873 , he was a candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin , losing to Charles D. Parker .