The Encyclopedia Americana, Volume 8Grolier, 1994 - Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
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... served 24 years . An able speaker , he supported progressive measures and in 1913- 1919 was chairman of the judiciary committee . Defeated in the Texas Democratic primary in 1922 , he remained in Washington , where he died on March 19 ...
... served 24 years . An able speaker , he supported progressive measures and in 1913- 1919 was chairman of the judiciary committee . Defeated in the Texas Democratic primary in 1922 , he remained in Washington , where he died on March 19 ...
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... served as as- sistant secretary of war from 1863 to 1865 . In 1868 , Dana became a part owner and editor of the New York Sun , which prospered under his leadership . Quasi - liberal , the news- paper attacked the corruption in President ...
... served as as- sistant secretary of war from 1863 to 1865 . In 1868 , Dana became a part owner and editor of the New York Sun , which prospered under his leadership . Quasi - liberal , the news- paper attacked the corruption in President ...
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... served as editor of the Times from 1912 to 1919 , when he resigned because of dif- ferences with Lord Northcliffe , the chief stock- holder . Dawson resumed the editorship after Northcliffe's death , serving from 1923 until 1941 ...
... served as editor of the Times from 1912 to 1919 , when he resigned because of dif- ferences with Lord Northcliffe , the chief stock- holder . Dawson resumed the editorship after Northcliffe's death , serving from 1923 until 1941 ...
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