DERSHEM, Franklin Lewis, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born near New Columbia, Union County, Pa., March 5, 1865; attended the common schools; was graduated from Palmâs National…
The following table lists the title and artist of the top ten most played songs in the United States during 2012. Rank Song Artist1. Somebody That I Used to…
(Encyclopedia) Moore, George, 1852–1933, English author, b. Ireland. As a young man he lived in Paris, studying at various art schools. Inspired by Zola, Flaubert, Turgenev, and the 19th-century…
(Encyclopedia) Brownson, Orestes AugustusBrownson, Orestes Augustusôrĕsˈtēz, brounˈsən [key], 1803–76, American author and clergyman, b. Stockbridge, Vt. Largely self-taught, he became a vigorous and…
(Encyclopedia) Francis de Sales, Saint, 1567–1622, French Roman Catholic preacher, Doctor of the Church, and key figure in the Counter Reformation in France. He was a member of an aristocratic family…
(Encyclopedia) Bakunin, MikhailBakunin, Mikhailmēkhəyēlˈ bək&oomacr;ˈnyĭn [key], 1814–76, Russian revolutionary and leading exponent of anarchism. He came from an aristocratic family but entered…
entrepreneur, industrial contractorBorn: 5/9/1882Birthplace: Sprout Brook, N.Y. Kaiser seemed to have a knack for being at the right place at the right time, winning government contracts to build…
ROWLAND, Alfred, a Representative from North Carolina; born in Lumberton, Robeson County, N.C., February 9, 1844; attended the common schools; entered the Confederate Army in May 1861 and…
COOPER, George William, a Representative from Indiana; born near Columbus, Bartholomew County, Ind., May 21, 1851; attended the country schools, and was graduated in the academic and law…
DODDRIDGE, Philip, a Representative from Virginia; born in Bedford County, Va., May 17, 1773; reared on a farm; moved to Brooke County, Va. (now West Virginia); attended school in Wellsburg (…
