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Barrot, Camille Hyacinthe Odilon

(Encyclopedia) Barrot, Camille Hyacinthe OdilonBarrot, Camille Hyacinthe Odilonkämēˈyə yäsăNtˈ ōdēlôNˈ bärōˈ [key], 1791–1873, French political leader. An opponent of the Bourbon restoration, he…

Innocent XI

(Encyclopedia) Innocent XI, 1611–89, pope (1676–89), an Italian named Benedetto Odescalchi, b. Como; successor of Clement X. He was elected because of his great saintliness and desire for reform. His…

1931–1940

1931—St. Louis N.L. 4 (Gabby Street); Philadelphia A.L. 3 (Connie Mack). WP—St. Louis: Hallahan (2, 5), Grimes (3, 7); Phila.: Grove (1, 6), Earnshaw (4). LP—St. Louis: Derringer (1, 6), Johnson (4…

John Claggett DANFORTH, Congress, MO (1936)

Senate Years of Service: 1976-1995Party: RepublicanDANFORTH, John Claggett, a Senator from Missouri; born in St. Louis, St. Louis County, Mo., September 5, 1936; graduated, St. Louis County…

George Howard WILLIAMS, Congress, MO (1871-1963)

Senate Years of Service: 1925-1926Party: RepublicanWILLIAMS, George Howard, a Senator from Missouri; born in California, Moniteau County, Mo., on December 1, 1871; attended the public schools…

Francisco (Quico) CANSECO, Congress, TX (1949)

CANSECO, Francisco (Quico), a Representative from Texas; born in Laredo, Webb County, Texas; July 30, 1949; B.A., St. Louis University, 1972; J.D., St. Louis University, St. Louis, Mo., 1975; lawyer…

Hazelwood

(Encyclopedia) Hazelwood, city (2020 pop. 25,458), St. Louis co., E. Mo., a suburb of St. Louis; inc. as a village 1949, city charter approved 1969.…

Gateway Arch

St. Louis, Mo.Designed in 1935 by Eero Saarinen photo by Carol M. Highsmith The American Institute of Architects and Harris Interactive selected the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Mo.…

Edward Charles KEHR, Congress, MO (1837-1918)

KEHR, Edward Charles, a Representative from Missouri; born in St. Louis, Mo., November 5, 1837; pursued an academic course; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1858 and commenced practice…