(Encyclopedia) Ness, Eliot, 1903–57, American law enforcement officer, b. Chicago, grad. Univ. of Chicago (1925), famous as the leader of the “Untouchables,” the Justice Dept. squad who fought the…
(Encyclopedia) Parker, Matthew, 1504–75, English prelate, archbishop of Canterbury. At Cambridge he was influenced by the writings of Martin Luther and other reformers. In 1535 he was appointed…
WALWORTH, Reuben Hyde, a Representative from New York; born in Bozrah, Conn., October 26, 1788; moved to New York with his parents, who settled on a farm near Hoosick in 1796; attended the…
(Encyclopedia) Dunlap, WilliamDunlap, Williamdŭnˈlăp [key], 1766–1839, American dramatist and theatrical manager, b. Perth Amboy, N.J. Inspired by the success of The Contrast by Royall Tyler, he…
actorBorn: 4/20/1937Birthplace: Los Angeles Takei will likely be forever associated with hit sci-fi series Star Trek. He joined the franchise in 1966 as helmsman Hikaru Sulu and has appeared each…
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ALLEN, Robert Edward Lee, a Representative from West Virginia; born in Lima, Tyler County, W.Va., November 28, 1865; attended the country schools, Fairmont Normal School, and Peabody College,…
FORWARD, Walter, (brother of Chauncey Forward), a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in East Granby, Conn., January 24, 1786; attended the common schools; moved with his father to Aurora,…
RUSSELL, Gordon James, a Representative from Texas; born in Huntsville, Madison County, Ala., December 22, 1859; attended the common schools, the Sam Bailey Institute, Griffin, Ga., and…