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born in Chicago, Ill., August 4, 1887;
attended the public schools of Chicago, Ill., and St. Joseph's College, Kirkwood, Mo.;
was graduated…
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was privately tutored at home;
completed preparatory studies;
sheriff of Venango…
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attended the common schools and was graduated from Centre College, Danville, Ky.; studied law and…
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