(Encyclopedia) Davis, John William, 1873–1955, American lawyer and public official, b. Clarksburg, W.Va. Admitted (1895) to the bar, he taught (1896–97) at Washington and Lee Univ. and later…
(Encyclopedia) Kantrowitz, AdrianKantrowitz, Adriankănˈtrəwĭtsˌ [key], 1918–2008, American surgeon, b. New York City, grad. New York Univ. (1940). The son of a physician, Kantrowitz received his M.D…
(Encyclopedia) Samuelsson, Bengt Ingemar, 1934–, Swedish biochemist, grad. Karolinska Institute (Ph.D. 1960, M.D. 1961). He was a professor at the Karolinska Institute from 1962 to 1966 and again…
John MilnerAge: 50 OF-1B who played on pennant-winning teams with the Mets in 1973 and the Pirates in 1979; led the Mets in HRs his first three full years in the majors; .306 average in 10…
POWELL Alfred H. , a Representative from Virginia; born in Loudoun County, Va., March 6, 1781; was
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(Encyclopedia) Jay, John, 1745–1829, American statesman, 1st chief justice of the United States, b. New York City, grad. King's College (now Columbia Univ.), 1764. He was admitted (1768) to the bar…
TORRENS James H. , a Representative from New York; born in New York City, September 12, 1874; attended grammar and high school in New York City; vice president and treasurer of a cigar manufacturing…
PRINDLE Elizur H. , a Representative from New York;
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completed preparatory studies;
attended the local academy at Homer, N.Y.;
studied law;
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ANDERSON Simeon H. , a Representative from Kentucky; born near Lancaster, Garrard County, Ky., March
2, 1802; pursued preparatory studies; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1823 and…
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