STOBBS, George Russell, a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Webster, Worcester County, Mass., February 7, 1877; attended the public schools of Webster, and Phillips Exeter Academy,…
(Encyclopedia) Péguy, CharlesPéguy, Charlesshärl pāgēˈ [key], 1873–1914, French poet and writer. Of a poor, working family, he won scholarships and made a brilliant record as a student. He left the…
KIEFNER, Charles Edward, a Representative from Missouri; born in Perryville, Perry County, Mo., November 25, 1869; attended the public schools; engaged in the retail lumber business and also…
HARRIS, Winder Russell, a Representative from Virginia; born in Wake County (now a part of Raleigh), N.C., December 3, 1888; attended the public schools and St. Maryâs College (now Belmont…
SMITH, William Russell, a Representative from Alabama; born in Russellville, Ky., March 27, 1815; moved at an early age to Huntsville, Ala.; pursued classical studies and attended the…
(Encyclopedia) Forster, E. M. (Edward Morgan Forster), 1879–1970, English author, one of the most important British novelists of the 20th cent. After graduating from Cambridge, Forster lived in Italy…
CAUSIN, John M. S., a Representative from Maryland; born in St. Marys County, Md., in 1811; studied law; was admitted to the bar in Prince Georges County about 1836; returned to St. Marys…
Senate Years of Service: 1965-1966Party: DemocratRUSSELL, Donald Stuart, a Senator from South Carolina; born in Lafayette Springs, Lafayette County, Miss., February 22, 1906; moved with his…
(Encyclopedia) Tupper, Sir Charles, 1821–1915, Canadian statesman, b. Nova Scotia. A doctor, he sat (1855–67) in the provincial legislature, became (1864) premier of Nova Scotia, and was a leader in…
(Encyclopedia) Griffes, Charles TomlinsonGriffes, Charles Tomlinsongrĭfˈĭs [key], 1884–1920, American composer, b. Elmira, N.Y. A pupil of Humperdinck in Germany, he returned to the United States in…
