actor, singerBorn: 6/29/1901Birthplace: Providence, Rhode Island Actor and singer known for his baritone voice. Nelson starred with Jeanette MacDonald in eight major musicals and operettas,…
BURNS, John Anthony, a Delegate from the Territory of Hawaii; born in Fort Assinneboine, Mont., March 30, 1909; resident of Hawaii since May 30, 1913; attended school in Honolulu and Kansas;…
Senate Years of Service: 1851-1852Party: DemocratMcRAE, John Jones, a Senator and a Representative from Mississippi; born in Sneedsboro (now McFarlan), N.C., January 10, 1815; moved with his…
STONE, John Wesley, a Representative from Michigan; born in Wadsworth, Medina County, Ohio, July 18, 1838; attended the public schools and Spencer (Ohio) Academy; moved to Allegan County, Mich…
Senate Years of Service: 1913-1913Party: DemocratHEISKELL, John Netherland, a Senator from Arkansas; born in Rogersville, Hawkins County, Tenn., on November 2, 1872; attended the public and…
(Encyclopedia) Crittenden, John Jordan, 1787–1863, U.S. public official, b. Woodford co., Ky. A Kentucky legislator (1811–17), Crittenden entered the U.S. Senate (1817–19) but resigned to resume…
(Encyclopedia) Hobson, John Atkinson, 1858–1940, English economist and journalist. He achieved wide popularity as a lecturer and writer. Criticizing classical economics, which centered on man's…
(Encyclopedia) Barnardo, Thomas JohnBarnardo, Thomas Johnbərnärˈdō [key], 1845–1905, British social reformer. Pioneering in the care of destitute children, he founded (1867) in London the East End…
RANKIN, John Elliott, a Representative from Mississippi; born near Bolanda, Itawamba County, Miss., March 29, 1882; attended the common and high schools; was graduated from the law department…
