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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Lodge, Henry Cabot 1850- (search)
Lodge, Henry Cabot 1850- Legislator and author; born in Boston, May 12, 1850; graduated at Harvard University in 1871, and at the Harvard Law School in 1875; was admitted to the Suffolk bar in 1876; edited North American review in 1873-76, and the International review in 1879-81; was a Republican Representative in Congress in 1886-93, when he was elected United States Senator; reelected, 1899. Among his publications are A short history of the English colonies in America; Alexander Hamilton; Daniel Webster; Studies in history, etc. Since his entrance into political life he has been a stalwart Republican, and on the questions of the war with Spain and the events growing therefrom he has Henry Cabot Lodge. given President McKinley's administration a hearty and effective support. Besides the following speeches, see election bill, federal. Restriction of immigration. In 1896 Senator Lodge introduced into the Senate a bill to restrict the flood of immigration, the most striki
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Logan, John Alexander 1826-1886 (search)
Logan, John Alexander 1826-1886 Statesman; born in Jackson county, Ill., Feb. 9, 1826; received a common school education; served in the Mexican War, rising from the rank of private to that of lieutenant and quartermaster. He was admitted to the practice of law in 1852; was in the Illinois legislature, and in Congress from 1859 to 1862. He was a private in a John Alexander Logan. Michigan regiment at the battle of Bull Run (July, 1861); returned to Illinois and raised the 31st Illinois in Washington, D. C., Dec. 26, 1886. General Logan was an aggressive and effective speaker, and during his service in the United States Senate his voice was heard discussing fearlessly all important measures. Between 1867 and the beginning of 1886, his most notable speeches, in the House and Senate were on Reconstruction; The impeachment of President Johnson; Principles of the Democratic party; Vindication of President Grant against the attack of Charles Sumner; The Ku-Klux in Louisiana; Th
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Loomis, Francis B. 1861- (search)
Loomis, Francis B. 1861- Diplomatist; born in Marietta, O., July 27, 1861; graduated at Marietta College in 1883; entered journalism on the New York Tribune; was State librarian of Ohio in 1886-90; United States consul at Etienne, France, in 1890-93; and editor-in-chief of the Cincinnati Daily Tribune in 1893-97. In the latter year he was appointed United States minister to Venezuela, where he negotiated an extradition treaty, and arranged for reciprocity and parcels-post conventions. His persistency in demanding the payment of various large sums due to American citizens prior to payments due other foreigners, according to a pledge by President Castro, led to strained relations between the United States and Venezuela in 1901. For several months his residence at Caracas was rendered exceedingly unpleasant by newspaper and other attacks upon him. The United States government sustained Mr. Loomis in his official actions, and, on March 30, recalled him to Washington, ostensibly to
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Loring, William wing 1818-1886 (search)
Loring, William wing 1818-1886 Military officer; born in Wilmington, N. C., Dec. 4, 1818; commanded a detachment of volunteers in Florida (1835-42), and afterwards mounted riflemen in the war against Mexico, where he lost an arm, and was brevetted colonel. He was afterwards colonel of a regiment fighting the Indians in New Mexico. He left the army, joined the Confederates, was made a brigadier-general, and afterwards major-general. He served later in the army of the Khedive in Egypt, becoming a general of division. He died in New York City, Dec. 30, 1886. General Loring published A Confederate soldier in Egypt.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Lowry, Robert 1826- (search)
Lowry, Robert 1826- Hymnologist; born in Philadelphia, March 12, 1826; graduated at Lewisburg University in 1854, and entered the Baptist ministry. He held pastorates in West Chester, Pa., New York City, Brooklyn, and Plainfield, N. J.; was Professor of Literature in Lewisburg (now Bucknell) University in 1869-75; chancellor in 1876-82; president of the New Jersey Baptist Sunday School Union in 1880-86; and a delegate to the Robert Raikes centennial in London in 1880. He has composed many Easter and Christmas services and hymns, and edited Chapel Melodies; Bright jewels; Pure gold; Hymn service; Brightest and best; Glad Refrains, and other sacred music.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Luce, Stephen Bleecker 1827- (search)
became deeply interested in the training system for boys for the royal navy as practised there. On his return he made a special report and recommendations upon the subject, which was followed by the adoption of a similar system for the United States navy. In 1884-86 he was president of the United States Naval War College; in 1886 was appointed commandant of the North Atlantic squadron; and on March 25, 1889, was retired as a rear-admiral. His publications include Seamanship and Naval songs. became deeply interested in the training system for boys for the royal navy as practised there. On his return he made a special report and recommendations upon the subject, which was followed by the adoption of a similar system for the United States navy. In 1884-86 he was president of the United States Naval War College; in 1886 was appointed commandant of the North Atlantic squadron; and on March 25, 1889, was retired as a rear-admiral. His publications include Seamanship and Naval songs.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), McClellan, George Brinton 1826-1885 (search)
w over the President, army, and people, are subjects of no less vital importance in war than in peace. Believing that the views here expressed are those of the convention, and the people you represent, I accept the nomination. I realize the weight of the responsibility to be borne should the people ratify your choice. Conscious of my own weakness, I can only seek fervently the guidance of the Ruler of the Universe, and, relying on His all-powerful aid, do my best to restore Union and peace to a suffering people, and to establish and guard their liberties and rights. Very respectfully, Geo. B. Mcclellan. Lawyer; born in Dresden, Saxony, Nov. 23, 1865; son of Gen. George B. McClellan: graduated at Princeton University in 1886, became a journalist in New York City; appointed treasurer of the New York and Brooklyn Bridge in 1889; admitted to the bar in 1892; president of the New York board of aldermen in 1893-94: and elected to Congress as a Democrat in 1895, 1897, and 1899.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), McGee, W. J. 1853- (search)
., April 17, 1853; was self-educated while at work on a farm, studying Latin, higher mathematics, surveying, etc., and reading law. In 1873-75 he was engaged in surveying and in law practice; in 1874-76 invented and manufactured a variety of agricultural implements; in 1875-77 studied archaeology and geology; and in 1877-81 made the most extensive topographical and geological survey of northeastern Iowa ever produced. Later He became connected with the United States Geological Survey, for which he surveyed the southeastern part of the United States, mapping out 300,000 square miles. In 1886 he investigated the Charleston earthquake, and in 1894-95 explored Tiburon Island, the abode of a savage tribe which had never before been investigated. He is author of Pleistocene history of northeastern Iowa; Geology of Chesapeake Bay; The Lafayette formation; The Siouan Indians; Primitive Trephining; and many scientific papers. He is also associate editor of the National Geographic magazine.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), McLaughlin, Andrew Cunningham 1861- (search)
McLaughlin, Andrew Cunningham 1861- Educator; born in Beardstown, III., Feb. 14, 1861; graduated at the University of Michigan in 1882, and from its law department in 1885: instructor of Latin in the University of Michigan in 1886-87, and of History in 1887-88; assistant professor in 1888-91; and Professor of American History since 1891. He has edited Cooley's principles of constitutional law (3d and revised edition) ; and American Historical review; and is author of History of higher education in Michigan; Lewis Cass (in American Statesmen Series); Civil government of Michigan; The history of the American nation, etc.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), MacLAYay, Edgar Stanton 1863- (search)
MacLAYay, Edgar Stanton 1863- Author; born in Foo Chow, China, April 18, 1863; graduated at Syracuse University in 1885; reporter on the Brooklyn Times in 1886-90, and the New York Tribune in 1890-93; on the editorial staff of the New York Tribune in 1893-95, and the New York Sun in 1895-96; became light-house keeper on Old Field Point in 1896; and has since devoted much time to the study of American naval history. He is author of The history of the United States Navy; Reminiscences of the old Navy; the History of American privateers, etc., and editor of William MacLAYay's journal.
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