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Schwellenbach, Lewis Baxter
(Encyclopedia) Schwellenbach, Lewis BaxterSchwellenbach, Lewis Baxtershwĕlˈənbäk [key], 1894–1948, American cabinet officer, b. Superior, Wis. After serving (1935–40) in the U.S. Senate, he was…Gary, Elbert Henry
(Encyclopedia) Gary, Elbert Henry, 1846–1927, American lawyer and industrialist, b. near Wheaton, Ill., grad. Union College of Law, Chicago, 1868. Rising rapidly as a corporation lawyer, he became…Fantastic Fables by Ambrose Bierce: The Judge and the Rash Act
A Harmless Visitor The Prerogative of Might The Judge and the Rash Act A JUDGE who had for years looked in vain for an opportunity for infamous distinction, but whom no litigant…Hugh Judge JEWETT, Congress, OH (1817-1898)
JEWETT Hugh Judge , a Representative from Ohio; born at Deer Creek, near Darlington, Md., on July 1, 1817; completed preparatory studies and attended Hopewell Academy, Chester County, Pa.; studied…Ashi, Rab
(Encyclopedia) Ashi or Asser, RabAshi or Asser, Rabäˈshē, äsˈər [key], c.352–c.424, Jewish scholar of Babylon. He was a judge, community administrator, and teacher of considerable influence both on…Jair
(Encyclopedia) JairJairjāˈər [key], in the Bible. 1 Judge of Israel. 2 Mordecai's father. 3 See Jaare-oregim. See also Havoth-jair.Díaz Ordaz, Gustavo
(Encyclopedia) Díaz Ordaz, GustavoDíaz Ordaz, Gustavog&oomacr;stäˈvō dēˈäs ōrˈdäs [key], 1911–79, president of Mexico (1964–70). A lawyer, law professor, and judge, he served in both houses of…Kames, Henry Home, Lord
(Encyclopedia) Kames, Henry Home, LordKames, Henry Home, Lordhy&oomacr;m [key], 1696–1782, Scottish judge and philosopher. A man of broad interests and a wide-ranging intellect, his works…Paca, William
(Encyclopedia) Paca, WilliamPaca, Williampāˈkə, păkˈə [key], 1740–99, political leader in the American Revolution, signer of the Declaration of Independence, b. near Abingdon, Md. A lawyer and…Wolcott, Roger
(Encyclopedia) Wolcott, Roger, 1679–1767, American colonial governor of Connecticut, b. Windsor, Conn. A member of an influential Connecticut family, he became a judge and was prominent in the…Trending
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