US Congressman. Born in Coalmont, Indiana, he graduated from the law department of Indiana University in 1907, was admitted to the bar and opened a law practice in Terre Haute, Indiana. In 1917, he was elected as a Republican to the Sixty-fifth and to the next three succeeding Congresses, serving until 1925. He declined to be a candidate for renomination, when he was appointed Secretary to President Calvin Coolidge, serving (1925-29). He served as Republican National Chairman (1932-34), then resumed the practice of law in Washington, D.C., until his death at age 68.
US Congressman. Born in Coalmont, Indiana, he graduated from the law department of Indiana University in 1907, was admitted to the bar and opened a law practice in Terre Haute, Indiana. In 1917, he was elected as a Republican to the Sixty-fifth and to the next three succeeding Congresses, serving until 1925. He declined to be a candidate for renomination, when he was appointed Secretary to President Calvin Coolidge, serving (1925-29). He served as Republican National Chairman (1932-34), then resumed the practice of law in Washington, D.C., until his death at age 68.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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