Portrait of an American: Charles G. DawesHolt, 1953 - 344 pages Full-length, sympathetic biography of the American lawyer and banker. |
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Page 43
... Illinois could be wrested from them . A spectacular victory in such a pivotal Northern state as Illinois , third largest in population and delegate strength , could be the deci- sive turn in the contest for the Presidency . " McKinley ...
... Illinois could be wrested from them . A spectacular victory in such a pivotal Northern state as Illinois , third largest in population and delegate strength , could be the deci- sive turn in the contest for the Presidency . " McKinley ...
Page 44
... Illinois was , more than ever , a vital necessity . Hanna still thought an agreement might be made with the Illinois machine . With this , Dawes disagreed in toto . He was certain the Illinois machine would have to be met head on and ...
... Illinois was , more than ever , a vital necessity . Hanna still thought an agreement might be made with the Illinois machine . With this , Dawes disagreed in toto . He was certain the Illinois machine would have to be met head on and ...
Page 144
... Illinois held its first Senatorial preference primary in 1908. Lori- mer did not enter it , and the choice went to Hopkins . But the primary was only an advisory one and the Illinois legislature would elect . The unwary Illinois ...
... Illinois held its first Senatorial preference primary in 1908. Lori- mer did not enter it , and the choice went to Hopkins . But the primary was only an advisory one and the Illinois legislature would elect . The unwary Illinois ...
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