Portrait of an American: Charles G. DawesFull-length, sympathetic biography of the American lawyer and banker. |
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The President lay with head near the side of his bed . The faithful Dr. Rixey , who had been by him through long hours , sat by him then . Around him were the President's sisters : Mrs. Duncan and Miss Helen McKinley ; near the head of ...
The President lay with head near the side of his bed . The faithful Dr. Rixey , who had been by him through long hours , sat by him then . Around him were the President's sisters : Mrs. Duncan and Miss Helen McKinley ; near the head of ...
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He was told that if he would head the bank he could name his own terms . This was the most attractive offer anyone had ever made him , he assured the committee , " but , ” he said , “ I have thought it all over ; what my Chicago ...
He was told that if he would head the bank he could name his own terms . This was the most attractive offer anyone had ever made him , he assured the committee , " but , ” he said , “ I have thought it all over ; what my Chicago ...
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“ This naturally put us at the head of the business , and McCormick , Shaffer , and I have certainly had an experience . Nobody here pays much attention to its business except us . It has been enjoyable work in many ways .
“ This naturally put us at the head of the business , and McCormick , Shaffer , and I have certainly had an experience . Nobody here pays much attention to its business except us . It has been enjoyable work in many ways .
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| Title | Portrait of an American: Charles G. Dawes Portrait of an American: Charles G. Dawes, Bascom Nolly Timmons |
| Author | Bascom Nolly Timmons |
| Publisher | Holt, 1953 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 5 Dec 2006 |
| Length | 344 pages |
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