Prominent Democrats of Illinois; A Brief History of the Rise and Progress of the Democratic Party of Illinois (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1899 edition. Excerpt: ...never entered into the practice, his efforts being directed toward improving himself for newspaper work, that being his ambition in life. He is well posted in history and literature. Mr. Grosser was married in 1885 to Miss Helen Seyring. He has traveled extensively throughout the United States and is well acquainted with the political leaders of the National Democratic Organization. In German newspaper circles he is regarded as one of the most forcible writers. At the great Bismarck Memorial celebration, held in the Chicago Auditorium in August, 1898, he read a poem written by him, which was published with most flattering comments in nearly all the leading German newspapers and periodicals in the world. IRVING WASHINGTON. Irving Washington was born at Aurora, Illinois, September 11, 1860, and is the son of Rev. S. Washington, who died at Port Jervis, New York, in 1897, and Lucy H. Washington, nee Walker. Mr. Washington is a man of liberal education, having been graduated from the high school at Keokuk, Iowa, in 1878, and from the University of Rochester, New York, in 1883. After the completion of his college course he went into newspaper work, and for two years was connected with the Rochester Herald. In 1885 he became Principal of a Rochester public school, and held that position until March, 1888, when he was appointed Assistant Superintendent of the State Industrial School at Rochester. This institution is one of the largest and best conducted reform schools in the United States for Juvenile offenders. Mr. Washington developed such executive ability in his subordinate position that in November, 1888, he was made Superintendent of the Institution, a position which he filled until May 15, 1890. In 1891 he removed to Illinois and was...