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Ray Katt 2000 Deaths

Ray KattAge: 72 major league catcher with N.Y. Giants and St. Louis Cardinals (1952-59); won World Series title with N.Y. in 1954; coached St. Louis and Cleveland before retiring in 1963;…

The Devil's Dictionary: Werewolf

by Ambrose Bierce WEDDINGWHANGDEPOOTENAWAHWEREWOLF -n. A wolf that was once, or is sometimes, a man. All werewolves are of evil disposition, having assumed a bestial form to gratify a…

Jacob KREBS, Congress, PA (1782-1847)

KREBS Jacob , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Orwigsburg, Schuylkill County, Pa., March 13, 1782; attended the public schools; engaged in agricultural pursuits; elected as a Jacksonian…

Richard Ray (Rick) LARSEN, Congress, WA (1965)

LARSEN Richard Ray (Rick) , a Representative from Washington; born in Arlington, Snohomish County, Wash., June 15, 1965; graduated from Arlington High School, Arlington, Wash., 1983; B.A., Pacific…

Green Berry SAMUELS, Congress, VA (1806-1859)

SAMUELS Green Berry , a Representative from Virginia; born near Red Banks, Shenandoah County, Va., February 1, 1806; pursued classical studies; studied law; was admitted to the Pennsylvania bar in…

John SNYDER, Congress, PA (1793-1850)

SNYDER John , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Selinsgrove, Snyder County, Pa., January 29, 1793; attended the rural schools; served in the War of 1812 as captain of Selinsgrove…

Daniel SHEFFER, Congress, PA (1783-1880)

SHEFFER Daniel , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in York, Pa., May 24, 1783; attended the common schools and Harvard University; studied medicine in Philadelphia and commenced practice…

July 1997 News and Events

1997 News Month-By-Month World Cambodia Faction Claims Victory (July 6): One of two prime ministers, Hun Sen, former Communist, ousted his rival co-prime minister, Prince Norodom Ramariddh. (July…

August 1997 News and Events

1997 News Month-By-MonthWorldIsrael Steps Up Pressure on Palestinians (Aug. 1): Arrests dozens in wake of suicide bombing in crowded market. Delays drastic action against Palestinian leaders.…

James GERRY, Congress, PA (1796-1873)

GERRY James , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born near Rising Sun, Cecil County, Md., August 14, 1796; pursued an academic course and was graduated from West Nottingham Academy; studied…