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Fargo, William George

(Encyclopedia) Fargo, William George, 1818–81, American pioneer expressman, b. Pompey, N.Y. He had been successively a postrider, freight agent, messenger, and resident agent (1843) for an express…

Wells, Henry

(Encyclopedia) Wells, Henry, 1805–78, American pioneer expressman, b. Thetford, Vt. As a child he moved with his family to central New York state. In 1843 he established express service between New…

Fargo

(Encyclopedia) Fargo, city (2020 pop. 125,990), seat of Cass co., E N.Dak., at the head of navigation on the Red River, opposite Moorhead, Minn.; inc.…

Earp, Wyatt Berry Stapp

(Encyclopedia) Earp, Wyatt Berry StappEarp, Wyatt Berry Stappûrp [key], 1848–1929, law officer, gambler, and gunfighter of the American West, b. Monmouth, Ill. After serving as police officer in…

Edwin Barber MORGAN, Congress, NY (1806-1881)

MORGAN Edwin Barber , a Representative from New York; born in Aurora, Cayuga County, N.Y., May 2, 1806; attended the common schools; engaged in mercantile pursuits and banking in Aurora;…

Lee MANTLE, Congress, MT (1851-1934)

Senate Years of Service: 1895-1897; 1897-1899 Party: Republican; Silver Republican MANTLE Lee , a Senator from Montana; born in Birmingham, England, December 13, 1851; immigrated to the United…

Elaine Chao

Name at birth: Elaine ChaoElaine Chao was Secretary of Labor under President George W. Bush and served four years as Secretary of Commerce under President Donald Trump. Elaine Chao was born in…

Results of 2002–2003 Bowl Games

Rose Bowl—Oklahoma 34, Washington State 14Orange Bowl—So. Calif. 38, Iowa 17Sugar Bowl—Georgia 26, Florida State 13Cotton Bowl—Texas 35, Louisiana State 20Gator Bowl—North Carolina State 28,…