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Snell, Bertrand Hollis |
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Snell, Bertrand Hollis (1870–1958) U.S. representative; born in Colton, N.Y. A graduate of Amherst College, he started working as a lumberjack in 1894, becoming the owner of his own lumber company by 1904, before diversifying into other businesses. In the U.S. House of Representatives (Rep., N.Y.; 1915–39), he chaired the House Rules Committee in the 1920s, often frustrating the Democrats. As minority leader during the 1930s, he fought against the New Deal. Afterwards he ran the Potsdam Courier-Freeman (N.Y.). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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