AMERICAN STATESMEN SERIES / No. 8512-W / FREDERICK HALE / A Biographical Sketch

Frederick Hale (1874–1963) was Senator from Maine for several decades in the early part of the 20th century. If his life story and achieve­ments put you in mind of other well-known political figures before or since . . . well, there’s not a thing I can do about that.

The cover is intended to make you think that this splendid work was just one of a series of similar biographies. But as it turns out, it’s all part of the joke.

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FREDERICK HALE
A Biographical Sketch

 


CHAPTER 1


Ancestry


Hon. Frederick Hale of Portland, Maine, is the son of former United States Senator Eugene Hale of Maine and the grandson of former United States Senator Zachariah Chandler of Michigan.

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CHAPTER 2


His Record and Achievements as a Lawyer


Mr. Hale was admitted to the bar of Maine in 1901.

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CHAPTER 3


His Record as a Business Man


In the course of time, Mr. Hale will inherit a large estate.

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CHAPTER 4


His Military Record


Mr. Hale attained the rank of Colonel by serving on Governor Hill’s staff for two years.

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CHAPTER 5


His Record as a Public Man


Mr. Hale served in the Maine Legislature as a Representative for thirteen weeks in 1903.

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CHAPTER 6


His Public Addresses in Full


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CHAPTER 7


His Qualifications for the Office of
United States Senator


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CHAPTER 8


His Qualifications as a Candidate

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