Burton, Theodore E. (Theodore Elijah), 1851-1929

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Birth 1851-12-20
Death 1929-10-28

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U.S. Representative (1889-91, 1895-1909, and 1921-28) and Senator (1909-15 and 1928-29) from Cleveland, Ohio. While in Congress, Burton was involved in a number of important issues of the day, and was also a prominent figure in Republican Party politics. He maintained a lifelong involvement in the international peace movement. Burton was a candidate in the 1907 Cleveland mayoral election, losing to Democrat Tom L. Johnson. A bachelor, he was close to his niece, Grace Burton, who became a political confidant, housekeeper, and companion to him in his later years.

From the description of Theodore E. Burton papers, 1869-1958 [microform]. (Rhinelander District Library). WorldCat record id: 42197652

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  • Child labor
  • Children
  • Civil service reform
  • Cuban question
  • Currency question
  • Emigration and immigration law
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  • Labor laws and legislation
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  • Peace
  • Spanish
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  • Cleveland (Ohio) (as recorded)
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