Harrison, Russell B. (Russell Benjamin), 1854-1936

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Birth 1854-08-12
Death 1936-12-13

Biographical notes:

The son of President Benjamin Harrison, Harrison was a businessman, politician, and lawyer. A native of Ohio, Harrison moved to Montana in 1878, where he ran the U.S. Assay Office; invested in land, railroads, cattle, and mining enterprises; and bought the HELENA DAILY JOURNAL in 1890. During his father's presidency he was involved in a libel suit brought by John Schuyler Crosby. After serving in the Spanish-American War, he settled in Indianapolis, practiced law, and served in the Indiana House and Senate.

From the description of Collection, 1880-1908 (bulk 1889-1893) (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 33007078

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Subjects:

  • Actions and defenses
  • Children of presidents
  • Libel and slander
  • Newspaper publishing
  • Railroads
  • Real estate investment
  • Spanish
  • Speculation
  • Street-railroads

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  • United States (as recorded)
  • Montana--Helena (as recorded)
  • Florida (as recorded)
  • Montana (as recorded)
  • Helena (Mont.) (as recorded)
  • Indiana--Muncie (as recorded)
  • Texas (as recorded)
  • Indiana--Richmond (as recorded)