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	Russell A. Alger - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Alger was born in Lafayette Township in Medina County, Ohio.
		Alger was elected Governor of Michigan in 1884, serving from January 1, 1885 to January 1, 1887.
		Alger was appointed Secretary of War in the Cabinet of U.S. President William McKinley on March 5, 1897.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Russell_A._Alger (833 words)

	Russell Alexander Alger
		Consequently, "Algerism" became a synonym for venality and incompetence and McKinley chose to ignore both General Miles and Secretary Alger when making crucial strategic decisions.
		Alger finally resigned on August 1, 1899, but perhaps had the last laugh with the publication of his
		Most of his career, however, took shape in Michigan, where after a successful stint in the Civil War resulting in the rank of major general, Alger became wealthy and influential.
	lcweb.loc.gov /rr/hispanic/1898/alger.html (833 words)

	ALGER, RUSSELL A. - LoveToKnow Article on ALGER, RUSSELL A.
		ALGER, RUSSELL ALEXANDER (1836-1907), American soldier and politician, was born in Lafayette township, Medina county, Ohio, on the 27th of February 1836.
		ALGER, RUSSELL A. - LoveToKnow Article on ALGER, RUSSELL A. and sustained a reverse; but on the izth he again attacked the enemy, whose fleet was double his own strength, and inflicted on them a complete defeat.
		The important international conference on Moroccan affairs, which resulted in an agreement between France and Germany, was held at Algeciras from the i6th of January to the 7th of April 1006.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /A/AL/ALGER_RUSSELL_A_.htm (548 words)

	R.A. Alger
		Alger was appointed and subsequently elected as a Republican to the United States Senate to fill a vacancy resulting from the death of James McMillan, and served from September 27, 1902, until his death in Washington, D.C., January 24, 1907.
		Alger received promotion to Lieutenant Colonel and transferred to the 6th Michigan Cavalry, then received another promotion to Colonel and assumed command of the 5th Michigan Cavalry.
		Alger resigned from the service on September 20, 1864 whereupon he was brevetted Brigadier General, then Major General of the United States Volunteers for gallant and meritorious services
	www.rootsweb.com /~mialger/AlgerRA-bio.htm (548 words)

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		General Russell Alexander Alger, one of the principals in the formation of the Alger-Sullivan Lumber Company was no stranger to big business in general, nor to the logging business in particular.
		Alger finally resigned on August 1, 1899, but with the publication of his book, "The Spanish American War," he may have gotten revenge by exposing many of the errors of the armed forces in conducting the war.
		At the close he was brevetted Brigadier General and Major General for "gallant and meritorious services in the field." Aside from regular duty, General Alger was on private service during the winter of 1863-4, receiving orders personally from President Lincoln and visiting nearly all the armies in the field.
	www.algersullivan.org /ra_alger.html (751 words)

	Russell Alexander Alger
		Supposedly a distant relation of the famous Horatio Alger of the "rags-to-riches" tales, Russell Alexander Alger was a success story himself.
		Alger finally resigned on August 1, 1899, but perhaps had the last laugh with the publication of his
		Further, a feud erupted with General Nelson Miles and the press attacked the War Department severely with charges of mismanagement, particularly when viewed in contrast with the shining successes of the Navy.
	www.loc.gov /rr/hispanic/1898/alger.html (221 words)

	William Rufus Shafter - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		There is also only one actor with a Rufus Shafter number of 2, Russell A. Alger.
		General Wheeler and Secretary of War Alger at Camp Wikoff ( 1898) with Russell Alexander Alger.
		Since he appeared in two early films, he is listed as the "actor" with the biggest known finite
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/William_R._Shafter (221 words)

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		Russell Alexander Alger was about to make a visit.
		Alger was quoted as saying the move was for morale reasons, as Ft. Thomas was ''one of the most desirable locations in the United States.
		Alger's rise to national prominence took another step in March 1897 when he was appointed Secretary of War by fellow Republican William McKinley.
	www.kypost.com /opinion/reis081197.html (221 words)

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		General Russell Alexander Alger, one of the principals in the formation of the Alger-Sullivan Lumber Company was no stranger to big business in general, nor to the logging business in particular.
		Alger finally resigned on August 1, 1899, but with the publication of his book, "The Spanish American War," he may have gotten revenge by exposing many of the errors of the armed forces in conducting the war.
		After that Alger moved to a law office in Cleveland, and continued his studies.
	www.algersullivan.org /ra_alger.html (221 words)

	ipedia.com: Russell A. Alger Article
		Russell Alexander Alger was a U.S. Senator from the state of Michigan.
		He was supposedly a distant relation of Horatio Alger, although Russell Alger lived his own "rags-to-riches" success tale.
		Alger resigned at President McKinley�s request, August 1, 1899, though he perhaps got the last word on his critics by publishing The Spanish-American War in 1901.
	www.ipedia.com /russell_a__alger.html (221 words)

	AllRefer.com - Russell Alexander Alger (U.S. History, Biography) - Encyclopedia
		Russell Alexander Alger 1836–1907, U.S. secretary of war (1897–99), b.
		Alger was (1885–86) a popular governor of Michigan and was prominent in Republican national affairs.
		He was made secretary of war by President McKinley, but the inefficiency of his department, which was highly disorganized when he took charge, and his appointment of William R. Shafter as leader of the Cuban expedition were bitterly criticized, and he resigned.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/E/E-Alger-Ru.html (221 words)

	Alger - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Russell Alger (1836-1907), a US political figure from Michigan
		Fanny Alger, believed to be the first plural wife of Joseph Smith, Jr.
		Alger of Liège (1055-1131), a French Roman Catholic priest
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Alger (120 words)

	History of Genesee, Lapeer & Tuscola Counties, Russell Alger
		RUSSELL A. Russell A. Alger, Governor of Michigan for the term commencing Jan. 1, 1885, was born in Lafayette Township, Median Co., Ohio, Feb. 27, 1836.
		He was a member of the well-known firm of Moore and Alger until its dissolution, when he became head of the firm of R. Alger and Co., the most extensive pine timber operators in the West.
		Aside from regular duty, Gen. Alger was on private service during the winter of 1863-4, receiving orders personally from president Lincoln and visiting nearly all the armies in the field.
	www.usgennet.org /usa/mi/county/tuscola/book/173-174.htm (1266 words)

	Michigan Historical Marker: Russell A. Alger House "The Moorings"
		Russell A. Alger, Jr., (1773-1930) son of Michigan's Governor Russell Alger, built this Italian Renaissance style mansion in 1910.
		Michigan Historical Marker: Russell A. Alger House "The Moorings"
		Alger was one of the founders of the Packard Motor Car Company.
	www.michmarkers.com /detail.asp?txtID=S0548 (134 words)

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		Alger was quoted as saying the move was for morale reasons, as Ft. Thomas was ''one of the most desirable locations in the United States.
		Alger eventually studied law and was admitted to the Ohio bar in 1859.
		It was Alger's conduct as a cabinet secretary during the war that again landed him in the center of controversy.
	www.kypost.com /opinion/reis081197.html (1563 words)

	The Builder Magazine - November 1921
		Russell Alger was left an orphan at the age of twelve, and became the head of the family, a younger brother and sister depending upon him.
		GENERAL RUSSELL A. ALGER was born in Medina County, Ohio, in 1836, and died at Detroit, Michigan, in 1907.
		Alger became Secretary of War in 1897, while McKinley was President, and served with great credit, but feebleness obliged him to resign before the expiration of his term.
	www.phoenixmasonry.org /the_builder_1921_november.htm (11899 words)

	MSN Encarta - Search Results - Alger Russell Alexander
		Alger, Russell Alexander (1836-1907) American soldier and politician, born in Lafayette, Medina County, Ohio.
		MSN Encarta - Search Results - Alger Russell Alexander
		Search for Magazine Articles on " Alger Russell Alexander "
	ca.encarta.msn.com /Alger_Russell_Alexander.html (11899 words)

	GAR--Commander-in-Chief Russell Alexander Alger
		Russell A. Alger was born in Lafayette Township, Medina County, Ohio February 27, 1836.
		At the age of 11 his parents died and for seven years he labored on a farm, attending Richfield Academy, in Summit County, Ohio in winters, and subsequently taught country school.
	suvcw.org /garcinc/alger.htm (11899 words)

	Spanish American War Bibliography
		Alger was Secretary of the Army during the war.
		Weigley, Russell F. The American Way of War: A History of United States Military Strategy and Policy.
		Problems and solutions of the Army's Quartermaster Department in its efforts to ship U.S. Army personnel to Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines.
	www.history.navy.mil /biblio/biblio7/biblio7b.htm (11899 words)

	Russell Alexander Alger: Biography of Russell Alexander Alger
		Russell Alexander Alger: Biography of Russell Alexander Alger
		Alger, Russell Alexander, senator, capitalist, born in Lafayette, OH, 1836.
		He was governor of Michigan 1885-86, secretary of war 1897-99, and United States senator from 1902 until his death, 1907.
	www.sacklunch.net /biography/A/RussellAlexanderAlger.html (11899 words)

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		During the fighting at Trevilian Station in mid-June of 1864, Russell Alger and part of his 5th Michigan Cavalry were hemmed in by a rising tide of Rebels, who charged through his command, shattering its alignment and taking about 150 prisoners.
		To meet this challenge, Custer ordered Colonel Russell A. Alger to advance his 5th Michigan cavalrymen armed with their 7-shot Spencers.
		Alger was selected as the U.S. Secretary of War from March 1897 to July 1899 during the Spanish-American War.
	www.farmlib.org /mrrt/0704.doc (1558 words)

	* * * Alger County Online - HomePage * * *
		[Russell Alexander Alger was born in Ohio in 1836.
		Monument, consisting of a bronze bust of Russell A. Alger mounted on a stone pedestal, on the grounds of the William G. Mather High School, Elm Avenue and Chocolay Street, Munising.
		It was erected in June, 1909, with funds provided by the heirs of Alger and by the Board of Education of the Munising Township Schools.
	www.algercounty.com /achs.html (444 words)

	Russell Alger and the Spanish-American War [Mackinac Center for Public Policy]
		Russell Alger and the Spanish-American War [Mackinac Center for Public Policy]
		Alger, of course, blamed the slow-moving bureaucracy, including the legions of political appointees in the War Department, for his problems.
		But Alger himself had to take full responsibility for appointing William R. Shafter as chief general for the Cuban campaign.
	www.mackinac.org /article.asp?ID=1286 (795 words)

	GAR--Commander-in-Chief Russell Alexander Alger
		Russell A. Alger was born in Lafayette Township, Medina County, Ohio February 27, 1836.
		At the age of 11 his parents died and for seven years he labored on a farm, attending Richfield Academy, in Summit County, Ohio in winters, and subsequently taught country school.
	suvcw.org /garcinc/alger.htm (367 words)

	S.001 Fountain
		Russell A. Alger was a former Governor of Michigan, a U.S. Senator, and the Secretary of War.
		The front of the base is inscribed "Russell A. Alger - Soldier - Statesman Citizen - 1836-1907." The lower proper left of the sculpture is inscribed "D. French SC/ 1920," and on the lower back "Gorham Co. Founders," with a signed founder's mark.
		The Alger Fountain is of a bronze woman typifying Michigan.
	www.detroithistorical.org /collections/vewebsite2/exhibit3/e30001a.htm (295 words)

	Russell Alexander Alger
		ALGER, Russell Alexander, governor of Michigan, born in Lafayette, Medina County, Ohio, 27 February 1836.
		The Confederates were routed, but Captain Alger was wounded and taken prisoner.
		He was left an orphan at eleven years of age, worked on a farm till he was eighteen, attending school in the winters, and then, after teaching, studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1859.
	www.famousamericans.net /russellalexanderalger (527 words)

	Profiles of Key Persons in the Spanish American War
		Appointed Secretary of War by President McKinley in 1897, Russell Alger was a Civil War veteran who had risen during the period of that war from private to major general.
		Alger did return to Washington, DC to serve as a Senator from Michigan from 1902 until his death in 1907.
		During the investigation, General Nelson Miles charged that Alger and other War Department officials, in collusion with meat-packers, had deliberately sent the American troops in the Caribbean, meat that had been injected with dangerous chemicals.
	www.homeofheroes.com /wallofhonor/spanish_am/18_people.html (527 words)

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