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Born near Trenton, Missouri, at a little town called
Edinburgh, April 11, 1859. He attended Grand River College (an
old High School and Preparatory College in the State) and in
1877 went to West Point.
Graduated in 1881 with honor and distinction,
and went to University of Missouri as Professor of Military
Tactics where he studied law. He got the legislature to pass
a bill which made the University of Missouri Cadets members
of the National Guard of Missouri. He was popular with the students.
Promoted to rank of Captain in 1891, and stationed at Omaha,
Nebraska. Made a Major in 1895. Served a Legal Advisor to the
Military Governor of Philippines and appointed Provost Marshal
General. Drafted the Selective Service Act in 1917.
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