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    John William Rainey (December 21, 1880 – May 4, 1923) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Rainey attended the public schools...
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  • John Rainey is the name of: John W. Rainey (1880–1923), U.S. Representative from Illinois John Rainey (baseball) (1864–1912), American Major League Baseball...
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  • philanthropist Henry Thomas Rainey (1860–1934), American politician John W. Rainey (1880–1923), U.S. Representative from Illinois John Rainey (baseball) (1864–1912)...
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    Gertrude "Ma" Rainey (née Pridgett; April 26, 1886 – December 22, 1939) was an American blues singer and influential early-blues recording artist. Dubbed...
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    Joseph Hayne Rainey (June 21, 1832 – August 1, 1887) was an American politician. He was the first black person to serve in the United States House of Representatives...
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    Mississippi. His parents were John and Bessie Rainey. Rainey had a younger brother who died at a young age. Rainey's education stopped in the 8th grade...
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    Wayne Wesley Rainey (born October 23, 1960) is an American former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. During the late 1980s and early 1990s, he won the 500cc...
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    Commerce (Chairman: Thetus W. Sims; Ranking Member: John J. Esch) Invalid Pensions (Chairman: Isaac R. Sherwood; Ranking Member: John W. Langley) Investigate...
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    Henry Thomas Rainey (August 20, 1860 – August 19, 1934) was an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party from Illinois, he served in the United...
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    Pilsen, and Chicago Lawn; the part of Clearing east of S Austin Ave and W Austin Ave; eastern Garfield Ridge; and half of Bridgeport west of S Halsted...
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  • John David Rainey (born 1945) is a senior United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. Rainey...
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  • Sydney Anderson of Minnesota gave a nominating speech for Gillett and John W. Rainey of Illinois nominated Garrett. Edward E. Browne of Wisconsin nominated...
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  • missing] Henry T. Rainey Democratic 20th March 4, 1903 – March 4, 1921 [data missing] March 4, 1923 – August 19, 1934 Died John W. Rainey Democratic 4th...
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    Clark) Water Power (Special) (Chairman: John J. Esch; Ranking Member: Thetus W. Sims) Ways and Means (Chairman: Joseph W. Fordney; Ranking Member: Claude Kitchin)...
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    Labor) 2.6% ▌George W. Stone (Farmer–Labor) 1.0% Illinois 4 John W. Rainey Democratic 1918 Incumbent re-elected. ▌Y John W. Rainey (Democratic) 69.2% ▌Henry...
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  • William Rainey Harper College is a public community college in Palatine, Illinois. It was established by referendum in 1965 and opened in September 1967...
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    Chaplain: John J. Muir (Baptist) Clerk: William T. Page Sergeant at Arms: Joseph G. Rodgers Doorkeeper: Bert W. Kennedy Postmaster: Frank W. Collier Clerk...
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  • District of Illinois. After four years, he became a U.S. district judge. John W. Rainey (class of 1898) was a three-term Congressman (1918–23). Dan Ryan (class...
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    John Winston Ono Lennon (born John Winston Lennon; 9 October 1940 – 8 December 1980) was an English singer-songwriter, musician and political activist...
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    Congress, 1789-1989. Macmillan Publishing Company. ISBN 978-0029201701. Moore, John L., ed. (1994). Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. Elections (Third ed...
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    Patrick McLane, was at first declared the winner, while the Republican, John R. Farr, contested the election. Over nearly two years, a Congressional committee...
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    Minority Whip: William Allan Oldfield Democratic Caucus Chairman: Henry Thomas Rainey Democratic Campaign Committee Chairman: Arthur B. Rouse This list is arranged...
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    musician and political activist; in Antelias, Lebanon (d. 1986) Died: John W. Rainey, 42, U.S. Representative for Illinois since 1918, died of pneumonia...
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  • was held in 1827. After his initial election, Sutherland resigned. George W. Towns was installed January 5, 1846, after Representative-elect Washington...
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  • (1917–1919) John W. Rainey (D) Carl R. Chindblom (R) Frank L. Smith (R) Edwin B. Brooks (R) Richard Yates Jr. (R) 66th (1919–1921) Elliott W. Sproul (R) John J...
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    1917 – October 28, 1917 Preceded by James T. McDermott Succeeded by John W. Rainey Chicago Alderman from the 5th Ward In office 1901–1902 Preceded by William...
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    Paré, professional tennis player and coach John W. Rainey, US representative from 1918 to 1923 Alexander John Resa, US congressman Jimmy Ryan, MLB player...
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  • song, first recorded by Ma Rainey in August 1924 in Chicago. It was released on Paramount Records on September 6, 1924. Rainey was accompanied on the recording...
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  • Rainey Bethea (c. 1909 – August 14, 1936), was the last person publicly executed in the United States. Bethea, who confessed to the rape and killing of...
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  • William Rainey RI RBA ROI (21 July 1852 – 24 January 1936) was a British artist and illustrator. He was a prolific illustrator of both books and magazines...
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