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2 unusual facts about Martin L. Smyser


Martin L. Smyser

He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1890 to the Fifty-second Congress.

He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1906 to the Sixtieth Congress.


Martin L. Davey

He attending a country fair where he heard the famous "Cross of Gold" speech given by William Jennings Bryan.

Martin L. Dobkin

Dobkin was swept into office as the head of a "reform council" which included other newcomers such as Mary-Helen Spence, David Culham, Hubert Wolf, Kaye Killaby and Hazel McCallion.

Martin L. Sweeney

He was re-elected to the Seventy-third and the four succeeding Congresses, serving from November 3, 1931, to January 3, 1943.

Sweeney was elected as a Democrat to the Seventy-second Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Charles A. Mooney.

Martin Murray

Martin L. Murray (1909–1990), former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate


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