George N. Southwick

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In 1885, Southwick began work as a reporter for the Albany Morning Express. From 1886 to 1888, he covered the state legislature for the Associated Press. In 1888 he became managing editor of Albany's Morning Express. In 1889 he was appointed managing editor of the Albany Evening Journal, where he worked until 1895. Southwick was also active in politics as a Republican and contributed numerous magazine and newspaper articles in support of Republican candidates. He supported James G. Blaine for president in 1884, and Benjamin Harrison in 1888, and gave speeches on their behalf throughout New York. Southwick was a longtime friend of party leaders William Barnes Jr. and James S. Sherman, which aided his entry into elective office.

Continued career

In 1892, South was an unsuccessful candidate for the Republican nomination for U.S. Representative from New York's 20th District. In 1894, he was elected to the 54th Congress. He was reelected to the 55th Congresses and served from March 4, 1895 to March 3, 1899. In 1896, Southwick was chairman of the Republican State convention. He was a candidate for reelection to Congress in 1898, and lost to Martin H. Glynn.

In 1900, Southwick defeated Glynn for election to the 57th Congress. Following redistricting after the 1900 census, Southwick was reelected four times from the 23rd District. He served from March 4, 1901 to March 3, 1911, and was not a candidate for re-nomination in 1910. Southwick was chairman of the Committee on Education from the 58th through 60th Congresses.

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