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Atwell, William Hawley

lawyer, orator, was born June 9, 1869, in La Crosse, Wis. He attended the Dallas public schools, Texas; the Southwestern university, and the State university. In 1889 he was assistant attorney of Dallas county; in 1894 was nominee for attorney-general of Texas. He has been secretary of the State Republican league; of the National Committeemen league in 1896; and is a prominent member in various societies. He is one of the finest speakers in the south, his oratory being strong, sparkling and convincing.