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John Davies of Hereford
John Davies of Hereford dā´vĬs , 1565?-1618, English poet. He settled in London about 1600 after spending several years as a writing master at Oxford. His main efforts were religious and philosophical treatises written in verse, the best of which were Mirum in Modum (1602) and Micro-cosmos (1603). He also wrote The Scourge of Folly (1610?), a book of epigrams, some complimentary but most satirical, on contemporary poets.
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Davis' fund-raising habits under scrutiny.(The Orange County Register)
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service; 10/29/2002; ; 700+ words
; ...Calif. _ Questions surrounding Gov. Gray Davis' unprecedented political fund-raising...less than a week before Election Day. Davis has raised more money faster than any California...gubernatorial campaign. This year alone, Davis got at least 140 of them. Davis says that...
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Davis Ford Road Cuts Path in History
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 12/10/1987; ; 700+ words
; ...and from 1751 to 1779, Joseph Davis, Charles Davis and Simon Davis all took on indentured servants. Two were orphans...cordwinder," according to the parish records. Charles Davis' servant, John Bell, was to be "taught the trade and art of...
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Davis `Brothers' Celebrate Reunion; Storm's Homecoming First Step In Bolstering Orioles Pitching
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 12/13/1991; ; 700+ words
; ...Orioles, though, insist that Davis still is essentially the same...general manager who helped to scout Davis last season, said that Davis still was throwing his fastball...last year," Orioles Manager John Oates said today. "I thought...
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Davis' carries, chances of returning wane.(SPORTS)
Newspaper article from: The Washington Times; 11/21/2002; 700+ words
; ...earlier this year. However, Davis' three straight 1,300-yard...berths has made him irreplaceable. Davis trails Larry Brown by only 318...most in franchise history behind John Riggins. However, Davis has been unable to gain Steve...
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Davis courts core voters with key bills.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service; 10/2/2002; ; 700+ words
; ...community.'' Latino support for Davis could be pivotal if the November...turned it into a litmus test for Davis, with Senate leader John Burton, D-San Francisco, warning...community _ not just liberals.'' Davis took the day off Tuesday before...
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Davis to Pass On a Final Run; Redskins Career Likely to End Sunday
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 12/24/2002; ; 700+ words
; ...nothing I can do about it," Davis said. "It might have been...field with my teammates." Davis has 820 rushing yards this season...tenure, putting him behind John Riggins and Larry Brown on the...reworked after a few years for Davis to remain with the team. His...
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Davis used creative tack at court-martial.(Saturday)(The Civil War)
Newspaper article from: The Washington Times; 2/6/1999; ; 700+ words
; ...the subtle distinction and concluded that Davis and the others should be dismissed. Davis and one other cadet were eventually given pardons by Secretary of War John Calhoun. Davis' creative though evasive defense was an...
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Davis was Browns' first choice from the start
Newspaper article from: Charleston Gazette; 1/31/2001; ; 700+ words
; BEREA, Ohio - Butch Davis changed his mind and the Cleveland...quality of leadership." But Davis politely declined the Browns...Giants defensive coordinator John Fox for after the Super Bowl...interest "and maybe more" on Davis' part. "He was and still...
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DAVIS POWERS PAST LUCAS\ INCUMBENCY, A WELL-FUNDED NEGATIVE AD CAMPAIGN AND, DESPITE NATIONAL POLLS, THE PRESIDENT'S POPULARITY IN NORTHERN KENTUCKY CARRIED GEOFF DAVIS TO AN EASIER THAN EXPECTED VICTORY TUESDAY.(News)
Newspaper article from: The Kentucky Post (Covington, KY); 11/8/2006; ; 700+ words
; ...margin. The final tally showed Davis picking up 103,710 votes...987 votes, or 5 percent. The Davis victory was one of the few bright...who was defeated by Democrat John Yarmuth. The Senate also appeared...Northern Kentucky, a jubilant Davis took the stage at the Cincinnati...
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Davis makes cultural art essential: Edward Davis Education Foundation hosts luncheon
Newspaper article from: Michigan Chronicle; 1/9/2001; ; 700+ words
; Manor, John H. Michigan Chronicle 01-09-2001 Davis makes cultural art essential: Edward Davis Education Foundation hosts luncheon The Edward Davis Education Foundation (EDEF) will pay homage to Mary-Agnes Miller Davis, the wife of late...
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Davis, Jimmie
Book article from: Contemporary Musicians
...Numbers The roughly 60 sides Davis recorded for Victor between...country music historian John Morthland, as quoted...Organ Grinder Blues," Davis sang of a popular anti...heavy radio advertiser John R. Brinkley. In some of his blues pieces, Davis recorded with black guitarist...
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Davis, Mike 1960–
Book article from: Contemporary Black Biography
Mike Davis 1960 – Basketball coach Mike Davis took up perhaps one of the most...After a year at Miles College, Davis coached for two summers in Venezuela...Falls Texans, where he first met John Treloar, who now serves as his...
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Davis, Jefferson
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to American Military History
Davis, Jefferson (1808–1889), soldier...Confederate States of America.Jefferson Davis was born in Kentucky on 3 June 1808, and...cotton plantation from an older brother, Davis married the daughter of Gen. Zachary Taylor...
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Davis, Linda
Book article from: Contemporary Musicians
...have similar sounding voices, Davis would often demo new songs that...later sing and turn into hits. Davis thought this was the start of...an article for The Advocate, Davis shared her feelings on Reba McEntire with contributor, John Wirt: “ To learn...
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Davis, Bette
Encyclopedia entry from: U*X*L Encyclopedia of World Biography
...Davis, a lawyer, and Ruth Favor Davis. She was called Bette as a child...York City. Slow start to career Davis enrolled in John Murray Anderson's drama school...a brief tour in The Wild Duck, Davis reached Broadway. The comedy Broken...
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