Background
Milhollano, John Elmer was born on May 30, 1860 in Lewis, New York, United States. Son of John and Mary Ann (Moore) Milhollano.
Milhollano, John Elmer was born on May 30, 1860 in Lewis, New York, United States. Son of John and Mary Ann (Moore) Milhollano.
Student New York University.
Was with New York Tribune 12 years as reporter, correspondent, political adviser, business representative and editorial writer. Organized 1st National Convention for placing primary elections under the law. Settled strike difficulty between New York Tribune and the typographical unions after 15 years duration.
An organizer of the McKinley League and the Hughes League. With others established International Union Club, London, 1898, which championed the Boers’ cause. Speaker and writer in presenting measures for defense of negroes’ constitutional rights, prison reform, federal aid to education, cutting down of Southern representation in Congress.
Etc. Active in World’s Race Congress, London, 1911. Helped to inaugurate Saturday half holiday in America. Built systems which carried first mail and parcels underground in New York and other cities.
Started movement that led to the saving and rebuilding of old Fort Ticonderoga. Supervising inspector of immigration at New York under President Harrison.
Married Jean Torry.