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The Straus Historical Society, Isidor Straus (1845-1912), The Straus Historical Society, Circa 1900s

Isidor (1845-1912), Nathan (1948-1931) and Oscar Straus (1850-1926) were close friends of Grover Cleveland, Governor of New York (1883-1885) and…

Tags: Chamber of Commerce, Grover Cleveland, House, Isidor Straus, NY, Straus Family, Tariff Reform

The Straus Historical Society, Isidor Straus: U.S. House of Representatives, The Straus Historical Society, 1894

Many people are not aware that Isidor Straus (1845-1912) served in the House of Representatives during the second Cleveland administration. Although…

Tags: Grover Cleveland, House of Representatives, Isidor Straus, Mercantilism, Railroads, Straus Family

The Straus Historical Society, Oscar S. Straus: Henry Ward Beecher Letter to Grover Cleveland, The Straus Historical Society, July 12, 1887

Oscar S. Straus (1850-1926) was the youngest of Lazarus and Sara Straus’ four children; Isidor, Hermine, Nathan and Oscar. His career as a public…

Tags: Grover Cleveland, Henry Ward Beecher, Letter, Oscar S. Straus, Presidents, Straus Family