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Barnes (WILLIAM JR an American)

WILLIAM, JR., an American politician, born in 1866. He graduated from Harvard University in 1888 and became in the following year owner and editor of the "Albany Evening Journal." His influence and powerful personality made him one of the leading political figures in New York State. He was for several years practically the director of the Republican party in that State, although he at no time held office.

His control continued until 1912, when he bitterly opposed the attempt to nominate Theodore Roosevelt at the Republican National Convention. Following the defeat of the Republican party in 1912 his influence lessened but was, however, gradually revived until he was active in the Republican Convention of 1920 and was one of the leading figures in the conservative element of that convention.