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Henderson

ARTHUR, an English labor leader. He was born at Glasglow molder at Robert Stephenson and Co.'s in 1863, and served apprenticeship as a works at Newcastle, later holding a num- HENDON ber of official positions in connection with his Trade Society and the Trade Union Movement. Was a member of the Newcastle City Council, Darlington Borough Council, and Mayor, 1903. Was chosen as colleague for John Morley at Newcastle in 1895 but withdrew. In 1903 was elected as labor M. P. to represent Barnard Castle Division, Durham, in the House of Commons, holding the seat till 1918. He was a member of the War Cabinet, President of the Board of Education, and Paymaster-General.

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