Weeks
JOHN WINGATE, an Amer- H., in 1860. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1881 and unti Resigning from the naval service, he until 1883 served as midshipman. gaged in banking in Boston. He became active in politics and served as mayor of Newton, Mass., and as chairman of the Republican Na 1904. He was elected to the 59th Conervice, he engress and was re-elected up to and including the 62d Congress. In 1912 he National Convention in was elected United States Senator, but was defeated for renomination in 1918.
He was a member of many patriotic societies. He was appointed Secretary of War by President Harding in March, 1921.