James E. Homans, editor

Name: The Cyclopædia of American Biography — Rubin, William Benjamin
Author: James E. Homans, editor

The Cyclopædia of American Biography… (1918)

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“The Cyclopædia of American Biography — Rubin, William Benjamin”, published in 1918, is a work by James E. Homans, editor. It explores elements such as Rubin, labor and Milwaukee.

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James E. Homans, editor, The Cyclopædia of American Biography… (1918)

“ Rubin is also a dreamer — not a visionary — the type of man who sees what the world needs to make it a better place for humanity, and then proceeds to build foundations beneath his “castles in the air.” He combines within himself those qualities so rarely found in company, for he is at once an idealist and a man of practical judgment, one who sees conditions as they are, yet, at the same time, with keen insight, has complete realization of what they should be, and can bridge the gulf with suggestions applicable to present-day problems. ”

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James E. Homans, editor, The Cyclopædia of American Biography… (1918)

“ Rubin has been a moving spirit in the foundation and maintenance of some of the most important public and charitable institutions in the city of Milwaukee; he was the prime factor in the organization of the Union Bank of Milwaukee, a bank which has the unique distinction of being the only one in the United States which is controlled by and under the direction of those who sympathize with organized labor. A number of labor unions are stockholders, and the bank, which is still young, gives every promise of becoming an element of importance in the financial world. ”

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James E. Homans, editor, The Cyclopædia of American Biography… (1918)

“ Rubin does not believe in private charity, his hand is ever in his purse to alleviate the misery of the poor, and he gives, not only of his worldly goods, but of himself. In his works of benevolence and charity, he was always most ably assisted by his charming wife, who was his real partner in all his thoughts and deeds, until her death. ”

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James E. Homans, editor, The Cyclopædia of American Biography… (1918)

“ Rubin with offers of large retainers which, no doubt, would have proved irresistible to many, but true to his ideals, he has steadily refused to subsidize either his conscience or his services, preferring to remain free to fight for the right in each instance, as he sees it, more often than not without retainer of any sort. ”

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James E. Homans, editor, The Cyclopædia of American Biography… (1918)

“ He is engaged in general practice, and has been eminently successful as a trial lawyer, in civil litigation as well as in criminal cases, and he has, without doubt, conducted more jury trials, has tried more homicide cases and secured more acquittals, than any other attorney in his State. He has not confined himself to court work merely. As a consulting attorney and along commercial lines, he has achieved a reputation second to none. Above all, Mr. Rubin is the attorney for the people, and the champion of organized labor. ”

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James E. Homans, editor, The Cyclopædia of American Biography… (1918)

“ Until the time is ripe for the fulfillment of his ideal, he has some tangible solution for immediate difficulties, something whereby suffering mankind is to benefit and progress at least one step forward toward the goal of human happiness and right living. ”

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James E. Homans, editor, The Cyclopædia of American Biography… (1918)

“ Realizing the world-old struggle of the working-classes, and the bitter injustice that has been heaped upon those who toil, he has made their cause his own, and has been instrumental in securing from the courts new and progressive decisions which are of inestimable value and wide-reaching significance. ”

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James E. Homans, editor, The Cyclopædia of American Biography… (1918)

“ He then returned to Milwaukee, where he was admitted to the bar, and established himself immediately in the practice of his profession. From a small beginning, his clientele has grown until he now maintains one of the largest law offices in the State of Wisconsin. His reputation as a lawyer of ability and integrity has traveled far, and in certain fields of the law he has an interstate, if not a national, reputation. ”

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James E. Homans, editor, The Cyclopædia of American Biography… (1918)

“ Although he has always had definite and decided views on all matters of public concern, whether local or national, he has not been active politically, but in keeping with his tolerant views, the man or measure which to him seems best, irrespective of party politics, always receives his support. ”

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James E. Homans, editor, The Cyclopædia of American Biography… (1918)

“ He is most progressive, in fact, may be said to be considerably in advance of his time; the reforms and measures which he advocates are bound to become realities at some time in the future, and many of the laws on the statute books of the State have had his authorship. ”

James E. Homans, editor

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