Edwin Cowles (1825–1890), born in Austinburg, Ohio, was notable as the publisher of '' The Cleveland Leader.'' During the President

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administration and Civil War, he was appointed as US postmaster of Cleveland, serving April 4, 1861 - July 11, 1865. He later served as Vice-President of the 1884

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. Orth 1910 : 787 He was the elder brother of

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, also a newspaper publisher.

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* 19th-century American newspaper publishers (people) 1825 births 1890 deaths 19th-century American journalists Cowles family American male journalists 19th-century American male writers Ohio Republicans Grand River Academy alumni {{US-publish-bio-stub

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