Augustus Thomas (1859-1934) was an American playwright, born in St. Louis, Missouri. The son of a doctor, he worked a number of jobs including a page in the 41st Congress, studying law and gaining some practical railway work experience before he turned to journalism and became editor of the Kansas City "Mirror" in 1889. Thomas had been writing since his teens when he wrote plays and even organized a small theatrical touring company. Wikipedia
Son of a St. Louis doctor, young Augustus Thomas ( right ) was a page boy of the 41st Congress, after which time in the hallowed halls of government he spent six years as a railroad worker. He turned to journalism as a "special writer" for newspapers in www.wayneturney.20m.com/thomasaugustus.htm
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