Attorney, s/o John A Cross & Matilda Becket; siblings include J Lee, C A, Darl B, Mrs Cora D Peehard, and Mrs H Dewey.
Hon Pross T Cross. A prominent and influential citizen of Lathrop, Clinton Co, Mr Cross occupies a position of note among the leading attorneys of Northwest MO. Although he has scarce reached manhood's prime, he won a record as a lawyer and legislator equalled by but few men in the state of his age. Elected to the 49th General Assembly of MO in 1905, Mr Cross served with distinction in that body for 6 years, part of which time he was the official and accredited leader of his party on the floor of the house. He was the sponsor of and introduced more bills than any other member of the house. His measures were generally aimed at the abuses of the railroads and kindred corporations, and they secured for Mr Cross the hatred and opposition of the combined railroad and corporation lobby of the state. A noted MO lawyer once stated that the bills which Mr Cross introduced and secured the passage of in the Legislature of MO had cost the railroads in the state millions of dollars annually. His power and influence in the assembly was most remarkable and generally recognized and conceded by all. As a testimonial of the regard in which Mr Cross' legislative ability was held by the daily press of the state, we quote the following from the St Louis Star: "It is unusual but true that there is not a representative daring enough to cross parliamentary lances with Pross Cross of Clinton. Cross is the minority floor leader and is the best inormed member of the body on parliamentary law. There are of course many new members who never engaged in a game of nip and tuck with Cross, but they heard the older members talk about him and they are willing to believe what they heard about him. Cross is a strong debater and a lucid talker. He has seen much service here and knows the rules of the house by heart and back again.
Some of the more important bills introduced in the MO legislature by Mr Cross, and passed by that body, were the following: 1) A bill to increase the amount of damages in case of death caused by railroads from $5,000 to $10,000. 2) a bill to reduce the passenger fare on railroads in MO to 2 cents per mile. The old rate was 3 cents. 3) a bill to increase the jurisdiction of the appellate courts 4) a bill to prevent insurance companies from removing suits brought against them in the courts of the state to the federal courts.
Mr Cross studied law under the guidance of his father, Hon John A Cross, and was admitted to the bar at the age of 18. he immediately entered actively into the practice of the law. Althogh his father was the attorney for most of the railroads in the county and had defended them in the courts of the couty for more than 20 years, yet young Cross' feelings and leaning were on the other side and he preferred to advocate the cause of the "section-hand" or "widow" rather than that of the powerful railway corporation. Mr Cross has acquired the reputation of being among the most successful lawyers of the state in handling of personal injurey and damage cases. he is widely known throughout NW MO as an able and skillful lawyer, his legal practice being very extensive and remunerative.
Mr Cross in 1897 married Miss Nina Peel, and they have 3 interesting children, namely Gerald, Laura and Mary. Mr Cross is a member of the Masonic, Knights of Pythias, and Woodman lodges.
Hon Pross T Cross. A prominent and influential citizen of Lathrop, Clinton Co, Mr Cross occupies a position of note among the leading attorneys of Northwest MO. Although he has scarce reached manhood's prime, he won a record as a lawyer and legislator equalled by but few men in the state of his age. Elected to the 49th General Assembly of MO in 1905, Mr Cross served with distinction in that body for 6 years, part of which time he was the official and accredited leader of his party on the floor of the house. He was the sponsor of and introduced more bills than any other member of the house. His measures were generally aimed at the abuses of the railroads and kindred corporations, and they secured for Mr Cross the hatred and opposition of the combined railroad and corporation lobby of the state. A noted MO lawyer once stated that the bills which Mr Cross introduced and secured the passage of in the Legislature of MO had cost the railroads in the state millions of dollars annually. His power and influence in the assembly was most remarkable and generally recognized and conceded by all. As a testimonial of the regard in which Mr Cross' legislative ability was held by the daily press of the state, we quote the following from the St Louis Star: "It is unusual but true that there is not a representative daring enough to cross parliamentary lances with Pross Cross of Clinton. Cross is the minority floor leader and is the best inormed member of the body on parliamentary law. There are of course many new members who never engaged in a game of nip and tuck with Cross, but they heard the older members talk about him and they are willing to believe what they heard about him. Cross is a strong debater and a lucid talker. He has seen much service here and knows the rules of the house by heart and back again.
Some of the more important bills introduced in the MO legislature by Mr Cross, and passed by that body, were the following: 1) A bill to increase the amount of damages in case of death caused by railroads from $5,000 to $10,000. 2) a bill to reduce the passenger fare on railroads in MO to 2 cents per mile. The old rate was 3 cents. 3) a bill to increase the jurisdiction of the appellate courts 4) a bill to prevent insurance companies from removing suits brought against them in the courts of the state to the federal courts.
Mr Cross studied law under the guidance of his father, Hon John A Cross, and was admitted to the bar at the age of 18. he immediately entered actively into the practice of the law. Althogh his father was the attorney for most of the railroads in the county and had defended them in the courts of the couty for more than 20 years, yet young Cross' feelings and leaning were on the other side and he preferred to advocate the cause of the "section-hand" or "widow" rather than that of the powerful railway corporation. Mr Cross has acquired the reputation of being among the most successful lawyers of the state in handling of personal injurey and damage cases. he is widely known throughout NW MO as an able and skillful lawyer, his legal practice being very extensive and remunerative.
Mr Cross in 1897 married Miss Nina Peel, and they have 3 interesting children, namely Gerald, Laura and Mary. Mr Cross is a member of the Masonic, Knights of Pythias, and Woodman lodges.
Attorney, s/o John A Cross & Matilda Becket; siblings include J Lee, C A, Darl B, Mrs Cora D Peehard, and Mrs H Dewey.
Hon Pross T Cross. A prominent and influential citizen of Lathrop, Clinton Co, Mr Cross occupies a position of note among the leading attorneys of Northwest MO. Although he has scarce reached manhood's prime, he won a record as a lawyer and legislator equalled by but few men in the state of his age. Elected to the 49th General Assembly of MO in 1905, Mr Cross served with distinction in that body for 6 years, part of which time he was the official and accredited leader of his party on the floor of the house. He was the sponsor of and introduced more bills than any other member of the house. His measures were generally aimed at the abuses of the railroads and kindred corporations, and they secured for Mr Cross the hatred and opposition of the combined railroad and corporation lobby of the state. A noted MO lawyer once stated that the bills which Mr Cross introduced and secured the passage of in the Legislature of MO had cost the railroads in the state millions of dollars annually. His power and influence in the assembly was most remarkable and generally recognized and conceded by all. As a testimonial of the regard in which Mr Cross' legislative ability was held by the daily press of the state, we quote the following from the St Louis Star: "It is unusual but true that there is not a representative daring enough to cross parliamentary lances with Pross Cross of Clinton. Cross is the minority floor leader and is the best inormed member of the body on parliamentary law. There are of course many new members who never engaged in a game of nip and tuck with Cross, but they heard the older members talk about him and they are willing to believe what they heard about him. Cross is a strong debater and a lucid talker. He has seen much service here and knows the rules of the house by heart and back again.
Some of the more important bills introduced in the MO legislature by Mr Cross, and passed by that body, were the following: 1) A bill to increase the amount of damages in case of death caused by railroads from $5,000 to $10,000. 2) a bill to reduce the passenger fare on railroads in MO to 2 cents per mile. The old rate was 3 cents. 3) a bill to increase the jurisdiction of the appellate courts 4) a bill to prevent insurance companies from removing suits brought against them in the courts of the state to the federal courts.
Mr Cross studied law under the guidance of his father, Hon John A Cross, and was admitted to the bar at the age of 18. he immediately entered actively into the practice of the law. Althogh his father was the attorney for most of the railroads in the county and had defended them in the courts of the couty for more than 20 years, yet young Cross' feelings and leaning were on the other side and he preferred to advocate the cause of the "section-hand" or "widow" rather than that of the powerful railway corporation. Mr Cross has acquired the reputation of being among the most successful lawyers of the state in handling of personal injurey and damage cases. he is widely known throughout NW MO as an able and skillful lawyer, his legal practice being very extensive and remunerative.
Mr Cross in 1897 married Miss Nina Peel, and they have 3 interesting children, namely Gerald, Laura and Mary. Mr Cross is a member of the Masonic, Knights of Pythias, and Woodman lodges.
Hon Pross T Cross. A prominent and influential citizen of Lathrop, Clinton Co, Mr Cross occupies a position of note among the leading attorneys of Northwest MO. Although he has scarce reached manhood's prime, he won a record as a lawyer and legislator equalled by but few men in the state of his age. Elected to the 49th General Assembly of MO in 1905, Mr Cross served with distinction in that body for 6 years, part of which time he was the official and accredited leader of his party on the floor of the house. He was the sponsor of and introduced more bills than any other member of the house. His measures were generally aimed at the abuses of the railroads and kindred corporations, and they secured for Mr Cross the hatred and opposition of the combined railroad and corporation lobby of the state. A noted MO lawyer once stated that the bills which Mr Cross introduced and secured the passage of in the Legislature of MO had cost the railroads in the state millions of dollars annually. His power and influence in the assembly was most remarkable and generally recognized and conceded by all. As a testimonial of the regard in which Mr Cross' legislative ability was held by the daily press of the state, we quote the following from the St Louis Star: "It is unusual but true that there is not a representative daring enough to cross parliamentary lances with Pross Cross of Clinton. Cross is the minority floor leader and is the best inormed member of the body on parliamentary law. There are of course many new members who never engaged in a game of nip and tuck with Cross, but they heard the older members talk about him and they are willing to believe what they heard about him. Cross is a strong debater and a lucid talker. He has seen much service here and knows the rules of the house by heart and back again.
Some of the more important bills introduced in the MO legislature by Mr Cross, and passed by that body, were the following: 1) A bill to increase the amount of damages in case of death caused by railroads from $5,000 to $10,000. 2) a bill to reduce the passenger fare on railroads in MO to 2 cents per mile. The old rate was 3 cents. 3) a bill to increase the jurisdiction of the appellate courts 4) a bill to prevent insurance companies from removing suits brought against them in the courts of the state to the federal courts.
Mr Cross studied law under the guidance of his father, Hon John A Cross, and was admitted to the bar at the age of 18. he immediately entered actively into the practice of the law. Althogh his father was the attorney for most of the railroads in the county and had defended them in the courts of the couty for more than 20 years, yet young Cross' feelings and leaning were on the other side and he preferred to advocate the cause of the "section-hand" or "widow" rather than that of the powerful railway corporation. Mr Cross has acquired the reputation of being among the most successful lawyers of the state in handling of personal injurey and damage cases. he is widely known throughout NW MO as an able and skillful lawyer, his legal practice being very extensive and remunerative.
Mr Cross in 1897 married Miss Nina Peel, and they have 3 interesting children, namely Gerald, Laura and Mary. Mr Cross is a member of the Masonic, Knights of Pythias, and Woodman lodges.
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