Finley Peter Dunne

Finley Peter Dunne (1867 - 1936) was a Chicago-based U.S. author, writer and humorist. He wrote Mr. Dooley in Peace and War in 1898. "Mr. Dooley" became one of the first nationally syndicated newpaper features. Set in a Chicago Irish pub, Mr. Dooley, the owner and bartender would expound upon political and social issues of the day, using the thick verbiage and accent of an Irish immigrant. Dunne's sly humor and political acumen won the support of President Theodore Roosevelt, a frequent target of Mr. Dooley's barbs.

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1867 - 1936 - Chicago - U.S. - Author - Writer - Mr. Dooley in Peace and War - 1898 - Theodore Roosevelt

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Peter Finley Dunne was born in Chicago on July 10, 1867. He was educated in the Chicago public schools, then began his newspaper career in Chicago as a newspaper reporter/editor for the Chicago Telegram in 1884, at age 17. He was then with the Chicago News 1884-88, Chicago Times 1888, Chicago Tribune 1889, Chicago Herald 1889, Chicago Journal 1897. Originally named Peter Finley Dunne, in 1889, he reversed his first two names when he joined the Chicago Tribune.

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Peter Finley Dunne - Chicago Times - Chicago Tribune

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