Background
Source: Wikipedia
Richard Bartholdt (November 2, 1855 – March 19, 1932) was a U.S. Representative from Missouri. Born in Schleiz, Principality of Reuss-Geray, Bartholdt attended the public schools and Schleiz College (Gymnasium). He emigrated to the United States in April 1872 and settled in Brooklyn, New York. He learned the printing trade and became a newspaper writer and publisher. He moved to Missouri and settled in St.
