The benefits of extensive formal education were denied Watchorn. but in later years. with the counsel of his wife. Alma. and with his own thirst for knowledge. he became a highly respected and effective labor leader. government official. corporation officer. and philanthropist. Watchorns life in America closely paralleled that of a Horatio Alger novel. After naturalization. he was elected the first secretary of the United Mine Workers Union. appointed adviser to the Governor of Pennsylvania. 18915. served as Commissioner of Immigration on the Canadian frontier. 18981905. chosen as U.S. Commissioner of Immigration at Ellis Island. New York. 19059. appointed treasurer of the Union Oil Co.. Los Angeles.
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