He served as Assistant Attorney General of the United States from April 1, 1903 to July 27, 1905 and fas assistant to the Attorney-Ger feral from 1905 to 1908. As U District Judge of the District of Minnesota, he served his country in 1908 and '1909, resigning in 1909, "Tu 1922, Judge Purdy became special assistant to the U.S. At: torney-General, holding this posi tion until his appointment to China From 1912 to, 1916, he was member of the Progressive tional Committee.
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