Little-known Illinoisan still made mark

Aug. 27, 1865: The day lawyer, U.S. vice president and Nobel Peace Prize co- laureate Charles G. Dawes, an Evanston resident for almost half-a-century, was born.The majority of vice presidents can be counted among the most forgotten figures in American history, unless, of course, they went on to become president. Ever hear of Daniel D. Tompkins (1817-1825) or Thomas R. Marshall (1913-1921)? How about …