Henry Irving Dodge

Henry Irving Dodge (April 11, 1861 - July 28, 1934) was an American writer.

He studied engineering and law, but preferred writing, and worked for newspapers and magazines.

His World War I story "The Yellow Dog" inspired editorials[3][4] and the formation of anti-sedition groups.

Members of these Anti-Yellow Dog Clubs (largely schoolboys) wielded his definition ("If a man talks against the government and can't back up what he says, he's a 'yellow dog'.

Dodge died in New York City on July 28, 1934, of angina.