Whigs and the Tariff in the Tyler Era
The article recounts the Whigs loss of power after 1841 as President Tyler shifts tariff policy and drains party unity. It notes Webster’s lone remaining influence, the repeal of the Independent Treasury Act, and the 1842 midterm losses that collapsed Whig majorities. The piece frames the era as a failed attempt to reconstruct the old Whig regime amid Democratic gains.
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Harrison
Webster
England
Congress
Treasury
Tyler
Tsu
Hegun
House of Representatives
Senate
Marsin
The Western Influence and the New Political Order
The piece discusses shifting political perspectives after Jackson, noting that the Westward expansion and new territorial growth reshaped party aims from old banking and tariff debates to fundamental institutional choices. It highlights how western regions fueled speculation and growth, elevating questions of slavery’s territorial extension alongside state creation and governance.
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Avery
Northwest
Missouri
Rejected Treaty Sparks Senate Battle Over Slavery Boundaries
The piece recounts political fault lines over a proposed treaty tied to the expansion of slavery, detailing anti slavery activists, the 1841 presidential influence, and the decisive 16 to 35 Senate vote against ratification. It notes regional power plays in Texas, Louisiana Purchase implications, and cabinet discussions with Monroe and Adams era figures shaping the boundary debate.
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Senate
Plang
Texas
Southwest
Louisiana
Ter
France
United States
Florida
Adams
Monroe
Texas and the Texas claim in early United States history
A historical reflection on the Missouri Compromise and Texas independence, tracing the shifts from Spanish rule and Mexican governance to Texan autonomy. It covers Adams’s offers, immigration, slavery policies, and the rise of Texan self rule culminating in Sam Houston’s frontier victories and eventual recognition by the United States.
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Louisiana
Jackson
Missouri
Savery
Texas
Spain
Madrid
Vslexico
Adams
Mexico
Jealoi
Jackanin
Coahuila
Mexican Federal Union
United States
East
General Houston's Warning on Texas Statehood Ambitions
The passage argues that Texas entry into the Union was sought to extend Southern power and preserve slavery. It portrays Houston as urging independence from Mexico and a bold push for Texas statehood, warning of rival powers and Pacific access if rejected. It notes Van Buren's reluctance and Tyler's eagerness, with Texas pressing for inclusion after 1841 election.
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Mr. van Buren
Tyler
Calhoun
Texas
Union
Houston
Pacific
Atlantic
United States
Paria
Caliifornias
New Mexico
North America
Senate
Nires
Canada
Mexico
Sita
A Whig Defeat in the 1844 Nominating Debates
The 1844 summer nominating conventions exposed Whig confusion over annexation and Oregon while Democratic forces pressed a bolder platform. The piece details the split over Texas reannexation and Oregon, the rival claims of Britain and Russia, and the uneasy path toward Polk’s candidacy amid a contested platform.
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Senate
Teese
Sarit
Oregon
Tenag
Liberty Party
Rinastig
Anneal Asiog
Berty
Ringine
Texas
Union
van State Tay
Polk
Villa forces surrender near Quirrego Sonora
Three thousand Villa soldiers and Mayo Indians have surrendered to Carranza troops under General Madregal near Quirrego Sonora after attempting to join Yaqui Indians. The Mayos were near starvation at surrender. Carranza troops have driven Villago and destroyed villages following raids on the American colony at Les Mochas.
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Aymas
Mexico
San Diego
Villa
Carranza
Madregal
Quirrego
Sonora
Winslow
United States Feet
Pacific
Les Mochas
Sinaloa
Carranua
Wife of Mayo seeks outside testimony in $250000 fraud suit
Mrs Wilhelmina Meyer Mayo, one of Virginius St Julia Mayo's wives, asks the New York Supreme Court for permission to take testimony outside the state. She aims to examine Mrs Florence Weeks Mayo of Scranton, Pa, claiming legal marriage to Mayo and other supporting facts. Mayo's wife alleges matrimonial fraud tied to a sequence of domestic disclosures and an inheritance event involving an aunt.
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Wilhelmina Meyer Mayo
Virginius St. Julia Mayo
New Haven
Florence Weeks Mayo
Scranton
Florence Mayo
Mayo
Women Lawyers Debate Nation's Preparedness Program
At the Silver Bow law school anniversary banquet in Missoula researchers discuss the Wilson preparedness program. Miss Nelile Jane Wilson argues women could steer policy and resources toward internal improvements and irrigation, while Mrs. Eisa sel Gilet urges practical defense building and a strong navy.
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Silver Bow Law School
Wison
Nelile Jane Wilson
Eisa Sel Gilet
United States
Silver Bow
Miss
Poland
Europe
Hair Restorer Ad Promises Gray Hair Darkening
An advertisement touts Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer as a harmless non dye that darkens gray hair evenly and naturally. It claims to reduce dandruff, itching, and hair loss while promoting growth, with a money back guarantee. Sold by mail order and local stores.
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Q-Han
Anaconda
Newbro Dri
Naval mobilization and public training push urged
The document urges expanding supply and repair ships, destroyers and scouts, stronger harbor defenses, and a larger trained reserve. It calls for uniform national concentration in training, improved transporation and logistics, and public participation in naval readiness through civilian training programs.
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Ford
Brent
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Louisiana Purchase
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San Jacinto
T. Owie
Sam Houston
Aenta Anna
Axa
Himeelf
Aaron Murr
T Xag
General Houston
South
Tennessee
Russia
Americas
Lake of Weeds
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Millon
Villago
Boston Advertiser
Florence Weeks
Germany
Wilson
Democratic Congress
Congress of American Women
People's
Women of
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Montana
Dakotas
Idaho
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Arizona
Everglades
Lake Okechobee
Mexican Gulf
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Imany
UNO
West Park
ABC
Transportation’ Company
Freight and Express
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Cechsli—Oxtey
Ind
Montana Roofing Company
Inderhong ‘Hom Products
Cole
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