Andrew Jackson and the Tennessee Idea in 1824
A century earlier Blount County Tennessee mass meeting in 1823 launched the Tennessee Idea challenging King Caucus and paving the path for Andrew Jackson as a popular candidate. The piece traces the shift from elite nominations to public involvement, the 1824 convention dynamics, and the split among the Democratic Republicans with Crawford and Jackson competing for the presidency.
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John Quincy Adams
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Million Dollar Blaze Destroys New Orleans Business Center
Fire originating at Bienville and Chartres swept three blocks in downtown New Orleans causing about 2 million dollars in losses. With water shortages and a delayed response due to a municipal picnic, the blaze destroyed warehouses and plants including Central Glass, Heidenheim, Levy Weiss, and liquor firms. Exploding whisky and brandy hurled flames as crews fought the fire through the night.
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Bienville
Chartres
Conti Street
Royal
Central Glass Company
George D. Scott
Heidenheim, Levy, & Weiss
Hoehn & Dieth
Knost Commission Company
Pati Gelpi & Sons
Junk Company
Isidor Kelfff& Co
Boots
Thomas Harris
Lquor
General Alexander P. Stewart Dies at 85 in Biloxi
General Alexander P. Stewart, one of the last two surviving Confederate lieutenant generals, died at his Biloxi home at age 85 after a long career that included West Point, the Army, and the University of Mississippi. Born October 2, 1821 in Rogersville Tennessee, he served as a Confederate general and later as Chancellor of the University of Mississippi. He was married to Harriet B. Chase in 1845. she died in 1898.
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Rogersville
Hawkins County
Tenn
United States Military Academy
West Point
Third United States Artillery
Cumberland University
Army of Tennessee
Lees
University of Mississippi
Chickamauga National Park
Chattanooga
Warren, O
Harriet B. Chase
Gallo on Wife He Arrested in Lexington
J. W. Rice was arrested in Lexington on embezzlement charges for $18,000 from a Morehead bank. He traveled from New York to be with his wife facing major surgery at Good Hospital and was turned over to Rowan County Sheriff.
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J. W. Rice
Morehead
Rice
New York
Allen
Rowan County
Mrs Williams Seeks Robber Theory In Roberts Shooting
Mrs Williams at her Long Green Valley home recants the robbery motive for the Atlantic City boardwalk shooting of Charles B Roberts Jr. She says the shooter was a hungry, desperate man and criticizes Baltimore police for not pursuing every lead. Colonel Swann assures any new clue will be pursued.
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Atlantic City Police Seek Clues in Roberts Shooting
Police in Atlantic City report limited progress in the Roberts shooting case. Baltimore police are not cooperating fully, and Chief Malcolm Woodruff says he is not pursuing the whereabouts of Mrs Williams' relative. Mrs Williams left Atlantic City for Long Green Valley near Baltimore after departing her hotel.
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G. Rahi
Malcolm Woodruff
Atlantic City Goes Dry as Liquor Laws Bite Hard
Atlantic City, N J August 30 with 220 saloons and hotel bars closed under strict Sunday enforcement Governor Fort warned of troops if needed. The dry day trimmed visitors though curiosity drew crowds from Philadelphia and New York.
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Philadelphia
New York
American Fleet Arrives in Melbourne for Warm Australian Welcome
Rear Admiral Sperry leads over two thousand sailors and Marines as they land in Melbourne. They march through Port Melbourne to St Kilda road amid cheering crowds, with Prime Minister Deakin and Victoria’s Premier Bent greeting them and thousands of schoolchildren forming a welcome tableaux.
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Alfred Deakin
Victoria
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Taft Quietly Resting Between Campaign Speeches at Middle Bass
William H Taft camped at the Middle Bays Club on Middle Bass Island after delivering fourteen speeches across his native state. He rested well, attended church, and planned possible political conferences while spending time fishing and golfing with Commodore Butt.
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Harding Returns To Cincinnati Charges In Shortage Case
Ed C. Harding, accused of a substantial shortage in Cincinnati, was returned to Ohio from Detroit by Deputy Johnson to face charges. Detroit reports indicate Harding opted for no resistance to extradition and may visit family in Milford. A Milford-based son, Leonard Harding, was contacted by phone but declined to discuss details. Attorney Thomas Watry pursued inquiries in Detroit as Harding’s case moves toward Monday court action.
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Peace of Europe Not in Danger, Says Emperor William
At a banquet in Strassburg on August 30, Emperor William declared that Europe’s peace is not in danger. He cited solid foundations built by princes and statesmen, and the will of the people to pursue peaceful progress. He promised Germany will keep its armed forces strong without menacing others.
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Woman Killed by Train While Preparing Trip to Indianapolis
Special dispatch reports Mrs. Jacob Loffer of DeGraff was killed this morning by an excursion train as she prepared to journey to Indianapolis. The accident occurred near Bellefontaine Ohio, details unavailable. No further information on survivors or cause given.
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Commercial Tribune
Bellefontaine, O
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DeGraff
Girl dies after crossing Ohio River in Madison
Miss Mattie Hensler was shot midstream while returning with James S Irvin and Emma Irvin after a Madison Kentucky dance trip. A gun fired from the riverbank struck her, she became unconscious and died at 7 30 this morning after medical care failed. The incident occurred near Trimble County on the Kentucky side.
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Centenary Service at Xenia's First Methodist Church
The First Methodist Episcopal Church in Xenia marked its 100th anniversary with a jubilee sermon by Dr. John Reid Shannon of Boston and a keynote address by Cincinnati Bishop David H. Moore.
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Xenia, O
First Methodist Episcopal Church
John Reid Shannon
Boston
David H. Moore
Cincinnati
Sailors Barred From New Oyster Bay Pavilion Dance
Sailors from the President's yacht Sylph stationed at Oyster Bay were refused admission to a dance pavilion at the Inside Inn. The pavilion had just opened and posters invited the public. an attendant stopped the Sylphs from entering the dancing floor.
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Vermont Vote Holds Western and Eastern Campaign Stakes
New York reports show national party committees watching Vermont election results for turnout and party gains compared with four years ago. Republicans expect a win, but a smaller plurality could spur Eastern campaign vigor, with Roosevelt urging steady effort and critics warning against complacency. Campaigns will surge midSeptember ending in Maine on September 15 as rallies follow across states with doubt. Taft speeches and phonograph records reflect party messaging during this pivotal political period.
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