Whig Victory Fueled by War Hero Taylor Nomination
The article recalls the Whig rise behind General Zachary Taylor, ties to Harrison and Tyler, and the 1840 victory. It highlights Van Buren’s split influence, New York faction fights, and the Baltimore Democratic convention with Cass and Buchanan amid Barnburners and Hunkers, naming Sickles and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zachary Taylor
Mexico
Henry Clay
Harrison
Tippecanoe
Tyler
Taylor
White House
Buena Vista
New York State
Free Soil Democratic Party
Martin van Buren
van Buren
General Taylor
Baltimore
Lewis Cass
Michigan
James Buchanan
Pennsylvania
Cass
New York
Kentucky
Night Riders
Hankers
Hanker
Barnburners
Silas Wright
Polk
Wright
William O. Butler
Young Dan Sickles
Wright Nearly Matches Farman's Le Mans Flight Record
Wilbur Wright from Dayton, Ohio, flew for 19 minutes 48.4 seconds at Auvours France. The distance was estimated between 14.5 and 15 miles with a landing 300 feet from the starting point. A second flight ended when a gust damaged the wing, but Wright was unhurt and plans to resume next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemans
France
Wilbur Wright
Aeroplanist
Dayton
Henry Farman
M. Boullee
Mr. Wright
Wright
Paris Airship Republique Flies 200 Miles Over City
The dirigible Republique maneuvered for six hours today over Paris and its suburbs and covered about 200 miles before landing.
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Paris
Vilas Estate Valued At 842000 In Madison
The will of the late Colonel William F. Vilas is probated in County Court. The estate is valued at 842000 with 142000 real estate and 700000 personal property. Estimated debts run to 70000, subject to correction. Heirs at law are widow Anna M Vilas and daughter Mary Esther Vilas Hanks.
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Madison, Wis
William F. Vilas
Anna M. Vilas
Mary Esther Vilas Hanks
Oldest Mason James Bellows McGregor Turns 107
Mt Sunapee New Hampshire September 5 James Bellows McGregor the nations oldest Mason and possibly oldest white man in the United States celebrated his 107th birthday He can read ordinary print with a reading glass and remains hale and hearty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Sunapee
N. H
James Bellows McGregor
United States
Pittsburg Banks Closed by Government
In Pittsburg two banks Cosmopolitan National Bank and Mt. Washington Savings and Trust were shut by Federal and State authorities. The Cosmopolitan faced closure over disputed loans totaling more than 1 million dollars amid claims of solvency. Deposits included 100000 each from federal and state sources. Receiver Robert Lyons of Allegheny National Bank was named for Cosmopolitan. The Mt Washington Trust, cap 125000, deposits 60000, loans 141000, assets about 200000, was closed for apparent irregularities with possible reopening next Tuesday.
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Pittsburg
Cosmopolitan National Bank
Mt. Washington Savings and Trust Company
Trust Company
Cosmopolitan Bank
John B. Cunningham
Examiner Cunningham
Judge Oldham
Legal Department of the Comptroller of the Currency
Washington
Robert Lyons
Allegheny National Bank
Cosmopolitan
The
National Bank
State Bank
James M. Cover
Berkey
Ohio Volunteers Meet at 167th O W I Reunion
More than one hundred survivors of the 167th Ohio Volunteer Infantry gathered for their annual reunion at the home of Mrs. Mary Moore widow of Colonel Tom Moore who led the regiment. O V Parrish was elected President H C Gray Vice President H H Long Secretary George A Vannegrift Treasurer James Jones Historian. Letters were read from former Governor Campbell and Governor Harris who could not attend.
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Hamilton
167Th O. W. I
Mary Moore
Tom Moore
O. V. Parrish
H. C. Gray
H. Long
George A. Vannegrift
James Jones
Campbell
Harris
Fire Devastates Northern Minnesota Chisholm Town
Wildfires raged across northern Wisconsin and Minnesota turning Chisholm into a complete ruin and driving thousands from homes. Nashwauk Buhl Wrenshall Hibbing and Bayfield faced encroaching flames with major crops timberlands lost and at least 10 000 homeless as fire crews and residents relocated to Hibbing and other shelters.
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Duluth
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Nashwauk
Minn
Buhl
Chisholm
Wrenshall
Mesaba ‘Iron Range
Hibbing
Douglas County
Wis
Bayfield
Great Northern
Hibblmg
Senator Scott Escapes Injury After Encounter
Senator N B Scott denies injuries after a reported clash with a Republican figure in Wheeling West Virginia He states he was not hurt can continue his duties at his desk and on the streets since the incident The remarks came as sensational reports circulated about the encounter
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Wheeling
W- Va
United States
N. B. Scott
Scott
Goff Nominated for West Virginia Governor by Republican Pact
Nathan Goff of Parkersburg WV emerges as Republican candidate for West Virginia governor after Swisher and Scherr withdraw in his favor. The National Committee had sought harmony, with Goff’s acceptance seen as unifying old factional splits and averting a Democratic victory.
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New York
Nathan Goff
United States Circuit Court of
Parkersburg
W. Va
C. A. Swisher
S. C. Scherr
National Republican Committee
Swisher
Mr. Scherr
Judge Goff
C. Scherr
Lincoln Republican Party
Do. A. Swisher
West Virginia
Goff
Scherr
Republican National Committee
National Committee
C.cupon
William L. Ward
T. Coleman Dupont
Brooker
Republican National
Judge Nathan Goff Declines West Virginia Campaign
In Milwaukee Judge Nathan Goff telegraphs to The American that health prevents his candidacy for West Virginia governor. He says he advised friends the state of his health forbids involvement in the campaign.
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Baltimore
West Virginia
United States
Nathan Goff
Milwaukee
Wis
Taft Eyes October Tour of Doubtful States
Taft plans a traveling campaign in October focusing on states the National Committee deems doubtful. Frank Hitchcock, the chair, says rising demand in the West and elsewhere may push Taft to appearances in both East and West. Attorney General Wade H. Ellis visited Taft, then Taft enjoyed a nonproductive fishing trip.
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Middle Bass Island
William H. Taft
National Committee
Frank H. Hitchcock
Taft
Hot Springs
Cincinnati
Hitchcock
West
New York
Detroit
Judge Taft
Frank J. Hecker
Halcyon
Sandusky
Jurge Taft
Ohio
Wade H. Ellis
Eral
Washington
Harris Hughes and Beveridge at Youngstown
In Youngstown Ohio on September 5 Governor Harris of Ohio and Senator Beveridge of Indiana addressed a large crowd after Governor Hughes spoke. They blasted Bryan and urged Republican campaign momentum with calls for tariff revision naval strength and strong federal reforms in a boilerplate national campaign setting.
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Harris
Hughes
Beveridge
Youngstown
Lincoln
Neb
Ohio
New York
A. J. Beveridge
Indiana
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Ghoo van Buren
Frederic J. Haskin
Samuel J. Tilden
National Democracy
Daniel D. Sickles
Hunkers
Sickles
Democratic Party
Congress
Lafayette Square
Gettysburg
Foit Trust
Warehouse E Company
Equity Trust
Farmans
Vilas
New Hampshire
Hale
Cosmopolitan National and
D. J. Richardson
Wiogunoin
Senator Sbott
Eagtional
Nhte
New Yorker
Harmon
Har
Ris
Judge Harmon
Fairview
Mahoning River
Great Mills
Carnegie Works of the
United
Town Sheet and Tube Company Were
Wick
Roosevelt
Ing
Bureau of Corporations
Mr. Taft
Labor’s
Mr. Bryar
Labor
Republican Party
Gov
Ernor Hughes
Senator Beveridge
Mr. Bryan
Monroe
Bryan
Philippines
Cuba
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