Flagt Campaign of Republican Party in 1856
The piece traces the 1856 race with John C Fremont as Republican nominee and James Buchanan winning Pennsylvania’s crucial backing. It notes Missouri Compromise repeal, Free Soilers, Know Nothings, and the birth of the Republican party led by Horace Greeley and The New York Tribune, highlighting the Kansas-Nebraska fight and national political realignments.
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Flagt
Kansas
John C. Fremont
Pennsylvania
James Buchanan
Franklin Pierce
Pierce
Nebraska
Republican Party
Horace Greeley
New York Tribune
Tribune
Fremont
South
North
Pittsburg
Washington
Philadelphia
Bunker Hill
William L. Dayton
Cincinnati
The
Alleghanies
Stephen A. Douglas
Lewis Cass
John C. Breckinridge
Kentucky
Know Nothing
Know Nothings
Millard Fillmore
Andrew Jackson Donelson
Tennessee
Fillmore
Free States
Fire Destroys Livery Stable of Congressman Longworth
Early morning blaze at S. H. King livery stable, 328 West Seventh Street, destroys the two story brick building and most property inside. Firemen Jeff Benjamin and Captain William Thompson are injured. 54 horses saved. Candle from baker E. F. Rubel’s wagon believed blamed for the fire.
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Jeff Benjamin
Hook and Ladder Company No
William Thompson
S. H. King
West Seventh Street
Seventh Street
Cathedral Alley
Fiat
City Hall
French Bros
E. F. Rubel
Baker
Sixth
Mound
Benjamin
Griess
Thompson
Millikin
White Cloud
Imperial
Hill Top
Ideal
Senator Knox in auto accident near Geneva
Senator Philander C. Knox of Pennsylvania narrowly escaped serious injury on a trip from Evian-Les-Bains to Geneva. The car skidded on a soft spot, plunged into a ditch, injuring Knox slightly and bruising his son, with the machine badly damaged. He proceeded to Basle after the incident.
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Geneva
Philander C. Knox
Pennsylvania
Evian-Les-Bains
Knox
Basle
Senator Knox Leaves for Continental Tour
Senator Knox and Mrs Knox with Philander C Knox Jr and Judge Young depart August 2 for a continental tour and expect to return home around October 1. The son is 18 years old.
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Philadelphia
Knox
Philander’ C. Knox, Jr
Young
United States Court
Pittsburg
De La Grange Still Climbing In Paris Air Duel
Paris reports Leon De La Grange of the Aviation Club of France sets a new aeroplane record by circling Issy 18 times at 13 feet average height and 31 minutes airborne, despite motor oil interference. He hopes to reach an hour before week’s end as Wilbur Wright watches the duel with keen interest.
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Paris
Leon de la Cange
Aviation Club of France
Tocly
Issy
M. de la Grange
de la Grange
Wilbur Wright
Wright counters La Grange feats in Le Mans air field
Wilbur Wright at Auvours, France, dismisses La Grange's Issy performances. He says La Grange must meet Lazare Weiller Committee conditions by flying at twelve meters altitude and speeds above six meters per second, proving wind resilience before claiming record.
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M. de la Grange
Wright makes controlled short flight at Ft Myer
Orville Wright piloted his aero plane at Ft Myer at dusk lasting fifty four seconds. He circled the field with sharper turns and landed at the lower end, showing no undulating movement seen in earlier trials.
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Washington
Orville Wright
Ft. Myer
Kentuckian for Law and Order in Princeton Rally
Judge A G Wells of Murray spoke to about 500 in Princeton on law and order. Anti association farmers paraded while Wells professed equal regard for the association and opposition to night riding. Judge Darby urged independent sales, prompting mixed reactions.
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Commercial Tribune
Princeton
A. G. Wells
Murray
Wells
Man from Portland Ends Life at Mills Hotel After Threat Letter
A Portland doctor identified as C H Brooks killed himself in Mills Hotel No 3 after a church rectory suicide attempt. He had come to New York seeking work described by priests as troubled by family hardship. A threatening letter from his wife in Maine warned of self harm unless she got support. Autopsy pending.
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New York
B . Co. Brooks
Portland
Mills Hotel
No. 3
Church of the Holy Innocents
West Twentysixth Street
C. H. Brooks
Maine
Daniel Madden
Brooks
Duane Street
Care
W. L. Ramage
Armour & Co
Alice
Hurself
French Troops Rout Arabs in Algerian Frontier Battle
Dispatched from Boudenaib Colonel Allix led five thousand troops to relieve Boudenaib garrison and routed a larger Arab force. Arabs attacked front and flanks but French artillery and cavalry repelled them. French losses included 22 wounded and one killed Lieutenant Schwartz. Enemy casualties run into hundreds.
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Allix
Boudeaib
Djorf
Ered
Boudeatb
Schwartz
Hergies: Saving Mother and Baby
Brooklyn fire tale of hero John Tuck a retired real estate dealer who saved his neighbor Mrs William Champel and her infant from a blaze before dying from burns His selfless acts saved both mother and child with neither suffering serious injuries.
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New York
John Tuck
Brooklyn
William Champel
Tuck
Anarchists Riot at Cooper Union in New York
A meeting of unemployed workers at Cooper Union erupted into an anarchist disturbance. Police removed Alexander Berkman and a young woman named Mary Smith, while Emma Goldman was escorted from the hall. The event echoed earlier agitator clashes and aimed to push labor claims amid widespread idle workers.
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New York
Cooper Union
Alexander Berkman
Henry C Frick
Homestead
Pennsylvania
Mary Smith
Berkman
Emma Goldman
Grand Central Palace
William D. ‘Haywood
Steunenburg
Idaho
Ahde Brotherhood Welfare Association
Scientist Dr. Rustin's alleged self harm plot revealed
Omaha mourns Dr. Frederick Rustin as police review a World-Herald report detailing his prior bizarre suicide attempts. The surgeon reportedly inoculated himself with typhoid and tetanus bacilli and even carried two culture vials, admitting in 1907 to taking typhoid germs to end his life in a way that would seem natural.
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Omaha, Neb
Frederick Rustin
Omaha
Omaha World-Herald Today
Rustin
the World-Herald
Austin
Bacteriological Laboratory
University of Chicago
Woman Surgeon Fights Maniac on City Street
New York sept 7 Dr Mary Crawford, the citys only female surgeon, fought a madman who tried to choke her as she transported him to the hospital. A policeman and ambulance driver aided her. She suffered minor injuries and vowed to continue ambulance work despite the danger.
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New York
Mary Crawford
Mystery visitor at Cliff House Cape Elizabeth
Stopped at Summer Resort Portland Maine Sept 7. It was learned that C. H. Brooks Mrs Brooks and children with maid from New York registered at the Cliff House Cape Elizabeth in July and stayed briefly. Physicians say no registered doctor of that name has practiced in Portland.
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Portland
C. H. Brooks
Minnesota Towns in Peril Amid Forest Fires
Forest fires rage across Minnesota with Snowball wiped out and Hibbing in danger as several towns face advancing flames. One hundred residents affected as blazes threaten nearby communities.
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Minnesota
Dul , Minn
Snowball
Hibbing
Taft Campaign Tour Begins With Hayes Visit
William Taft starts from Middle Bass Island and travels by boat and auto to Cincinnati. He visits Spiegel Grove and Hayes tomb, chats with Colonel Webb Hayes and family, and receives cheers from Port Clinton residents. He plans speeches in multiple Ohio cities, with debates on tariffs and bank deposits.
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Sandusky, CO
William Hi Taft
Middle Bass Island
Cincinnati
Taft
Edward H. Marsh
Rutherford B. Hayes
Spiegel Grove
Fremont
Colonel Webb Hayes
Fannie Hayes Smith
Prof. Smith
United States Naval Academy
Burchard A. Hayes
Hayes
Port Clinton
Commodore Richardson
Jessamine
Middle Bass Club
Herrick
Keifer
Henry Corbin
Charlie Taft
Sandusky
Marsh
John W. Herron
Grover Cleveland
Tiffin
Carey
Wharton
Forest
Kenton
Bellefontaine
Urbana
Springfield
Dayton
Taft greeted by crowd in Port Clinton on yacht visit
Judge Taft arrived aboard the steam yacht Jessamine to a cheering Port Clinton crowd. He declined to discuss politics but praised local industry, noting the fish and peach trade as the town’s fame. Ottawa County Republican Chairman Peter K. Tadsen introduced him before the brief speech and auto trip.
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Judge Taft
Middle Bass Island
Taft
Port Clinton
Tadsen
Mrs Taft
Clinton
Cincinnati
Jessamine
Peter K. Tadsen
Ottawa County
Mr. Taft
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Boston
Tremont Temple
Farnell Hall
Wendell Phillips
Ryman Beecher
Theodore Parker
Josiah Quincy
Sumner
Butler
Alfire
Ing
Congressman Longworth
Archibald
Renkert
Switzerland
French Aviation Club
Wilbur
Wright
M. de la ‘Grange
Louis Malecot
Kentugkiang For
LAW and Order
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John D. Rockefeller
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