James K Polk Chronology Highlights Major Milestones
Timeline traces James Knox Polk from birth in Mecklenburg County North Carolina in 1795 through political ascent. It notes service in the Tennessee legislature and Congress, governorship, presidential nomination and election, 1845 inauguration, 1846 Oregon boundary settlement, Mexican War, territorial expansion, and Polk's death in 1849 at age 53.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Knox Polk
Mecklenburg County
N. C
Tennessee
Polk
Polk the Dark Horse Who Won in a Landmark Election
The article traces James K. Polk’s rise from North Carolina roots to Tennessee lawmaker, congressman, and governor, culminating in his presidential win aided by New York’s vote split with the Liberty party. It notes rival claims by Clay and Van Buren, Polk’s Tennessee loss initially, and the final statewide tally that secured the nomination and victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Knox Polk
James K. Polk
North Carolina
Tennessee
University of North Carolina
Sarah Childress
Congress
Jackson
House
Immedi
Ately
Clay
Bathmore
Washington
Morse
Polk
Thomases
Baltimore
Jim” Polk
van Buren
Texas
Mexico
Clary
Wilson
New York
Liberty Party
Henry Clay
Mortons Anglicized Hosts Sparks Conversation
A Boston Transcript excerpt notes the Mortons’ English tastes and habits. Flkius complains they read London papers and feature foggy windows to echo London streets while Budge questions the Englishness. The turning point is a large wastelasher in the hall and visitors dropping their h sounds on entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mortons
Flkius
London
Chesterton
Shaw
Budge
Boston Transcript
Red Cross outlines 1920 21 relief budget and aims
The American Red Cross announces a $48,200,000 relief and service plan for 1920–21, with $31.5 million for foreign aid and $16.7 million for domestic civilian relief. Total spending for 1919–20 stood at $69.4 million, and the plan emphasizes disease prevention, disaster support, and health improvements across the United States and overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Washington
Europe
Fie
Tidget
Red Cross
Canory
United States
United States Health Service
Maryland Proposes Amendment on Legislative Pay in 1920
Proclamation from the January 1920 Maryland General Assembly outlines Chapter 319 and 665 amendments to the state Constitution proposing pay and session rules for both Houses. It details salaries, per diems, mileage, and the Governor’s proclamation trigger, with submission to voters at the next general election. Approved April 8, 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly of
Maryland
Legislative Department
General Assembly
Judiciary Department
State of Maryland
Congress
Ines
Modern Man of Business Says Suicide Is The Answer
A dubious profile of a business figure in People's Magazine extols self harm as a business solution. The narrative claims the man believes death by own action stabilizes a collapsing enterprise and urges fellow executives to commit suicide to end their burdens and preserve a poisonous sense of unity and profit sharing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Magazine
Tere
Elih
Ivan
Maryland Constitutional Amendment Proposed on Judiciary Clerks
The document records an act to amend Section 87 of Article 4 to submit a constitutional change to voters, detailing creation of Clerk offices in Baltimore City courts, election timing, six year terms, salaries of forty five hundred dollars, vacancy rules, and related provisions. Approved April 9 1920 and presented by Governor Albert C Ritchin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judiciary Department
General Assembly of
Maryland
Baltimore City
Supreme Bench
Gald Crty
General Assembly
Congress
Iega
Maryland Proclamation For Constitutional Amendments Publication
Pursuant to the Maryland Constitution a proclamation orders publication of the text of chapters 319 and 865 of the 1920 Acts in at least two newspapers in every county and in three newspapers in Baltimore with one in German weekly for three months before the November 1920 general election. The document bears the Great Seal, dated at Annapolis, July 1920, and signed by Governor and Secretary of State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
General Assembly of
Baltimore
General Assembly
No Sport in Hunting Seal On Newfoundland Coast
The account describes seal hunting as a brutal, perilous sea ordeal on Newfoundland’s stormy coast. It portrays the hunt as cruel, with exhausted hunters chasing seals as wind and ice drive the packs seaward, endangering boat crews and watchful families along the headlands.
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Newfoundland
Piurt
Pest threatens Greek crops from Mediterranean fly
The Mediterranean fly has caused years of damage to Greece crops including oranges apples pears peaches apricots plums and tomatoes with little remedy found and few preventive efforts reported. The pest has damaged flute and vegetable yields and remains uncontrolled.
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Greece
Which Yas Right Littte Mary Says Girls Are?
Dialogue shows a mother insisting on correct subject verb agreement with girls. Littte Mary questions phrasing about hats. The exchange highlights grammar tension and natural speech patterns in a home setting.
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Littte Mary
Stette
Inexhaustible Source of Pure Re Creshtment
A memory described as an unblotted, uncontaminated treasure, valued as an inexhaustible fountain of refreshment. Charlotte Broute is referenced in a stylistic, archival tone.
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Charlotte Broute
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Denton Journal
Edward Melvin Ben
Jornson
Melvin & Johnson, Publishers
James Morgan
Oregon
James K. Potk
America
League of Red Cross Societies
Albert C. Ritchin
State of
Eisher
Rob
J. R. Jarrell CO
Easton, Maryland
Annapolis
C. Ritcchoe
Patni B. Peniran
Detroit
Mich
Man
Michigan
Michael Fako
Oud East Falmer Avenue
Mr. Fake
THE
Ameri
the Daily American
Daly
Chas. C. Fulton & CO
Frlin Agnus
American Office
Baltimore, MD
Nisi
Annie Manche Bell
William A. Bell
Maury Etta Pippin
Ruth Anna Pippin
Caroline County
Jn Reputy. No. Zoo
J. Kemp Stevens
Caroline
Lawrence B
Towers
West
Lawrence
Strayer
Business College, Inc
Charles & Fayette Sts
Pepper Constable
Maryland Trust
Elkton
ST. Paul
Howard Butler
Denton
W. A. Smith
Purity Confectionery CO
W. Mulberry, St
J. Fred Emerson
Dentilatruwa Arcade
Hotel Rennert
Provident State Bank
Preston, Md
Jas. A. Trazzare
le Tick
CHE
the Peoples Bank
Henry T. Nuttile, Prest
F. Johnson
Cashier
At Paint and Varnish
Smith & Walls
Denton, Md
Lucas
Thomas & Messer CO
Ralto
St. Baltimore
International
Norristown
Hobbs
Hickman
W. G. Wooters
Med
Claiborne-Annapolis Ferry
Claiborne
T. C. B. Howard
Harmony
J. H. Pollard
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