Pennsylvanian Leaders and James Hamilton Died in 1783
James Hamilton, Philadelphia mayor four times and Pennsylvania lieutenant governor, born Accomack County Virginia, died New York City August 14 1783. Noted defender of press liberty in Zenger trial, held many Pennsylvania posts including Speaker of the Assembly. Andrew Hamilton owned Lancaster lands and served in the Provincial Assembly.
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Joel Hamilton
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Accomak County
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New York City
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Scotland
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John Peter Zenger
Lancaster County
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Pencaster
Vic Spooner A Boston Driver Debuts In Altoona Race Scene
Altoona prepares for Labor Day races with Vic Spooner, 23, the young Boston entrant vying for a berth on the Duesenberg team. Spooner, who bought the famed Duesenberg after impressing at Indiana and Laurel events, earned registration and approval to race, backed by dirt-track expertise and a passion for automotive engineering.
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Vic” Spooner
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Steck Gains in recount for Brookhart Senate race
From Brookhart Washington Aug 14 ( INS ) Daniel I Steck Democrat gains on Senator Brookhart Republican in statewide recount. Two thirds counted shows Steck ahead by about 700 to 800 votes though no official figures yet. Brookhart maintains a 766 majority based on official totals. Recount in 22 of 99 counties shows 430 votes swing toward Brookhart increasing his lead to 1885.
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Senate Committee
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Friends of
James Hamilton of Philadelphia and early Pennsylvania leadership
James Hamilton, a Philadelphia figure, held multiple offices from alderman in 1741 to mayor in October 1745 and long service in the Provincial Council. He funded public works, supported the College of Philadelphia, and served as lieutenant governor several times, remaining loyal to the crown through the Revolution before dying in New York City on August 14, 1788. He never married. his estates passed to his brother’s son William.
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