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Correspondence, 1903.

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Correspondence from Alger in Washington, D.C., dated Feb. 28, 1903, to Michigan Senator James E. Scripps, expressing satisfaction for some information that Scripps had forwarded to Alger. Biographical information (2 p., copies) is also included.

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Alger, R. A. (Russell Alexander), 1836-1907

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Alger (1836-1907) served as U.S. Senator from Michigan, 1902-1907. He was a Republican. (Information from Senators of the U.S.). Scripps served as Michigan Senator from the Third District, 1903-1904. He was born in England in 1835 and came to the U.S. in 1844. Scripps worked as a reporter for the Chicago Tribune in 1857. After settling in Detroit in 1859, he managed the Detroit Tribune until 1863 when he founded the Detroit Evening News. In 1862, Scripps married Harriet J. Messinger. He was acti...

Scripps, James E. (James Edmund), 1835-1906

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James E. Scripp, journalist, newspaper publisher, author. Born in London, came to Rushville, Ill., in 1844 and attended business college in Chicago. In 1857 worked for the Chicago Tribune and then the staff of the Detroit Daily Advertiser (in 1859). Established the Detroit Evening News which became the Detroit Daily News in 1873, and soon became the leading paper in Michigan. With brothers and sister established papers in Cleveland and St. Louis. Elected state senator. Became ill, traveled to Eu...