Records, 1748-1906 (bulk 1876-1906).

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Records, 1748-1906 (bulk 1876-1906).

The records of the Philadelphia Times Publishing Company consist of fragments, chiefly dating from the presidency of Charles F. Kindred.

1 linear ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8343505

Hagley Museum & Library

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Bryan, William Jennings, 1860-1925

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R. Hoe & Company

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R. Hoe & Co. was the largest manufacturer of printing presses and press equipment in the United States during the 19th century. Its archives were dispersed in the 1970s, and later still, the letter books from which this collection derives were disassembled. California and Virginia letters (and perhaps some others) were sold separately, and are not included here. From the description of R. Hoe & Company records, 1858-1878. (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 34869934 ...

Associated press

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International Paper Company

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Guffey, James M. (James McClurg), 1839-1930

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Philadelphia Times Publishing Company.

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The Philadelphia Times was founded by Alexander McClure as a reform newspaper in 1875, following his defeat in the election for the Mayor of Philadelphia. With printer Frank McLaughlin, he made it into one of the most lively and outspoken papers in the city. The company was renamed the Times Company in 1892. Following the death of the last of his co-owners, McClure sold the entire capital stock to Charles F. Kindred in 1899. Kindred was an agent of the Philadelphia & Reading Railroad and som...

McClure, Alexander K. (Alexander Kelly), 1828-1909

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McClure was a Republican politician and owner of a newspaper in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. He helped to influence the Pennsylvania delegates to vote for Abraham Lincoln at the 1860 Republican nominating convention. McClure was a major opponent of Simon Cameron. From the description of Papers, January 3-24, 1861. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 137751501 Alexander K. McClure was a Pennsylvania newspaper publisher and politician. Born in Sherman's ...

Hall, James K. P. (James Knox Polk), 1844-1915

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Wanamaker, John, 1838-1922

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John Wanamaker was founder of a Philadelphia department store. From the description of Collection, 1779-1892. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 122632980 John Wanamaker, 1838-1822. Born Philadelphia, created first department store, pioneered use of price tags, money back guarantees, newspaper ads, and white sales. Instituted employee health care, pensions, and fringe benefits. Samuel Sydney McClure, 1857-1949. Founder, editor,...

Ochs, Adolph S. (Adolph Simon), 1858-1935

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The Times Company (Philadelphia, Pa.).

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Kindred, Charles F., 1847-

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Charles F. Kindred was a Republican Party politician of Philadelphia, where he was "ward boss" of the 29th Ward during the 1890s, as well as a member of the Republican State Committee for the year 1897-1898. He was also president of the Philadelphia Times newpaper between 1899 and 1902. Kindred also served as the local general agent for the Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Company and used his political influence to aid the Reading in several important terminal improvement projects around the...