I was researching the history of old buildings in my hometown for a story, when I got lost in the bizarre rabbit hole of death/murder announcements that were printed in the back of old newspapers (highly recommend perusing these, btw, I've found some fascinating tidbits).
The announcement reads in its entirety:
"William Henry Harrison, a grandson of the former President of the U. S. murdered a lady in Kentucky who refused to marry him." --The Wilmington Morning Star, Thur, Oct 5, 1876
I've done some searching, but I haven't come up with anything.
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Was it a bored news boy who got ahold of the telegraph wires? Or is this a real murder that could have been stifled from the media out of honor for the first family? I have so many questions!
William Henry Harrison on his very first day of office: I am now the 9th us president of America, it time to make a 2 hour speech with no coat and hat in a very cold winter day that will not give me a horrible disease.
30 days later being president
William Henry Harrison on the 31st day of office: Oh I Don't feel so well.
After saying that William Henry Willison Literally fucking dies.
James K Polk After hearing the news of William Henry Willison Death: Ah shit.
Taking a covered carriage to the inauguration, William Henry Harrison benefits from a covered tent that provides him shelter. Due to the inclement weather, he sensibly wears an overcoat, and decides to spontaneously cut the length of his inaugural address in half. As a result, while he suffers a bad cold, he recovers and lives to serve a full term in office. His agenda: create a Federal Bank, raise tariffs and protect development of local industry, fight political corruption, standardize the qualifications for executive appointment, and annex Texas. An Ohio man, he is a moderate Whig on the slavery issue, not an abolitionist, though mildly opposed to the further expansion of slavery.
What effects does this have on US History?
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Now all I need is a middle finger emote.
7.0 began in the closing week of January, so there isn’t much to go off of yet. That being the case, we’ll find an appropriate subject! January 20 is when we Americans inaugurate Presidents, so... William Henry Harrison was the ninth President of the United States and served a term totaling only 31 days in 1841 before succumbing to pneumonia. Shortest Presidency, shortest amount of time for an awards post!
(Also I am aware that in 1841 Presidents were inaugurated in March.)
The William Henry Harrison: For a character you think has a rapidly approaching expiration date. Which character is slated for death?
The John Tyler: Harrison’s Vice President, who ended up serving all but a month of his term. The John Tyler is for your favorite male character!
The Anna Symmes Harrison: Harrison’s First Lady, this award is for your favorite female character!
The Pneumonia: This character is villainous! Who do you think is the most conniving, most angry, most evil character of the abbreviated month?
The Daniel Webster: Secretary of State (Minister of Foreign Affairs, for those across the Atlantic) under William Henry Harrison, the Daniel Webster is the award for your favorite diplomatic, economic, generally PeaceRP character of January.
The John Bell: Secretary of War under Harrison, this ought to be self explanatory. Which character do you think is the most badass warrior, the best duelist, the wildest berserker?
Like if the movie ends with them recalling their life to each other in a scene set before The Force Awakens just to have them together again on screen. And then possibly a shot of Lando after hearing of Hans death which then inspires him to help the resistance again in Episode 8? Just and idea really.
William and Kenny are both at a
