Joseph Medill, American journalist and politician, 26th Mayor of Chicago (b. 1823)
Joseph Medill (April 6, 1823 – March 16, 1899) was a Canadian-American newspaper editor, publisher, and Republican Party politician. He was co-owner and managing editor of the Chicago Tribune, and he was Mayor of Chicago from after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 until 1873.
1899Mar, 16
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Events on 1899
- 2Feb
Canberra
The Australian Premiers' Conference held in Melbourne decides to locate Australia's capital city, Canberra, between Sydney and Melbourne. - 4Feb
Battle of Manila (1899)
The Philippine-American War begins with the Battle of Manila. - 6Feb
Treaty of Paris (1898)
Spanish-American War: The Treaty of Paris, a peace treaty between the United States and Spain, is ratified by the United States Senate. - 6Mar
Aspirin
Bayer registers "Aspirin" as a trademark. - 18Apr
Royal charter
The St. Andrew's Ambulance Association is granted a royal charter by Queen Victoria.