Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 51, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 May 1902 — The “Know-Nothing" Era. [ARTICLE]

The “Know-Nothing" Era.

The late Dr. Charles A. Phelps of Boston, came near being the last survivor of the peculiar “Know-Nothing” era in Massachusetts. He was one of the original “Know-Nothing” leaders. He later became the presiding officer, in turn, of both branches of the legislature, and hcqujred an Importance in politics which resulted in giving him office under the Republican national administration.—New York Post.