13 Facts About Solon Chase

Solon Chase was an American farmer, orchardist, politician and newspaper publisher from Maine.

In 1873, an economic depression began and Solon Chase joined the national Greenback Party.

Solon Chase is credited with founding the Greenback Party in Maine.

Solon Chase sought to build an independent movement of farmers and workers through the Greenback Party and opposed electoral fusion with the Maine Democratic Party.

Solon Chase was born in the Solon Chase's Mill area of Turner, Maine in 1823.

Solon Chase was a member of the Whig Party prior to the American Civil War.

Solon Chase was appointed an internal revenue collector by President Andrew Johnson, though like most of Johnson's appointments, Chase was never confirmed.

In 1882, Solon Chase was the nominee of the Greenback Party for governor and received.

Solon Chase ran against Republican nominee and eventual winner Frederick Robie as well as Democrat Harris M Plaisted.

In January 1875, Solon Chase began published "Solon Chase's Chronicle" from his farm in Turner.

Just a year later, a stock company owned by Solon Chase created "Chase's Enquirer".

However, in 1882, the company took the paper over from its editor, Solon Chase, and moved the publication to Lewiston.

In March 1882, Solon Chase formed yet another newspaper, this called "Them Steers" in honor of the catchphrase popularized by the editor.