Jones Leads Times After Raymond
George Jones became the central publisher figure after Raymond's death and later guided the paper through anti corruption investigations.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
George Jones Biography and Timeline
Follow George Jones through 5 dated historical records for United States of America.
George Jones, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1869–1883Years on this page
1869
1871
Tweed Ring Corruption Exposed
The Times published investigations into the Tweed Ring's misuse of New York City funds, helping discredit a powerful political machine.
1873
Panic of 1873 Financial Turmoil
An American financial panic created severe pressure on banks, railways and employment during Jones's leadership of the newspaper.
1876
Disputed Presidential Election Reporting
The Hayes Tilden election produced a constitutional controversy as the Times followed the disputed electoral votes.
1883
Brooklyn Bridge Public Opening
The opening of the Brooklyn Bridge gave New York's newspaper readers a major urban engineering and civic event.
Records, sources and methodology
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