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August 28, 1894
The Topeka State Journal
Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
What is this article about?
In Washington on Aug. 28, Charles L. Glasscock filed for divorce, naming Nevada Senator Stewart as co-respondent in an alleged affair. Stewart admitted involvement but called it a blackmail plot.
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Senator Stewart Involved In a Scandal.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28.--The statement was published yesterday morning that Charles L. Glasscock of this city had filed a suit for absolute divorce from his wife, and that he had named as co-respondent a senator, whose name was not given, and whose identity was not clearly shown. The fact became known that Senator Stewart of Nevada was probably the senator referred to in the article, and to the press reporter he admitted that it applied to him, but maintained that it was a blackmailing scheme.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28.--The statement was published yesterday morning that Charles L. Glasscock of this city had filed a suit for absolute divorce from his wife, and that he had named as co-respondent a senator, whose name was not given, and whose identity was not clearly shown. The fact became known that Senator Stewart of Nevada was probably the senator referred to in the article, and to the press reporter he admitted that it applied to him, but maintained that it was a blackmailing scheme.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Deception Fraud
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Senator Scandal
Divorce Suit
Blackmail Scheme
What entities or persons were involved?
Charles L. Glasscock
Senator Stewart
Where did it happen?
Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
Charles L. Glasscock
Senator Stewart
Location
Washington
Event Date
Aug. 28
Story Details
Charles L. Glasscock filed a suit for absolute divorce from his wife, naming an unnamed senator as co-respondent. Senator Stewart of Nevada admitted it applied to him but claimed it was a blackmailing scheme.