When was it published?

November 28, 1881 in Press And Daily Dakotaian

Domestic News November 28, 1881

Press And Daily Dakotaian

Q: What keywords are associated?

Colonel Cowie, Dismissal, Treasury Department, District Commissioner, Iowa Delegation

Yankton, Yankton County, South Dakota

View full issue View on Library of Congress PDF Page 1

What is this article about?

Colonel George Cowie was dismissed on the 23d ult. from his chief clerkship in the Treasury Department's diplomatic and consular bureau. He is now a candidate for district commissioner, backed by the Iowa delegation in Congress, amid ongoing attention.

Clipping

OCR Quality

98% Excellent

Full Text

The case of Colonel George Cowie, who was on the 23d ult. dismissed from the chief clerkship of the diplomatic and consular bureau of the fifth auditor's office, treasury department, continues to occupy very considerable attention in both private and official circles, and it is intimated by friends of the colonel that the end is not yet. The Washington papers announce him as a candidate for the position of commissioner of the district and say that he will be backed for the place by the entire Iowa delegation in congress.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Appointment

What keywords are associated?

Colonel Cowie Dismissal Treasury Department District Commissioner Iowa Delegation

What entities or persons were involved?

Colonel George Cowie

Where did it happen?

Washington

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Washington

Event Date

23d Ult.

Key Persons

Colonel George Cowie

Outcome

dismissed from chief clerkship; announced as candidate for commissioner of the district, backed by iowa delegation.

Event Details

Colonel George Cowie was dismissed from the chief clerkship of the diplomatic and consular bureau of the fifth auditor's office, treasury department. The case continues to attract attention in private and official circles, with friends indicating the end is not yet. Washington papers announce him as a candidate for commissioner of the district, backed by the entire Iowa delegation in congress.