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March 16, 1876
The Elk County Advocate
Ridgway, Elk County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
Washington correspondent reports that Marsh's wife, estranged from Mrs. Belknap due to a misunderstanding a year ago, urged her husband to reveal his corrupt bargain with Secretary Belknap, leading to the secretary's resignation.
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A Washington Incident.
It has come to light since the resignation of Secretary Belknap, says a Washington correspondent, that the determination of Marsh not to withhold the truth about his bargain originated not with Marsh, who is represented by those who call themselves his friends as a poor, weak creature, but with Marsh's wife, a lady of striking personal appearance, well known in New York. It appears that Mrs. Marsh and Mrs. Belknap (the present Mrs. Belknap) were old friends before the advancement of General Belknap to the high position from which he has just so miserably fallen. About a year ago a misunderstanding occurred between the two ladies, and Mrs. Marsh, considering herself to have been treated with indignity, broke off her relations with her former friend and vowed vengeance upon her and hers. When the pressure of the committee was put upon Mr. Marsh his wife insisted that he should no longer attempt to screen the secretary.
It has come to light since the resignation of Secretary Belknap, says a Washington correspondent, that the determination of Marsh not to withhold the truth about his bargain originated not with Marsh, who is represented by those who call themselves his friends as a poor, weak creature, but with Marsh's wife, a lady of striking personal appearance, well known in New York. It appears that Mrs. Marsh and Mrs. Belknap (the present Mrs. Belknap) were old friends before the advancement of General Belknap to the high position from which he has just so miserably fallen. About a year ago a misunderstanding occurred between the two ladies, and Mrs. Marsh, considering herself to have been treated with indignity, broke off her relations with her former friend and vowed vengeance upon her and hers. When the pressure of the committee was put upon Mr. Marsh his wife insisted that he should no longer attempt to screen the secretary.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Betrayal
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Washington Incident
Belknap Resignation
Marsh Bargain
Wife Vengeance
Personal Grudge
What entities or persons were involved?
Marsh
Mrs. Marsh
Secretary Belknap
Mrs. Belknap
General Belknap
Where did it happen?
Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
Marsh
Mrs. Marsh
Secretary Belknap
Mrs. Belknap
General Belknap
Location
Washington
Event Date
About A Year Ago
Story Details
Mrs. Marsh, after a falling out with her former friend Mrs. Belknap, vowed vengeance and insisted her husband reveal the truth of his bargain with Secretary Belknap under committee pressure, leading to the secretary's resignation.