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August 25, 1886
South Omaha Stockman
South Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska
What is this article about?
Roscoe Conkling, aged 56, has trimmed his beard like Gen. Grant's, wears a cheap jeans suit, and remains highly active in downtown New York, jumping off a Broadway car with youthful agility. Compared to Blaine (entered Congress at 23) and Edmunds (Senate at 27), Conkling (Congress at 29) appears likely to outlast them.
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Three Kings.
New York Sun.
Roscoe Conkling has cut off the Mephistophelean point to his beard. It is now closely trimmed, somewhat similar to the style worn by Gen. Grant. He goes around down town in a cheap jeans suit, and is as active as a youth of 20. A Broadway conductor was about to pull the bell for him to get off the car the other day, when Mr. Conkling said "never mind," and jumped off the car with the agility of a newsboy. He entered congress at 29, Blaine at 23, and Edmunds entered the senate at 27. All are of the same age, 56, and from present appearance Mr. Conkling will be on top of the earth the longest.
New York Sun.
Roscoe Conkling has cut off the Mephistophelean point to his beard. It is now closely trimmed, somewhat similar to the style worn by Gen. Grant. He goes around down town in a cheap jeans suit, and is as active as a youth of 20. A Broadway conductor was about to pull the bell for him to get off the car the other day, when Mr. Conkling said "never mind," and jumped off the car with the agility of a newsboy. He entered congress at 29, Blaine at 23, and Edmunds entered the senate at 27. All are of the same age, 56, and from present appearance Mr. Conkling will be on top of the earth the longest.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Roscoe Conkling
Beard Trim
New York
Politicians Age
Youthful Activity
What entities or persons were involved?
Roscoe Conkling
Gen. Grant
Blaine
Edmunds
Where did it happen?
New York
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
New York
Event Date
The Other Day
Key Persons
Roscoe Conkling
Gen. Grant
Blaine
Edmunds
Event Details
Roscoe Conkling has trimmed his beard to resemble Gen. Grant's style, wears a cheap jeans suit, and demonstrates youthful activity by jumping off a moving Broadway car. At age 56, like Blaine and Edmunds, he entered politics young and appears vigorous.