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April 30, 1876
Pioche Daily Record
Pioche, Lincoln County, Nevada
What is this article about?
Robert Lincoln, son of assassinated president, avoided politics but became Chicago's Town Supervisor to combat corruption, elected to ensure better local governance.
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After the assassination of his father Robert Lincoln conceived an utter dislike for politics, and resisted all the importunities of his friends to bring him forward as a candidate for office. Some ten years ago he was admitted to the bar, and has since quietly practised his profession in Chicago. The recent developments of corruption among the politicians of that city filled him with such disgust that he consented to become a candidate for the office of Town Supervisor, in the interest of honest home government. He was elected, and his influence is looked to as a guarantee for a better administration of local affairs in the future.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Robert Lincoln
Politics
Chicago
Town Supervisor
Corruption
Honest Government
What entities or persons were involved?
Robert Lincoln
Where did it happen?
Chicago
Story Details
Key Persons
Robert Lincoln
Location
Chicago
Story Details
After his father's assassination, Robert Lincoln disliked politics and resisted running for office. Admitted to the bar ten years ago, he practiced law in Chicago. Disgusted by recent corruption, he ran for Town Supervisor to promote honest government, was elected, and is expected to improve local administration.