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April 12, 1895
Idaho County Free Press
Grangeville, Idaho County, Idaho
What is this article about?
The congregation of the Presbyterian church in Chaumont, New York, voted 28-1 to request Rev. William Cleveland, brother of President Cleveland, to resign due to political disturbances, though he did not participate in politics. He plans to appeal to the synod.
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CLEVELAND'S BROTHER DISCHARGED
Watertown Congregation Has No Further Use for the Clergyman.
Watertown, N. Y., April 3.-By a vote of 28 to 1, at an exciting session, the congregation of the Presbyterian church at Chaumont, this county, last evening, it was decided to ask Rev. William Cleveland, brother of President Cleveland, to tender his resignation. It is reported that politics has been the disturbing element, although Mr. Cleveland took no part in politics. Mr. Cleveland will appeal to the Presbyterian synod.
Watertown Congregation Has No Further Use for the Clergyman.
Watertown, N. Y., April 3.-By a vote of 28 to 1, at an exciting session, the congregation of the Presbyterian church at Chaumont, this county, last evening, it was decided to ask Rev. William Cleveland, brother of President Cleveland, to tender his resignation. It is reported that politics has been the disturbing element, although Mr. Cleveland took no part in politics. Mr. Cleveland will appeal to the Presbyterian synod.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Cleveland Brother
Presbyterian Resignation
Church Politics
Watertown Congregation
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. William Cleveland
President Cleveland
Where did it happen?
Chaumont, Watertown, N. Y.
Story Details
Key Persons
Rev. William Cleveland
President Cleveland
Location
Chaumont, Watertown, N. Y.
Event Date
April 3
Story Details
Congregation votes to request resignation of Rev. William Cleveland due to political issues; he will appeal to synod.