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Domestic News
May 16, 1882
The South Kentuckian
Hopkinsville, Christian County, Kentucky
What is this article about?
President nominated John B. Gowan to replace Susan H. Burbridge as postmaster in Hopkinsville after her term expired on October 10; Gowan expected to be confirmed soon.
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Change in the Post Office.
The President last week nominated Esq. John B. Gowan to supersede Mrs. Susan H. Burbridge as postmaster at this place. Mrs. Burbridge's third term expired on the 10th ult., she, having been appointed by President Grant in 1870. In removing her the President is but carrying out his expressed determination to fill the lucrative offices with Stalwart Republican voters. Esq. Gowan is one of the oldest and best known citizens of Hopkinsville and his nomination will probably be confirmed this week.
The President last week nominated Esq. John B. Gowan to supersede Mrs. Susan H. Burbridge as postmaster at this place. Mrs. Burbridge's third term expired on the 10th ult., she, having been appointed by President Grant in 1870. In removing her the President is but carrying out his expressed determination to fill the lucrative offices with Stalwart Republican voters. Esq. Gowan is one of the oldest and best known citizens of Hopkinsville and his nomination will probably be confirmed this week.
What sub-type of article is it?
Appointment
What keywords are associated?
Postmaster Nomination
Hopkinsville
Republican Appointment
Office Change
What entities or persons were involved?
John B. Gowan
Susan H. Burbridge
President Grant
Where did it happen?
Hopkinsville
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Hopkinsville
Event Date
Last Week
Key Persons
John B. Gowan
Susan H. Burbridge
President Grant
Outcome
mrs. burbridge removed after third term expiration on the 10th ult.; gowan's nomination expected to be confirmed this week.
Event Details
President nominated John B. Gowan to replace Susan H. Burbridge as postmaster; Burbridge appointed by Grant in 1870, term expired 10th ult.; removal aligns with policy to appoint Stalwart Republicans; Gowan is prominent local citizen.