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May 8, 1876
The Wheeling Daily Register
Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
Benj. N. Campbell, Gen. Babcock's father-in-law and U.S. Marshal in Illinois, faces investigation for extorting half of Miss Sweet's salary as Pension Agent and forcing her to provide a sinecure for his brother Geo. Campbell.
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Gen. Babcock's father-in-law, Benj. N. Campbell, is next expected to be investigated.
Holding the position of United States Marshal in Illinois, it is charged that he exacted from a Miss Sweet one-half of her salary and the biggest part of her emoluments as Pension Agent, as the condition of allowing her to keep her position. Moreover, he compelled her to provide a sinecure position in her office for his brother, Geo. Campbell. No wonder that Miss Sweet has soured on him, and in place of sugar is ready to deal pepper upon him before the investigating committee.
Holding the position of United States Marshal in Illinois, it is charged that he exacted from a Miss Sweet one-half of her salary and the biggest part of her emoluments as Pension Agent, as the condition of allowing her to keep her position. Moreover, he compelled her to provide a sinecure position in her office for his brother, Geo. Campbell. No wonder that Miss Sweet has soured on him, and in place of sugar is ready to deal pepper upon him before the investigating committee.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Deception
What keywords are associated?
Extortion
Us Marshal
Pension Agent
Sinecure
Investigation
Corruption
What entities or persons were involved?
Benj. N. Campbell
Gen. Babcock
Miss Sweet
Geo. Campbell
Where did it happen?
Illinois
Story Details
Key Persons
Benj. N. Campbell
Gen. Babcock
Miss Sweet
Geo. Campbell
Location
Illinois
Story Details
Benj. N. Campbell, U.S. Marshal in Illinois, is accused of exacting half of Miss Sweet's salary and most emoluments as Pension Agent to allow her to retain her position, and compelling her to create a sinecure for his brother Geo. Campbell; Miss Sweet intends to testify harshly against him before the committee.