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March 1, 1889
The Mitchell Capital
Mitchell, Davison County, South Dakota
What is this article about?
James G. Blaine resigns from Maine's delegation to George Washington's centennial inauguration in a letter dated Feb 2, 1889, amid rumors of his cabinet appointment. Maine Governor Burleigh appoints ex-Governor Connor as replacement chairman. (Reported Feb 26, 1889, Augusta, ME.)
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BLAINE HAS OTHER BUSINESS.
A Letter Which Seemingly Confirms the
Rumor of His Appointment to the Cab-
inet.
AUGUSTA,
Me.,
Feb 26.—Governor
Burleigh has received the following letter
from Hon. James G. Blaine:
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 1889.
His Excellency E. C. Burleigh, Governor
of Maine:
DEAR SIR—I hereby resign my posi-
tion as a member of the delegation to
represent Maine at the centennial of the
inauguration of George Washington as
President of the United States. I re-
quest that you will fill my place as
promptly as is consistent with the selec-
tion of a man who will be certain to dis-
charge the duties required of him and be
present in New York at the appointed
time.
Very respectfully yours,
JAMES G. BLAINE.
Governor Burleigh has appointed ex-
Governor Connor, who has been acting
chairman in the absence of Mr. Blaine,
as chairman of the Maine commission-
ers.
A Letter Which Seemingly Confirms the
Rumor of His Appointment to the Cab-
inet.
AUGUSTA,
Me.,
Feb 26.—Governor
Burleigh has received the following letter
from Hon. James G. Blaine:
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 1889.
His Excellency E. C. Burleigh, Governor
of Maine:
DEAR SIR—I hereby resign my posi-
tion as a member of the delegation to
represent Maine at the centennial of the
inauguration of George Washington as
President of the United States. I re-
quest that you will fill my place as
promptly as is consistent with the selec-
tion of a man who will be certain to dis-
charge the duties required of him and be
present in New York at the appointed
time.
Very respectfully yours,
JAMES G. BLAINE.
Governor Burleigh has appointed ex-
Governor Connor, who has been acting
chairman in the absence of Mr. Blaine,
as chairman of the Maine commission-
ers.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Blaine Resignation
Maine Delegation
Cabinet Rumor
Governor Appointment
What entities or persons were involved?
James G. Blaine
E. C. Burleigh
Ex Governor Connor
Where did it happen?
Augusta, Me.; Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
James G. Blaine
E. C. Burleigh
Ex Governor Connor
Location
Augusta, Me.; Washington
Event Date
Feb 26, 1889; Feb 2, 1889
Story Details
James G. Blaine resigns from Maine's delegation to Washington's centennial inauguration, seemingly confirming rumors of his cabinet appointment. Governor Burleigh appoints ex-Governor Connor as chairman.