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Domestic News December 17, 1884

Eureka Daily Sentinel

Eureka, Eureka County, Nevada

What is this article about?

Missouri delegation suggests James A. Broadhead for U.S. Attorney General during visit to President-elect Cleveland in Albany on Dec. 16. Senator Bayard visits, reportedly assured of cabinet choice, and prefers Secretary of the Treasury, with appointment rumored.

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Albany, Dec. 16.-Lieutenant Governor Campbell, Judge Lindley and John G. Prather, a member of the Democratic National Committee, John W. Martin, a Cleveland elector, and John G. Priest of the National Advisory Committee, all of Missouri, called on Cleveland to suggest the name of James A. Broadhead of St. Louis for Attorney General of the United States. The gentlemen afterwards made a tour of the capital. When Senator Bayard came to Albany he paid his respects to President-elect Cleveland. It is understood that he left for home with the assurance that he could make a choice of any position in the Cabinet and he would receive the appointment. It is said on good authority that after having duly deliberated over the matter, the Delaware Senator sent a note to the Governor, which was received yesterday, indicating his preference for the portfolio of Secretary of the Treasury. It is rumored that he will be accordingly appointed.

What sub-type of article is it?

Appointment Politics

What keywords are associated?

Cabinet Appointment Cleveland Senator Bayard Attorney General Missouri Delegation

What entities or persons were involved?

Lieutenant Governor Campbell Judge Lindley John G. Prather John W. Martin John G. Priest James A. Broadhead Senator Bayard President Elect Cleveland

Where did it happen?

Albany

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Albany

Event Date

Dec. 16

Key Persons

Lieutenant Governor Campbell Judge Lindley John G. Prather John W. Martin John G. Priest James A. Broadhead Senator Bayard President Elect Cleveland

Outcome

rumored appointment of senator bayard as secretary of the treasury.

Event Details

A group from Missouri, including Lieutenant Governor Campbell, Judge Lindley, John G. Prather, John W. Martin, and John G. Priest, visited President-elect Cleveland in Albany to suggest James A. Broadhead of St. Louis for Attorney General. They toured the capital afterward. Senator Bayard visited Cleveland, received assurance of any cabinet position, and sent a note indicating preference for Secretary of the Treasury.

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