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May 25, 1878
The Rock Island Argus
Rock Island, Rock Island County County, Illinois
What is this article about?
The Potter committee is urged to question Major James M. Beardsley of Rock Island about his past interviews with Senator Sherman regarding promises made to the Packard-Pitkins combination to count Louisiana for Hayes in the election. However, Beardsley has retired from politics, practices law, and claims to have forgotten the details.
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When the Potter committee are ready for work, if they will send for Major James M. Beardsley, of Rock Island, he may be able to tell them of some interviews he had with the Secretary—then Senator Sherman, and what he was instructed to promise the Packard-Pitkins combination if the state of Louisiana was counted for Hayes.—Ia. State Reg.
It won't do. Our Major has quietly withdrawn from politics for a season and is practicing law. He has got entirely over the 'visiting statesman' business, and as the Major is really a clever gentleman and don't desire to mingle any more in politics, he has forgotten all about that visit. It wouldn't do any good to call him—he don't recollect—he is entirely oblivious to the whole thing.
It won't do. Our Major has quietly withdrawn from politics for a season and is practicing law. He has got entirely over the 'visiting statesman' business, and as the Major is really a clever gentleman and don't desire to mingle any more in politics, he has forgotten all about that visit. It wouldn't do any good to call him—he don't recollect—he is entirely oblivious to the whole thing.
What sub-type of article is it?
Deception Fraud
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Betrayal
What keywords are associated?
Potter Committee
James M Beardsley
Senator Sherman
Packard Pitkins
Louisiana Election
Hayes
Political Promises
What entities or persons were involved?
Major James M. Beardsley
Senator Sherman
Packard Pitkins Combination
Hayes
Where did it happen?
Rock Island, Louisiana
Story Details
Key Persons
Major James M. Beardsley
Senator Sherman
Packard Pitkins Combination
Hayes
Location
Rock Island, Louisiana
Story Details
Suggestion to Potter committee to summon Major Beardsley for testimony on promises to Packard-Pitkins for Louisiana's electoral votes to Hayes, based on his talks with Senator Sherman; Beardsley now avoids politics and feigns forgetfulness.