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Domestic News January 2, 1903

Little Falls Herald

Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota

What is this article about?

Binger Hermann resigns as commissioner of the General Land Office in Washington on Dec. 30, succeeded by William A. Richards effective Feb. 1, amid strained relations with Secretary Hitchcock.

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RELATIONS
STRAINED
Commissioner Hermann of the General
Land Office Resigns.

Washington, Dec. 30.-Binger Hermann,
commissioner of the general land office,
has resigned and will be succeeded by
William A. Richards, now the assistant
commissioner of the general land office.
Mr. Hermann's resignation was requested
about two weeks ago by the secretary of the
interior and was immediately presented.
Commissioner Hermann said during the
afternoon that the change will be operative
Feb. 1.
The relations between Secretary Hitchcock
and Commissioner Hermann have been
strained for a long time.

What sub-type of article is it?

Appointment Politics

What keywords are associated?

Land Office Resignation Hermann Richards Hitchcock

What entities or persons were involved?

Binger Hermann William A. Richards Secretary Hitchcock

Where did it happen?

Washington

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Washington

Event Date

Dec. 30

Key Persons

Binger Hermann William A. Richards Secretary Hitchcock

Outcome

resignation requested about two weeks ago, operative feb. 1; succeeded by william a. richards

Event Details

Binger Hermann, commissioner of the general land office, has resigned. Relations between Secretary Hitchcock and Commissioner Hermann have been strained for a long time.

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