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July 11, 1889
Evening Journal
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware
What is this article about?
Rumors in Washington suggest Pension Commissioner Will Tanner may resign due to conflict with Secretary Noble after a conference involving Assistant Secretary Bussey.
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Will Tanner Resign?
WASHINGTON, July 11.- Much interest has developed here over the rumors that serious trouble has arisen between Pension Commissioner Tanner and Secretary Noble, and that the resignation of the former is not improbable. These rumors are the outcome of the conference held in the office of Secretary Noble, at which the secretary, Assistant Secretary Bussey and Commissioner Tanner were present. Pension Commissioner Tanner treats the matter of his reported resignation with jocularity. He says he would not attempt to contradict all the newspaper reports circulated about himself or his department.
WASHINGTON, July 11.- Much interest has developed here over the rumors that serious trouble has arisen between Pension Commissioner Tanner and Secretary Noble, and that the resignation of the former is not improbable. These rumors are the outcome of the conference held in the office of Secretary Noble, at which the secretary, Assistant Secretary Bussey and Commissioner Tanner were present. Pension Commissioner Tanner treats the matter of his reported resignation with jocularity. He says he would not attempt to contradict all the newspaper reports circulated about himself or his department.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Resignation Rumors
Pension Commissioner
Secretary Noble
Political Conflict
Washington Conference
What entities or persons were involved?
Will Tanner
Secretary Noble
Assistant Secretary Bussey
Where did it happen?
Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
Will Tanner
Secretary Noble
Assistant Secretary Bussey
Location
Washington
Event Date
July 11
Story Details
Rumors circulate in Washington of serious trouble between Pension Commissioner Tanner and Secretary Noble, potentially leading to Tanner's resignation following a conference with Assistant Secretary Bussey; Tanner dismisses the reports jokingly.