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Domestic News
January 14, 1902
The Billings Gazette
Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana
What is this article about?
In New York on Jan. 11, Richard Croker announced his retirement from leading Tammany Hall; Lewis Nixon was selected as his successor as finance committee chairman, entailing organizational leadership.
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Boss Croker Abdicates.
Lewis Nixon Chosen by Executive Committee as Tammany Chief.
New York, Jan. 11.--Richard Croker announced his retirement from the formal leadership of Tammany hall this afternoon. The announcement was made at the meeting of the executive committee at which the plan of organization for the year 1902, was agreed upon. Lewis Nixon was chosen as Mr. Croker's successor as the chairman of the finance committee. This position by long usage carries with it the leadership of the organization.
Lewis Nixon Chosen by Executive Committee as Tammany Chief.
New York, Jan. 11.--Richard Croker announced his retirement from the formal leadership of Tammany hall this afternoon. The announcement was made at the meeting of the executive committee at which the plan of organization for the year 1902, was agreed upon. Lewis Nixon was chosen as Mr. Croker's successor as the chairman of the finance committee. This position by long usage carries with it the leadership of the organization.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Tammany Hall
Richard Croker
Lewis Nixon
Leadership Retirement
Executive Committee
What entities or persons were involved?
Richard Croker
Lewis Nixon
Where did it happen?
New York
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
New York
Event Date
Jan. 11
Key Persons
Richard Croker
Lewis Nixon
Outcome
richard croker retires from leadership of tammany hall; lewis nixon chosen as successor as chairman of the finance committee, which carries leadership.
Event Details
Richard Croker announced his retirement from the formal leadership of Tammany Hall at the executive committee meeting where the 1902 organization plan was agreed upon. Lewis Nixon was chosen as his successor.