Godfrey Hunter Demand for Resignation Reaches Guatemala
Godfrey Hunters resignation is demanded as reports say he will be sent to Guatemala. He has not received a new berth and remains occupied by four years of investigation by various committees.
03 May 1902
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1902
Page
1
Godfrey Hunters resignation is demanded as reports say he will be sent to Guatemala. He has not received a new berth and remains occupied by four years of investigation by various committees.
Treasury weighs potential revenue declines but forecasts appear overoptimistic as actual figures undercut cautious projections. Analysts say lower intake may strain budgets while officials seek alternatives to balance books.
Former Ohio Governor George Hoadly, now in New York, faces hopeless blindness as his eyesight rapidly worsens despite treatment from top eye specialists. He remains physically healthy and continues his legal work with his firm Hoadly Lauterbach Johnson.
Louisville May 2 Dr Godfrey W Hunter says he has not been asked to resign as American minister to Guatemala. His son Godfrey W Hunter Jr lies near death at the Galt House rheumatism doctors say. The minister explains his sole American mission is to care for his ailing son and he plans to return to Guatemala when possible. He dismisses charges by various critics and notes he does not intend to go to Washington to counter them.
Thos H Magnus, a Baltimore University of Medicine instructor, was arrested in Parkersburg West Virginia on charges of swearing falsely to an affidavit in state medical board examinations. He allegedly helped David R Shepler of Belle Vernon Ohio take exams under Shepler’s name to obtain a board certificate. Magnus admitted falsifying the affidavit. potential penalties include one to three years and a heavy fine. He remains jailed unable to post bail.
Do minican revolutionists led by Vice President Horacio Vasquez gain control of nearly all Santo Domingo region and march on the capital San Domingo. The government braces to defend the city as Vasquez and his forces advance.
Amos J. Cummings of New York died in Baltimore at 10:15 p.m. after surgery for kidney trouble and pneumonia. The veteran congressman, once a managing editor for the New York Sun, was a Democrat allied with Tammany. Washington reports praise for his disinterested public service and broad view of affairs.
American naval officers released after imprisonment deny wine caused the trouble in Venice. They say they were sober during a cafe incident at 11 PM and that a mob attacked them after police arrived. Lt. John S. Doddridge cites self defense as officers and a marine rescued them amid language misunderstandings. The prison room reportedly swarmed with insects.
Secretary Motdy received a telegram from Captain Dayton aboard the Chicago dated Venice stating that the party released on pardon from King are on board.
A Warsaw telegram reports the Russian government will rebuild fortifications on the German and Austrian frontiers at a cost of 420 million rubles. The move follows Colonel Grimm's betrayal of plans for existing Russian fortresses.
New York May 2 The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court decided against Gertrude Lillian Ives widow of Henry Ives in a long contest over gifts from her husband and an executor s account The case dragged for seven years before the ruling and the decedent died in a Cincinnati sanatorium where she used the name Mrs Graham The will contest had been abandoned and Mrs Ives had died practically penniless after selling a necklace to fund a Western trip
Washington May 2 The President named Gunner Charles Morgan to be chief gunner with a commission likened to a warrant officer. The Annapolis graduate sought the rank of ensign and generated debate with Admiral Sampson. Also sent to the Senate were several judicial and medical nominations across Navy and Army ranks.
Joan Gray son of Decatur known as the man who lived in a tree has vanished near Aberdeen Ohio. He dwelt in a hollow tree for years, surviving on roots and remaining ignorant of months and days. Authorities fear he wandered into the hills and died.
A vivid colored painting accompanies tomorrow's Commercial Tribune as a free gift. The notice promises a handsome reproduction to readers and urges grabbing the Sunday issue to avoid missing the artwork.
President Roosevelt to review charges against Chicago meat packers as District Attorney Bethea and Assistant Attorney General Day plan action in Washington. West Coast commissions halt live stock shipments to Chicago and other packers centers, signaling limited supplies next week.
A former Bellevue Ohio postmaster, Hamilton Schuyler, surrendered at Center Street Court in New York after an oil scheme drained his funds and $1400 in postal funds. He fled via Cincinnati New Orleans and Norfolk before stopping in New York City where Magistrate Pool remanded him.
Dr Webb is caught bad. Other wealthy men are forced to put up large sums as securities losses unfold.
H A Barrows disbursing clerk at the United States Census Office is removed after a $7400 shortage is found in accounts. Two Treasury experts investigate and will announce exact figures in about two weeks. Barrows cites speculation as cause. bonds protect the government from loss. He resides in Berwin Maryland with a wife and seven children. John P Langley of Kentucky continues as appointment clerk for the moment.
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