Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 5, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 July 1901 — CHARLES GATES DAWES, WHO RESIGNED. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

CHARLES GATES DAWES, WHO RESIGNED.

Charles Oates Dawes of Illinois, controller of the currency, sent in his resignation, to take effect on October 1, and Just before leaving for Canton President McKinley accepted it. Mr. Dawes’ letter to the president is as follows: "Washington, D. C., July 3, 1901. —

William McKinley, Executive,Mansion, Washington D. C. —Sir: In view of the fact that I will be a candidate for the United States senate from Illinois, I hereby tender my resignation as controller of the currency, to take effect Oct. 1, next. “CHARLES O. DA WEIS.”