Corruption in Cuban Post Office Exposed in Cuba Fraud Case
May 16 reports from Havana reveal warrants for arrest of E. P. Thompson postmaster W. H. Reeves deputy and Cuban clerks Edward Moya Jorge Mascaro. Stamps worth hundreds of dollars involved, investigations tie to General Wood and postal clerks altering figures. Thompson’s career in postal service may end amid disclosures and bail debates as inspectors’ reports come under scrutiny.
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Havana
E. P. Thompson
W. H. Reeves
Thisland
Edward Moya
Jorge Mascaro
Stamp Department
Vivamba
Reeves
Neeley
Military Department
Mate
United
Newtey Thompson
Great City
Trist
Wood
Cuba
Catan
House of Representatives
New Hous Mie
Apricuts
Contal
House
E.G. Rathbone
Ald
EG. Rathbone
Washington
Thompson A
Havana Lane
Post Ofice Department
Thompson
Pat Martes
Feary
Hristo
Thompson Arrested for Postal Dept Embezzlement
A sworn statement reports that Thompson admitted taking 425 dollars in September from money order funds and using remittances to cover receipts. He says a clerk placed daily remittances to cover his receipt amounts until April when special agents found the undisclosed balance.
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Ofte
Ofice
Thompson Orerec
Money Order Department
Thompson
Charles P. Neeley
Poste
Havana
American Trust Company
Thom
Damages Asked in Rufus Gifford Death Suit
In Helena May 16 a suit seeks twenty thousand dollars for the death of Rufus Gifford, a Northern Pacific engineer killed in Gallatin county last year. The complaint alleges the engine was operated too near the track and faulty maintenance caused the fatal discharge. Gifford, 42, was described as a kind and indulgent father and husband.
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Rufus
Northern Paetic Las
Helena
Gifford
N. P
Gallatin County
United States Court Today
Ots
Racing Results From May 16 In Louisville And Lakeside
Race results from Louisville and Lakeside on May 16 show multiple races with winners such as Woot, Celertine, Nerdale, Knight of the artar, Gold Fox, Hammon staks Ca ty Merriman, and Blue Lick among others. Also notes a federal court mandamus in Helena involving the Silver King mine and Lakme shipcase.
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Louisville
May Woot
Virgie O
Tine
Celertine
the Monk
Ciara
Ile Nerdale
Mite Lackland
Pilon G'Or
Governor Griges
Lakeside
Bonitary Tenny
Mile Gold Fox
Hammon Staks
Caty Merriman
Powaart
Ave Fur
Jonge May Reach
Hermosa
Pelling
Schell Hind
Bibly
M Ing—La Princess
Barnes
Secon
Hum Prather
Lennon
Eiiwabets o-Petnt
Uber
Lakme
Mandamus
Standard
Tielena
Supreme Court
Silver King
Hutte
Jurge Clancy
Piyme
CubaInquiry Calls Senate to Probe Cuban Funds Scandal
May 16 Washington senate discusses Lacon Georgia resolution to probe Cuban financial affairs amid alleged misappropriation in postal service. Debate centers on U S authority in Cuba and reports of extravagant expenditures and a conspiracy to misuse funds for personal apparel. Major Rathbone mentioned in discussion.
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Washington
Cuba
United States
Senate
Lacon
Georgia
Reac
Congress
Bnland
United State
Uni
Hyman
Chandler
Clark
Montana
Maenn
Missouri
Atchuretts
Uban
Thveyumpet
Bacon
Americas
Soly
Debate on Cuban policy and congressional action
The article reports on U S senators arguing over Cuba policy and the legitimacy of imperial powers. It notes Hale’s opposition to unbridled authority and Bacon urging rigorous investigation into public trust violations. It lists bills passed and mentions local sports and labor strike items with brief notes.
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Otder
Acon
Hale
Maine
Major Rathbone
Amice
Fr. Hale
Bacon
Congress
Committee On
Cuba
United States
Toney
Piippines
Porto Rico
Jon
Haron
Ton
Platt
Connecticut
Tiaron Bas
Lawton
Fort Smith and Western Railroad Company
Crow Reservation
Montana
Porto Reo
United Sates
Rae
Penaton Pitts
Plague in Osaka and a chain of executions abroad
The Kobe Herald reports four Osaka plague deaths in April with germ proof in victims. In Britain a Chinese suspect is to be beheaded while a substitute is smuggler executed in absentia. Japanese hysteria includes fears of spread as warm season nears. Gunpowder and freearms seized near Chin Wan, with arrests. Relic shipments from Siam to Japan and plans for a Buddha bones reception are noted.
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Vancouver
B.C
Japan
Traoks
Booth
Gane Fey
Renee Wate
Wong Mong
Chin Wan
Thia
Bhi
Siam
Kansans Rally As Election News Flows From Convention
Fragmented OCR reveals Kansas Republican convention details May 16 in Topeka with nominee mentions and electors, surrounding campaign notes, appointments, and industry concerns, including labor disputes and production tensions. Names like Low, Cyrus Leland, and local officials surface amid broad strategy and policy references.
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Topeka
Kas
R. Stanley
Bedgwick County
H.B. Hichier
Morris County
Aisox
AL ‘Johnson
Ottaway
George A. Clark
Frank Grimes
Wichita
George E. Cole
Crawford
A.A. Goddard
Shawnee County
Supe
Frank
Smith
McPherson
J. F
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Chicago
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Charles H. Grasty
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New York Evening Ort
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