Indictments allege bribery and conspiracy in postal case
Washington identifies six defendants including George Beavers and August Machen in multiple indictments. The charges involve conspiracy to defraud the United States, bribery, and improper handling of postal device contracts with the Montague Indicator and Letter Box company. Maybury of Detroit is linked as a board member. Scheble and McGreham also figure in related schemes.
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Maybury & Kills
Daud Scheel
Machen
Schebel
Montague
Montague Inveator
Letter Ox Company
Sin Francisca
James W Brewin Indicted Ex-Postal Inspector in San Francisco
James W Brewin, formerly a postal inspector and California rural delivery superintendent, was indicted by the grand jury. He held influence over the rural system and was connected to new letter box devices. About a month ago he was relieved of his rural delivery post and ordered to Washington, but has not answered the summons due to ill health.
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San Francisco
James W. Brewin
Nny
California
Wee Erwin
Washington
Beavers Starts Fight on Technical Grounds
New York State records show George W. Beavers former head of salaries and allowances at the Postoffice department arraigned on a bench warrant in federal court charging conspiracy to defraud the government. The case references the Postal Devices and Improvement Company and alleges inflated, noncompetitive contracts and profit sharing among Beavers Machen and others with indictments dating back to 1901 1902. Verifications include references to Washington indictments and warrants for other named officials, with no immediate appearances by McGiehan or Huntington.
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New York
George W. Beavers
Department of Salaries and Allowances
United States
Alehcock
Washington
Beavers
Brooklyn
Wise
Allorney
Teels
Confucius Wayland
Postoifae
Machen
Postal Device and Improvement Company
Michi
Machon
Lastil Device and Improvement Company
Postal Devices and Improvement Company
Bids opened for Montana building at St Louis fair
The executive committee of the Montana St Louis exposition held its meeting in Billings to set the time and place for visiting the fair but bad weather disrupted plans. Bids for the Montana building were read: Smith & Tastman $19,714 John Calligan & Co $19,875 Lucke & Ochin $21,600. The committee will not exceed $18,000, so no contract was let. Concessions from railroads were discussed with Oregon Short Line Union Pacific and Great Northern promising favorable terms. The group planned to meet again in Butte tomorrow.
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Billings
Billings Fair
Willigim Seallon
Billings Club
Wihikin Seallon
Butte
Senaor C. W. Hoffman
Boseman
Db. Frank
Paul McCormick
J. B. Leggal
Sees
Rotary
Hutle
Benepe
Boze~man
Charles Swarix
Comittee
Montans
St. E Louis
Smith & Tastman Company
John Cailigan & Co
Lucke & Ochin
St. Louis
Smith & Bastian Company
Oregon Short Line
Union Pacific
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Burlington Railroad
Tomorray
Seallon
Senator Yegen
Chauncey C. Bever
W. 1. George
C. M. Bair
Col. H. W. Rowley
D. F. Goddard
Decker
J. A. Gillaly
District Court Special Disputch to Tie Stendars
The Great Pansy district court for the ranning jury term opens Sept. 7 with Judge Lelie presiding. Four cases listed for trial include M A Van Cleve forging Tiny Parmo and, grand lar, Anton Sehrmidt defrauding Sunkeener. Publication notes a defamation case with a $0,000 sum demanded.
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Stendars
Great Talla
Garriet Court
Ranning
Hegiy
Lelie
M.A. van Cleve
Tiny Parmo‘ich
H.R. MeiPec
Grand Lar
Anton Sehrmidt Delrauiing
Sunkeener
Prac
Henly
Northy
Etime Sheenslat
Lewis Moalswick
Habeas Corpus Action Rearrests Lynchehaun Trial Delay
United States circuit court in New York City and Indianapolis considers habeas corpus petition for James Lynchehain. Judge Baker rules absence of arrest on New York warrant, orders rearrest on Indianapolis warrant with Marshal Pettit. Hearing before United States Commissioner Moores set for next Wednesday after a brief trial delay.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Seri
I—dudge Bakerul
United States Circuit Court
Iay
Hunt
Charles ¥Ox
New York
Lynchehaun
Pkmaed
Baker
Marshal Pettit
Lyneheham
United States Commission Moores
American Demands Seem To Be Met In Levant Crisis
The note reports Abdul Kader's release from Tripoli Syria and Reshid Pasha’s dismissal as signals that Selmanman’s demands may be granted soon. It cites improved stability through Nazim Pasha, while warns rumors aim to pressure Constantinople about Beirut. Tetrut remains unstable with powerful Reshid Pasha’s influence.
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Constantinople
Beirut
United States
Tetrut
Reshid Pasha
Countess von Buelow Counsels for Peace Mission
Countess von Buelow persuades Emperor Willan to foster peace between the Wagner factions and their committees. The compromise preserves the Wagner monument service while allowing a theoretical music discussion. The endeavor earns support from Kru Wagner and others involved.
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Countess von Buelow
Herlin
Willan
Wagner Imaniment
Lo Ly
Abs.senes
Frau Wagner
Hugh Ae
Pensions land suits dispute ownership after 1812 transfers
District court actions challenge title to lands issued to War of 1812 and Seminole War veterans under 1830 act. Peter M Collins and Jeremiah Collins claim ownership via David Walker after soldiers sold interests. Multiple named plaintiffs allege certificate indorsement errors affected transfers. Court expected to decree plaintiffs own the land. defendants deny claims. Also lists suits and names of involved parties. A drug advertisement for Tazo ointment appears at end.
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Helena
Sayon
Peter M. Culling
Jeremiah Collins
Helena Quad
Washington
David Walker
Peter Colins
Peter M. Collins
Walker
William Clements
Noah Miller
Mary Sterling
Sarah Clarke
Mary Ann Wetherly
James W. Miller
Nancy Math Kath Price
Leona
New Furniture Accepted by County Commissioners
An advisory committee reviewed the furniture contract at the courthouse. Herbert Steal Paris Gideon and O. P. Wadsworth Jr refused to participate. In the afternoon the commissioners Rong Wick and Delphy approved the furniture as conforming to the contract. A warrant for percent of the contract price was drawn.
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Front Malla
Corti Missionere
Herbert Steal
Paris Gideon
O. P. Wadsworth, Jr
Commanioners
Rongwick
Delphy
Vital Restoration pitch from a dubious ad
An old advertisement promotes John Hampton Vital Restorative claiming quick cures through controversial dental and mental health rhetoric. It targets men seeking improvement, promises a low price for brief treatment, and asserts nationwide demand while dismissing doctors as quacks. The pitch blends hype with crude garbled prose and aims to lure readers into contacting the advertiser.
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Ron Nowy
John Hampton
Zoon
Ac Man
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