Postoffice inquiry exposes influence peddling charges
Washington March 7. Chairman Overstreet reports to Congress a detailed 15 page document alleging members of Congress used post office contracts and leases to secure salary increases and favors. The report lists numerous lawmakers and regions, notes violations of statutes, and describes 177 lease-related recommendations. It also documents a Tuskegee office owned by Rep. Thompson and urges prevention of flag desecration in Puerto Rico.
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United States Congress
Washington
Overstreet
House Committee On
Houses of Representatives
Sforthe
Hay
Postulfien
Brison
Chaarman
Congress
United States
Post Office Department
G D. Milkjohn
Connecticut
Chis
Griggs
Georgia
Cullom
Mason
Mic Nels
Heverdge
B. Landis
Crumpjacker
Watson
Viemenna Overstreet
Steele
Indiana
Henderson
Cousins
W. J. Smith
Iowa
Miller
Bowersock and
Calderhead
Kanes
Pugh
John W. L
Kentucky
McComas
Pearre and Jackson
Maryland
R. C. Kerens
Webster Davis
John Doughert
Missouri
New York
Odell
Berena Payne
Sherman
Ketcham
Vreeland
Ray
Tompkins
Pritchard
Greenville
N.C
Wake Forest
Postoffice Department
Tuskegee
Ala
Representative Thompson
Alabama
Beavers
Kindeley
No Material Damage From Vladivostock Bombardment
Reports say the March 7 Russian port bombardment by the Japanese caused no material damage at Vladivostock or Port Arthur. Weather conditions in Port Arthur remain calm with no major changes noted.
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Vladivostock
Atau
Port Arthur
Japanese Fleet Bombards Vladivostok in Sunday Raid
A fleet of five Japanese battleships and two cruisers appeared off Vladivostok at 1 25 oclock Sunday afternoon and bombarded the town, signaling renewed hostilities in the Far East during the Russo Japanese War.
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Vladivostock
Japanese Land Troops Reach Toward Hunebun Amid Russian Flank Threat
Japanese forces have landed 2,500 troops at Plaksin Bay and push toward Musan with aims on Hunebun, threatening the Russian flank. A 1,600-strong Russian outpost moves to seize Kouryoung on the Tumen river to counter the advance. A Port Arthur refugee recounts fleeing after the first flight dinner as civilians struggle for food.
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Tumen
Tokio
Vielivusteek
Vic
Possich Bay
Seil
Kiung Sung
Korea
Vladivostock
Plaksin Bay
Musan
Hunebun
Kouryoung
Port Arthur
Disaster narrowly averted as wharf boat drifts into steamer
The Sandy wharf boat, sunk by ice near Broadway, loosened by tow water struck the Cincinnati anchored at the landing. The tow boat dragged the steamer downriver until the harbor boat Hercules Carrie towed it back. Injuries were slight and passengers unharmed. The piece ends with an extended testimonial for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy from a Virginia mother and local sale notes.
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Cincinnati
Mg Sandy
Broadway
Hercules Carrie
Virginia
John E. Harmon
Melfa Station
Chamberlain
Chambrlain
H. R. Palmer & Sons
W. J. Smith & Bro
Clarke County Political Announcements for Democratic Primary
A list of candidates announces intent to seek re election or election to Clarke county offices including Ordinary Sheriff Clerk Superior Court Tax Collector Tax Receiver County Treasurer Representative State Senator Justice of the Peace and related districts subject to the Democratic primary. Names include J K Kenney B Wingfeld C W Cooper J H Dorsey W T Carter J A Pitner J Rucker J Yorrishears W H Morton and Charles T Young.
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Clarke County
J. K. Kenney
B. Wingfeld, Sr
Myat
C. W. Cooper
J.H Dorsey
Claie County
W. T. Carter
J. A. Pitner
J. H. Rucker
J. Yorrishers
W. H. Morton
Justice OF the Peace
Democratic Party
Charles T. Young
Tragic Crime Suspected After Body Found in Vance Park
The body of Ray, a resident of New Orleans and member of a prominent North Carolina family, was found in Vance Park Sunday at 7 am. A purse and a note, said to reveal the writer's mind, were found among possessions. The note addressed to a Texas relative hints at the tragedy.
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North Carolina
Charhate
Maren
Ray
New Orleans
Vance Park
Texas
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