Roosevelt Reviews Postal Department Scandal
President exposes corruption in the United States Post Office Department, detailing investigations led by Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Briton Bristow and special counsel Bonaparte and Conrad. The report, praised by Bristow and Conrad, describes misconduct by Machen Beavers and Tyner, with actions to pursue legal proceedings and potential congressional transmission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lypsnington
Department of Juas Aig
UNO
Jie
Nh ‘ ‘Great
Congress
Payne
Congressman Loud
Bromwell
Art
Beavers
Genjel
Macher
William ‘Mer Wilte
Tyner
Wrme
Machen
Charles Bonaparte
Holmes Conrad
Messrs
Bonaparte
Conrad
Bristow
Post Office Department
Walgartes
Ir. Bristow
Robert Tynertt
Perry Heath Denies Charges In Report
Salt Lake City November 20 former First Assistant Postmaster General Perry Heath now proprietor of The Salt Lake Tribune denounces the Bristow report and the president’s comments. He says he will publish the full report and presidential memorandum, asserts bias, and defends his wartime duties and administrative burdens during the Spanish war while noting officials he criticizes faced demoralized conditions and promotions. Heath invites public judgment after presenting the entire document.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Utah
Perry
Heath
Eait Lake Tribune
Bristow
Salt Lae
Crith
Senate Defied by Angry House in Post Office Scandal
A Senate report details fourteen post office employees in government service accused of serious wrongdoing, with indictments against outsiders as well. It covers the cases, appointment dates, and authorities calling for stronger penalties, including extended statute limits and rigorous punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyner
Machen
Beavers
Offondby
Barrett
Iine
Bristow
Reaver
Metcalf
Hls
Messrs. Bearers
Congress
Flaest
Department of Justice
Machon
Senate
House
Mesers
Mathen
Blackman
Postoffie
Tyner and Barrett
Messrs
Conrad and
Bonaparte
Post Office
Bristow report on postal corruption and reforms
The Bristow investigation reveals a system of organized corruption in the postal service from 1803 to its exposure. Inspectors examined 1,000 post offices, with over 44 indictments and 31 personnel implicated. Despite abuses, officials corrected many wrongs, while praise is given to the inspectors for their thorough work and loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevelt
Bristow
Louis
Aust É& Wiborg
Kempner
Barrett
Arnold
Machen
Beavers
Ie Service
Will
Nam
Richmond Dies After Heart Trouble in Chattanooga
Edward G Richmond a leading southern capitalist and manufacturer dies at his home in Chattanooga at 2 PM after a year of illness. He led multiple firms including Richmond Cotton Oil Company and Richmond Spinning Company and held stock in Memphis News. He leaves a widow Mrs Richmond and two children, fortune over a million dollars. Remains to be buried at Batavia New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
EdWard Gould Richmond
South
Richmond
Dean Richmond
Contrera
Samuel J. Tilden
Tilden
Gramercy Park
New York
C City
Richmond Cotton Oil Company
Memphis
Richmond Spinning Company
Richmond Hosiery Company
Memphis News
Johnson Harvester Company
Batavia
Mias Car- Me Pfau
Cincinnati
McMillan Copper Works Burned in Savannah Fire
November 29 at 2 am a blaze destroyed the copper works of McMillan Brothers in Savannah. High winds swept both factory buildings, cutting supply to Georgia and Florida turpentine industries. The fire's wide reach signals a major regional disruption to copper bills and related chemistries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMillan Copper Works
Savannah
McMillen Brothers
Georgia
Florida
Tow of Riches Vanish as Tailor Firm Fails
Chattanooga Tenn November 28 As result of mysterious disappearance of J W Bowen who left the city for parts unknown the English Tailoring and Westing Company manager has gone to the wall being sued and the entire business attached Customers who deposited 5 for a salt of clothes cannot get their clothes or money back The company has stores across the country and is going out of business I J Heinz of Baltimore is here reviewing the accounts but will say nothing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
J. W. Bowen
Westing Company
I. J. Heinz
Baltimore
Rumors of War Bad for Trade and Markets
London reports say future stock markets depend on Far East issues. A revival in mining sparked optimism, with Argentinas and other South American securities in steady demand. In Manchester cloth trade, strong inquiries and rising prices emerged, while Calcutta bought heavily and China market activity increased. University Trustees in Athens plan to rebuild science hall after a fire, with meetings to decide new classrooms and laboratories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Far East
Russia
Japan
Kaffirs Ia
Transvaal
Calcutta
China
Levant
South America
Blackburn
University
Athens
University of Georgia
Science Hall
Also Mentioned on This Page
Roosevelt
Postal Department
Perry Heath
Ila
Washington
Facta
D. W. Louis
Miltary
Tribune
Postomice
Wegan
Aleps Tnt
James N. Tyner
Postoffice Department
Postofice
Grant
A. W. Machen
Pontofce
Toledo
Ohio
George W. Beavers
New York Port
James T. Metcatt
Daniel V. Muller
Louis Kempner
New York Postofice
Charles Fladges
James W. Erwin
W. Scott Towers
Station ‘Co
Washington, D. C
Washington Post Office
Otto F. Wels
New York Postoffice
E. Upton
Alvision
Mr. Louis
Kanesity
Chaorlea B. Terry
Port Offices Department
Janeck, McGiehar
George H. Huntington
George B. Lorens
Martha, J. Lorenz
John T. Cupper
H. C. Hallenbeck
D. Dorentus
Eugene D. Bcheble
Willam G. Crawford
Auditorice Department
Froor Duce
Ixta
Cannon
Williema
Committee On
Miitary Affairs
Wood
Ita
Anil
Muse
Boyden’s
Whitehall
Wynne
Robb
Edward G. Richmond
Richmond Cotton OL Company
T W. Coonally
W. B. Shar
Winship Nunnally
Roy Dorsey
W G England, Jr
J. M. Hull, Jr
B. H. Askew, Jr
Red and Black
Oglethorpe
Ogletree
T. Lofley
C. A. Greer
D P. Coogle
B. L Mursray
D. A. McBride
E. N. Sherry
North State
Raleigh
N. C
North Caroling
American Chemical Society
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Shanes E. Brewer
Forest
Togs
Wnevey
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!