Metcalfe Removed Over Money Order Bid Favoritism
Washington June 18. T Metcalfe longtime superintendent of the money order system was removed by the postmaster general amid allegations of indiscretion in bids for money order forms He favored the Wynkoop Hallenback Crawford company over the lowest bidder Paul Herman of Rutherford New Jersey and it appears he advised Herman to withdraw his bid and sought to influence the contract This action followed a formal dismissal letter signed by Postmaster General Payne and a review by Bristow Robb and Wynne Metcalfe has served since 1882 and had expanded the service with foreign governments He said he had done nothing wrong when questioned.
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Washington
Sh A Pnt
T. Metcalfe
Post Office Department
Metcalfe
Paul Herman
Rutherford
N. J
Bristow
Robb
D. Paul Herman
Ynkoop, Hallenback, Crawford Company
New York
Pears
Wynkgop, Hallenback, Crawford Company
Herman
Wynkoop, Hallenback, Crawford Company
Mr. Herman
Wynne
Payne
Fossnes
Government contract bidding and employment ties questioned
The article asserts that no concealment existed and that the bidding firm’s work would not affect the award. It claims Metcalfe guided Herman back to his former company to manage government work due to Herman’s limited means. It notes a possible government allowance for Herman to withdraw a $5,000 forfeit check.
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Herman
Mr. Metcalfe
Hr. Hailenbeck
Hierman
Postoffice Officials Seek New Indictment in Forgery Case
Washington June 18. It is believed the grand jury will be asked to indict A. W. Machen, former superintendent of the free delivery system, on a forgery charge. The alleged crime involves cashing a $369 check drawn by the New York post office cashier in favor of Heinz L. Lorenz of Toledo Ohio.
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Washington
Postoffice
A. W. Machen
New York Post Office
Heinz L. Lorenz
Toledo
Opposition crushed by czars telegram to Servia king
Belgrade on June 18 reports the czar's telegram recognizing King Peter ends any prospect of a Servian internal uprising. The decree strengthens conspirators by removing opposition. Belgrade plans three triumphal arches and a new liberal constitution with a single proportional legislature while curtailing royal prerogative. New York on June 18 reports Robert A. Ammon convicted of feloniously receiving stolen funds from the Franklin syndicate, indicted for 30 5000 dollars. Sentencing set for June 29. Miller's testimony and Ammon's adviser face scrutiny. Miller ill and likely to be pardoned.
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Czar
Belgrade
Peter
Servia
Skupshtina
New York
Robert A. Ammon
Franklin Syndicate
Ammon
Miller
Newberger
Sing Sing
Jackson Feud Trials Loom Amid Threats and Martial Rule
In Jackson Kentucky on June 18 court adjourned without verdict for Curtis Jett and Thomas White in the murder of J B Marcum. Feud factions terrorize town as troops arrest suspects, witnesses fear for life, and a hung jury is anticipated amid threats to jurors and the circuit judge.
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Jackson
Curtis Jett
Thomas White
J. B. Marcum
Caldwell
Cockrill
Ewen
Dewey, Wilson, McBride bound over for Berry family murder
Chauncey Dewey Clyde Wilson and W J McBride were bound over to the next district court session without bail. They will be taken to Goodland under Osborne militia escort to await trial. Defense declined to offer evidence. Trial set for early fall.
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St. Francis
Kan
Chauncey Dewey
Clyde Wilson
W. J. McBride
Berry
District Court
Goodland
Osborne
McCullough
Deweys
Justice Hall
Nelson brothers murder trial defense opens in Owatonna
In Owatonna Minnesota on June 18 the defense revealed its theory in the Charles and Henry Nelson murder trial as the state rested and Attorney Leach spoke to the jury He argued that others would be charged with Harry Kriers murder and that witnesses would place Charles and Henry Nelson on their way home at the time the crime occurred The defense testimony is now being taken
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Owatonna
Minn
Charles and
Henry Nelson
Leach
Harry Krier
Nelson Brothers
Charles
Madison man found murdered on Wagner Hill in Ashland
The body of H. W. Ibbings of Madison Wisconsin was discovered on Wagner Hill Tuesday night. He appeared to have been murdered after a violent struggle. Ibbings, formerly a Rush Medical College student, had traveled West about two months ago.
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Ashland
Ore
H. W. Ibbings
Madison
Wis
Wagner Hill
Ibbings
Rush Medical College
Amicable settlement ends hotel and restaurant strike
Chicago June 18 an amicable adjustment of the hotel and restaurant strike was reached last night with strikers set to return to work Friday after two weeks idle. Differences will be settled by arbitration. The waiver of a union-only employment rule was accepted. A conference will select the arbitration board.
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Chicago
Employers’ Association
Board of Arbitration
English Lutherans Elect Officers in Northwest Synod
The convention of the English Lutheran synod of the Northwest met in La Crosse Wisconsin on June 18 and elected officers including President Dr G H Trapert Minneapolis secretary Rev Warstler St Paul and treasurer C A Smith Minneapolis.
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la Crosse
Wis
English Lutheran Synod of the
American Rescued From Pirates Near Canton
Consul General McWade reports the American, names withheld, kidnapped by Chinese pirates, has been rescued and returned to Canton. The incident was conveyed to the state department via cable from Canton on June 18.
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Washington
McWade
Canton
State Department
Woodmen Elect Officers In Conven tion Wrangle Ends in Vote
At the Woodmen convention in Indianapolis on June 18 the administration faction pressed to delay rate readjustment but elected officers instead. Lead officer is A R Talbot of Nebraska. other executives hail from Iowa Illinois Missouri Minnesota Kansas Michigan Rhode Island Washington and more. The antis offered no candidates and several rulings expanded city jurisdiction while adjusting the Woodmen month. Senior class drill winners include Kansas City Omaha and Des Moines with a Philippines war stance limiting wartime membership.
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Indianapolis
Woodmen's Convention
J. G. Johnson
M. M. Clary
Galena
Ill
A. R. Talbot
Nebraska
D. B. Horne
Iowa
Charles W. Hawes
Illinois
P. R. Smith
Missouri
G. W. Reilly
C. G. Saunders
R. P. Smith
Minnesota
E. E. Murphy
Kansas
C. J. Byrnes
Michigan
W. B. Gardner
Providence
R. I
C. D. Elliott
Seattle
Wash
W. BK. Beacley
Hagerstown
George H. Bowman
Oklahoma City
Okla
Louis W. Otto
Crawforsville
Ind
F. W. Parrott
Clay Center
Kan
Lansing
Mich
Thomas
Columbus
Antis
Law Committee
Executive Council
Kansas City
Omaha
Neb
Rock Island
Des Moines
Denver
Olo
Lincoln
Supreme lodge creates northern grand lodge with pole limit
In St Paul on June 18 the supreme lodge of the AOUW adopted a resolution forming a new grand lodge for Northern Canada with jurisdiction extending to the north pole. The committee on benevolence report was referred back for modification and assessment changes will not take effect until grand lodges in each state act. The session focused on receiving and acting upon matters before them.
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Supreme Lodge
Fourteenth Annual United Norwegian Lutheran Synod Opens Sessions
Delegates in Duluth begin actual business as officers report on the year. President Dahl will deliver the annual address and review the church's activities. Delegates plan a boat trip to Two Harbors on Saturday. Rev Ostby of Emmons preached, Rev Thredt welcomed, and Rev Hauge spoke at the evening session.
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Duluth
United Norwegian Lutheran Church of America
Dahl
P. G. Ostby
Emmons
N. B. Thredt
L. Hauge
Red Wing
Editor of the Anti-Semitic Organ Attacked in St Petersburg
Kishineff anti Semitic editor Kroushevan of Bessearabitz was stabbed in the neck by a Jewish assailant in St Petersburg. The attacker, a former Polytechnical student from Kiev, was captured. The wound is not believed to be fatal.
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St. Petersburg
Kroushevan
Bessearabitz
Kishineff
Kief
Saengerfest Opens at World’s Fair Grounds
The thirty-first national Saengerfest of the North American Saengerbund opened in the Liberal Arts building with 15,000 spectators. A 6,000 voice mixed chorus and large orchestra performed, closing with the finale from the first act of Lohengrin and the audience joining in on America.
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St. Louis
Saengerbund
Liberal Arts
America
Militia Ordered Into Dubuque After Disorder
In Dubuque Iowa on June 18 streetcars halted and streets were quiet at night as authorities restricted gatherings. Governor Crimmins wired that three militia companies would be sent and troops were expected soon. In Bloomington Illinois on June 18 the Augustaana Synod of the Swedish Lutheran church closed its session with a devotional program and will choose the next meeting place.
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Dubuque
Crimmins
Bloomingten
Til
Augustana Synod
Swedish Lutheran Church
United States
Grain and Livestock Prices Across Minneapolis Duluth and Chicago Markets
Market notes from Minneapolis and Duluth on June 17 show wheat prices for cash and futures across No. 1 hard and Northern grades. St Paul Juco and Duluth report cattle, hogs, sheep, and veal price ranges, with dairy and poultry quotes. Chicago roundups list cattle and hog ranges, with wheat, corn, oats, flax, butter, eggs, and turkey prices across multiple deliveries.
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Minneapolis
Duluth
Chicago
Northwestern
Southwestern
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