Bristow Reveals Large Scale Postal Theft Findings
Washington reports Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow found charges of fraud proven after investigating Havana postal frauds linked to C. F. W. Neely and Director-General Rathbone. He details schemes in the bureau of finance, bonded and unbonded postmasters, and vast cash and stock movements totaling over 1.5 million dollars.
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Washington
Smith
Bristow
Havana
C. F. W. Neely
Posts Rathbone
Rathbone
Bureau of Finance
Bureau of Postal Accounts
Bureau
Gold Standard Democrats Reject Fusion with Anti Imperialists
In Indianapolis on a 26 to 1 ballot vote the national committee of the gold standard Democrats rejected fusion with the anti imperialist movement and any third party ticket this year. Gordon Woodbury was the lone dissenting member urging a third ticket. W B Haldeman then declared support for Bryan and Stevenson.
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Indianapolis
Ind
National Committee of the
Plaza Hotel
New York City
National Committee
New York
John Jay Chapmen
Thomas Osborne
New York Committee
Gold Standard
Charles Tracey
National Democratic Committee
National Democracy
Gordon Woodbury
New Hampshire
Woodbury
W. B. Haldeman
Louisville Courier-Journal
Bryan
Stevenson
Haldeman
Gold Democracy
Massive Summer Sale At Isaacson Co Firm In Boston
The old established firm of BS. A. ISAACSON & CO. runs a multi address sale on Washington and Devonshire streets facing Adams and Dock squares to clear stock for OLD BLUE STORE demolition. Staff expansion and low prices across twelve departments on eight floors highlight the event with men and boys’ clothing, boots, shoes, and furnishings.
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BS. A. Isaacson & CO
Washington Street
Devonshire Street
Adams and Dock Squares
Adams and
Dock Squaree
Russian cruiser Variag returns with record speed
The Variag cruises back to the lower bay at about 9 PM after a test in open sea showing an astonishing speed of 24 65 knots and a low of 22 60 knots. The ship is praised as a superb example of naval architecture and American shipbuilding prowess.
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Variag
Sargent
Baron Fersen
Imperial Russian Navy
Edwin 98
Cramp
W. O. Behr
Vyriag
Hart
Cunard
Lewis Wharf
Confidence
Baker
Store to Close Saturday for Stock Take Sale
Thursday and Friday mark the final two days of this sale as Shepard Norwell Co. prepares to close the store on Saturday to take stock and mark down goods.
Showers for New England and Mid Atlantic Regions
Forecast shows showers for Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut with clearing and cooler conditions Thursday. Friday brings fair weather with fresh southwest winds shifting to west.
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Washington
D. C
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Surcharged stamps case details reveal remaining balance
The document notes Neely received $520 000 in surcharged stamps and disposed of receipts for $230 179 20, leaving a on hand balance of $291 820 80 as of August 31 1899. The text trails with a continuation reference.
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Neely
Europe Sees China Reports Doubtful Amid War Preparations
Washington dispatches report growing suspicion that China is issuing false reports to gain time as vast forces mobilize to defend Pekin. Cipher code book theft cited as strengthening belief Conger dispatch may be unreliable.
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China
Pekin
Washington
Conger
General Rising Feared Across China
Despatches from Shanghai report a general uprising across China now certain. Missionaries are ordered to flee to the coast and refugees arrive in Shanghai in increasing numbers, many in pitiable condition.
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General Rising
China
London
Shanghai
China Crisis Escalates as Foreign Legations Step Back
London reports higher tensions as a Chinese rising appears likely. Admiral Skrydeloff orders bombardment of Chinese coast towns upon confirmation of Pekin massacre. Shanghai dispatch notes missionaries seeking refuge in Shanghai or Hong Kong amid pressure for safe convoy to Tien Tsin. Li Hung Chang offers negotiations while the government seeks a show of force to end hostilities.
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London
The
Daily Express
St. Petersburg
Skrydeloff
Pekin
Shanghai
China
Empire
Hong Kong
Shan Tung
Li Hung Chang
Tien Tsin
Earl Li
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Thompson
Vorenberg
Monarch
Washington, Hanover and
Elm Streets
Fellmer’s Restaurant
Water St
Boston
Boston Light
Tan Soros
Jessee
Addiary
F. W. Neely
Europe
Russia
Little Hope
Mr. Conger
United States
Secretary of the Navy
Thomas
Brooklyn
Pekifi
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