Metcalf Removed Over Money Order Contract Bid Irregularities
Washington reports the removal of James T. Metcalf, longtime money order head, by Postmaster General Payne over alleged improper influence in the bidding for money order forms. The case centers on the Herman bid, $45,000 below the Wynkoop firm, with Metcalf accused of urging Herman to withdraw and advising Wynkoop to secure the award. No legal charges are cited. an investigation will follow as Metcalf’s duties temporarily pass to Edward F. Kimball.
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Washington
James T. Metcalf
Post Office Department
Payne
Metcalf
Paul Herman
Rutherford
N. J
Wynkoop, Hallenbeck, Crawford Company
New York
Postoffice Department
Bristow
Robb
Herman
Fosnes
Messrs. Bristow
Wynne
Roosevelt
Mr. Payne
Edward F. Kimball
Massachusetts
Iowa
Had Rheumatism for 4 Years Cured by Father John’s Medicine
James McQuade of 1 Broadway New York claims a four year rheumatism cure using Father John’s Medicine. The advertisement presents a testimonial style notice implying personal relief and a call to try the remedy.
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Father John
James McQuade
Broadway
New York
German Socialists Win Big in Reichstag Elections
The June 17 report describes a socialist surge in Germany's Reichstag elections with conservatives and center parties weakening. It notes 204 total seats with socialists gaining many in Saxony and Berlin, while radicals and agrarian league members lose ground. reballots to occur in 17 districts.
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Schiui
Germany
Dresden Nachrichten
Vorwaerts
Saxony
Berlin
Duisburg
Prussia
Centre Party
Richter
Barth
Reichstag
Thegrarian League
Certel
Tages Zeitung
Freiburg
Reliance retires as topmast breaks in 80 mile race
In a Long Island Sound race between the Columbia Constitution and Reliance the Reliance’s topmast snapped two minutes after starting. The accident left a ragged stump, and she withdrew to New Rochelle. Constitution won by 9 minutes 46 seconds, after leading from early in the race.
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New York
Columbia and Constitution
Larchmont Yacht Club
Long Island Sound
Reliance
C. Oliver Iselin
New Rochelle
Constitution
Columbia
Commodore F. T. Adams
Larchmont Club
Mr. Morgan
Glen Cove
Bell not silent says Mayor Weaver in Boston dinner
The Philadelphia city leaders who arranged to bring the Liberty Bell to Boston were guests at Hotel Somerset. Mayor Collins praised Philadelphia and Independence, while Mayor Weaver called the bell a moral monitor for the republic. Speeches honored Liberty Bell and Revolutionary history.
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Philadelphia
Bunker Hill
Boston
Hotel Somerset
Collins
United States
John Weaver
Yorktown
New York
Weaver
Republic
Edward Martin
Charles H. Slattery
Frederick J. Shoyer
Wencel Harlian
Philadelphia Council
Henry Clay
J. J. Leeds
Arthur W. Dolan
Boston Common Council
Dennison
Shoyer
Harlian
Old Guard
Dolan
Common Council
Meomet
Bride
Parading Hebrews Killed by Police in Lodz Disturbances
From Lodz in Russian Poland reports say about 5000 Jewish workers held a peaceful socialistic march. Police and Cossacks charged, beating many, with blood running in rivulets. Ten youths allegedly killed and all 100 arrested seriously wounded. surgeons treated injuries for hours.
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Berlin
Lodz
Poland
Gies
People of Heppner Fear Another Flood
Heppner Oregon residents reel from flood aftermath with seven bodies recovered, many missing, and fears of another disaster. Officials report about 60 still missing and around 130 bodies found, driving mass shelter requests at churches and public buildings as residents abandon business and contemplate leaving town.
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Heppner
Orc
Boston Weather Forecast Brief
Forecasters predict cloudy conditions in Boston and surrounding areas. Thursday becomes partly cloudy with cooler temps and light winds. Friday is expected to be fair and warmer with gentle breezes.
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Boston
Vicinity
Temperature Readings At Thompson's Spa Record Cold Day
The thermometer at Thompson's Spa on 219 Washington Street logged a set of readings with an average yesterday of 55 degrees. Historical data show yesterday’s average compares to 70 a year ago and 55 for the current day. The garbled text includes multiple numeric entries and codes.
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Thompson's Spa
Washington Street
Greatest of All Tonics Horsford's Acid Phosphate
An old advertisement touts Horsford's Acid Phosphate as a universal tonic that nourishes strengthens and restores vigor while claiming to cure indigestion and renew energy. It presents a concise product pitch with health benefits.
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Horsford
Triumphal Liberty Bell March Through Boston Crowd
A grand procession carried Philadelphia's Liberty Bell through Charlestown as thousands in Boston cheered. Crowds lined streets from early morning, with Mayor Collins praising the moment as fitting for the day. Ancient and Honorable guard and a decorated float led the march from South station toward the Bunker Hill area.
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Boston
Philadelphia
Charlestown
Hub
Bunker Hill
Collins
South Station
Chelsea
Revere
Colonel Hedges
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Arthu
the Liberty
Ancients
Phila
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