Five Indicted in Postal Fraud Cases
A Washington grand jury indicted August W. Machen Diller B. Groff Samuel A. Groff George E. Lorenz and Martha J. Lorenz Toledo residents on a conspiracy to defraud the U S government. The 12 count indictment covers a scheme involving Groff fasteners sold to the post office with 60 percent or 75 cents kept by the Groffs and 40 percent to Lorenz and Machen.
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Washington
August W. Machen
Diller B. Groff
Samuel A. Groff
George E. Lorenz
Martha J. Lorenz
Toledo
Machen
Groffs
District of Columbia
Lorenz
Groff Brothers
United States
Groff
George E
Lost Spars In Sight Of Port Bessie Towed To Cunard Docks
The barkentine Bessie from Rosario with wool was towed to the Cunard terminal after losing sails in heavy squalls off Boston harbor. Earlier it completed a 41 day voyage beating recent records, but mast and spars were ripped away in severe weather. Captain Spurr said damage exceeded $100. The mate Purdy learned his wife had a baby girl during the crisis.
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Cunard
Boston
Rosario
Massachusetts
Mate Purdy
Ressie
William C. Williams
Bigelow Carpet Company
Bessie
Spurr
Point India
River Platte
Purdy
Nova Scotia
Post Office Fraud Probe Involves 17000 Mail Hour Devices
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow investigates a California firm Postal Device and Improvement Company for purchasing about 17,000 letter devices to indicate mail collection hours. The San Francisco postmaster’s invention is cited. Reports claim 7000 devices cost over 4 dollars each, yielding a 100 percent profit, and a later order for 10,000 was placed though the first 7000 remained unused in a storehouse.
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Bristow
California
Postal Device and Improvement Company
San Francisco
Dahlgren Dies In Self Inflicted Wound At Home
Oscar Dahlgren a 39 year old Swedish cabinet maker ending his life by cutting his throat with a razor at his Jamaica Plain residence 28 Crans ton street shortly after midnight Despondency is named as the cause He had recently been unable to work due to illness and was observed in a melancholy mood by his wife who tried to comfort him before they slept
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Ment
Post Office
Walter S. Mayer
Paul E. Williams
Joseph F. Farrell
Theodore W. Warner
William R. Lewis
Groff Brothers
Machen
Groffs
Taggart
Payne
Shallenberger
James T. Metcalfe
Post Office Department
Roosevelt
Mint
Roberts
Mr. Metcalfe
Metcalfe
Oscar Dahlgren
Cranston Street
Jamaica Plain
Dahlgren
Nantasket Beach to See Brisk Exoduses by Hourly Steamers
The Rowe's Wharf steamers will run hourly from dawn to dusk to Nantasket and Pemberton with plans for a standout season. Daily concerts by the Martland Brockton Band will begin soon under steamboat company direction. The steeplechase, old mill, and other attractions join the beach's bathing facilities to offer a premier nearby Boston resort experience.
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Nantasket Beach
Rowe's Wharf
Pemberton
Nantasket
Martland Brockton
Steamboat Company
Boston
Miles 10 Review at South Framingham Camp
In South Framingham on June 22 the First Brigade prepared for a review to honor Lieutenant-General Nelson A. Miles. Brigadier-General Mathews awaited Miles’s arrival as rain and sun shifted the mood. Cadet Charles Daly of West Point appeared on parade, while officers inspected the state militia and rationing was arranged ahead of Wednesday Sickles review.
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South Framingham
Nelson A. Miles
Briga
Dier
Mathews
Miles
Duchensey
Shipton
England
Signal Corps
Charles Daly
West Point
Harvard
Wellington
Daniel Sickles
Girl Thrown From Wagon On New Charlestown Bridge
May Crimmins 18 residing at 6 Maudlin Street Charlestown was thrown from a wagon when struck by a car shortly after 6 last night the wagon carrying P. O Riordan’s team. She sustained injuries to the body and was taken to the Relief station for treatment.
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Charlestown
P. O’riordan
May Crimmins
Maudlin Street
Speaker Myers faces grave charges over missing affidavit
A public letter by attorney John B. Moran accuses Speaker James J. Myers of aiding suppression of an affidavit alleging bribery among House members in 1901. Myers denies the claims, says he conducted a personal investigation, and reports the affidavit cannot be located despite searches. Moran demands answers on floor or via press. Myers promises further statement tomorrow.
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James J. Myers
House
Johnb. Moran
George J. Raymond
Moran
Myers
Mr. Moran
State House
Boston
House of Representatives
Mass
Reed
Harvard Union
Genesee Pure Food ad copy proclaims new breakfast food
An advertising blurb touts Genesee Pure Food Company breakfast product branded as new and better. It claims broad appeal and urges readers to obtain a package at local grocers, mentioning Roy N. as likely a seller or brand contact.
Hyland in Chinatown swoops on whist game
Sergeant Hyland, new head of the city cleaning squad, turned from routine to lead a raid on Harrison avenue and captured 11 Chinese men at Wah Hing Ling Co. store. With Sergeant O'Brien and four crusaders, they seized a fantan layout, took 11 detainees to Lagrange Street station and identified names likely to be correct.
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Hyland
Division 3
Joy Street
O’brien
Anderson
Brown
Hanton
Brooks
Harrison Avenue
Yen Lee
Ling
Wing
Sin Ling
Ching Lin
Chin Joe
Moy Sing
Oy Chin
Charlie Wah
Wah Hing
Oy Soin
Oy Wing
Charlie Ching
Brookline Citizens' Club Presents Smoke Talk at Guild Hall
Tonight the Brookline Citizens' Club hosts its first event since inauguration with a smoke talk and entertainment. The committee of arrangements led by President M J Craine, Secretary P H Finan, and members Harry O'Neil, William Hogan, and Patrick O'Riley has pushed hard to ensure a successful evening at Guild Hall.
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Brookline Citizens’ ' Club
Guild Hall
M. J. Craine
P. H. Finan
Harry O’neil
William Hogan
Patrick O'Riley
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