Bristow's Report Supports Tullock's Postal Frauds Charges
Washington June 17 Postmaster General Payne released Bristow's replies to Seymour Tullock's charges against former cashier of the Washington post office for irregularities during the 1899 1900 period. The documents detail inspector findings and direct orders for accounting actions while asserting responsibility lies with higher officials. Bristow's letters were read by Emory Smith as part of a broader postal overhaul and promise a thorough inquiry into the cited irregularities and approvals.
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Payne
Gener Bristow
Seyinome MW
Ulluch
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Postumtiee
MSI
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Mls
Chen
Charing Emory Smith
Ine Speer
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Mspealur
Csillech
Thetmaster Gener
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Mtnapary
Uyy
Tullock
Earnest Wresidan
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Gener
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Smith
Mckintey
Washington Post Office
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Jayalle
Weporal Alka Sayat
Satie Ard
Ute Ecompiraler
Syan
Sio
Yorthe Rtenson
Atv
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Vulleel
Sind
Tejaw
Logansport councilmen indicted and arrested in graft probe
In Logansport Indiana on June 17, councilmen Gillespie and Boyer were indicted by a grand jury on charges related to bribery and absence from meetings to break a quorum over a streetcar franchise dispute. Bonds set at $5,000 and unspecified, both were released after posting. The case centers on tensions between rival tramway interests and a franchise grant in 1900s-era city politics.
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Othe journal-Gazette
Locansport
Ind
Cuemeian
Cillespia
Boyer
Gileapia
Wahagh Ant Pern
Ae Coin Traation Company
Tutianapalls
Grauit
Angas
Olli Ona
Roger
Union ‘Traction Company
Gillespie
Hinterdroyd
Union Traction Company
Fior
Clilesota
Inspector Lathe Inquiry At Washington Post Office
Inspector Lathe faced allegations of asking unnecessary questions. A special report to the postmaster general stated the questions were proper and not intended to embarrass the department. The writer and chief inspector supported Lathe’s conduct and expected the same view from higher authorities.
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Washington Post
Tox Uderstood
Lathe Wate
Rexard
Holt
Attoy
Yury Ronpuot Tilly
Railway Republican Glub Islands
The Brig Moinlay club of Huntington, the first organization of the kind in Chicago and Erie railroad politics, has soon discontinued as an organiat ion, a clue in past years has been a very important factor in dinington county politics.
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Huntington
Brig Moinlay Club
Chicago
Erie
Dinington County
Peter Koehlinger Struck By Engine At Clinton Street
Sixty year old Peter Koehlnger, a well known resident, was struck by a Nickel Plate engine backing east on Clinton Street at midnight. He was walking north toward his lodgings and did not see the engine in time. He was knocked from the track and taken to Hope Hospital with two fractured ribs but no internal injuries. Engineer Wells halted the locomotive and likely saved his life. Conductor Vreeland and crew warned him earlier but were not heard.
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Petor Koehlinger
Clinton Street
Midnigh
Nis
Koehlinger
Hope Hospital
Calvin
Wells
Vreeland
Shared Hymn Book Thrown May Cause Chapel Incident
At Bluffton Indiana on June 17 a man struck George Bennett in the face after an altercation over a hymn book in the Wardorth chapel. Randy claimed to be a Christian and sought to do right, but rising tensions during church led to the attack. A crowd gathered outside after services and friends prevented further harm.
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Tomnat
Mayor Presses Open Councils on Tunnel Issue
Opening the town hall debate, His Honor urges immediate action to resolve the tunnel question affecting Portestranis company property and grade elevations. He opposes secret sessions, arguing the public has a right to know official actions and that only matters like salaries or city offers should be discussed privately.
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Berghom
Velale
Ly Wultegavenie
Altenis
Portestranis Company
Hy Company
Ery
Hlahoor
Senate
United States
Civieil
Ligenseed
Hayes undertaker handles remains after prior burial
A fragmentary report notes Hayes undertaker was instructed to prepare the body. prior burial had already occurred and the remains were to be exhumed and reburied to their destination.
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Hayes Ufdertaker
Methews Petroleum Company Receiver Appointed in Hartford City
The Grant County Trust Company was named receiver for the Methews Petroleum Company which operated in Hartford City Indiana. The action was brought by the Metropolitan Bank to recover a note of 1000000 dollars. The company was run by John Galloway and David Evans, with officers accused of misusing assets and incurring debts totaling 1706000 dollars.
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Hartford City
Ind
Grant County Trust Company
Metthews Petroleum Company
Oper
Matthews Flea National Bank
Juha Galloway
David Evana Stu Fyer
Maria
John Is
Burmeroof
Miller
Prices to Stay Unchanged by Handle Manufacturers Meeting
Representatives from Indiana and Ohio handle makers met at New Avenue Hotel to set a new price schedule for outputs. Sessions lasted from afternoon to late night with little agreement and the president of the association, M. E. Barber of Piqua, said the meeting yielded no decisive results and prices would remain unchanged for now.
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Ohio
New Avenue
Ohio Association of
M. E. Barber
Piqua
Association
Gasette
Victim's Body To Be Sent Home Recounted
Message from N Whitney of Bowen reports the death of a young man aged seventeen after a steel dentally induced accident. The father asks that his son's body be sent home for burial, with family members notified and authorities alerted.
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W. We Beentt
Dlsuph
N. Whitney
Bowen
Trun
Whitney
Apa
Marnell
Will of Monty Grant Moree in New York probate
The will of Monty Grant Moree, president of the New York Shipbuilding Co., Camden Noo, died suddenly in New York June 2, has been admitted to probate through J. B. Morgan's office. Morse, the widow, is executrix. Estate value believed to be substantial, with the widow receiving a portion and provisions for five children.
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Jung
Monty Grant Moree
New York Shipbuilding Company
Camila Noo
Morgan
New York
Hove
Morse
Lefe
Large Oil Income Shocks Muncie Farmer Biography
A Muncie farmer named Joseph Meeks reportedly earned a large income from oil land royalties. The report notes his unexpected wealth grew from state royalties and market shares tied to oil production on his property, drawing attention to his financial rise.
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Muncie
Roe
Lie passes in Kentucky feud trial with guns excluded
Arguments in the case of Curtis Jetl amt Thomas White before a jury continued late, with deliberations uncertain. The defense and prosecution presented extended openings as fear and tension rose, while a death penalty seemed unlikely and the fate of the defendants hung between imprisonment and acquittal.
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Curtis Jetl
Thomas White
J. PB. Marcum
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Czail Cullen
Hurst
Marcum
Commonwealth
Bye
Nautsitn
Todlay
Tangy Garis
Lila Cardwell
Othart
Cockrill
Alylen
Asti
Judge Urges Swift Punishment for Murders in Breathitt
June 17 Gton Kentucky Judge P Tarvin of the Corning ton district court spoke at the Kentucky Elks association meeting. He urged swift punishment for all assassins and called for an iron hand in Breathitt county for the next 30 days. He referenced the murder of a prominent local figure and criticized foreign government discussions on assassination.
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P. Tarvin
Corington District Court
Kentucky Elks’ Association
Breachitt
Washington
Millers Meet In Anderson To Form Wheat Pricing League
Northern Indiana millers gathered in Anderson at the Anderum hotel with representatives from Madison, Henry, Delay, Randolph, Jay, Grant, Blackford, Wayne and Adams counties. J. Martin led the gathering as C. C. Pickering of Mid-Alntown served as secretary. They aim to create a unified wheat pricing system to improve grade quality above No 2 and encourage farmers to grow higher grade wheat. Towns affiliating include Anderson Yorktown Middletown Muncie Lapel Summitville Dalaville Hagerstown Shattoon Springport Ridgeville Alexandria Pendleton.
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Anderum Hotel
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Delayware
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Grant
Blackford
Wayne
Adame
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C. C. Pickering
Mid- Alntown
Thwan
Alynar
Propost
Yorktown
Middletown
Muncie
Lapel
Summitvile
Dalaville
Hagerstown
Bhuttion
Springport
Ridgeville
Alex- Aniiria
Pendleton
Fear and Exhumed Victims Plague Heppner Cannons
In Heppner Oregon, seven bodies were recovered from a debris pile including a Chinaman and a woman about thirty. Some 200 residents, mainly mothers with children, sought permission to sleep at the Catholic church, courthouse, and schoolhouse due to fear of approaching clouds over the canyons. Authorities halted the requests, revealing nervous townfolk awaiting safety measures.
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Ure
Jane
Serin
Hovsies
Debria
Ferthick
Court House
Dismissal of James T. Metcalf in contract graft case
Washington reports the postmaster general dismissed James T. Metcalf longtime superintendent of the money order system over alleged contract improprieties in printing money orders. An investigation will follow and Edward Ty Kimball of Massachusetts will serve as acting superintendent.
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James T. Metcalf
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Postoien
Pnatmaster General
Wil Ie
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Meteall
Halbie Wongler
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