AXE FALLS IN POSTAL SERVICE INQUIRY
Washington reports a postal service scandal as James T Metcalf is removed from his long time role over alleged indiscretion in money order form contracts. The Wynkop Hallenbeck Crawford firm tied to his son has supplied forms for 16 years while a new indictment against A W Machen for forgery is expected.
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Washington
James T. Metcalf
Post Office Department
Metcalf
Paul Herman
Rutherford
N. J
Wynkop, Hallenback Crawford Company
New York
Payne
Iowa
Wynop, Hallenbeck Crawford Company
Herman
Mr. Metcalf
Post Office
A. W. Machen
Mr. Machen
Henry L. Lorenz
Court of Claims
Machen
Lorenz
Tulloch Charges Reply On Washington Post Office Scandals
Postmaster General Payne releases Bristow’s reply to Seymour Tulloch’s charges about irregularities in the Washington City Post Office. The documents cover inspections from 1899 to 1900, detailing illegal appointments and multi salaries, with conclusions and attributions to President McKinley and Postmaster General Smith.
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Washington
Payne
Bristow
Seymour W. Tulloch
Washington City Post Office
Postal Administration
Washington Post Office
Tulloch
Chas
Emory Smith
McKinley
Smith
Penns 147th Commencement at Academy of Music
The University of Pennsylvania held its 147th commencement in Philadelphia at the Academy of Music. About 600 graduates received degrees under Provost Hardison as Gov. Pennypacker attended. Dr Horace Howard Furness delivered the oration. Honorary degrees went to Francis Preston Venable Charles D Walcott John Grimes Walker William Crawford Gorgas and Felix Emanuel Schellinger.
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Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Academy of Music
Gov. Pennypacker
Hardison
Horace Howard Furness
Francis Preston Venable
University of North Carolina
Chas. D. Walcott
United States Geological Survey
John Grimes Walker
Col
Wm. Crawford Gorgas
Felix Emannuel Schellinger
Favorites land in New England half mile circuit opener
Nashua N H June 17 Favorites won both paces at the Fair Grounds in a cool afternoon. In the 2 21 pace Johnnie Wiseman driven by Cox, the favorite, finished sixth in heat one, won heat two, and faded in heat three, then led the field in heats four and five. Lady Schley lost heat one to Allie Snell but won the race in three straight heats.
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Nashua
N. H
New England
Fair Grounds
Johnnie Wiseman
Cox
Schley
Allie Snell
Mountain murder leaves four victims in Ashe County
Charlotte report says Levi Parker was killed and Fred Barker fatally injured by Cricket Davis who also mortally wounded Mrs Davis while she tried to aid Barker. The Barkers, Virginia travelers, stayed at Davis home. Cripple Davis, believed to be insane, attacked with an axe in the night.
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Charlotte
N. C
Ashe County
Levi Parker
Alfred Barker
Cricket Davis
Seven More Victims of Heppner Disaster Reported
Heppner Oregon June 17 seven bodies of flood victims were recovered from debris including a 30 year old unidentified woman and a Chinese national. Official toll shows about 60 still missing, on top of roughly 180 already recovered for a total near 200 deaths.
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Heppner, Ore
Three charged with Berry family murder bound over for trial
Chauncey Dewey Clyde Wilson and W B McBride were bound over tonight to the next district court session without bail in St Francis Kansas for the Berry family murder. They will be taken to Goodland tomorrow morning and escorted by the Osborne militia company. The state rested and the defense waived evidence.
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St. Francis
Kan
Chauncey Dewey
Clyde Wilson
W. B. McBride
Berry
District Court
Goodland
Osborne Militia Company
Deweys
Lynn Strike Ends As Carriers Accept Settlement
Lynn June 17 The building laborers strike that started May 1 and halted all city building was settled today when Union No 2 accepted terms offered by ex Alderman George Blakely. Mortar mixers receive 2.25 per day an increase of five cents brick carriers 2.35 per day up ten cents from their demand.
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Lynn
Union No. 2
George Blakely
Horton Wins State Tennis Title at Longwood Club
Boston June 17 Kenneth Horton of Longwood club won the state tennis tournament and will meet Beals Wright in the challenge round for the state championship next Friday. Horton defeated Seaver 6-6 6-4 6-3.
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Boston
Kenneth Horton
Longwood Club
Longwood
Beals Wright
Horton
Seaver
Descendants of William Manning Gather at Manse in Billerica
The Manning family held a reunion at the Old Manse in North Billerica, honoring William Manning of East Chelmsford. Visitors enjoyed firelit rooms, a lawn lunch, and a program of songs and readings before a business meeting that approved ownership steps and elected officers.
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William Manning
Cambridge
North
Billerica
Samuel Manning
Warren H. Manning
Boston
D. L. Page Company
Emma Manning Walker
Brookline
America
Mabel Hall
Lowell
Izetta B. Holway
Frank M. Short
Manning
E. W. Walker
David Manning
Worcester
G. H. E. Manning
Nashua
N. H
Belle M. Jenness
Prentiss O. Manning
Portland
Nathaniel Manning Riverside
Roland Parkhurst
Chelmsford
Joseph E. Warren
Chas. K. Manning
Manchester
Eben I. Manning
Lake City
Minn
Sam. W. Manning
Gertrude T. Manning
West Newton
Belle W. Jenness
Jacob W. Manning
Reading
Erastus A. Bartlett
East Chelmsford
W. S. Manning
West Orange
N. J
Andrew B. Hyde
Montclair
Benjamin T Manning
Arthur EB. Nichols
Marla D. Damon
J. Woodward Manning
Florence F. Manning
Gerald G. Manning
Carl M. Smith
A. Chandler Manning
Margie A. Manning
Julia L. Manning
Wm. S. Manning
Bedford Manning
A. E. Warren
A. M. Warren
M. E. Warren
Elizabeth F. Warren
Amasa Howard
J. R. Parkhurst
Leroy J. Parkhurst
Annie J. Taylor
Miriam E. Warren
Geo. B. Wright
S. H. Watson
E. P. Tilton
Helen F. Tilton
Auburn
Jane H. Short
Arthur A. Maxfield
Rufus A. Maxfield
Harold A. Maxfield
Alice E. Marnnifig
Jerome F. Manning
Mabelle Hall
Elizabeth L. Shaw
Redding Bridge
Sager Ashworth obituary and family notices
Sager Ashworth died at 83 Rock Street at age 74 born Taunton May 25 1829 resident of Lowell since 1839 he held multiple civic freemason and I O O F positions and retired from file manufacturing leaving a widow two sons and several siblings. Albert Louis Kelley former Lowell resident died in Nashua after illness at aunt’s home burial in Nashua then body returned to Lowell for burial.
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George L. Ashworth
Albion S. Ashworth
Lowell
Chas. Ashworth
Nashua
A. J. Dudley
F. B. Hawes
This City
T. O. Stevens
Lawrence
Albert Louis Kelley
Anne M. Emmett
Haverhill
Pentucket Cycle Co
N. H
Funerals Held for Charles Lilley and Alfred Audette
The funeral for Charles Lilley was held at his son 231 Fairmount Street with services at the house led by Rev C T Billings Apollo Male Quartette sang, burial in Lowell cemetery. Bearers included Langdon Adams F B Dow George Chase and Col Albert Pindar. Alfred Audette's funeral was at St. Jean Baptiste Church officiated by Rev Fr Amyot burial at St Joseph's cemetery. Undertaker Amedee Archambault and Rev Fr Bruillard presided.
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Charles Lilley
Charles S. Lilley
Fairmount Street
C. T. Billings
Apollo
Langdon Adams
F. B. Dow
George Chase
Col
Albert Pindar
Lowell Cemetery
Ela & Son
Alfred Audette
Mn Ning
St. Jean Baptiste Church
Amyot
Erne Daigle
Eusebe Champagne
Osep Matthieu
Joseph Bourgault
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Bruillard
Amedee Archambault
Trolley strike halts Richmond metro system
Richmond June 17 The long expected wage strike by trolley car men was called this morning. It stops service in Richmond Manchester and Petersburg with no cars running and no disorder reported.
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Richmond
Manchester
Petersburg
That Worn-out Feeling Iron Ox Tablets Remedy Ad
An advertisement touts Iron-Ox Tablets as a cure for exhaustion from poor digestion. It claims the pills improve digestion, stimulate the liver, and regulate the bowels without harsh stimulants, promising gradual, natural bodily rebuilding. Costs 25 cents for fifty tablets in a pocket case, or mailed postpaid from The Iron-Ox Remedy Co. Detroit, Michigan.
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Iron-Ox Remedy,Co
Detroit
Mich
Iron-Ox Remedy Co
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AXE Falls
Postal Service
Tullock
President McKinley
Gen. Smith
Penny
Favorites
Heppner
Bears
Reflapard
Conlon
Public Buildings Department
Huntington Hall
Sam W. Manning
Prentice C. Manning
Frank Manning Short
William H. Manning
Ayer
North Billerica
Walter F. Stevens
Newton Upper Falls
Yenasna
Middlesex ‘Trust Company
Callat
M. Steinert & Sons Co
Merrimack Street
Sawyer Carriage Co
Charles Wheeler
Thorndike Street
Lowell, Mass
Chris. Holmes
Pierce Building
Mass
Effie L. Palmer
Trues
J. F. True &C
Courier—Citizen Office
Gardner Bros
Pine Street
Highlands
G. G. Read
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