Payne probes Washington postoffice misdeeds and officials respond
Postmaster General Payne asks former Postmaster General Smith Bristow and Comptroller Tracewell to explain Tulloch interview claims that the Washington postoffice is a mere bureau. Merritt and Tracewell report on charges and irregular disbursements while Tracewell recalls a 1900 inquiry led to disallowances and later reform efforts.
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Washington
Payne
Charles Emory Smith
Bristow
Merritt
Tracewell
The
Treasury
S. W. Tulloch
Washington Postoffice
Tulloch
Postoffice Department
Washington City Postoffice
Comptroller’s Office
Postoffice
Smith
Washingston City
Heath
Post Office
National League scores and American League results list
In Cincinnati the Chicago team was blanked 6 to 0. Brooklyn defeated Boston 9 to 6. Philadelphia beat New York 11 to 3. American League games included Cleveland 8 over St Louis 9. Chicago hosted Detroit as 1. New York and Washington tied 8 to 8. Boston topped Philadelphia 4 to 3. American Association noted.
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National League
Cincinnati
Chicago
Brookliyn
Boston
Philadelphia
New York
American League
Cleveland
St. Louis
Detroit
Washington
American Association
Hood's Sarsaparilla Proves Its Merits As a Cure All
Hood's Sarsaparilla claims wide success beyond advertising, attributing cures to a unique formula. It purports to treat scrofula eczema psoriasis catarrh rheumatism and dyspepsia while boosting appetite and energy as a top blood purifier and stomach tonic. Take it today and get Hood's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Trade Review Describes Generally Favorable Conditions
Bradstreet's weekly trade review notes weather and labor disturbances mostly temporary, with core elements like business and crops remaining favorable. West cold and snow slow farm work and retail, while the East enjoys springlike weather boosting distribution. Pig iron quiet, steel in demand. railway earnings for April and March results look strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Braddstreet's
Review of Trade Today
Counterfeit Five Dollar Notes Baffle Secret Service
Secret service detectives seek a band of counterfeiters who print spurious five dollar notes imitating a Lebanon Kentucky National Bank issue with James A. Garfield image. The fakes use forged signatures O D Thomas and John D Carlisle and circulate with other coins in western Kentucky and southern Illinois. A separate note touts Foley's Honey and Tar as safe for children.
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Carbondale
Ill
Secret Service
Kentucky
Illinois
National Bank
Lebanon
James A. Garfield
Treasury
O. D. Thomas
John D. Carlisle
Tragic House Fire Kills Hughes Children in Baltimore
In Baltimore on May 2 William Hughes aged five a sister two and Harriet Gardner one perished when a fire consumed the Hughes home while Mrs. Hughes and Mrs. Garner were away at a fishing outing. The blaze claimed the children before aid arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
William Hughes
Harriet Gardner
Hughes
Government Receipts and Expenditures April 1903
Washington May 2 The monthly comparative statement shows April 1903 total receipts 43 325 106 and expenditures 41 763 814 leaving a surplus of 1 563 276 Customs receipts increased by 1 640 006 while internal revenue receipts fell by 3 192 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Internal Revenue
Electric Bitters Cured Rheumatic Sickness Says Patient
Patient reports severe kidney trouble and sickness until using Electric Bitters. After a few doses, relief came and full recovery followed, with no sick days since. Neighbors also cured of rheumatism by the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uoon
King Edward Arrives in Paris in Enthusiastic Welcome
King Edward's Paris arrival drew massive crowds and festive displays. President Loubet greeted the monarch at the Dauphine station as parades and military honors filled the avenues. The capital celebrated with arches, bunting, and public gaiety while small protests faded in the royal pageantry.
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Paris
Edward
France
Dauphine
Loubet
Boils de Boulogne
Champs Elyseen
Place de l’Etoile
Place de la Concorde
M. Loubet
Avenue du Bola de Boulogne
Avenue Des Champs Elysees
Arc de Triomphe
Cuiassiers
Elysee Palace
United States
Nurse endorses Peruna as a tonic of efficiency
Mrs. Kate Taylor, a prominent nurse, writes an open letter praising Peruna for convalescent patients. She cites rapid relief and renewed vitality, while Dr. Hartman offers free treatment for female catarrhal diseases during the summer, directing inquiries to The Peruna Medicine Co. in Columbus, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Taylor
Peruna
Hartman
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Ohio
Bloomington Whitecap Suspects Arrested After Warrants Issued
Bloomington Indiana May 2 A prosecutor move followed by a court of inquiry results eight warrants for T H Cox William Shinn David Gray Pikey Brannum Lon Shaw Lee Jackson and Carl Palmer. Sheriff Thrasher arrested the men and placed them under bond within two hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
Stevens
Shively
Miller
T. H. Cox
William Shinn
David Gray
Pikey
Brannum
Lon Shaw
Lee Jackson
Carl Palmer
Thrasher
Warsaw Rail Line Reopens After City Council Pact
Warsaw Indiana May 2 The city council and Winona and Warsaw Railway reach a settlement after Rev C Dickey mediation. Railroad concedes points, injunctions stop, work restarts, and poles in the business district will be replaced with metal as paving begins in about sixty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Ind
Winona and Warsaw Railway Company
Roosevelt addresses in Topeka crowding two events
President Roosevelt spoke twice in Topeka Kansas last night. He laid the cornerstone of the new Railroad W M C A building and then addressed the international Y M C A convention at the Auditorium. Large crowds heard both talks with strong police control ensuring order. The president dined at Governor Bailey's home before a 9 30 p m address. Monday resumes travel through western Kansas toward Sharon Springs. Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised by O D Knoefel.
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Topeka
Kan
Roosevelt
Bailey
Kansas
Union Pacific
Sharon Springs
Colorado Line
Wealthy Muncie farmer found dead by self hanging
Solomon Smith, 65, a affluent farmer from Muncie Indiana, was found hanging from a bedpost with a handkerchief. He had recently sold a farm but tried to regain possession, which is believed to be the sole motive for his suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie, Ind
Solomon Smith
Farmer John Eldridge killed by falling lever on Ida ville farm
Idaville Indiana May 2 John Eldridge wealthy farmer near Idaville dies after a wire stretching accident when a lever fell and struck him in the back of the head He died about an hour later leaving a wife and four children on a large farm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaville
Ind
John Eldridge
Decatur Man Guilty of Kidnapping Miss Loser
Oliver D. Reynolds twenty eight found guilty of kidnapping sixteen year old Julia Loser last July. He held the girl away from home five months until located in Yorkville. Reynolds received a sentence of two to fourteen years in the state penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Ind
Oliver D. Reynolds
Julia Loser
Yorkville
Reynolds
Board of Trade Wins Injunction Appeal on Quotations
The U S circuit court of appeals affirmed a Milwaukee injunction against Hadden-Rodee & Co local commission house restraining them from using or acquiring Chicago Board of Trade quotations. The ruling upholds the board’s right to sue to protect quotations and the property right in quotations in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana. The decision was issued without a bench stay, as argued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States District Court of Milwaukee
Hadden-Rodee & Co
Chicago Board of Trade
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Grosscup, Jenkins and Baker
Wisconsin
Iinois
Indiana
Dominican gunboat El Presidente returns refugees to Guantanamo
The Do minican gunboat El Presidente arrived in Santiago de Cuba on May 2 bearing President Vasquez of Santo Domingo and many political refugees who had been detained at Guantanamo after the vessel failed to buy coal. Vasquez is seriously ill and stayed behind, while twelve Dominican generals and other refugees accompanied him, all acknowledging no further chance to resist the Dominican revolutionists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago de Cuba
el Presidente
Vasquez
Santo Domingo
Guantanamo
New Trial Granted for Richmond Man in Dwiggins Case
Joseph Seifert, convicted a year ago for being criminally responsible in Miss Arletta Dwiggins death, has been granted a new trial by the supreme court. He was returned to Richmond from Michigan City prison and released on bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
Joseph Seifert
Arletta Dwiggins
Michigan City
Supreme Court
Seifert
Phonographic Papal Blessing Debuts at Notre Dame
Notre Dame students heard the phonographic record of the papal blessing yesterday, the first recital in America, at Notre Dame University in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame, Ind
Notre Dame University
America
Scaffold Collapse at Union Station Kills Three
In Pittsburg on May 2 a scaffold failure at Union Station caused the deaths of three sheet metal workers and left two others injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Man Arrested in Indiana for Involuntary Manslaughter
In Princeton Indiana Charles Baton was arrested on a grand jury indictment for involuntary manslaughter after allegedly handling a revolver that the state says he knew was loaded, resulting in the death of his sister in law Lizsie Scott Baton.
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Princeton
Ind
Charles Baton
Lizsie Scott Baton
Indiana Miner among BC disaster victims
Valparaiso Ind May 2 Howard Donahue of Valparaiso was killed in the British Columbia mine disaster on Wednesday. He was 46 and is survived by his mother and brother in Valparaiso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Valbaraiso
Ind
Howard Donahue
British Columbia
Careleanness and the Railway Wrecks
A cautionary note links careless conduct to railway accidents and human suffering from throat troubles. It praises Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption as a remedy amid medical advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Careleanness
Dr. King
Fight at Noblesville High Involves Fifty Students
About fifty Noblesville high students fought over possession of school items. Heads were battered and hoses smashed during the melee in May. An investigation will file charges against the boys involved.
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Noblesville
Ind
Public Notice of Accident In Columbus Idaho
Miss Lula Patterson daughter of Councilman Bennett Patterson was struck by a Pennsylvania Switch engine in Columbus Idaho. She suffered injuries to her left foot and the incident was reported on May 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dietreesing
Columbus
Lula Patterson
Bennett Patterson
Sale of Indianapolis Journal Prompts Indiana GOP Debate
Indianapolis Republicans closely watch the transfer of the Indianapolis Journal to Charles L. Henry amid expectations of a stronger party paper. Governors Durbin and staff praise the St. Louis exposition visit while Drummers and visitors flood the city as preparations grow for a summer national convention.
Maudie Gets Experienced in a Playful Practice Notions
A New Yorker snippet notes Maudie plans a mock engagement to her beloved sappy youth to practice before a real commitment. Enid Mercy challenges the plan, highlighting Maud’s inexperience in romance and betrothal.
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Maudie
Trene
Maud
Enid
Mercy
New. Yorker
Local notes on obituaries marriages and fairs in Falls City
Holy Trinity Society to be reobligated by Rev J B Kelly. Funeral for Capt John H Ford and death of James B Wilson reported. Mrs Amelia Cole faces assault charge. venue change to Justice Mix. Funeral for Capt John A Nafius at 2:30 PM from East Main Street with Masons as escorts. Gustave Schindler faces contempt and felony charges after a dispute over a robbery case. Hibernian fair opens May 4 at Holy Trinity hall. Wright Carnival Company advances plans for May 18–24 fair. Will of Conrad Krousgrill probate reveals divisions among heirs. Southern Railway excursions to St Louis area start May 3 with round-trip rates.
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Durbin
St. Louis
Corbin
Indiana
Darbs
Odell
New York
Yates
Illinois
Amelia Cole
Patrolyyan McCulloch
Joseph Senior
Justice Fogle
Justice Mix
John A. Nafius
East Main Street
Pythagoras Lodge of Masons
New Albany Commandery
W. G. Clinton
Centenary
Holy Trinity Hall
Falls
Bona Schonfield
Wright Carnival Company
Mr. Schonfield
G A R and Women's Relief Corps to Meet in Anderson Indiana
Comrades of G A R and Women's Relief Corps of Indiana plan annual encampment in Anderson Indiana May 14 through 16. Big Four Route tickets from Louisville and Jeffersonville offered at low fare two dollars round trip with travel dates May 11 to May 13 and return validity through May 5. Tickets available at city ticket office No Fourth Avenue and Seventh Street.
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G. A. R. and
Women's Relief Cosge Dept. of
Indiana
Anderson
Ind
Big Four
Louisville
Jesville
City
Fourth Avenue
Seventh Street
S. J. Gates
Gen’l Agh
Golden Cross Mine Near Dennings Aims for Rich Yields
Mr John Houghland of the Gq Cross and Eagle Mining Company says the Golden Cross near Dennings Missouri is developing into a mine with plans to reach ore and start paying dividends. Four companies are at work on a vein in the area as the field holds big potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Houghland
Gq Cross and
Eagle Mining Company
Dennings
Golden Cross
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Bly
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Board OF Trade
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Courter’s Drug Store
the Journal. Sale
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Indianapolis Journal
Charles L. Henry
Mr. New
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Ward
Organization
Holy Trinity Total Abstinence Society
J. B. Kelly
Holy Trinity Church
Emery Ford
Stella
Nellie Ford
Leyden Ford
Creighton
John 8. Ford
James B. Wilson
Knights of Fidelty News
A.G. Sutherlin
Mooresville
Sofar
Gustave Schindler
Trixie Howard
Bib Knights of Pythias
Ben Har
Bagg Knights of Honor
Conrad Krousgrill
Edwam
George
Eleworth
Hiram
Alma
Clarence
Minnie E
Nessed
E. G. Henry
Fredadein
Southern Railway
Sur
H. R. Kine
Southern B. A
Golden Cregg
Sarsaparilla
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