Washington Post Office irregularities investigated in 1890s
An inspector’s report details irregular pay rolls and appointments at the Washington Post Office. It notes improper or questionable salaries, duplicates, and military postal clerks, with evidence of misused funds and lack of proper oversight. The Postmaster General promises full public disclosure once the broader investigations conclude.
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Washington Post Office
Little
Washington Post
Robert V. Avillett
Drew
Suog
Wear
N. W. Baker
Funes
Post Office Department
Smith
Washington
Lamersea
SNR
Soule Mathers
Ras Butsar
Mporuniy
Larner
Jean
Dpostmaster General
Tse
Effies
Owers
Heath Sale
Freath
Heath
Shraneh
Towers
Ant
Gen- Heath
Lqior
Perry S. Jieuth
George W. Beavers
Philadelphia
New York
Blaw
Slouis
Blain W. ‘Tayior
Washington Wist
Reece
Bat
Catherine Jondsley
Charles A. Ard E. A
B. Weide L. Lorenz
John S. Leach
F. Whit
Controller of the Treasury
Machen
Lorenz
Hurt
Department of Justice
United States
Court of Chums
John
Stanton
Tittleton
RN Washington
Tie
Post Office
New York Post Office
Frank Oldfield
van Cott
Sapei
Brooklyn
Bristow Reply Prompted by Tulloch Statement
The communications report Master General Smith in Philadelphia says there is no occasion for reply to Bristow regarding Tulloch and its variation from his own reply. Smith stated he has nothing further to say on the matter.
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Bristow
New York Times
Philadelphea
Srgobvn
General Smith
Mr. Bristow
Tulloch
Ale
Toristow
Postal Scandal Inquiry Reaches Federal Grand Jury
Washington report says Chief Heost Ortife Inspector Cochran and others appeared before the Federal Grand Jury in Brooklyn to testify in postal cases involving prominent men. US District Attorney Wee J. Youngs and Field Assistant Chatfield indicate only one definite action taken yesterday, with no arrests expected.
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Tiserewi
Heost Ortife
Cochran
Washington
Oldfield and Tittle
Grand Jury
Reo
United States
Wee J. Youngs
New York
Brooklyn
Driggs
Post Office Department
Nan Cott
Ost
New Yor
Rate War Grows as Wisconsin Central Cuts Fares
Spectator reports Wisconsin Central slashes regular passenger fare from St Paul and Minneapolis to Chicago to eight dollars, a three fifty cut. Leaders warn a broad rate war may erupt across Western routes. a meeting is planned to avert spreads, with Chicago-St Paul lines seeking a settlement.
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New York Times
Chicago
Wisconsin Central
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
H. F. Whitcomb
Chicago Great’ Western -Only
Philadelphia cricketers trounce Gloucestershire by innings and runs
The Philadelphia team defeated Gloucestershire by an innings and 26 runs in Cheltenham. Philadelphians totalled 155 in their only innings with key scores by Ning and Cregar, while Lester’s bowling dominated Gloucestershire, taking 4 for 186 across two innings. The victory boosts Philadelphia prestige ahead of their Nottingh am match.
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Cheltenham
England
Philadelphia
Gloucestershire
Philadelphians
E.M. Cregar
Wedding Guests Fooled by Secret Honeymoon Plan
Mr and Mrs Charles Leslie Rice married June 1 at Calvary M E Church. They fooled wedding guests by departing in a carriage headed for a Southern trip then eluding pursuit to reach a secretly prepared apartment and honeymoon near the bride’s mother, while friends sent gifts to hotels expecting embarrassment.
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Charles
Leslie Rice
Seventh Avenue
Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church
Ade- Spies Crist
Henry Holt & Co reorganized with new corporate owners
The publishing firm at 29 West Twenty-third Street reorganizes as a corporation takes over its claims and liabilities and will continue the business under the old name. The corporate officers are Henry Holt President Roland Holt Vice Preston Kenward N Bristol Secretary and Joseph F Vogelius Treasurer. Announcement was circulated yesterday.
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Henry Holt & Co
West Twenty-third Street
Charles Jroit
Henry Holt
Roland Holt
Preston
Joseph F. Vogelius
Robbery Report at Frank McCullough Apts
The janitor at 114 West Sixteenth Street reported a fourth floor apartment burglary yesterday. Detective Sheibles learned silverware worth $100 was stolen from Frank McCullough who is said to be connected with the Standard Oil Company.
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Frank McCullough
West Sixteenth Street
Fires Report From Tuesday Night to Wednesday Night
A list of fires from 12:00 to 12:00 shows multiple addresses with varying damages. Notable losses include Solomon Greenberg $200 and Joseph Drapkin $1,500, plus Davis Director $200 and Flower Hospital $5. Some entries note trifling damage or no damage.
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Sixtieth Street
Solomon Greenberg
Orchard Street
Julius Layensky
Monroe Street
Joseph Drapkin
East Sixth Street
Morris Klinkerstein
Houston Street
Freedman Brothers
Chariton Street
John Welsh, Jr
West Fortieth Street
L. Wenebecker
West One Hundred and 6O Street
Davis
Seventh Avenue
Sammin
Eastern Boulevard
Flower Hospital
Amsterdam Avenue
Wormser testifies on Metropolitan deal and lease abrogation
Isidor Wormser Jr testifies in Supreme Court about a plan to merge Metropolitan Street Railway with Interurban and the handling of a holding company. He describes meeting with Thomas Ryan and funds needed for electrification, stockholdings, anticipated profits for stockholders, and opposition to dividend reductions. Jacob Schiff testifies Kuhn Loeb & Co. received 1.5 million for underwriting the Interurban plan.
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Isidor ‘Wormser, Jr
Metropolitan
Scott
Supreme Court
Metropolitan Securities” Company
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
H. H. Vreeland
Thomas F. Ryan
Metropolitan Securities Company
Albert L. Stickney
Wormser
Ryan
Morton Trust Company
Wormeser
Treasury
Metropoltan Street Railway Company
Third Avenue
New York
Vreeland
Metropolitan Company
Guthrie
Stickney
Wall Street
Jacob H. Schiff
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Servia Prepares for King Peter Welcome Across Cities
Belgrade clinics and officials report growing enthusiasm for King Peter's arrival as the city readies receptions with arches and electric lights. The Czar's telegram backs the royalist push, while authorities note the assassination's impact on succession and public sentiment.
Prince of Montenegro Sends Message to King Peter of Servia
Vienna dispatch reports the Prince of Montenegro sent to King Peter of Servia a message praising Servia’s heroes, blessing their knightly stock, and declaring the indivisible friendship and holy healing between Servia and Montenegro. The note ends with a hymn-like invocation praising God’s justice and Servian people.
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Vienna
Peter
London Times
New York Times
London
the Times
Montenegro
Peter of
Servia
Black George
King Peter Ascends Serbian Throne in Popular Decision
Geneva dispatch reports King Peter telegraphing to Belgrade a manifesto announcing his accession to the Serbian throne. He states he is called to rule by the people and will submit to popular decision, noting it as his first duty to Servia. The manifesto follows a cableed text from June 15.
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Associated Press
Belgrade
Peter
Servia
Rvian
Russia
Alexander
Draga
Peter Karageorgevitch
Pepreres
ST. Petersburg
Dragana
Geneva
Peter I of Serbia Proclaims Reign and Reforms
The text presents King Peter I of Serbia pledging a peaceful era of repose, progress, and order. He vows to protect legal rights and the well being of citizens, retain church and civil functionaries, banish past acts, and govern under the motto For the Sacred Cross and Cherished Liberty. He emphasizes army and church support as he ascends the throne.
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Servia
Teall
Servian
Peter I
Emperor Francis Joseph Salutes Servian King Peter
Vienna reports cordial exchanges between Francis Joseph and King Peter of Servia. Francis Joseph condemns the assassination of King Alexander and Queen Draga, while Peter seeks to restore peace and happiness in Servia with strong mutual support from Austria.
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Vienna
Francis Joseph
Peter of
Servia
Alexander
Draga
Peter
Geneva
Switzerland
the Eperor
Austria
Senate
Skupshtina
LonDon Times
York Times
London
the Times
Britain's Attitude Toward Servia Outlined in Commons
In Parliament Premier Balfour clarified Britain's stance after King Alexander's death. Diplomatic relations with Servia remain unrenewed though Britain will keep Sir George Bonham at his post to protect interests. Powerholders instruct diplomats to recognize the Provisional Government as de facto authority while awaiting further information.
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Great Britain
London
Balfour
House of Commons
Servia
Alexander
Servien
Sir George Bonham
New Constitution Adopted in Belgrade
The Senate and Skupshtina on June 17 adopted a modification of the 1888 Constitution, marking a significant legal reform in Belgrade. The agreed changes adjust the constitutional framework and set new governance parameters.
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Belgrade
Senate
Skupshtina
Palace Scene of King Alexander and Queen Draga Murder
Belgrade report describes the royal palace after the murder of King Alexander and Queen Draga. Destruction fills the rooms with bullet holes and shattered mirrors while a hidden stairway and hidden corridors hint at doomed escape attempts.
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Belgrade
Associated Press
Alexander
Draga
Lasar Petrovitch
Queen Draga
Mrs Inslow's Soothing Syrup a Teething Remedy
Rest and health to mother and child to ease teething pain. The advertisement claims Mrs Inslow's Soothing Syrup soothes the child softens the gums allays pain and cures wind colic and diarrhea. Sold by druggists worldwide at twenty five cents a bottle with warning to ask for the product by its name.
At Belgrade Palace Scene After Tragedy
A foreign correspondent describes Belgrade palace ruins after a royal murder. Servian officers tour rooms amid bullet holes and bloodstains as guards boast of evidence. The rear vestibule's dynamited doors and shattered pillars reveal the carnage and fire set within the palace.
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Belgrile
Pfiyra
Draga
Fire in West 151st Street flat injures resident and neighbor
Mrs Davis, living on the second floor of a five story building at 460 West 151st Street, drops an oil lamp and starts a blaze that spreads to her dress. Policemen Samuel Lloyd and Arthur Weiner rescue Rebecca Norton, a paralytic in the apartment above, as firemen confine the fire to the initial flat.
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Davis
West One Hundred and Fifty-first Street
Ames
Samuel Lloyd
Arthur Weiner
West One Hundred and Fifty-second Street
Rebecca Norton
Catskill Creek House Hotel Burns in South Cairo Fire
Fire destroyed the Catskill Creek House a summer hotel at South Cairo along with a barn and contents. The blaze occurred today and caused extensive property loss in Catskill Creek area.
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Catskill, N
Catskill Creek House
South Cairo
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