Graft Promoters Hit New York Post Office Ring
Washington reports a syndicate promoted salaries in the New York Post Office. Investigators say prosecutions may be barred by statutes of limitations, but removals are expected as officers face scrutiny. Beavers linked scheme faces renewed inquiry. Wynne suspended promotions in 11 offices pending results.
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Ostak Clerks Association
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Tne
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Cornelius van Cost
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Table of contents listing pages and sections
The note enumerates sections in today’s issue with page numbers such as Amusements on page 7 and Real Estate on page 12, plus topics including Insurance Notes Court Calendars and Marine Intelligence. It also references Yesterday's Fires and Weather on specific pages.
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Llotéls
United Service
Mweather Report
Payne Intends to Stay Amid Rumors of Resignation
Washington dispatch reports a rumor of Postmaster General Payne resigning is unfounded and untrue. Payne, though in frail health, continues postal investigations and plans to remain in Washington for about a month after Roosevelt leaves for Oyster Bay. He says health allows a late summer vacation if needed. He notes McKinley’s name in postal scandals causes inquiries, but no link shown yet. Investigators face delays awaiting District Attorney guidance on evidence admissibility.
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New York Times
Washington
Payne
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Abner Mehhinlev
McWinley
United States District Attorney
United States District’ Attorney
Witnesses questioned in Brandt Cash Register post office case
Federal Grand Jury in Brooklyn spent the day examining witnesses in the Brandt Dent Company post office investigation. Names include Bruce Correll Winfield Strawn George Miller F E Woodward and Inspectors Oldfield and Little with discussion of Driggs and checks cashed by an ex congressman.
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Brooklyn
Brandt Automatic Cash Register
Post Office
Bruce Correll
Canton
Ohio
House of Representatives
Washington
Howard J. Brandt
Robert Dent
Brandt- Dent Company
F. E. Woodward
Watertown Bank
Watertown
Wis
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Manhattan
George F. Miller
Oldfield
Post Office Department
Correll
Meihinley
Register Company
Driggs
The
Brandt-Dent. Company
Senator Hoar Rice Prank on Chicago Train
Senator George Frisbie Hoar arrived in Chicago and was briefly mistaken for a bridegroom on a Rock Island train. Rice showered on him by amused passengers. he clarified he was not the groom as O A Johanson of Chicago joined his bride. He noted odd happenings follow him in Chicago.
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Chicago
George Frisbie Hoar
Rock Island
Thas
O. A. Johanson
Senator Hoar
Roosevelt seeks end to Wisconsin Republican fights
President Roosevelt aims to settle Wisconsin Republican factional quarrels. He is aware of Senator Spooner moves and may back a unifying plan. Conferences in Milwaukee and Madison over the past two days discuss naming Adjutant General J Boarman for governor, a bid opposed by La Follette.
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Wisconsin
Spooner
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la Follette
Robbery at Harvard Dormitory House
A bold robbery at Randall Hall Harvard dormitory occurred between 7 and midnight. Items stolen include a pearl pin worth 350 dollars a diamond horseshoe 100 dollars two cuff buttons 40 dollars a scarf pin a circle of pearls with a diamond valued 40 dollars two freshwater pearls with a small stone 80 dollars. Entry used false keys.
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New York Times
Randall Hall
Harvard
Austin
Abbott Gray
Newport
R I
Dresser Contracts Repudiated in Shipbuilding Fight
The Trust Company of the Republic repudiated contracts made by former president D Le Roy Dresser without board approval as it moves to oppose receivership. A stockholders meeting ratified a plan to hand shipbuilding holdings to George R. Sheldon’s Reorganization Committee while leaving key decisions to an executive committee led by Winthrop Scarritt.
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New Jersey
Lewis Nixon
Kansas Wheat Harvest Promises Record Yield in State History
The Kaw River Valley recovers from severe flooding as Kansas anticipates a harvest of unprecedented size and quality. Frost drought and insects spare the crop while rains delay the bulk by a week to ten days.
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Topeka
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Fellowship for Wellesley Receives $25000 Endowment
The Trustees of Wellesley College report a $25000 endowment from Mrs. David P. Kimball to establish the Alice Freeman Palmer Fellowship. The fellowship limits eligibility to a Wellesley graduate or other approved college holder, a healthy unmarried woman under 26, free of major duties.
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New York Times
Boston
Wellesley
Alice Freeman.Palmer
David P. Kimball
Clara’ Bertram. Kimball
Building Shutdown Nears End as Employers and Unions Reach Arbitration Path
A building trades shutdown is ending with talks on arbitration to resume work. Marble, electrical, and plasterer unions met with the Building Trades Employers' Association and Board of Governors to craft a plan. The Italian Laborers' Protective Union signed a wage pact with the Employing Plasterers, ending the Inside Architectural Iron Workers strike.
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Board of Building Trades
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Board of Governors
Ww. H. Farley
Tile Layers’ Union
Richard Pattison
Amalgamated Sheet Metal Workers’ Union
James Nugent
Steamfitters Helpers’ Union
Alexander Nelson
Journeymen Stonecutters’ Union
Edward Scully
Marble Cutters’ Union
Charles Delaney
Granite Cutters’ Union
Michael Stanton
John J. Donovan
Plasterers’ Union
Brevoort Hall
Building Material Drivers
Employing Plasterers’ Association
German Princes’ Visits to the United States
Tomorrow's Court Circular states Prince Henry of Prussia will visit the United States for the World’s Fair at St. Louis next year incognito. He will tour the country including the Pacific Coast. The Crown Prince of Germany will also visit the fair and may be accompanied by a brother.
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King Edward to Entertain American Naval Officers
News from Portsmouth reports preparations for welcoming the American squadron from Wiel. King Edward plans a state ball at Buckingham Palace on July 8 and a dinner in London plus a dinner aboard the depot ship Wellington on July 9. Amb Choate hosts July 10, with Portsmouth and town hall events July 11 including a reception and theatre seats for the sailors.
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Yale Men On Cowcatcher Incident After Harvard Yale Game
Two Yale students H W Russ and N P Nichols bet Harvard men that losers would ride the cow catcher of the Haverhill express. One rode the engine front undetected to Malden before police intervened. the train was halted and later allowed to continue to Haverhill with the party.
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George Arnold suit settled in Dallas for 20000
The George Arnold case in federal court at Dallas ended with J M Fuller the turfman accepting 20000 to settle with the Texas and Pacific Railway Company. Fuller had sued for 50660 after the famous racehorse George Arnold was killed in a wreck while being shipped from New Orleans to Willis Point Texas. The horse reportedly earned over 50000 the season before its death.
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Woman trainer mauled by leopard at Coney Island show
Mme. Morelli, longtime trainer of big cats for Bostock’s animal show at Coney Island, was severely mauled by Guera the leopard during an act. The animal bit and mangled her arms and shoulder as attendants fought to subdue it. She remains in critical condition with rabies suspected in the beast and faces months of recovery.
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Boston Sinking Into Sea Says Freeman Report
J R Freeman ex member of the Metropolitan Water Board and consultant for the New York board on water supply warns Boston is slowly sinking. He notes the Boston base datum lies 0.79 feet lower than 72 years ago and the area is slipping about one foot per century with 0.71 feet per century when using mean sea level.
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Boston
J. R. Freeman
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Charles River
Charlestown Navy Yard
Freeman
Olney Solidified as Democratic Presidential Favorite in State Network
Boston June 19 The Post reports Democratic State leaders will endorse Richard Olney of Massachusetts for the Presidential nomination at the next State Convention. A potential hurdle is possible convention control by the Williams Hamlin bloc shaping the outcome.
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Boston
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Pope Leo Declines Loubet Audience in Rome Visit
Vienna reports Pope Leo XIII refused to receive President Loubet in an official capacity and private compromise talks failed. The Longer postponement suggests Loubet’s Rome visit may be delayed to next year.
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Forged Note Triggers Baltimore Bank Case
Q Hammond president of Hammond Ice Company seeks the man who presented a forged note for 7084 dollars. The note, dated Jan 21 and drawn for four months, bore only Hammond and the New York bank cashier. Frothingham of New York advanced a few hundred dollars and will provide the presentment information upon return to New York.
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Hammond
Vanila extract ad claims superior strength and convenience
An advertisement touts Barnett's Extract of Vanilla as pre-eminently superior in strength and flavor. It highlights convenience via the West 23d Street terminal and access to the Lehigh Valley Railroad, with routes to Buffalo Niagara Falls Toronto and Chicago.
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Navy Will Resist Seizure of Warships In Cabinet Stand
Secretary Moody was told the United States cruiser Chattanooga under construction may not be seized by private parties. Attorney General Knox said no right to attach government property exists and the Cabinet backed the government position. The Galveston case looms as test while mood and plans shift.
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