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New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1903

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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.

Newark Times Washington New York Post Office Department New York’ Office New York Payne West Indies Postal Clerks’ Association George W. Beavers Division of Congress Senator Wolcott Senate Committee On Post Offices Representative Loud Diokse Loud Dre-Fletion Sis Ostak Clerks Association Beavers Wynne Tne Richard ¥An Cott City Delivery Cornelius van Cost Hig House Eighty-sixth Street Post Office

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.

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.

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.

Federal Grand Jury 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 Winfield, S. Strawn 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.

New York Times 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.

New York Times Maldison Wis Roosevelt Wisconsin Spooner Milwaukee Madison Adjt J. Boarman Secaneie 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.

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.

Trust Company of the Republic D. le Roy Dresser Shipbuilding Trust Winthrop E. Scarritt Stuyvesant Fish George C. Boldt Trust Trenton Hecht Dresser Trust Company The Republic New York United States Shipbuilding Company John Nicholas Brown Inlaw George Vanderbilt Company of the Republic Omy New York Life Broadway Alvah Trowbridge Dressers George ©. Boldt Tracy H. Harris Thomas Crimmins James B. Din Thomas F. Goodrich Archer Brown John M. Parker H. Sellers McKee Edward P. Alling Mr. Alling Alyah Trowbridge F. Y. Robertson Boldt United ‘States” Shipbuilding Company Shipbuilding Company Trust Company of the M. Trowbridge State Bank Milburn Pats Eepern Fish George C. Boldt Thousand Islands Ile Max Pam Charles M. Schwab Pam Gause Sheldon Reorganization Committee Fits Ite Scarritt Bethlehem Steel Works Schwab Sheldon Untermyer Alexander & Green 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.

New York Times Topeka Kan Kaw River Kansas

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.

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.

Building Trades Employers’ Association Marble Workers’ Association Broadway Electrical Workers’ Union Employers’ Board of Governors Board of Building Trade Mechanics Board of Building Trades Eighty-sixth Street Third Avenue Board of Buildings Trades Mechanics 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.

Prince Henry America St. Louis NEW York Times London Prince Henry of Prussia United States Pacific Coast Crown Prince Germany

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.

Portsmouth Wiel Edward London Buckingham Palace Wellington Ambassador Choate Portsmoutt

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.

New York Times Boston Yale H. W. Russ N. P. Nichols Harvard Haverhill Russ Nichols Yate Somerville Malden

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.

New York Dallas Texas George Arnold J. M. Fuller Texas and Pacific Railway Comany Texas and Pacific New Orleans Mr. Fuller Willis Point

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.

Mme. Morelli Bostock Coney Island Guera Mme Morelli Bonavita Bonaguita Bac Kane New York Mme. Morel

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.

New York Times Boston J. R. Freeman Metropolitan Water Board New York Board 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.

New York Times Boston The Post Richard Olney Massachusetts

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.

Vienna Wiener Tageblatt Pope Leo Loubet M. Loupet Rome

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.

New York Times Baltimore Q. Hammond Hammond Ice Company Cc. F. Frothingham New York 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.

Barnett Lehigh Valley R. A Buffalo Niagara Falls Toronto Chicago

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.

Washington Moody Navy Department United States Chattanooga Crescent Shipbuilding Company Elizabethport N. J Cornell Union County Supreme Court of New Jersey Babcock & Wilcox Company New York City Galveston Richmond Knox Secretary of the Navy Virginia Court of Chancery Mvoody New Jersey Trigg Company Virginia United States Shipbuilding “Combine United States Shipbuilding Company Bowles Theiss Groesbeck Yent Rowles Muophy

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Allowantes Betty Ee Department de Bae Driges Review OF Books and Art Abner McKinley Politics Cranberry Lake Lackawanna Railroad the Lake Trust Company of the Republic’s Stockholders Act MR. Dresser Yard Holdings Boldt and Fish Holdings Lawyer Untermyer Hudson Ers King Edward New Haven Richard Peck Adyvy Beast Pope MR. Knox
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