Boston postmaster Metcalf fight over bid with Herman
Edward F. Kimball of Massachusetts would assist, Metcalf served 17 years, appointed from Iowa in 1882. Money order service expanded with foreign governments. Metcalf salary $3,000. Norman Metcalf, son, now works for bidding firm at $2,250. Herman aided in specs then bid against old company, undercut by about 45000. Hearing paused with briefs to Robb. Metcalf denies wrongdoing, cites potential conflict but says result unlikely to affect award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Metcalf
Edward F. Kimball
Massachusetts
Metcalf
Iowa
Norman Metcalf
Herman
Winne Gave
Robb
P O Case In Grand Jury In Postal Scandal
Testimony before the federal grand jury in Brooklyn by three post office inspectors sparks expectations of indictments and speedy actions in the postal scandal. Witnesses included Inspectors Maafield Oldfield and Little and Chief Inspector Cochran linking to the Brandt cashier case, with Driggs named in discussions. The June grand jury was sworn in and will serve through October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Post Office
Brooklyn
Witneses
Maafield
Major Little
Cochran
Federal Grand Jury
Manhattan
Washington
Youngs
Oldfield
Little
Brandt Automatic
Driggs
Drig
Thomas
United States Circuit Court
Bristow report flags irregular pay and purchases at Washington Post Office
Inspector Owings details irregular payrolls and suspect expenditures at the Washington Post Office including excessive prices for washstands, dual salaries for Oliver Smith and others, and unverified services. The audit notes that several appointments appeared authorized by higher officials yet lacked clear legal basis and time records, urging corrective action and accountability.
Bristow Correspondence On Post Office Irregularities
Postmaster General Payne asks Bristow about Tulloch interview. Bristow replies with abstracts of three inspector reports on Washington Post Office irregularities from 1899 to 1900, noting alleged department involvement and inspector inquiries, and defending Inspector Little's questioning as proper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry S. Heath
George W. Beavers
Philadelphia
New York
M. W. Louis
Blain W. Taylor
Washington Post Office
Washington
Owings
Beavers
Merritt
Tulloch
Smith
Department
Mr. Smith
Payne
Bristow
S. W. Tulloch
Washington Post
John A. Merritt
James P. Willett
W. B. Smith
Inspector Little
Little
J. L. Bristow
Indictments Expected in Machen Forgery Case
Washington June 17. It is believed the grand jury will be asked to indict A W Machen former superintendent of the free delivery system on forgery charges tied to 1894. Lorenz a Court of Claims commissioner denies any receipts and says signatures are forgeries. Indictments likely before week’s end with possible additional cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Smith
Towers
General Heath
Heath
Mqnor
Mr. Smith
Oliver H. Smith
S. and A. Division
Robert W. Willett
Camp Alger
Military Postal Service
Post Office
A. W. Machen
Henry L. Lorenz
Court of Claims
Machen
Lorenz
New York
Frank K. Raymond
Congress
Herman Threatens Suit Over Money Order Contract
Rutherford N J June 17 Paul Herman denied taking records or leaving false estimates for the Wynkoop Hallenbeck Crawford money order printing contract He says he resigned after ten years as superintendent and will seek legal action The four year contract is worth over 400000 with Herman claiming a bid about 42000 lower than rivals and noting upgraded machinery versus obsolete equipment The hearing in Washington left his financing unchallenged by opponents lawyers were told to file briefs this week.
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THE
Tribune
Rutherford
N. J
Paul Herman
Wynkoop-Hallenbeck- Crawford Company
Money Order
Metcalf
Herman
Hallenbeck
Wynne
Addison Ely
Wynkoop-Hallenbeck-Crawford Company
Washington
Missing Camden Postmaster Leaves City in Mystery
Postmaster Louis T. Derousse vanishes from Camden, New Jersey as two inspectors take over the office. A prominent early 20th century figure, he was named postmaster by President McKinley five years prior, and earlier served as City Controller and Camden County Assembly member, including a term as Speaker.
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Camden
N. J
Louis T. Derousse
Derousse
McKinley
Assembly
Camden County
Postmaster Derousse Vanishes After Shock Letter
In 1896 Camden Postmaster Derousse, a club founder and civic figure, disappeared after a distressing letter to his wife warning he would be dead. Authorities from Philadelphia and local inspectors searched his desk and finances. no cash shortfall yet found. Domestic troubles were suspected though his family called him cheerful. A search continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
Derousse
Charles S. Sayrs
Philadelphia
Thomas Derousse
Army and Navy Orders Reported from Washington
Washington June 17 military and naval orders issued detailing transfers detachments and postings for Army Captain Benjamin B Hyer Second Lieutenant John C Murphy Major William L Marshall Clarence A Stott and others plus Navy assignments for Lt Cmdr C N Atwater Lt A H McCarthy Lt Brittain Lt Cronan Lt Dinger Ensign T L Stitt midshipmen Goodrich Arwine and paymasters to various ships and bureaus.
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Washington
Army
Benjamin B. Hyer
13Th Cavalry
Wentworth Military Academy
Lexington
Glenn H. Davis
12Th Infantry
John C. Murphy
Sth Infantry
4Th Infantry
William L. Marshall
Corps of Engineers
Army Building
New York City
Charles W. Raymond
Clarence A. Stott
12Th Cavalry
4Th Cavalry
C. N. Atwater
Office of Naval Intelligence
A. H. M'Carthy
Pacific Naval District
Home
C. B. Brittain
Naval Academy
W. P. Cronan
Naval War College
H. ¢. Dinger
Bureau of Steam Engineering
T. L. Stitt
Iroquois
Boston
C. Goodrich
Maine
J. 5. Arwine
D. Potter
Iminnots
G. W. Reeves
G. W. Pigman, Jr
Hlinots
A. Hovey-King
Bureau of
Santas Tean
Also Mentioned on This Page
P.O
Priggs
van Cott
MR. Bristow
N. NH
Baker
Margaret S. Burke
Gilmore Colson
R. W. B. Dorsey
Oscar Durant
J. E. Jones
D. C
R. V. Willett
Georgetown
H. V. Willett
Indiana
Civil Service
Procter
O. H. Smith
Falls Church
Virginia
S. and A
Pone
Postoffice Department
Pear
Oo. H. Smith
W. E. Dunn
Washington, D. C
Aer
Wynkoop Company
Studebaker
Broadway
7Th Are
Makers of Automobiles
Journal of Horse and Vehicle
31St St
Army and Navy
NAVY
Welch
Chautauqua County
Welch’s
Welch's
Welch Grape Juice Co
Westfield. N.Y
lewis &@ONGER
Switzerland of America
Mguel Chunk
Black Diamond Express
Rown CO. Carpet Cleansing Bay
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