Money order contracts stain postal chief Metcalf row
Edward F. Kimball of Massachusetts, a 17 year postal veteran, would assist in the office after Metcalf’s ouster. The bidding dispute centers on Norman Metcalf, son of the deposed superintendent, and Paul Herman, once with Wynkoop-Hallenbeck-Crawford. Hearings opened as officials debated bond guarantees and the future of the money order contract amid accusations of undercutting and conflicts of interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metcalf
Edward F. Kimball
Massachuseotts
Iowa
Wynkoop-Hallenbeck-Crawford Company
Paul Herman
Norman Metcalf
Herman
Robb
Grand Jury Indicts Likely in Brooklyn Postal Scandal
Testimony by three Brooklyn post office inspectors before the federal grand jury hints at indictments and speedy arrests in the postal scandal. Officials offered no details, with focus on possible Washington-connected irregularities and the June grand jury sworn to serve through October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal
New York
Post Office
Brooklyn
Witneses
Cldfield
Major Little
Cochran
Federal Grand Jury
Manhattan
Washington
Youngs
Oldfield
Little
Brandt Automatic
Driggs
Thomas
United States Circuit Court
Bristow’s Reply Details Washington Post Office Abuses
Inspector Little exposes irregular payrolls and excess billing at the Washington Post Office. Payments to Smith and Willett, per diem and miscellaneous allowances, are questioned along with charwoman appointments and unverified service. The report urges corrective action and accountability for unlawful hires and inflated costs.
Bristow Letter Details Post Office Irregularities Probe
Postmaster General Bristow replies to Payne summarizing three inspector reports on the Washington Post Office. Exhibits A B and C cover transfers dating to 1899 1900 and 1903 with allegations of irregularities and department direction. Bristow notes inspector Little questioned officials but defends the inquiries as proper and necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulloch
Smith
Washington Post Office
Department
Mr. Smith
Washington
Payne
Bristow
S. W. Tulloch
Washington Post
John A. Merritt
James P. Willett
Cochran
George W. Beavers
W. B. Smith
Inspector Little
Little
J. L. Bristow
Indictments Expected in Machen Forgery Case
Washington June 17 reports say the grand jury soon will be asked to indict A W Machen former superintendent of the free delivery system on forgery charges tied to a 1894 transaction involving Henry L Lorenz a Court of Claims commissioner. Lorenz says signatures on the check and voucher are forgeries and has not received any of the money. Other indictments are anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Smith
Towers
General Heath
Heath
Mqnor
Mr. Smith
S. and A
Post Office
A. W. Machen
Henry L. Lorenz
Court of Claims
Machen
Lorenz
New York
Congress
Herman Threatens Suit Over Money Order Contract Dispute
Rutherford N J June 17 Paul Herman den ies taking records or making false estimates in the Wynkoop Hallenbeck Crawford money order printing contract. He claims resignation left only personal letters and will pursue legal action against the company. He cites lower bid due to newer machinery and single-floor setup versus four floors under adverse conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Under Mystery
Camden New Jersey June 17 Postmaster Louis T Derousse has departed the city. Two inspectors have assumed charge of the post office as his fate remains a deep mystery. Derousse was a prominent resident and businessman before his appointment by President McKinley five years ago. He served as City Controller for three years and was twice elected to the Assembly from Camden County and served as Speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Postoffice Department
Camden
N. J
Louis T. Derousse
Derousse
McKinley
Assembly
Camden County
Charles S. Sayrs
Postmaster Derousse Vanishes After Distress Claims
Camden authorities probe the disappearance of Postmaster Derousse amid a troubling decline in mood. A threatening letter to his wife and a late morning absence sparked an official inquiry, with inspectors later reporting no cash shortage found. family and bondsmen seek answers as investigations continue.
Army and Navy Orders Issued From Washington June 17
Washington issues list of army and navy transfers and detachments. Army details Captain Benjamin B. Hyer professor of military science at Wentworth. Second Lieutenant John C. Murphy moves to 4th Infantry. Major William L. Marshall acts on examining board in New York. Navy assigns Lt Cmdr Atwater to Naval Intelligence and lists several detachments and transfers among lieutenants, ensigns, midshipmen, and paymasters.
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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
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Priggs
van Cott
MR. Bristow
N. H. Baker
Margaret S. Burke
Gilmore Colson
R. W. B. Dorsey
Oscar Durant
J. E. Jones
D. C
R. V. Willett
Camp Alger
Georgetown
Eatt
Isvs
Oliver H. Smith
Indiana
Civil Service
Procter
O. H. Smith
Falls Church
Virginia
Robert W. Willett
Military Postal Service
Beavers
Perry S. Heath
Philadelphia
George W.W. Beavers
M. W. Louis
Blain W. Taylor
Owings
Merritt
Pear
C. H. Smith
W. E. Dunn
Washington, D. C
Union Loon Re
Norah E
Aii
Wynkoop Company
of New York
Studebaker
Broadway
7Th
Makers of Automobiles
Journal of Horse and Vehicle
31St St
Eee
Thomas Derousse
Army and Navy
Army
NAVY
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. C. Dinger
Bureau of Steam Engineering
T. L. Stitt
Boston
C. Goodrich
Maine
J. S. Arwine
Iroquois
D. Potter
Illinois
G. W. Reeves
Torpedo Boat Flotilla
G. W. Pigman, Jr
Ilinois
A. Hovey-King
Bureau of
Welch
Chautauqua County
Welch’s
Welch's
Welch Grape Juice Co
Westfield
Lewis & Gencer
Switzerland of America
Glen Summit
Mauel Chunk
H. Brown CO
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