Tribute to Machen and the postal fraud indictments
A Washington dispatch reports grand jury indictments naming August W. Machen as principal in a widening Postal Service fraud case. Others tied to the San Francisco Postal Device and Improvement Co. and related schemes are charged with conspiracy and fraud as investigators trace stock gifts, box devices, and kickbacks across the Post Office system.
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PROM
Tribune Bierar
Weehington
W. Machen
Prince of
Georer W Keevere
Leest
Isaac &. McGiehaneng
George Hi Hoentingeton
Columbia Supps Company
New-York
James W. Erwin
Rocky Mountains
Eugene D. Geheble
Toledo
Ohio
Machen
Jo-Gat
Prince of Grafiers
Postal Device and Improvement Company
San Francisco
Tribune
Beavers
Erwin
Perry
Heath
Eugene F. Lond
Lond
Loud
Congress
Port Office
Mim
Daniel 8. Richerson
Washington
Besvers
Bristow
Jutile
McGichen and Huntington
Beavers, Machen
Postal Device and Improvement Company of
Montague Indicator and
Daniel S. Richardson
Richardson
Wy Machen
Ite
Ever
Ingomar Wins Ocean Race By Hours Sealed Chase
Morton F Plant's schooner Ingomar triumphed in the longest ocean race since 18, finishing ahead of five rivals after a windward course from Scotland Lightship to Nantucket. The time was 3 hours 17 minutes 25 seconds for the course, with Ingomar sailing at an average of about 7.52 knots per hour, and the crew earning praise for speed and design by Herreshoff.
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New-York Yacht Club
Morton F. Plant
Ingomar
Scotland
Queen Victoria
Royal Yacht
Nantucket
Hildegarde
Edward BR. Coleman
Philadelphia
N. Whitaker
A Stimson
George Lauder
Endymion
Robert E. Tod
Herreshoffs
Bristol
R. 1
New- York Yacht Club
Glen Cove
Morris Cove
Emerald
Corona
Chanticleer
NewsLondon
Newport
Atlantic Yacht Club
Lasca
Thistle
Brenton’s Reef
Nantucket Shoals
Parkss Union Suspended by Buchanan After Assault
President Buchanan of the International Union suspends Local No 2 of the Housesmiths and Bridgemen over alleged contract violations and strikes. The action follows an executive committee clash and an assault on Buchanan at the Ashland House. Parker supporters claim the move aims to expel Sam Parks and reorganize leadership amid widespread discontent within the union.
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Sam” Parks
Buchanan
International Union of Housesmiths and Bridgemen
Booy
Parks
The
International Union
Ashland House
J. W. Johnston
Neidig
Sem” Parks
Harter
International Association
Sam’ Parks
Leonard K. Prince
Building Trades Employers’ Association
Building Trades Club
Broadway
Parks’s
Mr. Prince
Mr. Buchanan
International Organization
Employers’ Association
Manufacturers and Erectors' Association
Ae Nations
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
International Association of Bridge and Structure Iron Workers
Housesmiths and Bridgemen’s Union
Wiegand-Cooper Company
Milliken Brothers
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Newark
Johnston
Governor Smith Heads Maryland Launch Party at Newport News
Governor Smith and about two hundred Maryland leaders traveled by two steamers to Newport News to witness the launching of the armored battleship Maryland tomorrow. Miss Jennie Scott Waters, the sponsor, sails aboard one of the vessels, while the Maryland Naval Reserves under Commander Edwin Geer sails on the Sylvia to participate in the ceremonies.
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Baltimore
Suspected of Aunt's Murder in Philadelphia Case
Philadelphia report says a Long Island City arrest may solve a six year old Philadelphia murder. Charlies villas Frank Adams, wanted since June 18 1897, is held as the suspect in the brutal death of Mrs. Mary Rodgers in her home. Evidence linked to the crime included a bloodstained eye glasses and a crushed skull found in the cellar.
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the Tribune
Philadelphia
Long Island City
Charlies Villas Frank Adams
Mary
Rodgers
Hern
Eastern
Adams
Rea
Rodges
Union Man Seeks Interview With Vanderbilt at Sandy Point Farm
Newport R I Sept 11 A labor union representative called at Sandy Point Farm residence of Inald C Vanderbilt seeking interview on labor situation. Vanderbilt declined and intends to finish work at the farm without union men. Last week carpenters were called out over non union painters at work and remain out.
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Newport
R. 1
Sandy Point Farm
Inald C. Vanderbilt
Blazing Auto Speeding Through Brooklyn Burns Two Men
In Brooklyn near Seventh Avenue and Twentieth Street a car burst into flames with two men aboard. Driver Peter Anderson of Ridgefield New Jersey and a companion escaped serious injury after the tank exploded on a hill. Anderson fought the flames, jumped clear, and the vehicle was destroyed. An ambulance treated burns on his back neck and arms at home.
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Seventh-ave
Twentieth St
Brooklyn
Peter Anderson
Ridgefield
N. J
Mack Brothers’ Carriage Company
Atlantic-ave
Anderson
Twenteths
Burglars chloprocess chloroform family near Dora Indiana
Burglars early today chloroformed the entire Harnish family at a Dora area farm. They ransacked the home taking coins and valuables. Miss Lulu Harnish is in critical condition and others suffer after the attack.
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Wabash. Ind
Chris” Harnish
Dora
Lulu Raish
Jerome Bent and Lakeville Nomination Fight Sparks Fusion Move
District Attorney Jerome avoided voicing hostility as he returned to Lakeville amid Mayor Low’s nomination. He signaled support if Low is chosen and fusionists from Greater New York Democratic ranks join Low Grout and Fornes. Officials with high salaries under the present administration have urged party unity and renominating the mayor.
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Jerome
Low
Lakeville
John C. Sheehan
William Hepburn Russell
Greater New-York Democracy
Grout
Fornes
Oragin Action
Mayor Low Seen Firm in Fusion Ambitions
The Mayor adheres to a fusion bid with Jerome under quiet strain. Dr. Gould notes tensions over renomination and cautions about General Jerome's stance while Luther W. and Brooklyn officials weigh the German vote impact. Jerome returns to Lakeville seeking a public position on Low's renomination and fusion.
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Calvin Tompkins
Citizens Union
Xixth
Tompkins
Old City
Gould
Grout
Charles A. Schieren
Brooklyn
Low
Tammany Hall
Governor Bliss Grants Georgia Murder Suspect Requisition
Wisconsin Governor Bliss finally approves Charles Thomas a black man sought in Augusta Georgia for the murder of white man Jackson Kendrick. He cites risk of mob violence and fair trial concerns, hoping Thomas will receive proper legal process on return.
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Tribune
Atlanta
Bliss
Wisconsin
Terrell
Charles Thomas
Augusta
Jackson Kendrick
Georgia
Kempner Urges Mayor Low to Stand Firm for Fusion
Otto Kempner of Kines County Democratic leadership publicly endorses Mayor Low and warns against withdrawing from the fusion ticket. He cites warnings from District Attorney Jerome and Dr. Sheehan about New York Democratic wavering, urging steadfast support to avoid fatal confusion and defeat. Stakeholders rally around the fusion banner as Greater New York citizenship is urged to unite behind the standard.
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Low
Jerome
Otto Kempner
Kines County Democracy
Sheehan
New-York
Mr. Kempner
Staats Zeitung
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Scheble
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ISWS
Michigan Steel Box Company
Maybury & Elis
Detroit
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Ae En Endéymien
Ian A Coh
F. A. Waiter
Parkss Union
Parks—Entertainment Committee
Maryland
Newport News
Miss Waters
Mary Rodgers
R. C. Vanderbilt
Henneberry
Henry Weissman
German American Municipal League
Weissman
Greene
Fusion City
Fusion
Dr. Gould
Dent
Tribtye Lakeville
Conn
New York
Mayor Low
Mr. Jerome
New
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F. Norton Goddard
Goddard
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