Postal Scandal Charges Against Washington Postal Officials
A Central Labor Union committee in Washington charges favoritism and incompetence in the mail equipment division. Allegations include promotion bias and a “promotion ring” in the Brooklyn and New York offices, with claims of unfair advance for certain workers and discriminatory conduct. Evidence cited remains unconfirmed by the Post Office Department.
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Central Labor Union of Washington
Brooklyn
Washington
organized labor
post ofice department
Central Labor Union
divise
Thomas P. Graham
Tost
Graham
dng
jo. N
New York city
postoffice department
Payne
Garden Tools Sale Prices Listed for Hoes Rakes Spades
Garden tools offered with per item prices. Hoes range from 18e to 40¢, rakes from 15e to 35e each, spades priced at 60c and up to 75c. Limited quantities available.
Tools Allotments Emphasize Steel Shovels and Barrows
Classified note advertises steel shovels priced at 50e 60e and 70e. Wooden wheelbarrows in sizes 1 2 and 3 offered with prices 1.40 2.75 and 5.50.
Ellen M Henrotin Elected Chicago Woman's Club President
Ellen M Henrotin newly elected president of the Chicago Woman's Club is noted as a leading figure in American clubwomen history. The report recalls her past presidency of the General Federation of Women's Clubs and her contributions to advancing women, with mention of an ongoing investigation and possible suspension action under consideration by Assistant Postmaster General Bristow. The narrative shifts to Irish political notes, including the Irish National Convention, John Redmond’s remarks, and the anticipated passage of the Irish land bill, highlighting Davitt’s homestead provision and the delegates’ hopeful farewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen M TIeurotin
Chicago
Woman's club
America
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
advancement of
sion
out
Bristow
sheull
Payne
department
civil service commission
Dublin
T. P. O'Connor
John Redmond
Ireland
Redmond
Lord Dunraven
Lord Mayo
Shane- Taylor
William O'Brien
T. W. Russell
Michael Davitt
NO NEWS FROM ROOSEVELT President to visit Yellowstone Park
Cinnabar Montana April 18 No news has been received from the president as he left for Norris in the Yellowstone to view gersers. It is believed he reached his destination safely as the trail is passable in the worst places. Secretary Loeb and party may join him in the park during the final days. The Black Hills visit plan has been dropped due to program constraints. An hour will be spent at Edgmont for a cowboy reception.
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Yellowstone Park
Cinnabar
Mont
Norris
Yellowstone
park
Loeb
Black Hills
Edgmont
Turf Commissioner O Hara Convicted and Sentenced
Cincinnati April 18 W W O Hara known as turf commissioner on trial this week for using the mails in fraud. He was found guilty and sentenced to 18 months in prison. He ran an extensive betting operation nationwide and allegedly kept several hundred thousand dollars that was not returned as dividends. He claimed he later lost the money in beating. Millions For Charity St Paul April 18 The last will of Mrs Fannie S Wilder widow of Amherst H Wilder was filed in probate court. The will allocates Amherst H Wilder charity funds to aid the citys poor, creating the largest charity in St Paul. Estimated value ranges from 3 900 000 to 4 909 900.
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Cincinnati
W. W. O'Hara
O Hara
O'Hara
St. Paul
Fannie S. Wilder
Aroherst H. Wilder
Wilder
city of
Amherst H. Wilder
Indicted For Smuggling in San Juan Puerto Rico
The grand jury returned true bills against eight unnamed individuals connected to smuggling cases in San Juan Puerto Rico. Warrants for their arrest issued this morning. No indictment was presented against Commander Mentz, who showed a verdict fee in payment of duties and taxes.
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San Juan
P R
grand
Tros
Mentz
treas
Venezuelan Rebels Defeated in Major Government Victory
In Higuepote Venezuela April 1 8 government forces under General Rolando engaged rebels near Guatiro. After a 14 hour battle 690 rebels were killed wounded or captured while government troops suffered heavy losses. Vice President Gomez arrived with 1800 men, rear attack forced Rolando’s retreat to Tacarigua. Government captured 260 men 44 officers and 9000 cartridges. Four drowned in Wabash incident near Caton.
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Higuepote
Venezuela
Rolando
Guatiro
Capaya
Tacarigua
Castro
Gomez
Rio Chico
Veloce
Trinidad
Guapo
Alta Gracia
Lipton's Shamrock II Dismasted in Weymouth Squall
Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock II dismasted after a sudden squall near Weymouth. One crewman, Collier, drowned. Sir Thomas and others injured. The large steel mast collapsed, dragging sails and gear into wreckage but sparing most aboard. Yacht towed to harbor. canvas ruined. Lipton honors Collier, a long serving crew member.
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Waymouth
England
Sir Thomas Lipton
Sir Thomas
Shamroch Ik
Ward
Erin
Sham- York
Weymouth bay
iit
Collier
Wringe
Thomas
Col- Her
Thomas Lipton
Mrs George Cornwallis West and the strange royal ties
A fragmented notice recalls Mrs George Cornwallis West once dubbed a “pretty Frankie Jerome” by early life acquaintances and notes rumored connections to Randolph Churchill and a later marriage to Lieutenant George Cornwallis West. The garbled text hints at distant relations and historical figures shaping interwar social networks.
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Moe Ss. Geote Comunics West
New York
womnu
fennie Jerome
Randolph Churchill
Lord Churchfil
bady Handolph
George Cornwallis West
Selecting Goebel's Murderer Youtsey Testifies
In Frankfort circuit court Henry FE Youtsey remains on the stand detailing an arrangement with Mason Hockersmith to kill Goebel. Hockersmith sought a prior interview with Governor Taylor. Youtsey says Taylor could not risk a negro. Johnson, chosen to help kill, left Frankfort January 25. A letter claimed to be Taylor's dictation urged Howard to come at once as Goebel’s office fate neared.
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Youtsey
Taylor
Frankfort
Franklin county
Howard
Henry FE Youtsey
Mason Hockersmith
colered
Goebel
Hockersmith
Governor Taylor
Johnson
Protest Against Libel Bill by Pennsylvania Newspaper Owners
Philadelphia newspaper owners plan to present a protest against the libel bill to Governor Pennypacker. A preliminary conference is set for Harrisburg with Pittsburgh and interior editors invited, aiming for a large gathering. Charles Emory Smith will deliver the principal address for Philadelphia owners.
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Pennsylvania
Pennypacker
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Charles Emory Smith
Personal crisis reports at Washington three attempts two fatalities
In Washington on April 18 three suicide attempts occurred, two fatally. Lawyer Wilson G Reed, once a stock exchange member, killed himself at his boarding house. William H Harnest, a grocer loom drummer, died by laudanum at Homeward Bound Mission after marrying recently. His wife, Nellie Russell, drank carbolic acid and leaped from stairs but is expected to recover. The health issues may explain the acts.
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Washington
Wilson G Reed
Washington Stock Exchange
William H. Harnest
Virginia
Harnest
Nellie Russell
capitol
Inheritance Tax Refunded to State in Pennsylvania
In Warvisboro on April 18, executor Samuel K. Wells refunded $46,392.12 after an overvaluation of John H. Lick's estate. State Treasurer Harris sought Attorney General Carson's opinion, which ruled the payment was in error and authorized a refund. Also noted are brief items on the Pope’s audience and social notices from Natchez and Philadelphia.
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Warvisbero
John H. Lick
Lebanon
Samuel K. Wells
Weise
Harris
Carson
Mysterious Barrel Murder Ties Mafia to New York Case
New York police say two men linked to the Mafia of Palermo are en route from New Orleans to identify a victim found in a barrel. Agent Flynn cites Morello as head and Luppi as treasurer of the American branch. Suspects are arrested as the force traces murder and blackmail plots including letters demanding $1,000 under threat of death.
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New York
New Orleans
Flynn
Palermo
Morello
America
Lupp
Champion Marksmen of Navy in Pensacola
The battleship Alabama’s gun crews topped the U S Navy marksman standings with a general average of 597 30 out of 100 across all calibers in a week long target practice. They did not at any time travel below 10 knots or engage targets closer than 1400 yards. The record dethroned Massachusetts which had held the top general average. In Brooklyn Mrs Robert Fitzsimmons wife of the former heavyweight champion died after a period of typhoid pneumonia and medical efforts failed.
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Pensacola
Fla
Alabama
Massachusetts
Fitzsimmons
New York
Robert Fitzsimmons
Brooklyn
Fitz Simmons
Morgan Celebrates 66th Birthday As Navy Repair Order Hits News
Morgan the financier marks his 66th birthday while the battleship Mayme is sent to League Island navy yard Philadelphia for repairs. The western Pennsylvania and Ohio window glass industry suspends operations indefinitely. Lieutenant Thomas F Howard of the White States army dies by his own hand at Sto tans. The Pennsylama Railroad Company places an order with American Car Company for 22 freight cars.
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Morgan
Mayme
League Island navy yard
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Thomas F Howard
White States army
Sto tans
Pennerivama Raiload Corpans
American Car Company
fraight
British Workmen Learn From American Methods says Moseley
A report by Alfred Moseley on British workers touring the United States last year finds British workers should adopt modern American methods. Delegates diverge on production tactics, but agree Americans educate and reward workers better. The piece cautions Britain must embrace innovation to stay competitive.
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Flere
Brown
Carnegie
London
Hritigh
United States
Alfred Moseley
America
Myr Moseley
Moseley
Washington Mystery Solved Body of Captain Lord Found
Washington authorities identify a body found in the Potomac near Marshall Hall as Captain T. W. Lord missing since December 1901 and presumed to have drowned. preservation attributed to river conditions and an artificial leg attached to sea wall piles. Two African American men robbed a ferry on the Monongahela River, wounding Izaac Ames.
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Captain Lord
River
Washington
Potomac river
Marshall Hall
T. W. Lord
Berlin lockout threat hits velvet, plush, and rit industry
April 191? reports Berlin industry faces a lockout as ninety six firms including Bretthal & Co threaten to lock out workers. The move targets the sinking work of the velvet and plush sectors in and around Crefeld, risking widespread job loss amid a tense labor dispute.
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Berlin
Crefeld
Bretthal & Co
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ELLEN M. HENROTIN
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James Connor
Mia
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Peter Coanor
Beek Island
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D. C. Cummings
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Trades Union Congress
Wilbur Sharp
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