Comstock Accused as $1000 Bribe Tied to Dismissals
A New York inquiry into Anthony Comstock heard claims that a witness paid 1000 to Comstock to influence indictments against him. The testimony described bribe payments, dismissed charges, and corroboration by the witness's brother. The committee pressed for answers as the session concluded.
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Anthony Comstock
Goff
Williams
Hakodate
Empire
Louisa Smith
Eighth Precinct
Sergeant Grew
Board of Education
Grew
Louis S. Streep
Beekman Street
Edward Bechtel
Comstock
Smyth
United States
Mott
Beckman Street
Bechtel
Bechrol
American Express Company
Shields
Sie
John A. Mott
Robert
Mr. Goff
Streep linked to bribe charge and Lexow inquiry
A judge cites alleged statements by Louis Streep tied to a $1000 bribe offer. Streep denied wrongdoing as evidence failed to prove perjury. he was held on bail and later discharged after fleeing to Europe, with the Lexow inquiry referenced.
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Comstork
Ehrum
Louis
Streep
Lexow
General Seasion
Europs
Shot by a Maniac in Pennsylvania Boarding House
A French worker at the Peerless lamp chimney factory shot and wounded Miss Meister and a boarder, then killed himself. The assault also wounded Robert Charles. the gunman had shown insanity prior. Other items note Kuklux threats in Hazleton and various global incidents.
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New Casine
Permontire
Taotory
Miss Meister
Lnd
Hkpbert Charies
Meister
Robert Charles
Charles
Fostoria
Telegraphic items mix history tragedy and disaster
Fragmentary telegraph items report John Moreland found frozen at Gleim's Run Ohio near his home. Francis II dies in Arco Tyrol. Five Richmond area youths burned by gunpowder blast. Prairie fire devastates southern county. C T Frank McLaughlin and Martha Hames wed in Philadelphia. Six horses and two mules killed in Philadelphia from downed electric wires. David Jones at Elwood Indiana endures ninety three nights without sleep. Fire at old Atenita site now used as office building. Sugar at New Orleans? Celeste and engaged couple Sam wl-we.
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John Moreland
Gleim’s Run
Francis II
Naples
Arco
Tyrol
Richmond
C. T. Frank Mclaughlin
Philadelphia Times
Mra
Martha A. Hames
Philadelphia
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Putnam & DeGraw
Myer Owder
Getta
Onne
Collar
Dan Grove
Seta, Gallsfout Palaeager
West Front Street
Outlook
North America
Caleb Sedavert
Arlaen
F. Rev. J. H
Germany
Afriga
Christina Coklicn
Mac
G. So
Yarra
Australia
South America
Ica
Demerara
The
Lyman Abbott
Hamilton W. Mabie
R. D. Townsend
Lillian W. Betts
Phildre Armory H
Outlook Company
Astor Price
New York City
Wusteck
Gott
New York
Lérow
Toon
Meaklin
Washburn Westervelt
Willams
Inquisitor
Sapol IO
EPPS
Fifth Ave
Frools & Bro
F. Booss & Bro
Broadway
Mercer ST
Epos
LPAN
Chemical CO
Spruce Street
Hfary G. Adams
Insurance
W. J. Tunisorn
Desier Im
Raritan Mills
Tileyarre Rey
Ena
Maniac
Kuklux
Hazleton
Silver Brook
Coyle
Nashville
H. Clay Ezell
Purdy Ellis
Ezell
Ellis
Guatmas
Mexico
Julio Gardenas
Faulkner
Roomster
James Faulkner
Lester B. Faulkner
First National Bank of
Dansville
Buffalo
Sally Smith
Johnny van Heest
Atlanta
Capitol
Venableros
Marietta and
Forsythe Streets
Calcutta
Kaniguram
Jandula
Karan
New Yeurs
A. T. Stewart
Metropolitan Hotel
Broadway and
Prince Street
Washington
M. M. Dunham
East Front Street
Charlotte Rasse
Gardners
Somerset Street
Gardner's. M
H. M. Cake
H.M D. M. Gardner
Doane
Athe
T. J. Carey
John Brown
Jonn Bubee
South SE
St Plainfield, N
J. P.O
Davids, Kiinet Avenue
William J. Stephenson
North Avenue
Plainfield, N. J
Annette
Edward Love
North Ave
Barker's Pharmacy
East Pront Street
Tatepone Ko
A.M. Griffin
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