Graft claims in Postal Device purchase probe
Washington June 23 The Post reports Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Hiristow investigates a California firm Postal Device and Improvement Co over 17 000 letter devices for mail collection hours. Allegations say 7 000 devices cost $4 each with 100 percent profit and a further 10 000 order was placed though original devices unused and stored Efforts by ex Representative Loud to aid the company are noted, with claims of constitu ent interest only Loud disputes personal gain and asserts payments due to constituents are proper The Post cites a $105 000 free delivery deficit linked to the device, but the post office denies this and says the inquiry may reflect reaction to the investigation. Complaints also touch the Presidio payroll padding, but the department claims no knowledge.
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Harris told Mrs Ewen of a plot to assassinate her husband
In Lexington Kentucky Captain B J Ewen a leading witness in the Jett and White murder trial was sent to a secret destination after learning from a Jackson source that a plot to kill him existed Mrs Ewen urged her husband to leave Kentucky and wrote him a warning The report ties the threatened plot to the trial’s principal witness and notes the couple’s concern amid lingering danger
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White
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Ewen
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Malta Coup Restores 1849 Constitution Amid Language Strife
A Malta dispatch reports a minor coup d etat with the 1849 constitution restored and the legislative council rebalanced to eight elected and nine government members. The move follows language quarrels. elected members opposed English predominance and blocked a current year appropriation. The government will now control the council.
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London
Valetta
Malta
Legislative Council
Membe
Flurry After Washington Crop Report Shakes Cotton Market
New York June 2 the cotton market saw a sharp move after the midday Washington crop report. Prices swung as traders assessed bearish signals, with a general lint closing eight to fifty nine points higher amid heavy trading and rapid responses from New Orleans.
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Washington
Bat
New Orleans
Boodlery Charges Hear Testimony On Dalton Street Rail Thr
Scranton June 23 start ling testimony before the select council investigating committee on bribery charges tied to the defeat of the Dalton street railway ordinance. Promoter W P Boland testified Councilman David B Evans demanded 500 for himself and 400 for ten others including Regan O Boyle Maloney Melvin Naegli Cosgrove Coleman Coyne McAndrew Morgan. Stevenson corroborated. Evans allegedly threatened gold payment or the ordinance would be amended or defeated. The measure was later loaded with impossible amendments.
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George FE. Stevenson
Dalton Street Railway
W. P. Boland
Dalton Railway Company
David B. Evans
North Ward
Stevenson
John BE. Regan
Thomas O' Boyle
James P. Maloney
Thomas C. Melvin
John Naegli
Thomas Cosgrove
Edward J. Coleman
Malachi Coyne
John J. McAndrew
Richard Morgan
Kvane
Polar Arctic expeditions sail from Norway
Profahjen Norway June 23 The Siegler polar expedition sailed today on the steam whaler America for Franz Josef Land where the America will pass the winter.
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Profahjen
Siegler Polar Expedition
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Frane Josef Land
Soldier Goss Up for Life for Murder
The jury in the Line Linnier case from Oamba Neb returns a verdict of murder in the first degree for killing Sergeant Robert Yours at Fort Niobrara Neb on April 17 The sentence of capital punishment was eliminated and the verdict carries life imprisonment under U S law.
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Oamba
Neb
Line Linnier
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Robert Yours
United States
Fort Niobrara
The President's Noon Talk on Cuban Reciprocity and Policy
Washington reports quote President Roosevelt at a luncheon as saying an extra session of Congress will be called after the November elections to address Cuban reciprocity and other major issues. He favors limited urgent legislation, naval growth, and currency stability while avoiding broad reforms before the next year.
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Congress
Roosevelt
Young girl survives snake charmer stunt in Logansport carnival
In Logansport Indiana a 14 year old girl Allie Fairchild attempted to imitate a snake eater. She watched a den of snakes being swarmed and bitten. She fell ill and decided against further snake charming. Memorial services were held in Bloomington for Knights of Pythias deceived members. Uniformed delegations joined the observance and graves were decorated. A change of venue motion was filed in Columbia South Carolina for ex lieutenant governor James HG Innes facing murder charges in The State editor N G Gonzales case.
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Fulman
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Innes
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Tihwan
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Aefcore
Cabinet Takes Up Various Matters
Washington June 25 The cabinet meeting was routine with Secretary Wilson presenting elaborate plans for a new Agriculture Department building. Delegations from the Post Office Department were discussed but no definite action taken. The investigation was to be pressed until no trace of suspicion remains attached to the department.
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Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Post Office Department
Trouble in Traction Strike at Richmond
Rioters damaged tracks in Richmond Virginia as streetcars ran with difficulty. Obstructions and missiles disrupted service. several injuries reported though none serious. Police threatened militia deployment as strike actions intensified with about 409 company workers on duty.
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Strr
English landlords agree to compromise on Irish land bill
London reports a compromise reached today between nationalist landlords and the government, withdrawing serious opposition to the Irish land bill. The note adds social commentary about a society president and domestic duties, reflecting contemporary gossip and public affairs.
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London
Confession overheard at village dinner dispute
An odd exchange from a St. Louis Star item features cryptic fragments about a confession, a village, a bride, an interrupted knight, and heat thoughts in wrappers, yielding a surreal snapshot of a domestic or comedic scene.
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Woman as shield in prison mutiny at Canyon City
June 23 report from Canyon City Colorado details a prison escape bid by six convicts at the state penitentiary. They overpowered guards, seized Warden Clarence Cleghorn and his wife used as a shield, planted dynamite to blow the inner gate, and fled. Kuykendall was killed. others captured alive. Kuykendall, a Cripple Creek California thief, served a fourteen year term for shooting an officer.
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Revuleer
Thomas Fisher
Thoms Fullon
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Ore
Stratton Independence Mine
Poisoned drink scare and labor unrest headline mix
A prominent Arcadia man avoided a drink after receiving a bottle labeled poison. A Pittsburgh labor dispute between bricklayers and stone masons has temporarily ended, with nearly 10,000 workers returning to jobs. A Budapest dispatch reports rumors of a plot against the Constantinople grand vizier and threats received. In St Petersburg four mutineers were killed and eight wounded after troops quelled a jail breakout in the Terek district.
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Fighters In London Streets Reflect Historic Martial Spirit
The passage recalls George II era London when citizens faced threats from footpads and bullies. Men carried stout sticks for defense as Dr. Johnson feared horsewhipping and ordered a thick cudgel. With no police, self defense and public display of martial practice shaped daily life.
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George II
Prominent Men as Cattle Thieves in Sioux City
Sioux City reports a secret circle formed to rustle cattle in Lyman County South Dakota with a nationwide scope. Prominent cattle owners are said to be involved, some coerced into membership. A $500 reward is placed on a target, and the case links Chill Eagle Pipe William Black Bull Henry Pipe and Moses Goodvates to the rustlers with government agents pursuing testimony to complete the chain of evidence.
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Bax
Lyman County
Huneor Wrothers
Rustlers
Chill Eagle Pipe
William Black Bull
Henry Pipe
Moses Goodvates
Diplomats Departing and Political Turmoil Reported
Belgrade reports diplomats depart with instructions from their governments as unrest and leadership rumors surface. Indiana editor A M Dooley dies. Frank Hanly urged as Indiana governor candidate. Bishop Muldoon officiates cornerstone event in Elgin. Dubuque talks on streetcar strike resume. Mrs Frances Abbott arrested for window peeping. 101-year-old Mrs Lockey Perry dies in Iowa.
Pacific Cable Down Completes Link Between Islands
June report notes the Pacific cable system was fully connected from Tellam to Milway Foday by the steamer Column, completing the West Midway line and establishing communications to Wonnlid tilay. The fragmentary dispatch highlights the final link in the Pacific network and notes the ship involved in the operation.
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Pacific Cabe
Tellam
Milway Foday
Important Railway Conference To Be Held
New York hosts a confidential railway conference among Rock Island & Pacific St Louis and Chicago Eastern lines plus others. Officials aim to unify operating methods reduce costs and create a coherent system for western and southwestern expansion. Strong syndicate influence seeks new connections while some planned construction may be dropped due to friendly accords with Illinois Centers and the Gould interests.
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New York
Dome
Rock Island & Avitic
St. Louiis
Rock Island
Illinois
United States Fleet Arrives at Kiel Harbor
A United States European squadron reached anchor today off Kiel as Prince Henry commanded the fleet to salute the American vessels. German band players joined in the ceremony marking the arrival.
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United States
Kiel
Prince Henry
T ~Amvericn
Tellar Goes to the Pen in Cripple Creek Bank Embezzlement
Edwin Howell former teller at Wirwk National bank Cripple Creek has been sentenced to five years at Fort Leavenworth for embezzling 1000 dollars. Howell pled guilty to the charge. The line emphasizes the path from crime to punishment and the pun.
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Colo
Edwin Howell
Wirwk National Bank of
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Fort Leavenworth
Howell
Rmaater
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