Indictments Filed in Postal Fraud Case
Washington reports a new federal grand jury indictment against August W. Machen Diller B. Groff Samuel A. Groff George H. Lorenz and Martha J. Lorenz of Toledo Ohio on conspiracy to defraud the government. The 12 count indictment details an arrangement to buy Groff fasteners for mail boxes and share proceeds with Lorenz and Machen. Lorenz defense says Mrs Lorenz is innocent. Lorenz seeks full defense.
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Washington
Federal Grand Jury
August W. Machen
Diller B. Groff
Samuel A. Groff
George H. Lorenz
Martha J. Lorenz
Toledo
Machen
Groffs
District of Columbia
Lorenz
Groff Brothers
United States
Groff
George E
Maytha K. Lorenz
Post Office
Walter 8. Mayer
Paul B. Williams
Joseph F. Farrell
Theodore W. Warner
William R. Lewis
Taggert
Grand Jury
George E. Lorenz
Banker and Money Missing in Springfield Mystery
Herbert Smith, formerly connected with the Uopolis bank, has disappeared in Springfield. Fear grows that he was murdered for the $25,000 he carried. He was last heard from two weeks ago. Mrs Smith returned to St Louis after visiting his parents in Miopolis. He was issuing a daily bulletin on the ACER in Covington, Kentucky when last heard from.
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Springfield
Herbert
Smith
Uopolis Bank
St. Louis
Miopolis
Covington
ACER
Harvard Man In Long Sleep At Long Branch Hospital
C Endicott Allen a Harvard graduate has slept with short intervals of semiconsciousness for a month in a Long Branch New Jersey hospital.
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Harvard
New York
C. Endicott Allen
Long Branch
N. J
Vesuvius Eruption Reported From Naples
A dispatch from Naples reports Mount Vesuvius in a full eruption with lava and ash clouds visible. The note describes the volcano erupting steadily, with possible impacts on nearby towns and air visibility in the region.
Judge orders wife to whip her husband in court
Lexington, Kentucky June 23 Henderson Cass aged 76 a Civil War veteran was whipped in public by his wife under Police Judge Riley's order. She claimed he squandered pension money and drank heavily. The judge urged her to proceed and arranged a bugay whip. The husband endured the beating until he begged for mercy and promised reform.
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Lexington
Henderson Cass
Riley
Wallace
Station House
Hck
Resigns at Veterans' Home in Waupaca Wisconsin
Col. Ellis resigns from the Waupaca Veterans' Home claiming trustees blocked his efforts. He says inmates support him and that the fight is between trustees and himself. Resignation to take effect July 2 after disputes over statements about the home.
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Waupaca
Wis
Col
Eilis
Waupaca Veterans
Col. Ellis
Murder Foiled by Woman in Curran Home
Royal Pond of Curran went to his divorced wife's home armed with two revolvers aiming to kill. Mrs. Kendall and her mother seized a shotgun and aimed to shoot. Truman Kendall arrived and fired, causing Pond to flee.
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Springfield
Royal Pond of
Curran
Supposed corpse is alive in New York case
In New York on June 23 Simon Green berg, 60, was mourned as dead after a fall and restaurant incident. Coroner Jackson tested for death. the supposed corpse cried out, and officials now believe he may recover. He had been thrown from a restaurant and mistaken for a beggar.
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New York
Simon Greenberg
Jackson
Greenberg
Long-lived Waverly woman dies at 101 in Iowa
Mrs. Lockey Perry, aged 101, died at her son's home in Waverly Iowa. Born May 8 1802 in George Vermont she recalled vivid memories of the War of 1812. Her husband died twenty five years ago and was a first cousin of Commodore Perry the Lake Erie hero.
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Waverly
Iowa
Lockey Perry
George
Commodore Perry
Lake Erie
Man bites black snake on Hibernia turnpike
Bicyclists along the Hibernia turnpike at Beach Glen, Morristown New Jersey, witnessed a man lift a black snake to his mouth and bite it, then eat it with apparent satisfaction.
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Morristown
N.J
Hibernia
Beach Glen
Fire in Boise Business District Causes 150000 Loss
Fire in the Boise Idaho business section on June 23 caused total losses around 150000 with Armour & Co. losing 25000 Northrup Hardware Co. 60000 and John A Day Co. 28000 among the principal victims.
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Boise
Idaho
Armour & Co
Northrup Hardware Company
John A. Day & Co
Peru Seeks to Prevent Disorder at Congress Opening
New York June 23. The government of Peru is taking active measures to prevent any disorder connected with the opening of Congress. A proclamation has been issued by President Candama.
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Peru
New York
Congress
Candama
Miss Lafey Stiff Dies of Fright in Linton
Terre Haute June 23 Miss Lafey Stiff a prominent young society woman of Linton dropped dead at her home upon hearing fire bells ring she was sewing at the time in distressing scene with sudden death linked to fright amid local social circles
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Terre Haute
Ind
Lafey Stiff
Linton
Cloudburst Kills Many in Belgrade Area
A cloudburst at Knyajevatz caused fifty four houses to collapse and forty two deaths. The disaster inflicted two million dollars in damage, with Belgrade reporting the incident on June 23.
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Belgrade
Knyajevatz
Death on Funeral Train in San Francisco
A funeral train returning in San Francisco jumped the track on June 23. Two people died and about twenty were severely injured in the wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Congressmen In Postal Device Scandal Face Charges
Washington reports that charges of defrauding the government surround former Superintendent Machen and others linked to a California firm, Postal Device and Improvement. The Post notes 7,000 devices cost high margins, and 10,000 more were ordered while earlier stock sat unused. Congressman Loud allegedly advocated for constituents’ payments, with $45,000 of a $110,000 free delivery shortfall tied to the device. Machen denies comment as investigations continue.
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Machen
Washington
The
Post
Bristow
California
Postal Device and Improvement Company
Postaalee
San Francisco
Loud
House Post Office Committee
Post Office Department
Presidio
The Picket Wins American Derby at Chicago
The Picket, a nursing filly, led from start to finish to win the American Derby by six lengths. The mile and a half race set a new record pace, finishing in 2 33, faster than ever previous. Claude finished second, Bernays third, in front of about 70,000 spectators.
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Big Field
Chicago
Claude
Bernays
Cincinnati
Metcalf Seeks Suspension After Dismissal From Post
James T. Metcalf, removed on charges of indiscretion in contract matters, mails a letter to Payne requesting a suspension of the order until his defense can be heard. He proclaims a life of honest service and declares his actions aimed at the public good, not personal gain.
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Metcalf
Payne
Washington
James T. Metcalf
Record Derby Marks Turf History At Washington Park
Nineteen horses started what was described as a record breaking turf derby the largest field ever at Washington Park and the richest race in the event’s history worth 32275 in gross value. Betting began in March and continued to post time with claims that more money was wagered on this derby than any other race in America.
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Washington Park Grounds
America
Ministers Leaving Servia Amid Diplomatic Movements
In Belgrade on June 24, France, Holland and Turkey ministers departed after government instructions. King Peter’s train, from Geneva, passed Innsbruck and is due in Belgrade at 10 am. Surviving ministers plan informal frock coat arrivals at the railroad station. The British minister left for London. A justice minister draft grants amnesty for all police offenses.
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Holland
Belgrade
Servia
France
Turkey
Peter
Geneva
Innsbruck
Austria
London
Justice
CAPTAIN EWEN FLEES FOR SECRET DESTINATION
Captain B C Ewen, lead witness in the Jett and White murder trial in Jackson, left Lexington Kentucky for a secret destination after learning from a Jackson emissary of a plot to assassinate him. Rumors swirl about efforts to interfere with justice in the Marcum case and his fears for his safety and that of friends.
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Lexington
B. C Ewen
Jett and
White
J. B. Marcum
Jackson
Ewen
Marcum
Conspiracy to Defraud Postal Affairs Indictment
Washington June 28 grand jury returns an indictment for conspiracy to defraud the government. Defendants include August W. Machen Diller B. Groff Samuel A. Groff George E. Lorenz and Martha J. Lorenz Toledo Ohio residents implicated. Case cites section 6440 penalties of 10000 fines or up to two years imprisonment or both.
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Washington
August W. Machen
Diller B. Groff
Samuel A. Groff
George E. Lorenz
Martha J. Lorenz
Toledo
Ohio
Mob Burns A Negro Near Wilmington
A northern mob led by a Virginian burned George F. White, a Black man, at the stake near Mason and Dix on's line after he was accused of murdering 17 year old Helen S. Bishop, daughter of Reverend BE Bishop. The assault and killing occurred Monday afternoon, triggering lynching talk since.
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George F. White
Wilmington
Delaware
Del
Mason and Dixon’s Ine
Helen S. Bishop
Turkish war ministry calls up 60,000 troops
Turkey telegraphed the united authorities to prepare provisions for 60,000 troops and sent a similar dispatch to Adrianople. An engagement with Macedonian insurgents is reported near Peoria. Denver street cars will be equipped with mirrors to let drivers see the rear platform without turning.
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Turkey
Salonica
Turkish War Ministry
Adrianople
Peoria
Denver
Mandarin Executive in Linchow Rebels’ Subdual
Mail reports from South China of a mandarin's execution for high treason at Linchow. He supplied arms to Kwang Si rebels while commanding one of three columns against them. His forces pretended to advance, then fled. in pursuit he and his unit surrendered arms and ammunition. A curious aphorism about a woman ends the item.
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Victoria
B. C
South China
Linchow
Kwang Si
Attempt on life of czar shocks Europe
Berlin reports a czarist assassination attempt at Tsarskoe Selo on the eve of a royal visit. The incident ties into Belgrade tensions and fears in Russia while Die La Nationa alleges imperial family members would view the danger with equanimity. The czarina reportedly shares in the harsh view of her husband’s weakness.
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Berlin
Russia
Europe
Alexander of
Servia
Paul
Tsarakee Selo
New Peterhoff
Belgrade
Czar
Bloody Battle in Morocco Ends with Thousands Dead
London reports a fierce clash near Ammeduinr where El Menebhi’s forces were routed by Bu Hamara’s rebels. More than six thousand fighters died, continuing the Moroc can uprising prompted by the sultan’s reforms and the exile of El Menebhi. Bu Hamara, the pretender, remains active in the fight.
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el Menebhi
Plecea
Bu Hamara
London
Morocco
Ammeduinr
Vy En Hamara
Fez
Hoe
Assassins Aids Promoted and Other 1900s Dispatches
Belgrade June 22 promotions announce the military deputation to King Peter at Geneva. Col Popovics is made general and aid de camp. Captain Kostics, who opened palace gates for assassins, becomes major. Lieut Gornica, guard on assassination night and conspirator confidant, is promoted to captain. Also Shanghai reports temple fire at Ping Tu with 160 dead. In Constantinople the sultan warns Mme Christine, Milan’s widow, to keep Milan Jr. at home amid fears of a throne-meturn plot. The nation’s most noted wartime resort is mentioned.
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Belgrade
Peter
Geneva
Popovics
Alexander
Kostics
Gornica
Victoria
B. C
Shanghai
Ping Tu
Constantinople
Mme. Christines
Milan
Milan of
Servia
Powder kills Berwyn woman in blast
Chicago, June 23. A 90 pound lashlight powder explosion in a Berwyn basement killed Mrs. Mary Wilson, burned her from head to waist, and toppled a piano as windows shattered. Her 12 year old son Hoyt, at Irving school, was prostrated by the disaster as neighbors and the fire department battled the flames.
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Chicago
Berwyn
Mary Wilson
Irving School
James
Keeler
Willson
Thirty-fifth Street
Irving Avenue
Hoyt
Fort Wayne Heirs Face Million Dollar German Estate
Fort Wayne Indiana June 23 Prosecuting Attorney E V Emery reports the death of a bachelor great uncle in Germany leaving an estate valued around five million dollars Heirs are believed to reside in America notably John Nicholas Emery a wealthy German not known to the present Fort Wayne generation Indirect information from Germany suggests Fort Wayne and Allen County heirs may secure the largest share of the fortune.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
E. V. Emery
Germany
America
John Nicholas Emery
Allen County
Mystery explosion threat on Lafayette streetcar tracks
Four pounds of high explosives were placed on Lafayette Indiana streetcar tracks. The package contained 60 percent nitroglycerin and could have wrecked buildings within 200 feet. Police report unknown suspect and motive.
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Lafayette
Ind
Baptism Uses Jordan River Water at Messiah Methodist
Water from the Jordan River, drawn from a font brought from Rome, was used by Rev. G. B. Burnwood to baptize twenty four children at the Messiah Methodist church in Philadelphia on June 23.
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Jordan River
Philadelphia
Jordan
Rome
G. B. Burnwood
Messiah Methodist Church
Seven Die In Train Crash at Coles Junction
Seven men are reported dead in a collision of two freight trains at Coles Junction on the Missouri Pacific. Four bodies were brought to Jefferson City.
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Jefferson City
Coles Junction
Missouri Pacific
Senator Blackburn backs Gorman as Democratic presidential candidate
Lexington June 23 United States Senator J C S Blackburn said Senator Gorman of Maryland is the logical Democratic candidate for president. The remarks signal Gorman as a leading name for the party ticket in the 1900s context.
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Senator Gorman
Lexington
United States
J. C. S. Blackburn
Maryland
Harvard Student In Critical Condition From Shoe Injury
Algernon Osborne a Harvard student is critically ill in Boston mass june 23 from blood poisoning after wearing a low cut shoe that chafed his left ankle the incident linked to improper footwear and medical concern rises centered on shoe fit and infection risk
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Boston
Mass
Algernon Osborne
Harvard
Vessel Goes to Pieces at Cape Hatteras
The schooner Cuecy H. Russell was driven ashore at Cape Hatteras and washed to pieces near Norfolk Virginia. The loss is put at 200000 dollars.
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Norfolk
Cuecy H. Russell
Cape Hatteras
Temple Fire in Ping Tu Kills 160 in Shanghai
Advices from Shanghai report a temple blaze at Ping Tu killing 160 people. The disaster underscores ongoing religious site dangers amid urban fires and crowded interiors.
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Mrs. Lorenz
Toledo, Ohio
H. C. Smith
Ilopolis
Vesuvius
Naples
Veterans’ Home
Waupaca Place
Mr. Loud
Captain Ewen
Czarina
Indiana
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