Postal law on mail matter inscriptions sparks alert
A published statement prompts the Postmaster to warn against writing inscriptions on third and fourth class mail. The rule allows Merry Christmas and similar phrases with names and addresses on miniature items or attached envelopes without changing classification. Brown notes such letters from children have been delivered to Santa Claus. Local drug store ads mention selling empty lolly trees and globes on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wreshington
Pystmnostus Brown
Bie
Woolser
Bank official Howard Maxwell dies after suicide in Brooklyn home
Howard Maxwell, former president of the Borough Bank of Brooklyn, faced indictment for grand larceny and forgery and was released on bail. He killed himself in his Brooklyn home using a razor and penknife, after describing deep humiliation and despair. Reports note his wealth, family, and the financial ruin that followed the bank crisis.
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New York
Howard Mawwell
Borough Bank of
Brooklin
Maxwell
Foryery
Campbell
Raunh
Tiem
Leremant
Durie
Hrontion
Dhe Cragh
Erenon
Mateon
Charlee T Rayner
Knickerbocker Trust Company
Michigan Delegation Aims For Key House Seats
Michigan members express satisfaction over likely Speaker Cannon favors and aim for prominent committee placements. Possible roster links Dorothy Townsend to Foreign Affairs, Gardier to Appropriations, Hamilton to Territories, Diekema to Agriculture, McMorran to Manufactures, McLaughlin to Judicial, and Deveragh to Posts and Roads, among others.
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Michigan
Cannon
Townsend
Interstate
Gardier
Appropriations
Hamilton
Diekema
Agriculture
Smith
Coltumibia
McMorran
Mauutartures
Drug Firm Manager Commits Suicide in Hubbard's Woods
William Burke, manager of Central Drug Company of Chicago and Detroit, shot himself at his Hubbard's Woods home after prolonged insomnia. The act ends his business role amid a period with no yellow fever cases on the island and the Cuba quarantine return.
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Yell
Cuba
United Blazen
Self
Chicago
William #. Burke
Central Drug Company
Detroit
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Jenkina ‘Trial Company
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Jenking
Willamabure Trust Company
Fred Jentine
Satter Institution
Tome
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International Ansociation of Machinists
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Topographical Union of
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Willan Brrant
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Holipa
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Tee
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Ina
Fond Intelleeere
Stanard’s Central
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Stanard
the Record Co
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