Postal Rascals Reported by Bristow on Post Office Corruption
A long awaited Bristow report on corruption in the Post Office Department is released with a presidential memorandum. The document names fourteen implicated employees led by Tyner Machen and Beavers, outlines charges and indictments, and notes recommended five year terms for public officials. The memo accords the findings to Congress for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenkington
Fristan
Wee
White House
Department
Tue Hee
Post Office Department
Posteillée Department
Frst
Reststust Postinuster
Paptoiiice
Cnusresd
Payne
Crommon BF Loud
Aumanitieer
Afl Postroads
Uwer Intervieven Htwin
Concroveman Bromwell
Beekendorf
Beavers
Machen
Waper
William Allen Wiis
Tyner
Downiidge
Wynne
Alead
Machin
Heaver
Payne Ut
Bristowship
Mr. Dristow
Charles J. Bonaparty
Hotel Conrad
Bonaparte
Conrad
Mr. Brintow
Wptak
Attema Imadé
Bristow
Gerviral
Post- Office
Macher
Geneewl
George H. Huntington
George E Lowens
Tuledy
Ohio
Inlge
Martha J. Lovens
John T. Capper
W. GB. Trotenus
Eugene de Scheble
Willams G. Crawford
Muucles Hunk
Muucles Hunk Norman RK. Bletentt; Leogudd J. Stern
Edmund WH. Drigge
George F. Miter
Jon M. Janne
Tyners
Mr. Tinton
Barrett
Madhe
Metcalf
Metcalis
Bae 4
Joba
Hite
Artchell
District 15
Department of Juszlow
Congress
Committee of
Hristow
Vegas
Breckmail
Conrat
Jen
Denver
Colo
Servia assignment for U S envoy nears completion
Washington reports the United States is moving to establish formal relations with Servia. Minister to Belgrade Mr. Jackson has received credentials and is expected to present them in person soon. The delay is explained by his simultaneous role as minister to Greece and Bulgaria.
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Washington
United States
Petervitch
Servia
Jackson
Belgrade
State Department
Greece
Servis
Landmark Fire Destroys Brooklyn Academy of Music
New York reports the historic Academy of Music in Brooklyn destroyed by a fire likely sparked by an explosion. The blaze endangered neighboring property, notably the Brooklyn Public Library, with no injuries. The 1860 brick and wood structure, hosting political and cultural events, suffered total loss with an estimated $300,000 in value and no insurance.
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New York
Acadeny of Music
Brooklyn
McCartren
Ney
Academy
Financial Diatrict
Montague Street
Hooklya Public Library
Avind
Kist
Yeay Maggie
Academy of Work
United States
David B. Hill
Henry M .Stanley
Dr. Livingstone
Atmos
Eawlc Booth
Hamlet
Wasgners
Theodore Thomas
Roosevelts dinner notes spark postoffice probe
President Roosevelt said in a memorandum that information was laid before him by William Allen White suggesting corruption in the postoffice department. White, a guest at the governor’s dinner, indicated that Bristow of Kansas should lead the investigation. The disclosure comes as a probe into several affairs continues.
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Joseph S. Bristow
Kansas
Gener
Roosevelt
Bristow
Roosavelt
Willeiam
Allen White
White
Butley
Ltr
Washington
Bisstow
Hoosevelt
Burglar Identified After Police Officer Fatally Shot
Oakland Cal Nov 20 identification of a young burglar killed when Police man Janes Smith shot him Friday night. The officer was also killed in the exchange. Read with confusion as the crowd and injuries are described. The burglar’s origin is unclear and details remain incomplete.
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Oakland
Cal
Janes Smith
Los Angeles
Tofeda
Apparent surplus in Kansas Mutual Life report debated
Trustees report shows apparent surplus of about 24 000 with bonuses and premiums totaling near 788 711 39. Actuaries adjust to about 17 000 after debts and expenses, with 153 000 reserve fund and a 100 000 bonus noted for policyholders. Court actions target renewal commissions and clerk fees while Illinois Life contracts plan premium reductions for original policies.
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Kansas Mutual Insurance
Ilinois Life
Actuaries
Kansas Mutual
Davis
Moon and Wellcome
Kansas Mains
Kansas Mutual Life
Mlinois Life
Fedlrate
Illinois
K. Long
Hook Will
National Bank
Tepeka Sersnewese
Sritazot
Ib Central National Bank
Towra Weer
Circuit Court of the States
District of
Kansas Mutual Life Treatance Company
Lsted
Jnc. E. Moon
Servie
W. ML Wellcome
Ser Fees
John J. Brinkerhofp
John H. Upton
Kansas
John J. Brinkerhoft
Lantry firm dissolved as brothers split railroad contracts
Strong City Kansas firm B Lantry Sons dissolves partnership between Henry E Lantry and Charles J Lantry. Charles retires from active work, Henry to run eastern operations while Charles handles western contracts. News notes China Basin project in Francisco and the New Mexico cutoff as major ongoing works with Santa Fe Railway.
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Henry E Lantry
Charles J. Lantry
Strong City
Kan
B. Lantry
Chas. J. Lantey
Benry Lantey
Santa Fe
Charlee J. Lantry
Henry Lantry
Charles Lantry
Feld
Henry ©. Lantry
Busine
China Basin
Af Francisco
New Mexico
Aba Pasa
Rio Grange
Wich
Barney Lantry
Charles
Mery Lantry
Wisconsin
Chicago, Miwakes & St. Paul
John Lawlor
CM. & Stp
Agay
Hata Fe
Bulla
Bet
Snow a Prisoner in New York on Pony Theft Charge
Joseph J. Snow, a well known horse breeder, is held at police headquarters in New York awaiting requisition papers from Kansas. He is wanted for stealing two car loads of Shetland ponies valued at 3109. Snow was arrested at his city home. detectives say Topeka police requested his capture. Sheriff Baker of Abilene, Kansas, traveled to New York to secure a requisition after pursuing the case.
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New York
Joseph J. Snow
Kansas
Snow
Joe Arte
Topeks Hind
Baker
Abilene
Kan
Planned Escape Foiled by Chicago Police Chief
Chief ONeill of police at Abe Harbor street station blocked a jailbreak by Peter Neddermeir, a car barn suspect, who tried to reach the street through a window during a confrontation with Neddermeir outside the station. Three armed detectives stood by as Neddermeir canceled the meeting and talk with the chief.
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Chicago
O'Neill
Peter Neidermeir
Abe Har
Hix
Permittin
Neldermelr
Bis
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Fiew, Bristow
WM. Allen White
Cvedit
Petioffloe
Heath
James N. Tyner
Postoffice Department
Ander Premient Grant
A. W. Mabon
Toledo
George W. Beevers
New York Post-T
Samos
Metcalfyr
Money Ander Aystem
Danvit
Miller
Louis Kempner
Charles Medges
City Free
James W. Lew
Aamistamt
Uperin
W. Scott Towers
D.C
Otto F. Wels
New York Postotitas
McHurien
Terry
Alvieoi
Brestow
Colorado
S Servia's
Turn
Landmark
Brooklyn Academy of Music
Actuaries of Kansas Mutual
Iiyaa
Davia, Moon and Wellcome
Renewal Commission
Los & Trifle
Milholx Lite Insurance Company
Allovenatie
Sceuans
Estoatidfe Insurance Company
Derclo Ees Sree BM
Stas Eaves
Lantry Brothers Partnership
Kansan
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