Indictments in Post Office Fraud Case for Beavers Doremus
District Attorney says defendants appeared as witnesses before the grand jury and that indictments arose from later developments. Beavers and Doremus face conspiracy and bribery charges. Le Green and Willard CBD raise abatement pleas. Arguments clarified that immunity and witness rights did not bar indictment, with testimony examined on whether defendants were beguiled or compelled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beavers
Justice Gould
George W. Beavers
George le Green
Willard Cbd
Doremus
Bistrit Attrorne
Laker
Worthington
Lhurston
Grand Pay
Ite
Penn
Green
Exiter Thurston
United States
Deremus
Alleged discrimination in wheat and barley transit
The village of Goodhue Minnesota filed a complaint with the Interstate Commerce Commission against the Chicago Great Western Railroad alleging discriminatory pricing in wheat and barley transit. It claims a milling in transit scheme on wheat from Red Wing to Chisago boosts costs for Goodhue while milked stations move grain through Red Wing at higher rates, harming local milling and trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Goodhue
Mima
Chicago Great Western Railroad
Toad
Minneapolis
Red Mung Minn
Red Wing
Chisago
Good+hue
Ivery
Tansil
Charges Mistrial in Mexican Bandit Murder Case
Mr Miulis American consul at Chihuahua reports to the State Department on the murder of two Americans Rutherford and Murray at Inas. The ranch owner Pinstad and his servant are jailed for murder, claiming brigands were responsible with no conclusive proof. Art Mills to monitor developments and report back. Also notes train service details from Washington to Finehurst via Southern Railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miulis
Chihuahua
Mesxeu
State Department
Inas
Rutherford
Mu Murray
Pinstad
Art Mills
Doubt Cast On Charges In Bureau of Engraving Case
A controversy over accusations against Captain William Meredith and Foreman Sudsberger is under review by Secretary Shaw. Evidence suggests Meredith bought a carriage and used it at his own expense, and that government carriages were not used for private purposes since his wife’s death. Stable employees deem Sudsberger’s charges groundless and cite Parks’s arrogant conduct toward superiors.
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Meredith
Sudaberger
Virgil Parks
Wiliam M. Meredith
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Joseph Sudsberger
Shaw
Parks
Capt. Meredith
Bureau
Sudsberger
M. Henri Garde
If East Ninetysixth Street
M. Garde
104Th Street
Roose
Ninety-sixth Street
Park Avenue
East Ninety-sixth Street
Wealab
William le Page
Crane
Stephen Tollen
Grocer
171St Street
Third Avenue
Bronx
Grifin
Eugene Briggs
Griffin
Briggs
East 108Th Street
Magstrate Baker
Precnet
West Chester
Bay Chester
Tremont
Foundling Asylum
Gag Boat Whistles Probe Sparks Harbor Noise Debate
Mrs. Isaac L. Rice of New York City urged the Board of Supervising Steamboat Inspectors to curb unnecessary whistle blowing in New York Harbor a move backed by hospitals and other institutions. Rep Olcott read similar ordinances from other cities as the panel weighed jurisdiction and possible remedies including engineer restraint the Revenue Cutter Service or health department action. George Toulk for the New York board of health will present his view today and Mrs Rice plans to present the case to the National Masters and Pilots Association in its city meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac L. Rice
New York City
New York Harbor
New York
Murray
Revenue Cutter Service
Health Department of
Gearge -Toulk
New York Board of Health
Rice
National Masters and Pilots’ Association
Lamar Named Register of Land Office in Native State
Hon. L Q C Lamar Jr has been appointed register of the land office at Jackson Mississippi succeeding Frederick Collins who becomes collector of the Gulfport port Lamar a son of the famed L Q C Lamar returns to his native state to take the post Roosevelt approved the appointment and press reports credit him with a high honor to the memory of his father Lamar recalls his Washington service and earlier business life in St Louis and notes the President's confidence in his abilities
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Jackson
Mississippi
Lamar
Mississipi
Washington
Interior
Cleveland
Bliss
Haruson
Commercia Life
St. Louis
Senate
Gener Land Office
Secretary of the Interior
General Land Office
Roosevelt
Register of the Land Office
South
Druces Claim To Portland Dukedom Questioned In London
A long report questions George Hollanby Druce’s claim to the Portland dukedom and estates. It outlines evidence against a direct link to the 5th Duke, cites birth and death details, a Baker Street shop, and a 1864 death, and notes legal hurdles to disinterment and ongoing opposition from officials. It ends by noting Berlin gossip and a separate bankruptcy scandal surrounding Baron von Konigswater and Baroness Konigswater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H Hollanby Druce
Duke of Portland
England
Hvesvof
Bruce Cage
T. Co. Bruce
Elizabeth Crickmer
King's Lynn
Thomas Cruce
London
Stret Bagnar
William Ferguson
Edmund Shaw
Thomas Druce
Welbeck
Druce
Ynomas Druce
Metropolitan Cemetery
Kensal Green
Tus
Thomas Drude
Home Department
Secretary of State For the
Chary
Old Druce
Baker Street
Lord Lovat
Thomas Pruce
Druces
Lord George Bentinck
Welbeck Abbey
Open Sessions Likely for Washington Board of Education
District leaders and citizens press for public meetings as the board votes tonight at 8:30 at Franklin School to end secret sessions. A majority back openness though President Gordon opposes full disclosure, with supporters arguing publicity solves problems and reduces suspicion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Washington
Board of Education
United States
Macfarland
Board of Educaton
Post
Franklin School
Admiral Crowley remembered as ferry and steamboat treasurer
Flags at half mast marked the death of John P Crowley who died Monday at Garfield Hospital. Longtime treasurer of the Washington and Alexandria Ferry Company and later of the Mount Vernon and Marshall Hall Steamboat Company. Funeral set at 1011 Seventh Street Northwest this afternoon at 2 with burial in Congressional Cemetery.
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John P Crowley
Garfield Hospital
Crowley
Washington and Alexandria
Mount Vernon
Marshall Hall
Admiral
Patrick Crowley
Washington
Mason. the Funeral Services Will Be Held At the Undertaking Establishment
Seventh Street
Congressional Cemetery
Old Money Plates to Be Destroyed Timely
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing completes a count of obsolete greenback plates worn from use or legislated out of existence by February 5. Joseph E. Ralph directs the vault work with a special committee including G. B. Young, William Hinds, and Eugene Ailes. After counting, plates are moved to the navy yard for destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Engraving
Joseph E. Ralph
Shaw
G. B. Young
Wiliam Hinds
Eugene Ailes
Navy Yard
Chance for Americans in Brazil described by Lincoln Hutchinson
Lincoln Hutchinson, special agent, reports that Incamerian progress in Brazil differs from public images and far surpasses other nationalities. He urges proactives in reciprocity, better consular and mail service, and the creation of an American bank to capture the market, noting major competition from United States, England, Germany, with other nations following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Lincoln Hutchinson
United States
England
Germany
France
Belgium
Spain
Portugal
Italy
Museum Reopens After Long Smithsonian Renovation
The archaeological museum on the upper floor of the Smithsonian Institution reopens to the public after nearly two years closed for repairs in 1903. Prof. W. H. Holmes oversaw the overhaul with new collections from Porto Rico and the West, plus casts from Charleston, St. Louis, and Portland expositions. The hall centers on ceremonial stone objects, a Porto Rican cache, and Aztec era images and pottery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archaeological Museum
Smithsonia Institution
W. H. Holmes
Fewkes
Porto Rico
West
Smithsonian
Charleston
St. Louis
Portland
Nervous Disorders Solved by Dr Miles Nervine Claim
A fragmented ad copy asserts that brave women suffer from nervous weakness and headaches due to weakened nerves. It touts Dr Miles Nervine as a cure boosting vitality and reversing nervous disorders. A reader testimonial claims successful relief after using the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ita
Miles
Nervine
Abolition Bill Stirring New York Street Cleaner Uniforms
A bill in Albany seeks to end the white wings for street cleaners and require uniforms in dark drab or blue jeans. It notes workers pay about 60 cents weekly in January for their clothing and gear. Walter Scott, aka Scotty the miner, returns to New York amid wild claims and a mystery attack out West. A marble renovation at the Washington statue pedestal sparks caution over excess whitening. A large East Side march honors Russian workers from Bloody Sunday with banners and revolutionary slogans, led by a trade union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George Waring
Albany
Hackett
Thirteenth
N. C
Walter Scott
Scotty
Death Valley
Ieraid Square
Scott
Marseillaise
Russia
Coar
Mherty
T Trade Union
Night of street clashes and odd accidents in New York
Park rally chaos as workers cheer for the flag amid socialist speech and counterprotests. Valentine O Toole, a Brooklyn apprentice, falls four stories but survives. Londoner Lindemere reports nervous breakdown cured by New York visit. Carnegie Hall hosts Booker T. Washington and Mark Twain banter on swearing and morality amid political debate. Various petty crimes, sleuthing, and odd happenings fill a bustling city scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentine O'Toole
Brooklyn
Nostrand Avenue
Eastern Parkway
Valentine
Ruddy
St. John's Hospital
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Baker
Supreme Court of the United States
Tor
Daremus
Minnesota
Great Western Railroad
Merican
Finehurst
Southern Railway
Isaac Rice
Board of Supervising
MR. Lamar
Ayer
Alexe
Professional Men OF
C. Tucker
Herbert Gladstone
Horde Department
Pruce Tomb
George Hollanby Druce
Berlin
Baron von Kramm-Burgdorf
Duchy of Brunswick
Brunswick
Federal Council
Baron von Konigswater
Baroness Konigswater
Baron Kram
Baron Konigswalder
Konigswater
Brungwick
Baron Kopipswater
Marquise DE Fontenoy
John P. Crowley
Chance For
The
Bries
Petr
George Washington
Marie
Union Lakely
Stara
Stripes
Morris Hillquit
Stars and Stripes
Weill
L. Lindemere
Lindemere
Henry
St. Wolfray
Carnegie Hall
Booker T. Washington
Tuskegee Institute
Mark Twain
Mr. Washington
Mr. Clemens
Clemens
Bosa
Moses
Tuskegee
Parkhurst
John W. Gill
State Episcopal Church
Long
Bingham
Central Park
Murphys
Seong
Amith
Cuba
West Indies
Howard Gould
Niagara
Belle O'Neill
Cape Hatteras
Cienfuegos
Mr. Gould
Kingston
Jamaica
Justice Fallon
Ninth
Solomon
Annie McQuade
East Ka Street
Annie
McQuade
Fallon
Tremont Avenue Pole Station
Morrisamia Palace Court
John A. McCall
New York Life Insurance Company
West Thirteenth Street
Lves
Hlaston
Plainfield
N. J
Engineer Murphy
New Jersey Central
James van Natta
van Watta
Murphy
Easton
BP. A. Drury
Franklin T. Banner
A&a. G
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