Probing Gotton Leak Seized Grand Jury Session
United States District Attorney Morgan H Beach led a secret grand jury session to probe alleged irregularities in the Department of Agriculture cotton report preparations. No witnesses appeared at the first meeting, and the names summoned were not disclosed. The panel comprises 23 men with 12 needed for a true bill. no timetable for further witness testimony was given. Beach stated he would personally conduct the investigation, aided by Secret Service agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
Ose
Beach
Ihs
Jimmy
Samuel Smootta
Rufus Mateer
Owen S Lacey
William P Fitzgerald
T B Marshall
R. L Pendietan
L Lyles
Ralph Rand
T. J. Cadle
R T Hartnett
N Steele
C T. Pitt
Bartholomew Daly
F P Norton
W O T. Green
Wilam J Tyler
J C Adkins
Gus Wallerstein Wood Thrift
J. A Anderson
C H Bradley
J A. Wilsom
I. EB McMorrison
New York
American Cotton Manufacturers’ Association
Charlotte
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Beare
Thy Wilson
Statistical Board
Jordan Waa
Geome
Fotter
Jordan
Potter
Neagle
Starr
Civil Service Association
United States Civil Service Retirement Association
Waa
Bir Dotter
Fale
Mr. Bunk
Ire
United Biaieade Service Retirement Association
Subpoenas Served in Washington Cotton Scandals Case
New York July 2 Subpoenas summon several local cotton brokers for grand jury appearance in Washington as part of a federal cotton scandals probe. Additional subpoenas issued and await location of those named. Washington end of month deadline looms.
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New York
Washiington
Washington
Tere
Beach
Willem Mr Juea
Frederick A. Peckham
Investigation Clears Trumpian Ties in Washington Scandal
An official inquiry into alleged misconduct in Washington is under way, prompted by disclosures and investigations. Federal authorities confirmed an inquiry in the district, though named officials declined comment on specifics.
Young Painter Zellera Arrested In Larceny Case
Detec tive Tyser arrested William Zellera on a larceny charge for taking $10 from Jarvis and Son. He admitted the theft saying he bought a suit with the money. A court appearance was scheduled as a friend posted collateral. The tale includes a paint spill incident affecting workers and a woman seeking restitution.
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William Zellera
Tyser
Jarvis & Son
Bure
Zellers
Washington
Jarvis
Wildle
Adolf Cluss Dies Prominent Washington Architect and Engineer
Adolf Cluss, famed Washington architect and civil engineer, died at his daughter’s home on H Street after a week of illness due to heat prostration. Funeral at 4801 H Street on Wednesday with interment at Oak Hill Cemetery. Survived by three daughters and a son, with a long career shaping city planning, the Smithsonian, the Agriculture Department building, and the National Museum project. Born July 14, 1825, in Heilbronn, Germany, he arrived in the U.S. after technical work with the Coast Survey and Navy, later serving as DC public works adviser and contributing to city drainage, paving, and trees. He designed multiple major buildings and held frequent leadership roles in architecture circles.
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Adolf Ciusa
Washington
William H. Dew
H Street
Qak HI
Clues
William H. Daw
H. Lathrop
Japan
Miya Anita Cluss
Adolf Cluss
Heilbronn
Wurtemberg
Germany
Mayence
United States
United Coast Survey
Navy
Treasury Departments
Washesington
John A. Dahlgren
Ordnance Yard
Vienna
Philadelphia
Tiber Creek
United States Department of Agriculture
Smithsonian Institution
Baen
Government Printing Office
Flo
Masonic ‘Temple
Concordia Opera House
Baltimore
A & Grant
Board of Public Works
District of Columbia
Paul Belouize
National Museum
Department of the Interior
Patent Office
Congress
Army
J. M. Wilson
Claas
American Institute of Architecta Sings
Haltimore
Ross
Jacob Schmidt
Increase in Immigration Surges United States Ports
Department of Commerce data show 118,315 immigrants arrived in June, up from 75,448 in June 1904. European arrivals total 10807 percent, Asia contributes over two percent, with Russia providing about 20,000. Chinese admissions hit 311 in June with 290 admitted and eleven deported, the highest monthly admission rate in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce
United States
Europe
Asia
Russia
Woman Frightened by Assault Near Central Avenue
A frightened woman, strolling with a bicycle on Central avenue near Sixth Street Northeast, cried for help as a large Black man seized her arm and struck her neck. Police from the Tenth Precinct tried to learn the details amid the crowd. the incident remains under investigation.
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Central Avenue
Sixth Street
Bascom
Stormy meeting ends United States Employes Retirement row
A heated gathering at G A B Hall ends with the old United States Civil Service Retirement Association reasserting control. Officers resign, the new constitution is rescinded, and a report favors affiliating with the older body while the new organization dies amid name calling and protests.
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G. A. B. Hall
United States Employes’ Retirement Association
RK. Hall
United States Civil Service Retirement Association
Jordan
Minda
Manyers
Porter
Mr. Neagle
Mr. Potter
Rample
Washington
Buck
Neagie
Washington Civil Service Retirement Wrangle
In a tense session the Retirement Association faced fierce debate over uniting with or breaking from the older group. Accusations of impropriety and voting irregularities at a May meeting prompted calls to dissolve the old body and form a Washington branch of the national retirement association, while protesters urged continuity and reform, ending with a chaotic adjournment under protest.
Anacostia Bridge Car Conflict Over Passenger Limit
Residents confronted a four hour stand on the Navy Yard Bridge as the district limits kept cars under forty passengers. Officials vow to enforce the rule while rail leaders push for resumed service with smaller loads. Citizens urge more frequent continuous service and bridge repairs. District authorities, railroad executives, and citizens weigh safety, legality, and property values.
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Anacostia
Navy Yard Bridge
Lewis J. Wrann
Fergt
Anderson
Amalstant Corporation
Pugh
Thomas
Wort
Mccfarland
Eleventh Street
Ita
Biddle
Carty
R. A. Byles
Congress Heights
James A Watson
Anacogda
Company Promises Relief After Bridge Blockade
Anacostians blocked traffic on the Anacostia Bridge for about ninety minutes as seventy two people led by dairyman Edger G Leapley boarded an Anacostia and Potoman River Railroad Company car. At 9 30 o clock an official announced through service would resume with the first morning schedule, and the crowd dispersed. A similar blockade occurred Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anacostia
Edger G Leapley
Swartzell Petition Misunderstanding Clarified
Promoters of Swartzell petition say signers believed reinstatement would prevent resignation. Signers Steinie Jaeger Simmons and Tewksbury dispute a fixed pledge to resign if reinstated. No agreement on future action was made, and rumors of resignation were unconfirmed.
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Honor Post
Mr. Swartzell
Aeveral
Mesurs
Steinie
Jaeger
Simmons
Tewksrbury
Swartzell
Tully
Liself
Bennington Disaster Seethes With Investigation Talks
The Navy outlines a thorough, exhausting inquiry into the Bennington explosion. Secretary Darling pledges prompt, effectual action once facts emerge, while Admiral Goodrich and a board will convene in San Diego. Messages of condolence pour from British and Bennington towns as kin contact remains unresolved.
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Bonaparte
Aesistant
Darling
Goodrich
San Diego
Chicago
Iris
Admiral Goodrich
San ‘Diego
Department
Bennington
Bureau of Steam Engineering
Draka
Dewey
Lord Charles Beresford
Mediterranean Feet
Gibraltar
United States
Charles Beresford
Lord Beresford
Admiral Dewey
Admiral Beresford
Ibrattar
Ainster
George Dewey
Benniington
Squte
Weather and river report highlights July conditions
The Weather Bureau notes cool conditions in northern and eastern districts with warm spells in the Rockies and plateaus. Rain fell in Gulf States with patchy showers in Florida and the Middle Atlantic. Forecast calls for drier conditions along the Gulf coast with possible showers and warmer temperatures across the Missouri and Upper Mississippi valleys. Downtown temps registered 92, with a later reading of 67 at 6 am. River bulletin reports muddy rivers and an injury to a Pullman porter at Tacoma Park. An advertisement promotes Newbro’s Herpicide for dandruff and hair loss remedies.
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Dept of Agriculture Weather Bureau
Washington
Rocky Mountain
Plateau
Gulf States
Plorita
Alex
North Carolina
Middle Atlant
Bintea
New Haugland
Gulf and
South Atlantic
Taras
New Mexico
New England
Fredh
European Porta
Winda
Grand Bahn
Alfred
Ryan and Type Machines in Government Printing Office probe
Reports claim Thomas F. Ryan of New York, a financial figure, involved in the Government Printing Office investigation due to interest in a typesetting machine firm. A large corporation linked to Ryan allegedly pressed for the machine, but officials deny any connection to the inquiry and no government members were met. Local citizens named in rumors are also mentioned, with denials from official quarters.
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Printing Office
Thomas F. Ryan
New York Financial Magnete
Washington
Government Printing Office
Ryan
Government
Keep Commission
Detective to bring Kellogg from Wilkes-Barre on embezzlement charge
Detective Will Tyser travels to Wilkes-Barre after information from police authorities that Frank P Kellogg, a collector for R W Crounse, is in custody there on embezzlement allegations. Kellogg allegedly diverted seventy four dollars received from customers and did not remit to his employer. A warrant had been sworn July 3 but Kellogg had already left the city.
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Frank P. Kellogg
Maj Sylvester
Wilkenbarre
Frank P Kellogg
William Tyser
Wilkesbarre
United States
al i
Kelloge
R. W. Crounse
Crounge
Central Labor Union Works To End Horseshoers Strike
Jeremiah McCarthy leader of the Central Labor Union said the horseshoers dispute should be settled soon through the union and a committee will meet the two sides to arrange amicable terms. Musicians union delegates may be invited to rejoin. In a separate note, U S attorney Valkenburg in Washington discussed contempt actions against the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad with A G Purdy, with plans for further trips to Kansas City to advance the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
Horseshoers
Jeremiah McCarthy
Horseshoers’ Finion
Musicians’ Union
McCarthy
Poliiticians
J. A.en Valkenburg
United States
Boissanti
Washington
Purdy
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Mix. Purdy
Kansas City
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Gotton
Boston
Moody
Hoyt
Wilsun
Agricultural Department
Secret Service
Henkel
Adolf Glass
Baily
Magus
City Bulletin
Civil Service Retirement Association
Wiliam M. Potter
War Department
Llewellan Jordan
Treasury Department
F Fnally
Roosevelt
John Simmering
Navy Yard
Boston Navy Yard
Navy Yards
Treasury Branch
Nia
James Sample
Pickens Neagle
Joseph W. Buck
C. H. Bisber
United States Civil Serries Retirement Association
Rciiaries
Association
Stair
Is Iver
Geneine
Mr. Buck
Washington Post
New York City
Perugal
Mr. Brenahan
Soran
J Cooper
Bennington Village
Mr. Darling
Thors
Willoh
Navy Department
Walter F Grant
Gilbert F Grant
Sedgwick Street
Grant
Olive Springs
Cal
George B. Ransom
Mare Island Navy Yard
Lansburgh & Bro
Seventh Street
Sanders & Staymmas
F Strowk
California
Virginia
A.collins
River Bulletin
Harpers Werry
W Va
Pullman
Samuel Smith
Ta~koma Park
Georgetown Hospital
Llo
O Street
Sarah Berks
Newbro
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Edward Stevens
Pa. Ave
Philip G. Atfeck
Ave
J Wala
Senhae
Max
Arhovlite
Nyc
Aumta
Blanarck
Semtalo
Noy
Cimelmnati
Ghia
Cheyenne
Wyo
Davenport
Denver
Colo
Dan Motues
Iowa
Galveston Tex
Helene
Mont
Indiarevolta
Ind
Jacksonville
Kneraa City
Little Rock
Ark
Marquette
New Orleans
le i Oors
North Platte
Omaha Nebra
Pittyburs
Galt Lake City
Dteh
Lous
Paul “Mion
Springfeld
Viskwburg
Mise
Sullivan
Hostetter
Peter Grogan
Credit For
All
Stove
7Th St
Wellville
Steinway
HUB Furniture CO
D Sts
Pianos Players
St. NW
Skelly
Potomac Council No 43
Knights of Columbus
Brother Williams P Skelly
St Joseph S Church
W Carroll
M.N Latimer
New York Avenue
B. B. Earnshaw & Bro
Farragat
Osteopathy
Dr. H. Trumbull
Graig Commersial Nationsl Bank
Uw, Cor Lith
G Ste ‘Phone Mi
Tharp
Berkeley
N.W
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