Washington Letter 1903 shows Post Office scandal amid reform efforts
Our Washington letter details a rising deficit in the free delivery budget, Inspector Fosnes replacing Machen, and warnings of extravagance in the Post Office Department. It covers Tulloch’s charges against Heath and others, misused appointments like Mrs. Winans, Cortelyou reorganizing statistical bureaus, and a civic event with Miss Roosevelt at a Junior Republic fundraiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Payne
Fosnes
Machen
Postofice
Wynne
Tulloch
Washington Postoffice
Perry Heath
Smith
Abner McKinley
Postoffice
Fannie R. Winans
Columbus
Ohio
Hanna
Corfelyou
Department of Commerce
Department of Commerce and Labor
Sion
Bureau of Immigration
Bureau of Statistics
Treasury Department
Cortelyou
Miss Stone
United States
Turkey
Washington
Miss Roosevelt
Tonic herb Herbine for winter waste matter relief
An old advertisement explains that winter buildup causes sluggish liver bowels and kidneys with poor digestion and low energy. Herbine is touted to remove waste, aid secretions, restore tissues, and renew strength. Available 50c at S Kingston's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Kingston
Startling Test Yields Cure After Stomach Ulcer Hemorrhage
Dr. T. G. Merritt of North Mehoopany Pa reports a startling test that cured a patient with violent stomach hemorrhages from ulceration after prescribing Electric Bitters. The patient improved from the first dose and has remained attack-free for 14 months. Also notes Bucklen's Arnica Salve relieves inflammation and pain, and promotes Rocky Mountain Tea for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. G. Merritt
North Mehoopany
S.kingston
J. A. Gulledge
Verbena
Ala
Bucklen
S. Kingston
City Council Minutes From May 13 1903 Troy Tennessee
The Journal of the Council from Troy Tennessee records May 13 1903 adjourned meeting. Attendees include Mayor Miller and Aldermen Cramer Hale Horsley Peterman Taylor and Worsman. Actions include filing Webster Bros communication repairing sidewalk at Nubbinsville river bridge obtaining price quotes for year ahead and appointing a committee to hire an accountant to audit city books. The council approved insurance on the electric light plant and adjourned.
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Troy
Ten
Miller
Dawson
Cramer
Hale
Horsley
Peterman
Taylor
Worsman
Webster Bros
Nubbinsville
Church And Society Notices In Local Gathering
The Merry Workers plan a meeting at Mrs. Thomas McAdoo's home next Wednesday at 2 pm. Rev. J C Sefton preaches at the Presbyterian church tomorrow morning on Living Victori ously with the Bible as evening theme. Penticost observed at St Paul's Evangelical Lutheran tomorrow at 9 30 am and 2 30 pm with Holy Communion in the morning. Monday services at 9 30 am feature R Pautz of Concordia Theological Seminary St Louis assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McAdoo
J. C. Sefton
Presbyterian Church
St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
R. Pautz
Concordia Theological Seminary
St. Louis
Sealed bids for Township Physician of Jarvis township
Notice announces sealed bids to be received by June 6 for the township physician contract year starting July 1, 1903. Rights reserved to reject any or all bids. Signed Gro. Liebl er, Supervisor. Also additional notices advertise Kuntzmann’s resort refurbishment, ice cream and dining options, employment prospects with Inter-State Correspondent Institute, supply of ice cream for events, and terms of credit for Franz J Welte. Three fonts of metal and one font wood German type for sale with proofs and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarvis Township
Gro. Liebler
Franz J. Welte
Tur Caut
Troy
Local Freight Routes Noted in Rail Snippet
Fragment from Indianapolis area rail timetable shows line items: Indianapolis Accommodation 24, Vandalia Accommodation 1d, Local Freight, and specific notes for No 8 and 6. Reads as truncated schedule data reflecting passenger and freight service designations without full context.
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Vandalia
Ind’p’l
Indianapolis
Ind
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alirit
MADE
Bollman
and International Affairs
Newsy
Wendius Oeverlage
Committee On Territories
Rodey
Ellen Stone
Gents’ Furnisher
Journal OF the Council
F. F. MiLter
R. L. Dawson
Church and Society
Kuntzmann
Inter-State Cor
Cedar Rapids
KuntzMaNnn
CaLt
Suailys
Q.L. Elliott
Illinois
J. M. Chesbrough
St. Louie
Rolls Hardware Store
Toa
M. F. Auwarter
Kingston
Theo
Guennewig
Billiard Hall
Sts
Troy, Ilinois
Troy City Meat Market
John Deimling
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