Hopkins Loses Long Senate Wrangle on Lorimer Victory
Chicago man William Lorimer is elected U.S. senator from Illinois on the ninety-fifth ballot by a Democratic Republican coalition. Former Lt. Governor Northcutt is dragged from the floor during the vote. Lorimer pledges tariff revision and support for the lakes to gulf waterway.
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Morning Journal
Springfield
William Lorimer
Chicago
United States
Illinois
Joint Assembly
Mlinois
Albert J. Hopkins
Lorimer
Northcutt
Hopkins
Chipper
Inn
Edward Harlan
Assembly
Great Lakes
Burrows Seeks Duty Cut As Sugar Debate Rages
Washington May 26 Senator McEnery led seven hours of sugar tariff debate with four speeches. Senators Burrows Smoot and Bristow backed the current committee plan while Bristow urged removing the Dutch standard to lower duties. McEnery argued protection preserves revenue and independence, while Bristow warned against cheap brown sugar. several Michigan leaders defended beet sugar and accused trusts of price manipulation.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Senator McEnery
Committee On Finance
McEnery
United States
South
Burrows
Michigan
Smoot
Utah
Finance Committee
Bristow
Kansas
Kistow
James K. Jones
Louisiana
Finius Company
Kinston
Smith
Sugar Trust
Dutice
Rennabet i
Harrows
Suger Trust
Simeet
Seek to Conciliate Shipper in Spokane
Spokane, May 25. J G Woodworth of the Northern Pacific and W P Kenney of the Great Northern held secret talks with local shippers to sell the new transcontinental freight schedule. Shippers say the mission failed and no agreement will be reached as rates await Interstate Commerce Commission decision in Spokane suit.
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Spokane
Wash
J. G. Woodworth
Northern Pacific
W P. Kenney
Asxpistone
Great Northern
Interstate Commerce Commission
Baldwin's Dirigible Balloon In Test Trip
North Arlington N J May 26 bold Baldwin conducts a test trip of his dirigible balloon at the Weert Hudson Aero club carnival. Announcement mentions a contest for heavier than air machines and Columbia Acro club entry of a glider. Wright brothers telegram promises presence at Gould medal presentation next Monday.
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North Arlington
Thomas F. Baldwin
Hudson Aero Club
Heavler
Jay Gould
Harold Content
Columbia University Acro Club
Wright Brothers
Wilbur
Orville Wright
Gould
Maldwin
Chauffeur Charged With First Degree Murder
William Darragh, a New York chauffeur, went on trial for murder in the first degree for fatally running down 13 year old Ingevarg Trimble on March 17. He fled to Port Arthur Texas where he was captured.
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New York
William Darragh
Ingevarg Trimble
Darragh
Port Arthur
Tex
Beets Prices and Sugar Trust Talk In Utah
Smoot cites Smith fixing beet prices and argues sugar trust could be curbed by 350 to 400 factories. He claims Smith’s salary is overestimated and emphasizes protection for beet and cane industries to prevent collapse. Also notes murder trial of John Massaured begins with opening statements in Omaha.
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South
Omaha
John Massaured
Edward Lowery
South Omaha
Spokane Decision Disastrous to Coast Trade
San Francisco aided by Willan B. Wheeler of the Merchants' Exchange plans to protest Spokane rates before the interstate commerce commission. Wheeler will travel to New York to prepare the Pacific coast opposition, uniting coast shippers against inland market limits set by railroads.
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Morning Journal
San Francisco
Willan BR. Wheeler
Merchants’ Exchange
Interstate Commiree Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Wheeler
New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pacific Coast
Spokane
St. Paul
Chicago
Australian Parliament opens with wide reform agenda
Melbourne May 26 The federal parliament opened as Earl of Dudley governor general announced new legislation for taxing unimproved land to break up large estates and aid immigration. Proposals include amending the constitution to protect consumers and ensure fair wages, extend legislative jurisdiction over trusts, and nationalize monopolies.
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Melbourne
Earl of Dudley
Australia
Cailor Claims He Was Partner Of Mrs Gunness
Jamce Small of Maine a fireman on the Rusains bark Leche was arrested in Frederiketod on arrival of the Locheo evance alleging a conspiracy with Merc Belle Gunton in murders on the Gunnoes farm near Laporte Indiana last year. He told a captain he invented the tale to read in papers and confessed partly, while a judge considered his sanity and possible prosecution before U S officials. Track Meet note mentions Purdue professor Kvak and Lafayette College president Mversity with a separate death and high school events.
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Leche
Frederiketod
Locheo
Atiileton
Merc
Belle Gunton
Gunnoes Farm
Laporte
Ind
United States
Proieasor Kvak
Purdue
Collgee
Lafayette
Benjamin Mversity
Jerome Faces Setback at Cooper Union Rally
New York May 26. A large Cooper Union audience hissed a vote of confidence for District Attorney Jerome after his address on his record. He discussed Ryan’s actions and insurance probes, defended lack of indictments, and faced questions over his independence and re nomination prospects.
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New York
Jerome
Cooper Union
Thomas F. Ryan
John A. McCall
New York Life Insurances Company
Ice Trust
William Conners
Charles Murphy
Fingy’ Conners
Ice People
Valet Sentenced for Pearl Theft from Vanderbilt Residence
London reports the discharged valet of Alfred G. Vanderbilt was jailed for three months after being charged with stealing valuable pearls from Vanderbilt’s Park Lane home last April.
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London
Alfred
Vanderbilt
Vanderbilts
Park Lane
Director North Quits Census Bureau After Controversy
Washington May 26 N D North director of the census tendered his resignation and it was accepted today Dana Durand deputy commissioner of corporations was nominated to replace North The resignation stems from a continuing controversy with Secretary Nagel and friction that Taft had to resolve with the president confirming that conditions under which North would govern the census office were intolerable
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D. North
FE Dana Durand
North
Nagel
White House
Licely
Ceneux
Mr. North
Taft
Philippine Naval Base Subject of Conference
The General Board hears urgings from Admiral Pillsbury on the urgent need for dockyards in insular possessions. Secretary Myer attends as the navy discusses bases at Pollao, Murena, and Purteau amid concerns over lacking a defended Philippine naval base.
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Philippine Naval Base
General Board
Admiral Pillsbury
Mereing Journal
Wiel Wahingtem
Eneral Board of the Navy
Myer Ung
Philippines
Polloo
Mureva
Purteau
Phillippines
Naval bases debate rises over Pacific and Caribbean defense
Rear Admiral John B. Pillsbury urges prioritizing naval bases in the Philippines Pearl Harbor and Guantanamo over other port improvements. Secretary Myer says no conclusion has been reached at the meeting.
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John BE. Pillsbury
General Board
Bureau of Navigation
United States
Philippines
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
Guantanamo
Cuba
Myer
Olympic Council Meet Opens Tomorrow In Berlin
The international council of the Olympic games convenes in Berlin tomorrow under Crown Prince Frederick William. United States representatives Allis Varmon of New York and Prof. William Sloan of Columbia University have arrived to attend.
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Berlin
Crown Prince
Frederick William
Allis Varmon
New York
William Sloan
Columbia University
America
Drought Devastates Saltillo Region Stranding Cattle
The drought in Saltillo and Durango drives thousands of cattle to die from thirst and starvation as grass is burned off. Even with rains coming soon, relief may be too late to save the herds.
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Saltillo
Mex
Durango
Firemen Hurt as Chemicals Ignite in City Hall
Morning Journal reports Captain Frank Murphy and firefighters William Paul Patrick Conners and Duncan McRae were severely burned when a potassium solution exploded in Butte Montana city hall. Responding to the alarm the crew encountered blazing chemicals and civilians fled as fumes filled corridors before restraining actions.
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Patrick Conners
Duncan McRae
City Hall
Lberty
Trial reveals alleged bribe scheme in Calhoun case
San Francisco May 26 testimony details an undercover agent paid by both sides to supply information for the Patrick Calhoun trial. John G. Lawler described meetings with Luther C. Brown, money found in a soap dish, and four gold coin envelopes as evidence.
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Ignation
Patrick Calhoun
Earl Rogers
John G. Lawler
W. J. Burns
Bureau of Special Agents
Luther C. Brown
United Railroads
Barnes
Lawler
Brown
St. Francia
Heney
Luther Brown
Abraham Buel
Stanley Moore
Moore
Crown
Harry Lorentsen
Tauber Brown
Lorentzen
John C. Lawler
District Attorney's Office
Lawier
Kay Mehindler
Ihurne
Mysterious Gifts of Money Sent to Iowans
Postoffice inspectors were asked to unravel receipts by Panora residents of letters containing hundreds of dollars with no signatures. Five people admit to receiving a total of 1125 dollars, including widow Mrs Viola Lapegiett who got 225 dollars in ten dollar bills with a note reading your friend.
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Des Moines
Panora
Portland
Viola Lapegiett
Senator Beveridge Bids Change to Tariff Bill On Coupons
Senator Beveridge introduced an amendment to the tariff bill to prohibit tobacco manufacturers or dealers from using coupon or premium systems to stimulate late purchases. The move targets consumer incentives tied to tobacco products.
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Washington
Henator Beveridge
Bridegroom jailed for horrible murder at wedding
Morning Journal dispatch from May City Michigan reports Rolle Rich twenty three was jailed after his grandmother Mrs Christian Corre yon died from head injuries. authorities said he reported the discovery and the wedding proceeded but he was arrested at the dinner. The elderly victim died after skull fractures and multiple wounds.
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Morning Journal Special
May City
Mich
Anna Kaiser
Rolle
Rich
Christian Correvon
Dames
Betow
Correyon
Rancher killed in Chehalis area rope ownership dispute
A dispute over a small rope ownership led to the death of rancher J. M. Corp on Jackson prairie twelve miles south of Chehalis. Joe Ware, another rancher, surrendered to the sheriff after the shooting.
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Chehalis
Waeh
J. M
Judge Allows Break of Package in graft case
Superior Judge Sewell granted a district attorney petition to modify a writ prohibiting opening a package of documents taken from the United Railroads legal office during a raid. The package allegedly holds juror reports from the Burnt graft case, sold by an employee. The DA plans to compel Police Judge Deasy to testify.
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T NesPhat
W. J. Burnt
Deasy
Burns
Patrick Calhoun
Cadet visit to Tacoma High School celebrated with songs
Japanese naval cadets visited Tacoma High School today and joined pupils in singing patriotic songs. Sightseeing tours and social events for the officers kept the party entertained as courtesy traditions continued.
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Tacoma
Wash
Japanesse Naval Cadets
Tacoma High School
Presbyterians Deplore Neglect of Family Worship in Homes
Denver General Assembly debates a resolution noting family worship is a thing of the past and seeks to mobilize youth for stronger Sunday school work. Amended wording avoids endorsing home worship while highlighting church growth and missionary issues.
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Presbyterians
General Assembly
Denver
Morning Journal
Colo
Muay
General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church
Holt
James H. Frazier
Baltimore
Tor
Roberst
J. Nichols
St. Louis
Committee On Representation
Assembly
Congress
Nichols
Alexander Henery
The
Obard
Ellis J. Gelston
Gelston
George DL. Stewart
Ubura Theological Seminary
New Itt
Robert Watchorn
Ellis Island
W. H. Morrison
W. T. Beppers
Congo
Farm hand shoots wife then killed at Topeka area
Daniel Lewsdon a farm hand shot Mrs. James Abel at her home near Grantville six miles east of Topeka at 3 pm today and then committed suicide. Local authorities report the incident remains under investigation with no further details available.
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Tand
Seif
Topeka
Kan
Daniel Lewsdon
James Abel
Grantville
Powder Mill Explosion Near Bradford Causes Fatalities
A nitric acid nitro factory of the Dupont Powder company at Howard Junction five miles south of Bradford exploded this afternoon. Two men were blown to atoms and extensive damage resulted from the blast.
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Hradford
Dupont Poweer Company
Howard Juntation
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