29 May 1910
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1910
Page
1
A report claims Lorimer accepted a promised immunity payoff of 2500 dollars and cast his vote the following day, May 26, signaling vindication or exposure in a looming probe.
Confession minutes reveal bribery alleged in Lorimer vote case with Holstlaw and Broderick tied to payments of 2500 dollars for influence and a 1500 dollar differential for committee support. Indictments named Holstlaw Broderick and others as witnesses and actors in the bribery scheme. Lorimer defends against charges, accusing Governor Deneen of slander and political maneuvering over state waterway funding.
The report details a graft conspiracy involving furniture contracts and political cash payments tied to Senator Lorimer. It cites a grand jury inquiry, confessions, and multiple lawmakers from both parties implicated or questioned in a bribery scheme.
Springfield notes a well known Chicago politician elected to the state senate in 1398 who has served in the upper chamber. The narrative highlights his long term, leadership in investigations, and roles as director of several state level organizations.
Governor Haskell faces trial in McAlester on September 24 over alleged conspiracy to secure Muskogee town lots. The case centers on his alleged involvement as a conspirator in the plot.
The May hearing in Washington features Senator Willis Lorimer of Illinois vigorously denying bribery and alleging the Chicago Tribune staged the claim to damage his senate election. Governor LeneneDeneen responds, calling the charges unfounded and detailing interactions with Tribune editors and White's confession.
The Chicago Tribune will publish a morning statement denying conspiracy by the paper to ruin Senator Lorimer. It argues the bank and other alleged falsifications were brought to light by true events, naming figures White Beckemeyer Holstlaw and others as part of the ongoing verification in Cook and Sankamen counties.
New York on May 28 Chester Heer Crom of Pelham Manes announced plans to mail on June 15 with the Bernier expedition in hopes of locating records Dr Frederick A Cook says he left in the north. He is said to be funded by Dr and Mrs Cook.
Congressman Hamilton meets with President Patt to discuss territory statehood bills. Senate delays passage, while Beveridge faces blame for altering the House bill to muddle action. President Tett supports a statehood measure with possible pressure to pass before adjournment.
Washington May 28 The Ballinger Pinchot inquiry closed with fiery speeches as attorneys prepare briefs for the committee. Vertrees Brandeis and Pepper assailed opponents while Ballinger defended himself. In a separate note, boilermakers and Missouri Pacific reach a one hour day with a three cent rise after threatening to strike.
Albuquerque youth Frank J. Jolly, 20, who escaped a Las Vegas asylum, confessed to stealing to raise funds for his railroad fare back. He told police he planned to fund the trip after receiving a letter from his Albuquerque-based father asking for help. Authorities in New Mexico were notified as the case unfolds.
Fort Collins High School alumni banquet guests were struck by ptomaine poisoning from suspected tainted ice cream. About 2568 attendees fell ill. Hazel Crosby a teacher remained unconscious since midnight, with physicians from nearby towns attending the sick. In New Orleans, Page Maker of the Times-Democrat died after years of illness.
Kiev authorities order 1000 to 2000 Jewish families to leave the city by June 14 under a government policy to push Hebrews back into the pale. Police confiscate passports, issue travel certificates, and round up heads of families for trains. Some depart early, others resist, while protests and relocations ripple through a Hebrew population of about 70,000.
Clarence E B Hagar former secretary of the state board of pardons was arrested on a warrant charging him with accepting 180 for aiding a pardon of Samuel Haas a Cripple Creek case. He posted recognizance and will travel to Cripple Creek to arrange bond. The warrant stemmed from a complaint by John Wright a Cripple Creek businessman.
Webb City May 23 The first violence since 1,500 zinc miners struck here last week occurred tonight when Mekton a shoveller was attacked by thirty miners as he left the Providence mine and was severely beaten Eckton ordered today to repair tracks in the mines and went to work despite striker protests.
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