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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1910
Page
10
Illinois lawmakers launched an inquiry into the Lorimer corruption case after the Senate acquitted him. A legislative committee plans a full probe, aiming to uncover evidence of bribery and fraud tied to Lorimer’s Senate seat with names of corporations and individuals named by committee members.
A historical editorial denounces the administration for sending troops to the Mexican border without congressional approval. It argues only Congress can declare war and warns that unilateral action threatening civil liberties endangers the people if governors had not requested intervention.
The piece rails at Taft for ordering troops to the Mexican border without Congress approval. It recalls Cuba and Spain ties to warn intervention could mean war, raising questions about Wall Street influence and presidential ties to Diaz and Morgan. Col. Roosevelt backs Lorimer critique as political divide widens.
The Birmingham Ledger notes the United States Senate votes one way in the Lorimer case while observers outside the Senate would decide differently, highlighting a striking divide in judgment over the matter.
The text notes that Massachusetts 1780 constitution allowed recall of public officials including judges. It contrasts this with Senator Lodge opposing an Arizona ad mission linked to the Initiative Referendum and Recall, suggesting historical appetite for rights was strong.
Miss Ethel Roosevelt formally opens the Roosevelt Dam across the Salt River in Arizona, triggering a grand dedication as the largest dam in the world. Thousands cheer as waters begin to flow through the canal system transforming 200 000 acres of desert into productive farmland.
A reader is told that colds can lead to serious germ diseases such as pneumonia and consumption. The ad urges using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to cure the cold and notes it is for sale by all dealers.
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