Bribery Inquiry In Lorimer Seat Report Declares No Fraud
Washington dispatch reports Senator Burrows presented the Senate committee report on Lorimer’s Illinois seat. It finds no proof of invalidity through corrupt methods and notes bribery charges against four Illinois legislators were not substantiated. The panel’s conclusions were not signed by all members.
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Burrows
Senate
William Lorimer
Illinois
Se Senate
Bowsbridge
Apocite
Gallinger
Lemuter Vrasier
Wan
Frazier
Customs Fraud Inquiry Targets New York Woolen Firm
New York reports a customs fraud inquiry under Collector Loch as investigators review Joseph Brooke & Co English woolen firm records amid charges of gross under valuation of imports. Other large New York importers may be exposed as treasury agents pursue documentary evidence. some firms have offered settlements, while a deadline to reconcile or face federal action looms.
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New York
Loch
Joseph Brooke & “Oy
Treasury
Governon
Rma
Dope Congress Aims to Tackle Global Drug Control
Washington reports on a planned international dope congress outlined by the Netherlands as a precursor to broader control efforts. The issue centers on opium trade reductions in China and global drug classifications, with U S interest and the Anglo Chinese treaty history noted.
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Washington, D. C
Congress For
Netherlands
China
England
Celestial Empire
United States
Rte
Stain Department
Pau Aviator Sets New Michelin Cup Flight Record
French aviator Legagneux set a new Michelin cup record in Pau, flying a Byriot monoplane and remaining aloft from morning until afternoon for 16 kilometers, winning 84.04 in prize money. Previous records include Henry Farhan’s 198 miles and Maur Een Tabutedu’s 486 kilometers, with Baraneti holding height at 10,100 feet on December 9.
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Pau
France
Legagneux
Citery
Henry Farhan
Maureen Tabutedu
Baraneti
Aerial Flight Time Over Grand Canyon Contemplated
Topeka dispatch notes aviators plan a possible Grand Canyon flight over the Colorado River focusing on altitude safety. The canyon rises to 7000 feet above sea level with a 13000 foot span to the rim. Airmen say they must climb 2000 feet above ground then hover, reaching about 9000 feet high.
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Grand Canyon
Colorado River
Arizona
Ia Peselien Ie
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Nam
Wreck sighting of Wellman Wireship object reported near Gulfport
Officers aboard the Russia Steamship Horas arriving at Gulfport say they observed a long object with a central heating feature, described as a wireship wreck, drifting off near the Bahama banks while en route from St. Vincent to thin port.
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Gulfport
Misa
Russia
Horas
Gulfport Harbor
St. Vincent
Mds
Langdon Wins Six Round Fight Over Moore in Philadelphia
Tommy Langdon outpointed Pat Moore in a six round bout before the National Athletic Club in Philadelphia. Langdon led from the start, landing sharp jabs and combinations that kept Moore from mounting a comeback. Moore suffered a cut lip in the first round and his mouth bled, but Langdon maintained the press throughout, earning the decision as Moore’s defense faltered in later rounds.
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Philadelphia
Tommy Langton
Pat Muoure
National Athletic Club
Langdon
Peer Eaoee
Moore
Dreamland
Pacelo Pal
Ore
Lanng
Shrubb After Longboat in Race Tour Plans
Alfred Shrubble discusses buying Longboat and guiding him to England for a series of match races in February. Shrubly praises Longboat as a tough, fast runner who trains little, with hopes of drawing crowds and selling sensational performances in Britain.
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Toronto
Der
Alfred Shrubble
Tom Longboat
England
Wehe Tadian
Kogiand
Daly Again Wins in New York Basketball Night
Daly defeats De Oro 80 to 66 in New York as Daly dominates with strong runs. De Oro’s best stretch was a brief 3 point sequence, but Daly retains his title with steady scoring and defense.
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New York
Alfred
Yehile de Oro
Daly
Fourth To Die Violently In Family Tragedy
Dan Motann former Boston National League ball player died in a violent incident for the fourth time in his immediate family. A sister married when of age and a brother was shot about three months ago. His estate is valued at the earnings held from his baseball career.
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Dan Motann
Boston Nati
Teak
Taft Presses Programme Urges Passage of Measures
Washington December 23 The president pressed Congress to speed passage of most measures from his annual message amid White House and Capitol talks. He warned insurgents Republicans will bear responsibility for blocking legislation, while pressing tariff commission, canal fortifications, and injunctions in equity reforms.
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Washington
White House
Capitol
Haw
Congress
Tariff Commission
Panama Canal
United States
Taft Objects To Clause In New Mexico Boundary Case
President Taft’s concern over the constitutional convention’s action to set the 1084 meridian as New Mexico’s eastern boundary is detailed. The Senate, acting on Taft’s advice, nullified the convention’s move and reaffirmed the Clark survey lines between New Mexico and Texas. The president warns against disturbing settled property interests and supports maintaining the existing boundary as surveyed.
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Washington
Taft Aevon
Senate
New Mexico
Texas
J. H. Clark
Texaa
Senate and House Adjourn for Holiday Break
Washington reports brief session adjournment for Christmas holidays. Senate and House will reconvene January 1. Senate members reviewed a privilege committee report on the Lorimer election, which was laid on the table. Taft urged a joint resolution to redraw New Mexico Texas boundary, which the Senate adopted.
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House
Washington
Committee On Privileges
Bridgtty
William Lorimer
Wiennia
Taft
Conis
New Mexico
New
Business leaders urge cooperation over competition
George W. Perkins of J. P. Morgan & Co advocates profit sharing between capital and labor and public supervision of large corporations to prevent socialism. Speaking at a Quill club dinner in New York, Perkins argues for open corporate accounts and government guidance as the path to world commerce leadership.
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Manhattan
George W. Perkins
J. P. Morgan & Co
Perkins
Paul Morton
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Perkine
Teddy
T. N. Vail on combining large telephone companies
T. N. Vail argues New Yorker piece on uniting telephone firms into a single framework. He contends the public tolerates large corporate power but demands stable, transparent rules not subject to change midgame. The article discusses regulatory risk and policy implications amid consolidation talk.
Taft Delays On Potash With Hope For Settlement
Washington December 22 President Taft faces pressure as another southern congressional delegation urges strong U S retaliation against Germany over increased potash export duties. The potash situation grows acute, yet Taft remains hopeful for a satisfactory German agreement. Negotiations to be continued, with public disclosure limited to avoid jeopardizing a potential settlement.
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Washington
Taft
United States
Germany
Trust verdict stands in naval stores case
New Orleans Dec 22 The United States circuit court of appeals denied a rehearing to convicted officials of the American Naval Stores Company known as the turpentine trust who were sentenced for Sherman antitrust violations. A writ of certiorari will likely be sought to bring the case to the United States Supreme Court.
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Naval Stores Company
New Orleans
United ' S States Elrewit Court of Appeals
American Naval Stores Company
Ancalled
Turpentine Trust
Asteed
United Statoe Supreme
William Folks Found Dead in Oven Fire Tragedy
In Frankfort a 28 year old William Folks was found dead yesterday in an oven where he slept while employed. The fire was alight and he appeared to have been burned beyond recognition. The incident occurred at the Teeny birink. Local authorities investigate possible accident or foul play.
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William Terrible
Massa
Philadelphia
Thee
Wiliam
Frankfort
Dying Disease of Joints in Horses Warns of Dr Bradley Case
Medical notes describe joint diseases in a ratified veterinary case, detailing dropical conditions of the bursae behind the fetlock, absence of pain in early swelling, and potential for large inflammatory emergencies. Treatments include water applications, bandages, and absorbent liniments. chronic cases may recur and sometimes surgical firing offers benefit.
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Bradley
Ambiguous New Rochelle Eye Doctor Faces Threats to Life
A New Rochelle eye specialist, Dr. Bradley, fears for his life as a mysterious illness appears to threaten his heart and intestinal tract. New York experts were called in but yielded no new findings, while colleagues in Webster Avenue and Manhattan monitor his condition.
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New Rochelle
Braidley
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Ealing
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Urading
Webster Arcnue
New Rothelie
Tnt
St Caxsackton
the Hudson
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