La Follette Seeks Fresh Lorimer Case Probe
Senator La Follette introduces a resolution for another investigation of the Lorimer case naming the Senate committees Works Townsend McLean Kern and Pomeone as the panel. No action is taken as he plans to speak on the measure on a future day.
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la Follette
Senate
Washington
Lorimer
Committee of Investigation
Senators
Works
California
Townsend
Michigan
McLean
Connecticut
Resolution details Lorimer seat inquiry and corruption claims
The resolution recalls last session’s failure to declare Senator Lorimer’s seat vacant amid Illinois Legislature corruption charges. It cites testimony suggesting $100,000 was spent to secure Lorimer’s U S Senate election. It proposes a special committee with power to subpoenas records and summon witnesses during Senate sessions.
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Senate
Lorimer
Illinois
Illinois State Senate
William Lorimer
United States Senate
Weed-using Waterbury centenarian dies at 101
Orson W. Hayward aged 101 years and 18 days, Waterbury’s oldest resident, died just before dawn. Born March 18 1810 in Charlestown Massachusetts he lived in Boston before moving to Waterbury in 1849. A machinist he spent years with Waterbury Hook & Eye Company and was a lifelong tobacco user who claimed his pipe did not harm his health.
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Waterbury
Conn
Orson W. Hayward
Mr. Hayward
Charlestown
Mass
B. L
Lydia (Granger) Hayward
Boston
Waterbury Hook & Eye Company
Prisoners in Tears at Testimony in Interro Trial
In Interro Italy on April 6 the Camorrists trial nears its fourth week. They face murder charges in the killing of Gennaro Cuoccolo and his wife and are linked to other crimes. Today’s session mixed violence, pathos, rage, and confusion before an abrupt adjournment.
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Interbo
Italy
Camorrists
Gennaro Cuoccolo
Guardian angel of the Camorra testifies in court
Priest Ciro Vitozzi described alleged mistreatment by Caribineers in a dramatic witness statement. He claimed harsh beatings and days on bread and water, provoking tears among prisoners and spectators as Minichiello fainted and guards moved to restore order. The court adjourned after the upheaval.
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Ciro Vitozzi
Camorra
Vitozzi
Erricone
Rapi
Minichiello
Mayor Fights City School Budget Fight Over Finances
Mayor Fitzgerald denounces the school department budget of 4.759 million and protests the 450 thousand for new schools plus a 500 thousand loan. He plans vetoes on both the budget and at least one special appropriation, signaling a fight upon return from New York.
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Fitzgerald
City Hall
New York
Trees from Holland arrive for Arbor Day plantings
Consignments of trees and shrubs to be planted on Arbor Day, April 29, arrived on the Holland American line steamer Gorredyk from Rotterdam, berthed at Mystic wharf. The vessel also carried 1100 tons of general cargo for discharge before sailing to Philadelphia to unload 1200 tons. Captain R W Braun now commands the Gorredyk, succeeding Captain DeJonge who takes the Zaandyk in the Savannah trade.
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Holland- American Line
Gorredyk
Rotterdam
Mystic Wharf
Philadelphia
R W. Braun
DeJonge
Savannah
Melrose-Boston College High game postponed to Saturday
The Melrose High vs Boston College High game scheduled for yesterday in Melrose was postponed by mutual agreement and moved to Saturday afternoon.
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Melrose High
Boston College High
Melrose
Women star in Mikado at Shubert Theatre charity show
The Professional Women's Club marked its fourth anniversary with a women cast performing The Mikado at Shubert Theatre. Bertha Wesselhoeft Swift led as the Mikado, with Evelyn Blair Nanki Poo, Lillian MacDonald Ko Ko, and Yum Yum played by Marie Celeste Stranahan. Belle Yeaton Reniew conducted the all female orchestra as audience members, including Mrs. Eugene N. Foss and other prominent women, filled the hall as posters and programs sold to bolster the clubhouse fund.
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Professional Women's Club
Shubert Theatre
Peg Woffington
James
Gilbert
Bertha Wesselhoeft Swift
Evelyn Blair
Nanki Poo
Lillian V. MacDonald
Ko Ko
Katherine Ricker
Pooh Bah
Marie Celeste Stranahan
Yum Yum
Katherine Hunt
Pitti Sing
Edith L. Munroe
Peep Bo
Edith MacGregor Woods
Katisha
Belle Yeaton Reniew
Japan
Nank Poo
Edith MacGre
Roger Walcott
George A. Hibbard
T. B. Aldrich
Elvira Severoni
Charles H. Bond
Richard Carle
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MR Blox
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Holland
Shubert
C.F. Hovey & Co
D. & J. Anderson
New England
Allen Solly & Co
London
Eng
I. & R. Morly
Nottingham
Gaston Verdier
Paris
France
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Fowne’s
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Trefouse
Fowne
Madras
Summer Street
Norfolk
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