Lorimer bribery probe hinted in La Follette speech
Senator La Follette predicts a second inquiry into Senator Lorimer of Illinois and says more than double the $100,000 previously alleged was spent. He asserts Lorimer knew of money use for his election and cites a telegram tied to a Washington Springfield telephone talk. He notes President Taft's possible interest and calls for a special committee to lead the inquiry.
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Hines Testimony on Aldrich and Lorimer Probe
Edward Hines, a Chicago lumberman, testified before the Lorimer investigating committee of the Illinois Legislature. He recounted interviews with United States Senators Aldrich and Perrose in which Aldrich pressed the importance of Lorimer.
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Edward Hines
Chicago
Lorimer
Illinois
Hines
United States
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Stimson as Taft’s Running Mate
Washington reports a strong rumor that Henry L. Stimson of New York will join President Taft as his running mate in 1912. Taft expects renomination and others favor Stimson as a ticket head, with Roosevelt influence noted from the New York gubernatorial campaign.
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Henry L. Stimson
New York
Taft
Mr. Taft
Stimson
Roosevelt
Mr. Stimson
Japan Wants Peace Move Delayed by Negotiation Start
Washington reports that Japan hesitates to initiate talks on a general arbitration treaty until the United States signals receptivity. The draft treaty shared only with France and Great Britain, leaving other powers uninformed except Germany. State Department may directly invite Japan, with Secretary Knox likely to approach Baron Uchida.
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United States
France
Great Britain
Germany
Taft
State Department
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Baron Uchida
Watchman Joseph Martin Celebrates Long Life in Everett
In Everett the watchman Joseph Martin is celebrated by 50 lifelong friends for a life of service at the federal building. He remains active at home tending a vast garden and den filled with trees and shrubs, earning local respect as an expert in his circles.
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Watchman
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Jing
Everett
Martin
Joseph Martin Watchman
Federal Building
Heinze Denies Punishing Taxicab Driver in Supreme Court
Fritz A Heinze told a New York Supreme Court jury that he did not unjustifiably strike taxicab driver Joseph Hubbard on April 25 1909 in a dispute over fare Hubbard seeks 5000 in damages claiming two knockdowns and a follow into a restaurant. A verdict awarded Hubbard 325.
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New York
Fritz Augustus Heinze
Supreme Court
Joseph B. Hubbard
Hubbard
Fieinze
Baltimore Doctor Confesses Peace Settlement Fee
Dr. Jacob H. Hollander of Baltimore testified before the House committee on expenditures that he received 40000 from the United States and 100000 from San Domingo for negotiating the settlement of the Dominican Republic debt. He spoke in his own behalf during the hearing in Washington.
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Washington
Jacob H. Hollander
Baltimore
Dominican Republic
United States
San Domingo
House
Treasury Department
Franconia Arrives in Boston with 1781 Passengers
The Cunard liner Franconia reached Boston at 2 20 p m on her second trip to the Hub. She carried 105 saloon passengers 391 in second cabin and 12 percent in third class a total of 1781. Notable travelers included Sir Samuel Faire of England and Thomas Masin making his eighth voyage.
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Franconia
Boston
Sir Samuel Faire
England
Thomas Masin
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