Hinman Testimony Links Jackpot to Liquor Interests
Editor Hinman of Chicago testifies before the Lorimer investigating committee that a legislative jackpot funded by liquor interests exists in Illinois. He says he never received money for Lorimer’s election but describes the alleged scheme as a corrupt fund used to influence state politics and legislative outcomes.
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Hinman
Chicago
Peoria
Washington
Lorimer
United States
Penate
George W. Himman Ell R
Chicago Inter Qeean
Marble
Ulnots
Hinmar
Aivene
Viste
Reciprocity H S A Chance Bill Faces Senate Shortfall
In a fluid session the Senate debates reciprocity measures amid party rhetoric. Senator Penrose signals shifting strategy on a 20 day window and potential amendments, while House action looms and a record vote could soon follow. Hartford bill targets seven day work limits with farm exemptions. A Kokomo trolley wreck injures five with two likely fatally affected.
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Penrose
Finance Committee
Senate
House
Kokomo
Ind
Indiana Union Traction
Logansport
Taft Urges Strengthening Pure Food Drug Law Reforms
President Taft condemns cure all and nostrum makers as dangerous frauds and asks Congress to amend the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 to close weaknesses highlighted by Supreme Court rulings. He notes enforcement, prosecutions, and the need to prevent false labelling and misleading claims that prey on public credulity.
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Washington
Taft
Congress
United States Supreme Court
Senate
House
Sherley
Kentucky
Supreme Court
Illinois power bill vote falls short by two votes
Report from Illinois indicates the water power measure failed by two votes, with opponents arguing over constitutional grounds. Wary water power leaders faced tense scenes as supporters pressed for passage amid accusations of political maneuvering and potential unrest.
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Deneen-Jofo
Whet
Oye
Rey
Robbers Break In, Loot Safe for Twenty Thousand Gems
In a bold break in the thieves entered a premises and rifled a cash register and safe. The incident caused injuries and the thieves fled with valuables estimated at twenty thousand gems. Police are investigating and reviewing surveillance footage for leads.
Will Admitted in Boatom Probate Case and State Appeal
A probate case in Buffkal county admitted a document while the state plans to appeal to a higher tribunal. The report also mentions the death of Walter Scott Jervis, a Trinity College student killed when his car was struck by a rear wheel burst, and a New York pension bill approved by Mayor Gaynor requiring employees to contribute three percent of wages.
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Mary Pamper
Chris An
Buffalk County
Lamee
Sal
Massachusetts
Milford Conn
Walter Scott Jervis
Preasklyt
Trinity College
Hartford
Gaynor
New York
Indictments Set Against Lumber Officials for Sherman Law Violations
A Chicago special grand jury indicted 14 current and former secretaries of wholesale and retail lumber dealers associations in the western territory on charges of conspiring to restrain interstate trade in violation of the Sherman Act and maintaining a blacklist. Three men escaped indictment by invoking immunity.
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Chicago
United States District Court
Landis
Arthur S Holmes
Detroit
Mich
Michigan Retail Lumber Dealers Association
Scout
George P Sweet
Michigan Association
Willard C Holla Minneapolis
Northwestern Lumbermen's Association
Henry A Gorsath
Kansas City
Southwestern Lumbermen
Bird Critchfeld
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska Lumber Dealers Association
E E. Hall
Nebraska Association
Harry C Beearce
Mooresville Tod
Retail Lumber Dealers Association of Indians Wow Hemenway
Denver
Colo
Colorado and Wyoming Lumber Dealers Association
Louie Hellman
Colorado and Wyoming Association
Hi & Adams
Chillicothe O
T’nion Association of Lumber Dealers
Ohio Association of Retail Lumber Dealers
R N Hayward
Columbus
Ohio Association
al Forter
Spokane Wash
Western Retail Lumber New GB Association
Raaf Shanaford
Union City Tenn
Retail Lumber Dealers Association of
West Tennessee
A C Righter
Pittsburg
Retail Lumbe Dealers’ Association of
Pennsylvania
Paul Lachmund
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Retail Lumber Dealers Association
George W Hotchkiss
Illinia Lumber and Builders’ Supply Dealers Association
Secretaries’ Bureau
George Wilson Jones Asao
Finoss Association
Secretaries Bureau
Sees Lightning Loses Light in Atlantic City
Harry Adama, son of a bath house owner, was blinded after a bolt of lightning reflected in four mirrors. Specialists were bold but offered little hope of restoration. An amateur marksman, Harvey Dixon of Orenogo, Missouri, won the grand American handicap shoot in Columbus, Ohio, with one miss in four hundred shots at twenty yards.
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Atlantic City
Harry Adama
Columbus
Harvey Dixon
Orenogo
Taft backs Aldrich plan for central bank aid to workers and farmers
President Taft told New York bankers at Manhattan Beach that a central bank and the Aldrich National Reserve plan would align cash reserves with trade needs, easing panics and lowering costs for wage earners and farmers by stabilizing money supply and loan rates. He argued reforms would benefit industry, wage funds, and crop movement.
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New York
Taft
New York State Bankers’ Association
Manhattan Beach
National Reserve Association
Aldrich
Monetary Commission
United States
Bonds Bring Good Prices For Panama Canal Loan
Washington reports strong demand for the government 4 issue of 50 year Panama canal bonds. Treasury lists about 1,190 accepted bids totaling 2.33 million at 103 and up, 18.70 million at 10275 to 10299, 11.02 million at 10260 to 10274, 16.57 million at 102.85 to 10249, and 1.38 million at 10221 to 10224.
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Washington
Treasury Department
42 Inches Tall Tennessee Man Joseph A Carter Dies
Joseph A Carter, a Jefferson county resident of Knotsville Tennessee, died at his home at age 73. He stood 42 inches tall and weighed 68 pounds, making him the smallest adult in Tennessee. He was a college graduate and a bachelor.
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Knotsville
Tenn
Joseph A. Carter
Tennessee
Jefferson County
Cabinet Resigns After War Command Vote in Paris
Paris reports the French cabinet decided to resign after suffering defeat in the chamber of deputies on a question about the supreme command of the army in wartime. Premier Monishag leads the ministry to step down.
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Paris
France
Chamber of Deputies
Monishag
Federal Circuit Upholds Railroads Case Dismissal
The United States circuit court of the eighth district ruled that the Union Pacific did not restrain interstate or international commerce by purchasing Southern Pacific stock. Judge Ellmer B. Adams wrote the majority, joined by Justice Willis Van Devanter. Judge William C. Hook dissented, arguing the government's petition was well founded and should have been granted. The court dismissed the bill, concluding the government failed to substantiate antitrust claims.
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Adams
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Huntington
Harriman
Santa Fe
Southern Pacific Company
Kohlsaat Names Possible Lorimer Fund Contributors
Chicago editor Kohlsaat names Roger C Sullivan of Indiana Conway and W W Kimball Plano company head as possible contributors to the 1909 Lorimer fund. He says he disclosed names only to three people and recounts interactions with Roosevelt, Helm committee, and senators Root and La Follette. He condemns Lorimerism as a coalition of spoils in both parties.
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Washington
Roger C Sullivan
Inota
F & Conway
W W Kimball Plano Company
Weyerhaeussers
Herman HL Koblsaat
Chicago Record-Herald
Lorimer
Senate
Dillingham
Koblsaat
Roosevelt
Hamilton Club
Kohlseat
Hines and Tilden
Helm Committee
Springfield
Victor F Lawcon
Kohlsaat
Benators Root
la Fok Jetta
Kobtenat
Clarence 8. Funk
Edward Hines
Edward Tilden
Funk
Kohlsaar
Dice of Joy at Boeing Husband New York
Mrs Ida Hardy died of heart trouble soon after her husband returned from the Mexican frontier with the coast artillery. The family physician said the death was brought on by joy at seeing her husband.
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Boeing
New York
Coast Artillery
Ida Hardy
Ten Black Children Drown in Pensacola Bayou
Ten Black children were swept by the tide while bathing in a Pensacola bayou and drowned. Officials reported the tragedy occurred as rescuers rushed to the scene, with local authorities launching an investigation into the incident.
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Pensacola
Fla
Explaining the Origin of the Bluenose Term
Thomas F. McCartney of St John New Brunswick notes a misapplied label in the States. He explains Nova Scotians are called bluenoses after the Cornwallis valley settlers who grew the luenose potato, whose bluish skin gave the people their nickname.
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States
Eaid Thomas
F. McCartney
St John
N. B
Cornwallis Valley
Fourth of July Firecrackers Spark Playground Debate
A playful exchange shows De Quiz supporting safe, sane fireworks while De Whiz argues for letting boys enjoy giant firecrackers. De Quis cautions on danger, and De Whiz notes he has no boys to worry about. The dialogue captures neighborhood ideas on public celebration and safety.
Wanted Too Much In A City Cab Ride
A late hansom ride frustrates a middle aged spinster who demands the cabby’s name. The driver reassures her she will catch her train and jokingly offer to share his number but refuses his name, saying it’s reserved for another young lady.
Cook Leaves In Plain Talk As Mrs Crossio Disputes
Mrs Crossiots mournful assertion that the cook will quit is met with certainty from her husband. After confirming the cook is in earnest, he declares he will go to the kitchen and discharge her, signaling an imminent job change.
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Mrs. Crossiots
Architectural Plans Prompt Library Smoke Exchange
A brief dialogue fragment shows an architect presenting plans for a room described as a library where smoking will occur. Mr Newrich acknowledges the idea and affirms the need for a place to smoke, highlighting the exchange about design and function.
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