Lorimer Defends Innocence as Senate Clash Over Seat
Senators Owen and Beveridge spar over Lorimer case in Washington. Beveridge files a minority report challenging the committee exoneration and declares Lorimer was not duly elected. Owen introduces a resolution to declare the election legal but void, while Lorimer pledges to attend and defend himself.
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Indiana
Owen
Oklahoma
United States Senate
Washington
Beveridge
Lorimés
Senate
Committee of Privileges and Elections
Lorimer
Tis
William Lorimer
Senate of the
United States
Ilinois
Sherman
Browne
Packers Lose Third Fight in Federal Court
The indicted beef packers lost their third attempt to dismiss the criminal charges via contempt proceedings. Judge George A. Carpenter refused the motion to dismiss the indictments and granted ten days for the defense to respond. The packers likely will file a demurrer or plead to the indictments, with aim to proceed before the next summer adjournment.
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Chicago
George A. Carpenter
United States District Court
Packera
Carpenter
Boy Bandit Confesses Crime in Kansas City
Kansas City Missouri teenager Haymond Healey seventeen admits aiding over thirty robberies in a single month. He claims accomplices existed but will not name them.
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Kansas City
Haymond Healey
Young Elkins Takes Oath as Senator of West Virginia
Washington Davis Elkins is sworn in as a United States senator from West Virginia on Monday. He represents the third generation of the Elkins family to hold public office and aims to represent his estate in the upper branch of Congress.
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Young Elkins
Washington
Davis
Demise of All Is Sudden Amid Brazilian Naval Revolt
Thirty four sailors died in prison and during repairs after Brazil’s navy mutiny near Rio de Janeiro. Joao Candido led the revolt. many died from gangrene sunstroke and suffocation. Martial law and censorship hinder confirmation of riots in Para state and other cities.
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Rio Janeiro
Joao Candido
Inve
Do Commercio
Candido
Cobras Island
Villegumon
Brazil
Pura
Nictheroy
Repubilc
Monaco Wins Constitution Proclaimed by Prince Albert
Monte Carlo reports Monaco grants a constitutional government after native Monacans and 20 born Monacans in Paria plan a revolution. The plan aimed to close the casino, the principal revenue source, to force the prince to concede. The proclamation ends a crisis that threatened the gambling hub and its thousands of visitors.
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Monte Carlo
Monasco
Prince Albert
Paria
Free Woman in Killing Case Cleared in Detroit
Mrs. August Govare of Mount Clemens was Saturday acquitted of complicity in the killing of Sheriff Matthews of Macomb county. The event followed a December 1 visit to the Govare home when he came to serve a complaint on August Govare for a misdemeanor.
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Detroit
Mich
August Govare
Mount Clemens
Matthews
Macomb County
Govare
Hello Bill figure Meyers dies at Philadelphia event
William G. Meyers former grand exalted ruler of the Order of Hike died Saturday in Philadelphia. He was known as the originator of the organizations greeting Hello Bill and led the group for years.
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Hello Bill
Philadelphia
William G. Meyers
Order of Hike
Wald
Bill
Taft Says Philippine Independence Likely Far Off
President Taft addresses the Order of the Carabao and outlines a cautious stance on Philippine independence. He suggests independence may be delayed for a considerable time until a government with due process of law exists and notes that free trade has boosted Philippine trade with the United States. He argues Americans and Filipinos will likely retain ties and recognize U.S. efforts.
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Washington
Taft
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Philppines
Wis Vetler
U United States
United States
Carbineers Transfer Camorra Prisoners Under Guard
In Viterbo Italy thirty two Camorra members held under tight confinement for three years were moved from Naples to a local prison to stand trial for the murder of James Cuoccolo after a mob failed to free them. Cuocolo's mutilated body was found near Naples in 1906 and his wife’s body soon after. The prisoners were escorted in five man groups, chained, from the train.
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Viterbo
Italy
Camorra
Naples
James Cuoccolo
Camorriata
Cuocolo
Railroad trespass deaths mount to nearly eight thousand
Pennsylvania railroad report states that 7,996 people have died trespassing on their property in the last eleven years, averaging about two fatalities per day since January 1, 1900.
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New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
Governor Cruce Takes Office In Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City witnessed the installation of state officers for the first time within its borders as Lee Cruce was inaugurated governor and Democratic state officers took office.
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Cruce
Oklahoma City
Okla
Lee Cruce
Straus Resigns as American Ambassador to Turkey
Oscar S. Straus of New York has formally resigned as the U.S. ambassador to Turkey after a lengthy leave of absence. His post at Constantinople is vacant, with William W. Rockhill, the ambassador to Russia, likely to succeed him though several names are under consideration. An official appointment announcement was expected soon.
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Washington
Oscar S. Straus
New York
Turkey
Mr. Straus
Constantinople
William W. Rockhill
Russia
Bills to GISAB Railroads Aims at New Powers
Jefferson City Mo K R Oglesby outlines proposed bills for the railroad commission to pursue in the session. They seek to broaden regulator authority over express companies and tariff enforcement. They also aim to curb delays in freight and ensure coal weighing at destination to prevent shortages.
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Jefferson City
K. R. Oglesby
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Ogiesby
Boston Woman Leaves Large Bequests to Church and Hospitals
Mrs Mary Lathrop Peabody of Boston leaves about 700000 in gifts in her will filed at Dedham. Episcopal church receives the largest sum. Children’s Hospital and its affiliates get 50000 each. Bishop John Hazen Whit of Michigan City and Bishop Weller of Fond du Lac each receive about 10000. Nashotah College in Wisconsin gets 26000.
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Boston
John Hazen Whit
Michigan City
Ind
Mra
Mary Lathrop Peabody
Dedham
Episcopal Church
Children’s Hospital
Bishop Weller
Fond du Lac
Wis
Bishop White
Nashotah College
Wisconsin
Poison sale linked to Cumberland couple deaths
A Cumberland source ties the cyanide poisoning deaths of Charles F. Twice and Mary Grace Elosser to a sale by J OC McKown of Pawpaw West Virginia. McKown says he sold Twigg cyanide of potassium for spraying orchards last summer in four sales of grainlike form.
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Cumberland
Charles FE
Mary Grace Elosser
J. Oc, McKown
Pawpaw
W. Va
Twigg
Railway Loses Big Suit In Ohio Circuit Court Decision
The United States circuit court of appeals in Cincinnati on Monday ruled against the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company in a $3,000,000 damages suit filed by Mrs. Jean McKell of Chillicothe Ohio for alleged breach of contract.
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Cincinnati
United States Circuit Court of Appeal
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Company
Jean McKell
Chillicothe, O
Widow of G. A. R. Founder Dead in Petersburg
Mrs. Benjamin B Stephenson eighty two year old widow of the Grand Army of the Republic founder died Monday in Petersburg. The Bloomington area mourns the loss of a prominent veteran spouse and community figure.
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Bloomington
Benjamin B Stephenson
The
Grand Army of the Republic
Petersburg
Committees Lists Names Prepared For Those In the Senate
A Senate source released prepared committee lists naming individuals slated for panel assignments. The document outlines assignments across key panels and indicates expected roles for various lawmakers.
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Senate
Senate committee assigns county chairs and panel duties
The senate committee on committees released its list of assignments for Tuesday. Douglas County senators receive three chairmanships including Reagan on miscellaneous subjects, Horton on municipal affairs, and Tanner on corporations. Additional names, duties, and commissions cover accounts, education, finance, public lands, and many county and state offices.
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Senate Committee On
Douglas County
Reagan
Horton
Tanner
Tolacollinbeors
Ollis
Meina
Volpp
Railroad
Skilea Banning
Bodineon
Wilcox
Cox
Hamilton Arricultur
Plehens
Jensen
Cordent
Albert
Kuhl
Jolpp
Dwartos
Pincek
Morehead
Renean
Ollla
Heartling
Wesnolds
Hoagland
Kemp
Kearney
Hinks
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Cordeal
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Heaplinte Wohl
Tithers
Syllect
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Iol
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Toone
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Morton
Kebl
Volpa Banning
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Methew
Kony
Mopeland
Tyler
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Ilabor
Rkourney
Picken
Heagan
Talcott
Meytolis
Croaing
Oillis
Bulliiwn
Tlanilton
Manufactures and Commerce
Renn
Tibbetta
Medlontumaed
Cailats
Hodinson
Koh
Veamilton
McGrew
Wartos
Hongland
Munterpil
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Houghind
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Micketts
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Varner
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Koone
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Bodinsen
Kemp Revenue
Hubrman
Partos
Lee Talcott
Cordea
Hanning
Wartling
Bodnson
Smth
Nebraska Firms Challenge New Corporate Tax on Capital
Nebraska corporations that paid tax on entire capital stock filed overcharge claims with the secretary of state totaling over $1,000. The claims arise after a law shifts levy to paid up capital rather than full capital stock.
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Nebraska
Atate
County Option Bill Faces Senate Committee Scrutiny
A county option bill is likely to reach the Senate in friendly hands as it moves through committees. The privileges and elections committee remains unfilled and will be central in tomorrow’s committee of the whole discussion. The bill is expected to come to a vote and has support from a Democrat.
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Senate
House
Committee On Privileges
Committee On Committees
Inaugural Proceeding at Capitol Two Governors Take Office
The capitol hosts a joint session for the retirement of Governor Shallenberger and the oath of office for Governor Aldrich. Chief Justice Reese administers oaths as lawmakers, families, and officials look on. Aldrich urges nonpartisan reform and a county option law while Shallenberger’s lengthy message favors open primary changes and initiative and referendum limits.
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Shallenberger
Aldrich
Justion Reese
Kuhl
Flopewell
Pan
Hope Well
Jess
Ilo
Etnte
Caucus Plan for U S Senator Vote Noted
The article states no Republican caucus candidate for U S senator on January 17 with votes split among G M Mitch tock H J Durkett and other legislators to offer complimentary votes. The House votes separately January 17 then meets in joint session to canvass results, expected to favor the Democratic candidate.
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United States
G. M. Mitchtock
H. J. Durkett
House
Reapportionment Plan Backed by Bassett in Gibbon
W. R Mellor has prepared a reapportionment plan supported by 3. C. Bassett of Gibbon. It marks the first of many redistricting bills expected once the session allows bill introductions.
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W. R Mellor
3. C. Bassett
Gibbon
State House Basement Upgrade and Payroll Changes
The state normal Dourd seeks 1500 dollars to fit a basement room at the state house under the treasurer for livable space and to furnish offices. The senate will not pay employees for days not served. Ollila of Valley prompts daily reporting to the senate book keeper as a first step to reduce costs. If no work exists, a reported time will still be paid.
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State Normal Dourd
State House
State Senate
Ollila
Valley
Senate
State officers declared elected by official abstract
The speaker announced that all state officers with majorities on the secretary of state abstract were elected, except Peter Mortensen for railway commissioner for an unexpired term. Returns from 92 counties were checked and found correct with no errors.
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Peter Mortensen
Sppaker
Secretary of Atute
City beautification as commercial asset in Paris and Chicago
A Chicago Tribune excerpt argues city beautification boosts commerce by attracting visitors and investment. Paris plans vast borrowing to extend boulevards and parks while preserving landmarks, illustrating the financial upside of aesthetic urban development and its appeal to travelers and residents alike.
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London
Paris
Parla
Paat
Lkely
Chicago
Chicago Tribune
Truth About the Suburb The struggle for better local government
The piece argues suburbs should model good governance as small communities near larger cities yet face wrangling high costs and inefficiency. It notes suburban growth prompts city annexations to escape poor local administration and seek improved conditions.
City Planning Idea Advocates Fire Break Parks
A writer from Cassler's argues for dividing Cithea into sections of at most one mile square with large parkways to act as fire barriers. The plan would interrupt dense building mass, ease tree and shrub management, and reduce fire spread across miles of territory, avoiding costly destruction of buildings.
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Cassler
Cithea
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