Washington House Rules Mark Democratic Victory In Session
The Democratic majority in the house adopted a new rules package after a four hour fight. Caucus selections named Shelby M. Cullom permanent chairman with authority to form steering and committees. Cooper of Wisconsin and Norris of Nebraska drew votes for speaker with Mann support. Taft’s sixty second congress opened in extraordinary session.
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Senator Lorimer election fund allegations shake Springfield
Testimony before the senate investigating committee centers on a claimed $100,000 effort to secure William Lorimer's U.S. Senate seat. Clarence Funk testified that Howard Hines solicited a $10,000 share from ten big donors, with Edward Tilden named to receive funds. Howard Hines denied involvement. Edward Hines of Chicago mayoral circles denies collecting funds. The panel seeks corroboration from McCormick and Bancroft and may calls others, including Tilden and Hines, as the inquiry proceeds.
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Reichstag debates universal arbitration and disarmament
Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg rejects universal arbitration and disarmament as unattainable while a veto bill moves through the British House of Lords. Spain's cabinet crisis ends as King Alfonso allows Cristaeas to stay if cabinet changes are made. W S Deeds, son of the king, marries Boston divorcee May Joyce.
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Cremation of Siamese King Shocks Diplomats in Siam Letter
April 6 Hanover Indiana reports a miss Buck from Chiengmal Siam says King Chulalongkorn of Slam was cremated instead of lying in state for three years. The letter cites diplomatic secrecy and may be the first news reaching this country. In Arkansas a pistol feud in Little Rock leaves deputy Ed Lindsey dead and officer Will Scott wounded, with authorities swearing in extra officers.
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How Hines Helped Spend $100000 to Elect Lorimer
Clarence Funk testifies that Colonel Hines framed a plan to pay about $100,000 to secure Lorimer’s election in Springfield. He describes fast action, recruiting a few big donors, and aims to assemble contributions of around $10,000 each through Edward Tilden of the Chicago stockyards to complete the financing.
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Caspar W Dean engineer dead in New York at 66
Caspar William Dean engineer and manufacturer died at his New York home from heart disease aged sixty six. Born in Milan Ohio, he was educated at Kenyon College. He came to New York years ago from Winnipeg where he built notable bridges for the Canadian Pacific, earning wide reputation as a bridge builder.
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La Follette pushes new senate inquiry into Lorimer case
A Senate resolution introduced by Senator La Follette proposes a new investigative committee on the Lorimer seat dispute, naming Works, Townsend, McLean, Kern, and Pomerene as investigators. The measure outlines authority to subpoena and administer oaths, with opposition anticipated from Lorimer supporters.
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Magazine Man Lippincott Kills Self In Philadelphia
Craige Lippincott head of J. B. Lippincott company shot and killed himself in his West Rittenhouse Square home. An official statement cited a period of temporary aberration with causes not fully determined. He was a prominent publisher and social figure, with a renowned involvement in New England social colonies.
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Prinzess Irene Runs Aground Off Lone Hill in Fog
The North German Lloyd steamer Prinzess Irene ran ashore in heavy fog near Lone Hill station ten miles east of Fire Island. Fire Island life savers report the ship resting on the sandpit with a slight port list. There are 1 770 passengers aboard including 285 cabin and 1 485 steerage passengers from Naples Genoa Palermo and Gibraltar.
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Man Arrested for Counterfeit Gold Coins in Missouri
Marion H. Little, a former real estate man, was arrested in Kansas City, Missouri, Thursday while attempting to pass a counterfeit ten dollar gold piece at a corner drug store. Authorities found im counterfeit ten and twenty dollar gold pieces totaling 1220 in his possession.
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Ratifies Income Tax Amendment by Tennessee Senate
Nashville Tenn A resolution ratifying the income tax amendment to the federal Constitution was adopted by the senate on Thursday. The house had adopted a similar resolution.
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Traveling by Wheelbarrow to Ping-Ying Adventure
The narrator recounts a 45 mile wheelbarrow journey to Ping-Ying with Bishop Scott and Lanchester. They travel in a trio per barrow, endure rough terrain with many bumps, and sleep on a mat beneath the heat of their trek while Bishop Montgomery reports from the Mission Field.
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How He Averted a Duel by Joe Blackburn
The tale from Harper's Magazine recounts Senator Joe Blackburn of Kentucky volunteering to mediate a duel. He concluded his closing remarks at sunrise, and the duel never occurred because it was too dark for a duel.
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Saving Trouble At The Union League
A fashionable wife attracts admiration and envy, and her husband jokes about the cost of keeping her in style at the Union League. He smiles and concludes there would be no trouble if she were not dressed so well.
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Coffee Heart Very Plain in Some People
A Brooklyn man says heart palpitations from coffee ended after switching to Postum. He notes proper preparation, ten days’ trial, and improved health with no stimulant effect, while coffee worsened symptoms. Postum is promoted by the Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan.
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