Bribery Scandal Over Attempted 2000 Vote Offer in Illinois
May 8 Springfield story reports A J Hamilton publisher of the West Chicago Journal and livestock committee clerk describing a lobbyist for the Humphrey bills offering $2,000 to Representative Flannigan for votes. The bills would extend street railway franchises fifty years and shift control to appointed commissions. Garrard, state agriculture secretary, is named as the lobbyist. Landrigan, an agriculture board member, says he did not know Hamilton or Mr Flannigan, and describes an informal encounter where Garrard stood by as Hamilton was introduced.
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Garrard denies link to Hamilton in senate scandal
Garrard says he did not meet or know Hamilton or Flannigan and had spoken with Senator Landrigan only about the state fair. He recalls meeting Landrigan in the senate and in the rotunda, while Flannigan’s identity remains unclear. Hamilton, author of the sensation, left for Chicago on the 11 26 train amid confusion among lawmakers.
Disputed testimony seen in Landrigan remarks
The record notes Senator Landrigan sincerely recounts events, though age and faulty sight may have caused misidentifications. It is suggested he confused Hamilton with Mannigan during an introduction and possibly mistook another person for Garrard.
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Favorable and Unfavorable Business Features Reported
Bradstreet notes favorable features this week include falling water levels in parts of the Mississippi valley aiding planting, stronger demand for staples in Baltimore St Louis Omaha Milwaukee St Paul and Sioux Falls, higher iron ore sales to Western forges, and renewed activity among country merchants in parts of the central west. Unfavorable features cover further price declines for Bessemer pig iron and steel billets, oversupply of pig iron, and potential plant closures. Total US business failures this week total 228, near long term averages. Canada reports 89 failures, up from last week.
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Dilemma Over Public Action on Arbitration Treaty
Washington reports an unusual standoff as the Senate has not disclosed any decision on the Olney Pauncefote arbitration treaty. Executive Session secrecy prevents confirmation of rejection or changes, leaving the British and state department in the dark and the last official record four months old.
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Poison Mystery in Alabama Prompts Poison Plot Fear
A Huntsville story describes a mystery in Jeff Arkansas near Huntsville where Joshua O. Kelly and several family members were poisoned two months ago and a later outbreak sickened eight Black and six white residents. A Cleveland drummer staying at the Kellys' home is noted among those affected as investigators probe a possible conspiracy.
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Baseball Scores From League and Western Circuits
Scores on May 7 and 8 across leagues: Pittsburg-Cincinnati 6 7, Louisville 11 over St Louis 7, Philadelphia 11 over Baltimore 13, Cleveland 6 over Chicago 5, Boston 4 over Washington 0, Brooklyn 7 over New York 5. Western League Detroit 15 over Columbus 9, Grand Rapids 5 over Indianapolis 2, Minneapolis 9 over Milwaukee 8, St Paul 20 over Kansas City 18. Western Association St Joseph 20 over Dubuque 1, Burlington 11 over Cedar Rapids 5, Quincy 9 over Stockford 5, Des Moines 6 over Peoria 5.
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Amalga mated Association officers named in Dayton
The Amalga mated Association of Street Railway Employes elects W. D. Mahon of Detroit as president. Executive board picks Daniel Dilworth Detroit H. V. Ryan Toledo Harry Howorth Muncie. Next convention slated for Syracuse, New York.
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Indian Bill Agreed by Senate and House Conferees
Washington May 8 The conference committees of the senate and house yesterday reached agreement on the Indian appropriation bill.
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