Lorimer Scandal Contempt Charges Filed Against Packers Leader
Howard Tilden president of the Packers' association and George Benedict cashier of Drovers' National Bank with William Cummins bank president were charged with contempt by the legislative investigating committee for refusing to produce books during the Lorimer slush fund period. Edward Silden of National Packing again refused to testify, with possible senate contempt declaration after executive session.
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Chicago
Howard Tilden
Packers’ Association
George Benedict
Drovers’ National Bank
William Cummins
Lorimer
Aiiate
Tilden
Springfield
Edward Silden
National Packing Company Today
State Senate
Haye
Senate
Formed by Farmers Meeting Endorses Good Roads
A farmers gathering records support for better roads and selects committees to pursue improvements. The meeting documents community backing and outlines next steps to push for infrastructure work.
Landowners back four mile by ten mile road district plan
A public meeting discussed creating a new road district spanning about four miles wide and ten miles long from Moss corner to T. T. Glewn work. Of 20 votes, 18 supported good roads and two opposed, with leading landowners in favor. The plan envisions quarrying rock and rolling the road funded by bonds or a local tax. The next committee session will set the date.
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Moss Corner
T. T. Glewn
Canyadd
South End
A. R. Hutter
Ed Shaw
Shira
B. J. Conrad
Eid
G. J. Wade
Silas Johnson
T. T. Glenn
Warrant For Arrest Of Burns Gant Emerges In Missing Case
Washington reports a resolution by Representative Berger calling for a full investigation into kidnapping, extradition, and related affair. In Indianapolis Burns disappeared after warrants were sworn by labor leaders. J A Badorf was arrested, Walter Drew and N J Ford held on bail, with Frank Fox bound over, as Burns had claimed the proof against him was conclusive.
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Washington
Indianapolis
Berger
Milwaukee
Congress
Burns
J. A. Badorf
Walter Drew
National Erectors Association
N. J. Ford
Los Angeles
Frank Fox
McManingal
Lilewiyn Iron Works
Los Angelés
Labor budget planned for McNamara defense fund
Chicago leaders plan to raise a defense fund for the McNamara and McManigal suspects as unions face open shop battles. A $100,000 prelimary fund is expected, with assessments on unions and broad support from the American Federation of Labor. Also, Haywood defends the accused and Pomona adds Hilton to the defense team.
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Chicago
McNamaras
McManingal
Chicago Federation of Labor
Fitzpatrick
Pirates board sinking ship Asia in raid near Shanghai
Survivors recount hours of battle as Chinese pirates swarmed the liner Asia. Crew armed with rifles drove them back and killed several. Engineer Cozen was captured and released for $200 ransom. Water Tender Arundel vanished and may be in captors’ hands as the ship sank after all escaped to lifeboats.
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Shanghai
Asia
Cozen
Alabama Sunday School Convention Opens in Anniston
Anniston Alabama hosts delegates and visitors for the annual Alabama Sunday School Association convention. Sessions began today and run through Friday with member groups and guests in attendance.
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Anniston
Ala
Alabama Sunday School Association
Census Aide Nick Ficca Arrested on Falsifying Names
Spokane report April 25 states census enumerator Nick Ficca was arrested on a bench warrant issued by Federal Judge Rudkin. Ficca faces five counts alleging falsifying 1,600 names.
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Spokane
Nick Ficca
Rudkin
Frisco Suspects Firm on Bryce McNamara Link
Detective Burns claims James McNamara matches the man known as J. B. Bryce tied to the Times dynamiting case. Mrs. Ingersoll travels to Los Angeles to aid identification as suspects near arrival. Oakland and Indianapolis reports note new proofs and planned prosecutions under the district attorney.
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Times
Burns
Jas. McNamara
J. B. Bryce
Ingersoll House
Bryce
Oakland
A. D. Burrows
Giant
McNamara
Four Teen Miners Dead in Ott Mine Blast
Elk Garden West Virginia April 25 four teen dead miners were taken from the Ott mine this morning. Nine others were in the mine at the time of the explosion and are believed to be dead. The bodies recovered were charred and identifications difficult. Rescuers must move hundreds of tons of debris to recover more remains.
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Elk Garden
W. Va
Ott
McNamara McManigal to Travel to Los Angeles by Charter Train
April 25 report states John McNamara and McManigal will proceed to Los Angeles without legal hindrance aboard a chartered train, currently transporting prisoners. The train passed La Junta on the Santa Fe line, with officials noting the journey proceeds after noon discussions among district attorney Frederick and Chief Pollet Sebasting.
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Eid
McNemoras
Pollet Sebasting
Frederick
New Mexico
John McNamara
McManingal
Los Angeles
la Junta
Santa Fe
Extension of Parcels Post Discussed at National Conference
On April 25 delegates from nearly all parts of the country met at the Willard hotel under the Postal Progress League to consider extending the parcels post. They expect Congress to propose general parcels post up to eleven pounds at eight cents per pound plus one cent for every two ounces, a cheap local parcels post on rural routes, and mail insurance.
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Parcels Post
Washington
Postal Progress League & Conference of Delegates
New Williard Hotel
United States
Congress
Athletics Field Purchase Promoted by Local Businessmen
Negotiations to buy a vacant block near the school campus for an athletic field are under way with expectations the school board will act soon. The $2500 site is praised for proximity to the school, ease of access to showers, and potential for baseball, football, track, and outdoor sports with minimal prep and future paths, courts, and facilities.
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Rachool Board
Taft Hosts National Episcopal Church Congress Reception
In Washington on April 25 President Taft and Mrs Taft hosted a reception for the National Episcopal church congress.
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Washington
Taft
National Episcopal Church Congress
Pope's Health Rumor Fears Worsening Condition
Rome reports an unconfirmed rumor that the Pope's illness has worsened with grave outcomes feared. The notice notes the indisposition and growing concern among observers as April 25 details surface.
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Rome
Shipping Clerk Killed In Machinery Accident
Spokane April 25 A shipping clerk Tom Wilson was crushed and killed when a lathe fell from a loading platform at Hallidle Machinery Company. He died today at the scene with other workers reporting the incident.
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Spokane
Hallidle Machinery Company
Tom Wilson
Alaska Tourists Favored by New Vaccination Rule
A modification to the government vaccination order for Alaska travel allows unvaccinated passengers to be carried on boats. The policy change comes after protests by steamship companies and aims to ease restrictions on travelers to Alaska.
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Seattley
Alaskay Point
Steamship Company
Harriman Lines Appeal After Land Restitution Ruling
Executives announce plans to appeal Judge Wolverton's Portland decision. The court ordered the restoration of 75 million dollars worth of land to the government, land previously granted by Congress to the railroad company.
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New York
Harriman Hnes
United States
Wolverton
Portland
Congress
McCann Pardon Hearing By State Board Of Pardons
Joliet April 25 The state board of pardons met to hear arguments on Edward McCann former Chicago police inspector in charge of the levee district. He was convicted of bribery connected with protection of red light resorts and is serving his sentence at the state penitentiary.
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Joliet
Tll
State Board of Pardons
Edward McCann
Chicago
McCann
West Side
Pendleton Drubbed in Inter-Mountain Games
Last Sunday results in the Inter-Mountain league show Pendleton suffering a heavy defeat as Milton beat Pendleton 20 to 6 at Milton. Other scores include Athena 6 over Walla Walla 3 at Athena and Woestno 4 over Echo 0 at Echo.
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Pendle
Milton
Pendleton
Athena
Walla Walla
Woestno
Echo
Peace Negotiation Slow in Mexico El Paso Report
Peace talks move slowly as both sides stall. Madero rests at camp awaiting action. It is believed peace commissioners may meet in El Paso, possibly tomorrow or next week.
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el Paso
Madero
Mexico
New York Assembly Backs Direct Senate Election
Albany April 25. By a 105 to 30 vote the state assembly approved a resolution for direct election of U S senators, after the measure had previously passed the Senate.
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Albany
State Assembly
House
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Burns Gant
Gungres
American Federation of Labor
Haywood
Cleveland
William Haywood
Boise
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Steunenberg
Pomona
Cal
0. M. Hilton
Denver
Ryan
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
Pirates
Shi and Roe
Alabama Sunday Schools
Census
Whitman College
Whitman
Annamara
Man
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D. H. Ingersoll
District Attorney's Office
Bodi
High School
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Pope
Alaska
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Oregon
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