White vows to expose bribery before Senate panel
Charles A. White, once a streetcar conductor and Illinois representative, testified before the Lorimer committee that he would reveal bribery and corruption at the state capital if elected. He produced character letters and listed readings, saying he planned to expose wrongdoing rather than take bribes. The session adjourned with letters from Lee Browne readied for tomorrow.
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Ilinois House of Representatives
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Lawson
High Finance Exposure Magazine
Upton Sinclair
Ingersoll
Bryan
St. Louis
Lee O'Neil Browne
House
Thirteen July Fires Hit Logansport Including Broadway Theater Fire
Logansport saw thirteen fires in July totaling about 500 dollars, a light month given extreme heat and the July 4 period. Chief Griffin notes the toll is not unusual and cites two weeks of record heat. The final blaze struck the Broadway theater the last day of the month, causing damage.
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Logansport
Griffin
DIES WEIGHING 650-LBS
A report from Pine, Massachusetts, notes a 650 pound animal death after a public weigh in. The incident drew local attention to livestock weights and veterinary concerns.
Fudge Like Sugar Samples Halts Sugar Trust Hearing
The house special committee investigating the sugar trust paused as samples from Russia France and Germany were tasted in a lighter mood. Representative Madison of Kansas praised the French sugar while Truman G Palmer of Chicago marshaled data on world production and prices. Chairman Hardwick approved the tasting remarkedly and the room debated the grain quality of sugar.
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Associated Press
Russia
France
Germany
House
Sugar Trust
Madison
Kansas
Truman G. Palmer
Chicago
Beet Sugar Association
Hardwick
Mr. Madison
Palmer
Fire damages Broadway theater as flames threaten stage area
A blaze in the Broadway theater fly gallery caused heavy water damage to scenery and props, delaying reopening plans. Firefighters faced high risks retrieving hoses via ropes and cutting into the cupola to reach the flames. The cause remains undetermined with several hundred dollars in losses.
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Helmick
William Pottmyer
Griffin
National Stock Company
Mohawks Player Fred White Dies After Pitch Hit
Fred White eighteen the Mohawks first baseman died after being struck by a pitched ball. The injury led to brain inflammation and meningitis developing after the game against the Leroys in Painesville Ohio.
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Associated Press
Painesville
Fred White
Mohawks
Leroys
McNamara Brothers Conspiracy Case Probed Again
Los Angeles county grand jury renewed its inquiry into the McNamara brothers accused of conspiracies. The statement notes ongoing investigation and legal action in Los Angeles.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Los Angeles County Grand Jury
McNamara
Gates in Critical Condition With Pneumonia
Paris July 31 reports John W. Gates remains semi conscious tonight as doctors say bilateral pneumonia did not worsen during the day.
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Associated. Press
Paris
John W. Gates
Driver Ely and Son Escape After Road Embankment Crash
Driver E Ely of Lucerne and his son narrowly escaped serious injury when their car rolled over on the Pleasant Grove road near the McCaffrey farm. The son, learning to drive, lost control, and both jumped clear as the vehicle toppled. The car’s upper parts were demolished but the machine could run after repairs, and it was returned to Lucerne.
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Lucerne
Pleasant Grove
McCaffrey
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Standard Oil of New Jersey Plans Dissolution and Stock Reorganization
New York July 31 The Standard Oil Company of New Jersey announces it will dissolve this December to meet Sherman anti trust requirements. Stock in about thirty five subsidiaries will be distributed pro rata to stockholders, with detailed pro rata shares to be announced later. The plan is outlined in a July 28 communication to stockholders signed by Secretary H C Folger Jr. The notice notes compliance with a final decree and lists affiliated corporations affected by the distribution.
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New York
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Standard Oil
H. C. Folger, Jr
United States
New Jessey
National Transit Company
Anglo-American Oil Company, Limited
Atlantic Refining Company
Berne-Schrymser Company
Buckeye Pipe Line Company
Chesebrough Manufactuing Company
Crescent Pipe Line Company
Cumberland Pipe Line Company, Incorporated
Eureka Pipe Line Company
Galena Oil Company
Indiana Pipe Line Company
Chicago gas rate fight moves to court injunction
The Peoples Gas Light and Coke company filed for a writ of injunction to stop Chicago from enforcing the new seventy-cent gas schedule. The case was filed after the city council enacted and signed the rate measure, aiming to lower prices for residents.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Peoples’ Gas, Light ‘and Coke
Torestrain
Loganport Will Open Meet Today
Fast horses and fast track will form the idea for the Logansport harness meet opening at Spencer Park. The Logansport Driving Club will run today at 1 30 with 125 thoroughbreds stabled for the card. Fleming of Fort Wayne will preside as judge. Winnings of Montpelier starter. Farrer of Peru assistant judge.
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Logansport Driving Club
Driving Park
William M. Fleming
Fort Wayne
Jack Winnings
Montpelier
Peru
Fire guts Galveston Hardware store sparing business area
Beginning among paints and oils in the Galveston Hardware store, a fire yesterday morning gutted the store room and caused losses over 1 000 dollars. Firemen confined the blaze to the store room and the building owned by S P Bevington was not badly damaged. Harry Burton operates the store and may reopen. Spontaneous combustion is suspected as the cause.
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Galveston HardWare Company
S. P. Bevington
Harry Burton
Mrs Ayres Dies At 77 Widow Of L S Ayres Founder
Mrs Maria S Ayres aged seventy seven widow of Lyman S Ayres founder of L S Ayres and Co died tonight at her summer home in Magnolia Massachusetts after three years of poor health She had lived in Indianapolis since 1869.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Maria S. Ayres
Lyman S. Ayres
L. S. Ayres and Co
Magnolia
Mass
Fire Loss Hit $200000 in Omaha Warehouse Blaze
A July 31 fire in an Omaha, Nebraska warehouse caused an estimated loss of 200000 dollars. The blaze began tonight and prompted an AP report from the Associated Press.
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Associated ‘Press
Omaha, Neb
Wrangle Decides It Has Not Power to Act
A local governing body announces it lacks authority to take action on the stated issue, leaving the matter unresolved pending higher level review or guidance from overseeing officials.
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Wrangle
Clash Over Alaska Wickershams Ends With Report Pending
In a heated hearing, Alaska Delegate Wickersham and Attorney General Wickersham clash over alleged government coal contract frauds. The House Judiciary Committee decides it cannot act beyond reporting evidence and the delegate's papers. The exchange touches on past offers from the Guggenheim interests and possible conflicts.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wickersham
Wickershams
Alaska
Guggenheim
Northwestern Commercial Company
Seattle
Sterling
Ilinois
Wickers
Woman Saved by Presence of Mind After Train Tragedy
Associated Press reports Alice Goss, age nineteen, of Oh Creek, remained motionless between side rails as freight cars passed over. Her calm lie likely saved her life while near the Manor train line. Bliss Stella and others witnessed the attempt to cross and praised the quick, self preserving act.
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Bloomington
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