Bribery Scandal Rocks Illinois Senate Lorimer Case Update
Illinois grand jury indicts State Senator John Broderick on bribery charges tied to the Lorimer bribery matter. State Senator Holstlaw testifies he received 2500 dollars for voting for Lorimer and 700 dollars in a separate furniture deal, with 1500 promised for the contract. Bench warrants issued. immunity granted to Holstlaw as a key witness.
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Oakland
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Vandalia
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Histlaw
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Holtslaw
Holsilaw
Sangamon County
Wlliam Lorimer
United States
Associated Press
John Broderick
Chicago
St. Nicholas Hotel
Lee O'Neil Browne
Larimer
Memorial procession to Mt Hope marks local memorial day
Logansport citizens organize the Memorial Day observance with a full cemetery program at Mt Hope. ceremonies include prayers by Rev J F Fraser, songs of America and Star Spangled Banner, and addresses by Rev John C White. plan formation spots listed for police Elks K of P and other groups with school children to gather at the high school.
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Logan Co
Uniform Bank of Woodmen
J. B. Shultz
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Maerket Street
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Market Street
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Gotthardt Lodge
Fifth Street
Eel River Lodge
Bridge City Lodge
Appello Lodge
Knights of Columbus
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Market
Wea Tribe
Independent Order of Foresters
Logansport Pays Homage to Nation's Heroes
Logansport holds a Monday ceremony dedicating the town to veterans with fallen soldiers honored at Ed Mounds where graves and flags are placed.
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Logansport
Heroes OF Nation
Fireworks Mark Ballinger Pinchot Inquiry End
The Ballinger Pinchot inquiry closed its open hearings in a blaze of verbal fireworks as lawyers prepare briefs for submission. The committee will meet in June to receive them and hear further argument over the conduct and integrity of officials in the case.
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Ballinger
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Fatal incident linked to improvised noose and public safety item
A report describes a lethal event involving a self harm method using an improvised noose and a public safety item. Authorities note the incident as a fatal case under investigation with no further details available.
Penny Engineer Ford Son of Aged Dies by Own Action
Coroner Miller in charge reports Joseph Ford aged sixty eight, near Lincoln, died by self inflicted hanging and gunshot in a wood lot after learning of his wife’s death. Ira Ford found the body suspended, later cut down by the coroner. Milo Ford notified and aided in response. investigation notes grief and despondency as motives.
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Lincoln
Ira Ford
Milo Ford
Panhandle
Logansport
Coronel Miler
Ford
All American Records Smashed In Indy Race
At Indianapolis May 28 Herbert Lytle and his mechanician were injured when a tire burst. Harroun in Marmon won the 200 mile race breaking the record 2 46 31. Lynch finished second in a Jackson with a dramatic drive. Oldfield set five mile record in a Knox.
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Lorimer Denies Bribery Charges in Senate Speech
Senator Lorimer of Illinois spoke in the U S Senate denying bribery accusations tied to his election. He blamed the Chicago Tribune for the charges and left for Chicago after the speech amid tight scrutiny of the bribery case involving Gov. Deneen and the White confession.
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Primaries Set for June 22 and County Convention June 25
Cass County Republicans fix dates for primaries on Wednesday June 22 at 8 o'clock with two townships Boone and Jefferson holding June 18. Delegates and alternates to the county convention in Logansport on June 25 and to joint senatorial and representative conventions are designated by township at various polling places.
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Cass County
Logansport
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Harmon rejects Bryan call to endorse senator at Ohio convention
Governor Harmon states endorsement of a senator should not be a convention item. He favors direct election of senators when possible but notes current conditions may require voters to guide the legislature. He cautions Bryan’s opinion may be out of step with Ohio realities and supports omitting the senatorial question.
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Bryan
Ohio
79 Select County Ticket June 25th Conventions
A concise notice outlines conventions scheduled for June 25 involving county selections. It highlights key attendees and procedural details for the event in accessible terms.
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