Lorimer Bribery Allegations Stir Senate Inquiry
Senator LaFollette outlines claims of extensive bribery in the Illinois senatorial selection of Lorimer. He cites use of President Taft's name and telegraphic messages, predicting further disclosures and urging Senate action to expose alleged corruption tied to Lorimer campaign funds.
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Washington, D.C
Lorimer
Ilinois
LaFolette
Jir. LaFollette
Taft
TaGney
Mr. LaFollette
Edward Hines
Chicage Lumber Mat
Hineis
Hines
United States
Aldrich
Penross
M. Aldrich
Tait
Lomer
LaFollette
Senate
Washington
Stephenson
Wisconsin
Afr
LePoinielle
Miinets
Ana
Senate Readies Borah Direct Election Plan Amid Debate
Senator Borah Idaho announces pressing his direct election of senators resolution after tomorrow, amid objections from Stone Missouri and Heyburn. He warns a constitutional convention could rewrite the U S Constitution while Heyburn cautions broader federal control over states. Newlands notes a lack of clear party leadership and rising chaos in the senate.
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Washington, D. C
Borah
Idaho
Senate
Stone
Missouri
United States
Heyburn
Dng
Seif
Mar
Rew
Ned
New Jersey
Newlands
Sunday School Convention at Union M E Church
The Ceavis township Sunday School convention will be held at Union M E church on Saturday May 27 with Rev. J Hilburn as presiding officer. The program lists devotional talks, papers, recitations, music, and discussions led by local clergy and teachers. An afternoon session continues with further addresses and songs, ending with benediction. Bring your Bibles. There will be a festival and excursions at the high school in early June.
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Ceavis Township
Union M. E
J. Hilburn
Forencon
Joseph Ruff
County Sunday School Association
Ofa Church
Pendell
Miss Bart
Ted Iy
Walter Stott
Jessie Hugestt
Rena Shevye
A. A. Geiger
Laura Huggett
A. Watson Brown
Ygat Huron
Mick
Alma
Ami Wright
Proad Lodge
Michigan
Grand Rapids
Bre
Grand Lodge
Grand
Wasonic
Grand Rapida
Masonic Home Association
Alma mmi Monaire
Swift
Adrian
Arthur H. Hume
Owosso
John J. Carter
Flint
Lou Winser
Reed Gry
Geo. A. Armstrong
Fred B. Stevens
Detroit
Coumitiee
Alma Sanitarium
James_E. Dillon
EL Tawas
Rand
James BH
Thompson
Lansing
R. W
Francis D. Clarke
Wm. Wente
Manistee
Lou B. Winsor
HR. W
Wm. H. Gallagher
Saginaw
Perrett
George J. Lusk
Bay City
John H. Hawks
Newberry
Grand Fastsdal
Tomes
McGregor
Grand Tier
Mexico City
Diaz
Smith and Knox clash over Honduran loan treaty
Washington political clash as Secretary Knox and Senator William Alden Smith debated the Honduran loan treaty. Smith questioned private bondholder deals while Morgan allegedly secured a 15 cent on the dollar settlement, complicating ratification prospects and tying congressional action to private finance.
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Washington, D. C
Bnox
Wiliam Alden Smith
Asa
Committee On Foreign Relations
Senate
Knox
Smith
Council of Foreign Rolders
F S Morzia & Co. Hs
Huex
Deiea
Morgan
United States
Honduras
Be Organ
Mr. Morgan
Ai M Morgan
M C R R Retrenchment Hits Michigan Shops
Following updated policy at Michigan Central the retrenchment hits Jackson shops where 35 workers are laid off including high class machinists and round house crews. Jackson Junction's repair work will cease. remaining staff handle running work as all Ma hail businesses plan a Monday closure with extended hours Monday night.
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Jackson
Jackson Junction
President Denies Pardons for Morse and Walsh Bank Convicts
President refuses clemency to Morse and Walsh, two leading bankers convicted under federal banking laws. He upholds the sentences and states parole or further clemency actions will await future determinations. Walsh began a five year term at Leavenworth in 1916, Morse at Albania, with parole eligibility in 1922 and 1915 respectively.
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Washington
Patt
Morse
York
John Kh
Walsh
Waleh
Run Jong
Leavenworth
Albania
Branteg Jeave
White slave case figure Henry Wright dies in Caro
Henry Wright, known for involvement with Bertha Cisich in the New York white slave case, collapsed and died on his Caro area farm after a period of heat exposure. He was 74 years old. The morning report notes a separate heated altercation in the east end, with large attendance.
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Caro
Mich
Mary
Henry Wright
Bertha Cisich
New York
Wright
Bellevue Couple Divorced After Cruelty Finding
Judge Smith in Baton Circuit grants a decree in Stella versus Leonard Huggett divorce. Stella Huggett of Bellevue wins custody of three children and some village real estate in Rellerve. Attorneys Peters and Powers listed. text garbled on Brimonys and other details.
Mexican Rebel Leader Madero Receives Widespread Support
Telegrams from many Mexican chiefs congratulate Francisco I Madero Jr on revolution triumph. Ambrosio Figueroa reports rebels ready to act under a peace accord while conferring provisional governorship and awaiting further orders from the southern liberation army.
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Juarez
Francisco
I. Madero, Jr
Mexico
Ambrosio
Figueroa
Mexico City
Madero
México
Francisco Figueros
Senor Madero
Wild West Show Train Wreck Near Lowell Mass
Four men injured in a Buffalo Bill Wild West show train wreck eight miles from Lowell on the Boston and Maine line. The 23 passenger and animal car section derailed after a switch was torn, with elephants horses and buffaloes aboard. rescuers had to smash a steel side to free keepers. Cel Cody notes the show’s loss was not large.
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Lowels
Mass
Buffalo Bill Wig West
Stoner Brook
Boston & Maine Railroad
Fitchburg
Andes
Cel
Cody
Dempsey Loses Horse Show Post Amid Race Track Dispute
Thos Dempsey is out of a job after a clash between Secretary Scott and Director Good and the contractor over a driver accused of stalling work. Dempsey moves his tools from the fair grounds but track activity continues with new arrangements in place.
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Dempsey
Scott
Good
Restila
Real Estate Deal Seals Parcel Transfer in Essrecit
Willetts and Greenada agency announced a deal transferring 3 acres in Essrecit from M A Mang Lock to 3B Ww Finch of Eat-Me Creek in exchange for 13 000 dollars. The transaction values the Wiener block holdings at 13 000 dollars.
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Willetts & Greenada Real Estate Agency
Finch
M.A
Robbery at Royal Hotel Ends in Missing Clerk
A bold break in at the Royal hotel last night left night porter Frank Whalen missing and about 240 dollars taken from the safe. The door to the office and the cash drawer were pried open. Whalen is suspected as the robber. Sheriff Fonda seeks Whalen, issuing a description and reward.
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Hoyal
Frank Whalen
Whaler
Painter
Whajien
Whalen
Sherif Fonda
Kalema
Michigan Fire Marshal Law Expands Enforcement Powers
The law empowers the fire marshal and department chiefs to inspect premises without a warrant, regulate explosives, and ensure safety in schools and workplaces. It shifts costs from insurers to existing taxes, imposes fines for noncompliance, and authorizes entry for immediate corrections. Commissioner Palmar and deputy H A Volt will oversee enforcement nationwide.
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Michigan
Senerak Fund
Carl
Insurance Department of Michigan
Fra
Palmer
H. A. Volt
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