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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1912
Page
4
The second Lorimer inquiry opens amid disputed points about re opening the case. Senate factions split over whether Lorimer’s election can be reopened after prior acquittal. Lorimer defends his rights and refuses resignation while health permits.
A fractured history of the Lorimer case unfolds as the U.S. Senate votes 46 to 40 to vindicate Lorimer amid prior investigations and state inquiries. Meanwhile, the Iowa scene shifts with primary results, vacancies, and shifting support impacting the 47th General Assembly and looming governor’s race.
Des Moines and Johnson County returns show Senator Kenyon leading in both county and statewide tallies. Early figures indicate Kenyon carried Iowa City by 303 to 7 and likely carried Johnson County, with Dunn and Hamilton trailing in the Democratic gubernatorial race and Harding leading for lieutenant governor in precincts reporting. Continuous updates pending from remaining precincts.
An ad touts a textile solution named Abagepie from Von Vogel Laboratories Chicago proposing sweat and odor reduction for shirtwaists. It promises no embarrassment in heat or heavy wear, claiming comfort and pleasant fragrance, with a money back guarantee and retailer endorsement.
In the sixth congressional district five of seven counties report N. Kendall winning over H. B. Alfree of Newton by about four thousand votes. Kendall is expected to carry the district with a five thousand vote margin. A reader from Adron Mich shares a testimonial about Paley Rodney Pills aiding kidney issues.
A carnival queen contest page lists contestants in order with their draft numbers and scores. Names include Katherine Finnigan Lucila Bell Charlotte Barnu Florence Kran Clara Conne Mabel Wren Dorothy Sharpless Hida Nietwel Tita Gindstona Ruby Willison Nellie Stapleton Kate Piero Anna Fry Heleneth Helen Bronner Caroline Tadmonds Clara Opelt Agnes Connor Wuna Kautz and others with various scores noted.
Public record states Chas H Welch disclaims responsibility for debts contracted by his wife Blanch Welch dating from May 1912 onward. The notice is signed by Chas H Welch.
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