Lorimer Inquiry Witness Links Taft Aldrich to Lorimer Move
Edward Hines of Chicago testified before the Lorimer committee that Senators Aldrich and Penrose discussed Illinois senatorial prospects in May 1909 and that Aldrich and the president favored Lorimer. Hines described proceeding to convey a message from the administration to Lorimer, and Penrose and Aldrich pressed for a Republican win from Illinois. Hines, 47, recounted his rise from $10-a-month pay to forming the Edward Hines Lumber Company in 1892.
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Edward Hines
Chicago
Lorimer
Senate
Lorimer Committee
U.S. Senate
Aldrich
Penrose
Illinois
Taft
Hines
Congress
White House
Springfield
Hopkins
Senator Aldrich
Clarence. S. Funk
Union League Club
Funk
Washington
Edward Hines Lumber ‘Company
Seamen's unions win one victory in Liverpool berth clash
On June 29 in Liverpool the Cunard Steamship Co. agreed to recognize all Beamen's unions including the dockers' group. Strikers are returning to work as Zeeland of the Red Star Line could not berth at the landing stage due to the shore gang strike. Passengers of the Zeeland were landed by tender.
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Liverpool
Eng
Cunard Steamship Company
Beamen
Zeeland
Red Star Mne
New York
Moray
Engineers In Closed Session At Galesburg Meet
Galesburg Illinois June 20 The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers opened its second day in Galesburg with a closed session at 9 30 am. Delegates were taken to Knoxville by automobile for a picnic at noon. A tug of war between west and east of the Mississippi is the afternoon sport. Grand Chief Engineer Stone says no public business was transacted and the meeting is purely fraternal. H Morrissey former head of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and now president of AREI is a gist of honor.
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Galesburg
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Knoxville
Mississippi River
Stone
H. Morrissey
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
American Railway Employes and Investors’ Association
American Embassy Protests Jewish Exclusion at Tyumen Fair
The American embassy in St. Petersburg announced it has made representations to the Russian government over American Jews buying at the Tyumen fair. Orders were sent to Tyumen authorities not to exclude Jews pending central government decision.
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St. Petersburg
Tyumen
Hines Testimony Details Lorimer Ties and Deep Waterway Interest
Edward Hines describes ownership in Edward Hines lumber company and bank ties while outlining support for the Lakes to Gulf Deep Waterway advocated by Senator Lorimer. He notes boats owned, Harvester opposition to river deepening, and a 1909 telegram recommending A. C. Bartlett for Senate. He recalls interactions with Lorimer, Bou tell and Madden and explains why he did not press the matter earlier. The testimony continues on page 4.
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Edward Hines Lumber Company
Lorimer
Senator Lorimer
Great Lakes
International Harvester Company
Chicago
the Harvester Company
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Oroeck
Bartlett
Iines
Congress
A. C. Bartlett
U. S
Penrose
Illinois’ Legislative
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Madden
Jones
Tilden
Democratic Party
Edward Tilden
Senate Lorimer Committee
Senate
Lena
Kansan Replies to Earls Attack on Roosevelt
Philadelphia man George H Earl told the House sugar trust committee Roosevelt failed to prosecute the sugar trust. Kansas representative Madson defended Roosevelt, noting he relied on Attorney General Bonaparte and found no improper motive. Earl recalled Roosevelt discussed sugar trust and tariff. Earl claimed Roosevelt had once shown less favor for big game. He also said there was no trouble with Roosevelt.
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Troanevelt
Sugar Trust
House Sugar Committee
George H.earr
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Madson
Kansas
Bonaparte
Conmittes
Theodore Roosevelt
Itill
George H. Barl, Jr
House Sugar Trust Investigation Committee
Earl
American Sugar Tefining Company
Real Estate Trust Company
Pennsylvania Sugar Refining Company
Man Hardwick
Record Heat Tops Sioux City as 101 Seen
Sioux City June 29 temperature hits 101 breaking all hot weather records for the season. Rain reported in South Dakota with extensive showers last night. Central South Dakota reports widespread water shortage after unlochs. Dispatches indicate lingering heat and storms across the northern plains.
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Sioux City
South Dakota
Youth in Jail on Serious Charge
Jonas Graber was arrested after an alleged attempt to enter the room of Miss Barbara Brenneman near Town City. Graber claims the farmer, Barbara’s father, locked his daughter in her room and she asked him to release her. He admits turning the knob but denies breaking down the door.
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Town City
Barbara Brenneman
Jonas Graber
Graber
Durbar visitors to need a full purse
Washington June 29 Visitors to the coronation Durbar in Dell India in December must pay for accommodations arranged by the official committee. Tent living costs about 10 to 22 dollars per day, building lodging about 29 to 39 dollars daily. Reservations require at least twenty days and two thirds of the cost due by August 1. The plan provides for 400 official visitors plus spaces for self pitched tents at a nominal price.
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Washington
D. C
Dell
India
George
Mary
Loftiest New York fire ends on 25th story
New York firemen answered a alarm for the loftiest blaze they had fought. It was on the 25th floor of the New Municipal building under construction near City Hall Park. A pile of lumber stored for flooring caught fire. Firemen ascended twenty stories by construction elevators and hoses carried by hand up a standpipe quickly extinguished the flames.
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New York
N. Y
Municipal
City Hall Park
Witnesses Testify in See Trial Over Handwriting Evidence
Chicago June 29 The state rested after hearing Denise Herenden and handwriting expert Jameng J. Ennis testify. Ennis linked letters by Seo to manuscripts of the Book of Truth and cult letters. Denise Herenden, a raid participant, testified as court opened, cross-examined by defense, confirming long acquaintance with Mrs. Lee.
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Chicago
Denise Herenden
Jameng J. Ennis
Ennis
Seo
Lydra
Evelyn Arthur Seo
Min
Lee
Criminal Court
Wheat to Biscuit in Thirty Minutes in Kansas Field
Beloit Kansas June 29 Biscuits ready to eat were made from wheat standing in the field thirty minutes earlier. The header struck the wheat at 8 14 and the wheat moved to the separator a minute later. Threshed flour was at the mill by 3 23 and flour reached a bakery a minute later.
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Beloit
Kan
W. 5 S. Gable
Socialists Aim to Buy Newspaper in Milwaukee Election Fight
The Milwaukee socialists, ruling city government for over a year, lack a newspaper to counter capitalist opponents described as Republicans and Democrats. They seek $100,000 to purchase a paper, with $42,000 pledged. Mayor Emil Seidel spoke at a Cooper Union meeting in New York, hosted by New York County Socialist party, amid circulated Eisen McNamara defense committee materials and calls for a broad drive.
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N. Y
Milwaukee
Emil Seidel
Cooper Union
Socialist Party of
New York County
Handvilla
McNamara Defense Committee
Conductor George Gilbert of Ottumwa Dies After Train Fall
George Gilbert, 56, a Milwaukee railroad conductor from Ottumwa, fell from the rear of a backing engine near Buffalo this morning and was run over. He died at Davenport Hospital at 1:30 this afternoon.
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George’ Gilbert
Ottumwa
Davenport Hospital
Davenport, Ja
George Gilbert
Milwaukee Railroad
Buffalo
Davenport
Royal Parade Through London With King and Queen
June 29 London chronicles another royal procession as King George V Queen Mary and the Prince of Wales travel the capital. Crowds line the route from Buckingham Palace to the city and back to Northeast London for a coronation thanksgiving service at St Pauls and a luncheon at Guild Hall with the lord mayor and corporation.
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London
George
Queen Mary
Prince of Wales
Mary
Buckingham Palace
St. St. Paul's
Guild Hall
Ney
Exoneration of Secretary Hay Quashes Dismissal Rounds
Washington June 29 The House committee on expenditures in the state department exonerates Secretary John Hay from misappropriation linked to a $2460 painting bill. William H. Michael former chief clerk and Thomas Morrison disbursing clerk were recommended for dismissal previously. Michael claimed in 1906 he had turned the money over to Hay who was then deceased. Michael, an Iowa veteran and long servant, hailed from Keokuk and Sioux City.
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Washington, D.C
John Way
State Department
House
William HH
Michael
Department
Calcutta
Thomas “Morrison
Day
Hay
Keokuk
Sioux City
Iowa
Wellsman Veterinary Doctor Downing Hurt In Yard Accident
Dr J R Downing was seriously injured Monday while doing veterinary work at Mr Spears in Wellsman. The right shoulder and side are badly sprained and a possible ruptured blood vessel is feared. Dr Tarry Jones and several physicians from Town City were called to consult with Dr L M Downing. full extent of injuries remains uncertain.
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J. R. Downing
Wellman
Spears
Tarry Jones
North English
Downing
L.M. Downing
Iowa Lawyers Annual Session Opens in Oskaloosa
The seventeenth annual convention of the Iowa State Bar Association opens with hundreds in attendance. John F. Lacey delivers welcome, A Carpenter responds, and Justice Sherwin and F. F. Dawley address the gathering. County Attorneys association closes with officers elected and resolutions urging a state case news clearinghouse and stricter chastity laws.
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Oskaloosa
Iowa
Jaw State Bar Association
John F. Lacey
Co A. Carpenter
Columbus Tunction
John C., Sherwin
Supreme Court
F. F. Dawley
Cedar Rapids
J. I. Carney
Marrshalltown
Country Club
Iowa, County Attorneys’ Association
W. G C. Ratcliffe
Red Oak
W. H. Palmer
Maquoketa
A. J. Burt
Emmettaburg
Attorney General’s Office
General Assembly
Russia launches first dreadnought Sevastopol at Baltic yard
In St. Petersburg on June 29 Russia launched its first battleship Sevastopol from the Baltic. The ceremony drew ministry of marine officials, lawmakers, and a large society contingent. The vessel, laid down in 1909, displaces about 23,000 tons with 43,000 horsepower, rated for 23 knots. It features twelve 12.4 inch guns and sixteen 4.7 inch and smaller guns.
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Russia
Sevastopol
Baltic
Ministry of Marine
Taches
Bamete
Speaker's Gavel Scott Rules the House at State School
In a stormy session at the state school, Speaker Adkins suspended rules to advance the waterways bill to second reading amid a tense vote count. The house faced repeated quorum questions, protests, and journal actions as factions clash over procedural powers and committee vacancies.
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Bedean
SpringNeld
Ai Vole
House
Adkins
Waterway Committee
Judah
House Waterways Commission
Kineman
Cook
Judah, Iender
Chipperfield
Cowen
Catlin
Chipperfeld
Important road decision against township trustees in Iowa
Des Moines Iowa June 29 town ship trustees cannot work on roads and receive compensation for services Special Counsel Nels J Lee of the attorney general's office handed down an opinion to Carroll county citizens holding that it is not only legal but an indictable offense for a township trustee to receive compensation for road work.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Nels J. Lee
Attorney General's Office
Carroll County
Mayor linked to plot in Bemidji post office robbery
Martin Behan testified at Dr. Damas mayor of Cass Lake trial that Damas Bolan and Mike Davis planned the robbery. Behan said Dumas Smyth and others met in a Bemidji saloon and discussed burning the Popusky postoffice for $300. Damas reportedly approved the plan and would pay Behan and Davis.
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Bemidj
Minn
Martin Behan
Penneky
D. ¥. Damas
Cass Lake
Dumas
Bolan
Mike Davis
Behan
Dr. du
Dr. Dumas
Davis
Church Choirs and Organists Scored in Davenport
Davenport June 29 Church organists and choirs were sharply criticized by Orwin A Morse of Sioux City at the Iowa State Music Teachers convention. He said they played and sang for their own pleasure rather than for the congregation. Two committees were named Auditing Neff, Frayne and Lee Resolutions Morse Matlack Heustis and Lincoln.
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Davenport
Jai
Orwin A. Morse
Sioux City
Iowa State Music Teachers’ Convention
Charles JD
Neff
Fayttt
Jirnst E. Lee
Cedar Rapas
Henry W. Matlack
Grinnell
Bertha Lincoln Heustis
Dubuque
William H Berry Dies Colorado Pioneer and Indian Fighter
William H Beery a 73 year old Colorado pioneer and Civil War veteran died at Cripple Creek after a cattle career ending two years ago when he went blind He helped capture the Reynolds gang that terrorized Colorado in the 1860s He came to Colorado in 1860 from Missouri and served in the Third Colorado Cavalry during the Civil War Also mentions Hedding College head resigning in Galesburg Illinois with resignation to take effect September 15.
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Colorado
Cripple Creek
Col
Willian H. Beery
Beery
Reynolds
Mr. Beery
Missouri
Third Colorado Cavalry
Unsettled Weather Forecast With Local Showers
The Weathers report unsettled conditions with probable local showers in the south and west areas tonight and Friday. Temperatures rise, with warmer conditions in the east tonight and brief sunrise and sunset timings noted.
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Towa
Beni
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Clinton
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