Purchase of Votes in Illinois Senate Scandal Revealed
James Keeley testified before the Senate committee that a Springfield plot sought to buy Democratic votes for Albert J. Hopkins in the 1909 race for the U S Senate. He described a meeting at a hotel with Speaker Shurtleff Dan Shanahan and others, listing buyers and prices led by Manny Abrahams, and threatened exposure to derail the effort.
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Washington
Jats
Democrata
Albert J. Hopkins
senate
Lon mer committee
James Keeley
Chicago Tribune
Mr. Keeley
Charles A. White
Springfield
Lorimer
Edward Hines
FHenery S. Hantell
Switzerland
Taft
Hopkins
Clifford Raymond
the
Tribune
Ira C. Coplay
congress
Aura
Raymond
Shurtleff
Keeley
Shurtieff
Dan Shanahan
John C. Werdell
Anton Cermak
Lorimer story surfaces in Keeley testimony on 1910 funds
The account alleges James Wickersham accused the Attorney General, with claims that funds were diverted to Springfield for political favors. Memoranda cite Copley and Hopkins feuds, a Wheaton resident involved, and threats of libel against publication. Additional questions targeted Hines Conway and Roger Sullivan amid Lorimer influence claims.
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Keeley
Raymond
Lorimer
Copley
Joan M. Glenn
Hopkins
Daniel Burns
Chicago
Tribune
Roger Sulivan
Wines
Funk
Edward Tilden
Fire Devastates Stamboul Destroying Thousands of Homes
Incendiary blaze in Stamboul, Constantinople, started at multiple points during constitution anniversary celebrations. Two square miles burned, predominantly wooden houses with some stone structures ruined, and over half the city’s housing likely destroyed. North wind drove flames toward the coast as authorities suspect political arson. Fur seal treaty ratified by Senate, not effective until all signatories accept.
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Stamboul
Constantinople
ministry of war
senate
Senata
Diarrhea Remedy Sold By Druggists
An advertisement urges buying Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy during the busy season and to take a dose at first symptoms. It lists Chamberla and Calle as included ingredients and notes the remedy is for sale by all druggists.
Asquith Speaks Amid Turmoil Over Veto Bill in Commons
London reports a stormy session as Premier Asquith faced loud protests and chanted taunts from the opposition while attempting to move amendments to the Lords. The debate centered on the veto bill and possible royal prerogative to create new peers if consent was not secured.
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London
Grover
House of Commons
house of lords
Asquith
Lowther
Hugh Ceell
Oxford university
Frederick F. Smith
Walxon
Liverpool
Redmond
lords
Lord Lansdowne
Lord Talsbury
Lord Selborne
Lord Salisbury
Lord Willoughby De
Agreement on Plates Unearthed by Lawyer and Printer
Washington July 25 reports reveal an iron clad pact among eleven steel firms from 1900 that apportioned shipments, fined violators, and set pool prices. The document, found by Eugene Bonniwell and IF Kaufman, aims to restrain trade under Sherman Act.
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Washington
house steel trust
Stanley
steel plate association of the
United States
Eugene Bonniwell
Philadelphia
aottorney
IF. B. Kaufman
job piyer
Guatesville
Kauffman
Bonniwell
froat
Carnegie Steel company
Jones & Laughlin, Limited
Illinois Steel company
Crucible Steel Company of America
Otis Steel company
Tidewater Steel company
Lukens Iron and Steel company
Worth Brothers company
Central Iron and Steel company
American Steel and Wire company
Glasgow Iron company
T. Mellon & Sons
Pittsburg
Diver Breaks Neck In Nyack Swim Tragedy
William H. Tuer, 21, of Bergenfield, died after diving in two feet of water near Nyack. The report notes the accident occurred July 25 and that sprains require careful treatment with Chamberlain's ointment. The notice ends with a drug advertisement.
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Nyack
William H. Tuer
Bergenfield
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G. L. BREAD
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SALG
NEWS OFFICE
Illnois House
Manny’ Abrahams
Roger Sullivan
FELTON & KELLY
BALTIMORE & OHIO
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Frederick
RIZONA
HARNER’S DRUG STORE
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