Lorimer Case Budgets New Lorimer Probe Sparks Burns Testimony
Washington rumors swirl as detective William Burns prepares to testify on the Lorimer case amid debate over evidence linking Edward Hines and Senator Stephenson to a $100,000 fund. Critics press for direct proof while supporters warn of a conspiracy to remove Lorimer.
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Pacial
Washington, D. C
Isaac Stephenson
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Ike
Kenyon
Iowa
Kern
Indiana
Lea
Tennessee
Wisconsin
General Committee
Stephenson
Messrs
Lorimer
Bose
Burns
William J. Burns
McNamara
Ife
Burnsl
Washington
Edward Hines
Chicago
Byrne
Clarence 8. Funk
International Harvester Company
Chicazto
Charles A. White
Senator Lorimer
Lorimer Re
Che Gee
Debates Vow Over Lorimer Seat With Senate Report
Opponents mobilize to thwart Senator Lorimer in the Senate as a push to remove him grows. The floor is expected to see renewed confrontation once the Stephenson report is received, with champions on both sides predicted to argue the case.
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Lorimer
Senate
Stephenson
F. Ww. G
Spanish Cabinet Resigns Amid King’s Displeasure
Madrid report says Premier Canalejas’ cabinet effectively resigns as king’s disapproval over death sentence commutations shocks conservatives. Ex Premier Maura visits the king, warning reforms threaten conservative repression policy. Universal cites need to curb rising Republican and Socialist forces. Liberal mañana demands explanation.
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Associated Press
Madrid
Canalejas
Tundejas
Cuflers
Valencia
Maura
Alfonso
Barcelona
Ferrer
Spain
Unniversa
Manana
Preserve Niagara Falls Urged to Halt Water Diversion
Horace McFarland leads the American Civic Association calling Congress to refuse further Niagara Falls water diversions for power. A U S referendum is cited as showing broad support to protect the falls. New York figures including Attorney General Carmody and Corporation Counsel Hammard urge state oversight. Edward Hageman Hall for the American Scenic Preservation Society backs safeguarding the scenery.
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Associated Press
Washington, Lh
Horace McFarland
American Civic Association
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Niagara Falls
United States
Thomis Carmody
New York
Niagara
Clarke Jiammond
Buffalo
Edward Hageman Hall
American Scenic Preservation Society
Warning on McManigals Rules at United Mine Workers Meet
Associated Press reports in Indianapolis that the United Mine Workers convention debated an amendment to bar any candidate from office who has not worked for five years and member of the union for at least three years. The measure, adopted amid cheers, accuses capitalists of employing McManigal to wreck the structural iron workers union and the miners’ union leadership.
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Associated Hresy
Indianapolis
Ind
Ortie McManigala
Troan
Senderson
United Mine Work- So
National Union
Peace Pact Reported End to Ecuador Conflict
A peace agreement ending the Ecuador revolution was signed at Guayaquil by General Plaza for the government and General Monterey for the revolutionaries. American and British consuls played prominent roles in negotiating the terms.
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Washington, D. CL
Standard Oil Firm Fined in Interstate Commerce Case
In the United States district court today the Standard Oil Company was fined for 4% violations of the interstate commerce law. The ruling concerns rate concessions accepted on shipments of oil from Olean New York to Burlington Vermont involving the Pennsylvania Railroad and New York Central Railway.
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The
Standard Yark Wan
Dudge Unzet
United
Iterstate Commerce
Jgod and
Pennsylvania Land
New York Central Railways
Olean
N. Y
Burlington
Bakers Meet in Janesville with Twenty Cities Represented
A Wisconsin Wholesale Bakers association session opens in Janesville with delegates from twenty cities including Milwaukee. A. J. Wilbur serves as president and F. Luebke as secretary. The gathering will conclude tonight with a banquet.
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Janesville
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wic
Wisconsin Wholesale Bakers’ Association Ia
A. J. Wilbur
F. Luebke
Dahkosh
Wreck on Canadian road injures twenty seven
Cote Saskatchewan January 2 twenty seven persons were injured when the Canadian Northern railway Edmonton to Winnipeg express derailed and went over an embankment at Cote. Cote lies 773 miles northwest of Winnipeg.
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Associated Press
Cote
Saskatchewan
Jan
Canadian Northern Railway
Edmonton
Winnipeg
Mother of Senator Richardson Dies in Dover
Mrs. Lucy M. Richardson mother of United States Senator Harry A. Richardson of Delaware died at his Dover home today at the age of eighty two.
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Associated Press
Dover
Del
Lucy M. Richardson
United States
Harry A. Richardson
Delaware
Steel concerns deny world export monopoly claims
President Farrell of United States Steel rejects charges of monopoly and says exports do not override foreign competition. He argues U S steel operates on a safe basis, with Britain Germany and Belgium exporting large shares, while US domestic use remains high. He cites cargoes, bonus funds, and employee stock plans as part of the company’s policy.
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Washington, D.4
United State Steel
Stanley Investigating Committee
House
Pres. J. Farrell
Steel Corporation
Germany
Belgium
United States
England
London
Bureau of Corporations
Herbert Knox Smith
United States Steel Corporation
Stealey
Farrell
Susith
Stanley
Lergly
Cwr
Dave
Evershads
Reed
Corporation
Campaign Money Demanded in 1904 Funds Barons
Senator Culberson urged a resolution for an investigation into national campaign committees. He said corporations engaged in interstate commerce were intimidated for contributions and cited 1896 1900 and 1904 as years with large Republican inflows versus Democrats.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Culberson
May Defort Foreign Girls Active on Shoplifters
Two Swedish girls in Minneapolis aged two years in the United States are being deported after police discovered about 1000 dollars worth of stolen merchandise from several local stores in their possession.
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Minneapolis
Associated 2c. cm
Minn
Stepa
Dagna Carlson
Natalie Nigren
America
Sweden
Trial in Chicago Convicts Clyde Taylor for Robbery
Chicago jury returns a verdict of guilty after a three minute deliberation. Clyde Taylor, colored, is sentenced to one year to life in Joliet Prison for robbing Miss Amelia Sheldon of jewelry valued at 130 dollars.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Clyde Taylor
Ufe
JoHet
Cook County
Taylor
Amelia Sheldon
Empress Question Sparks Chinese Abdication Crisis
Reported turmoil in Peking as Manchu princes and Yuan Shi Kai push for throne retention. Abdication plans are halted while antiabdication leaders seek funds via jewel sales to fuel a potential campaign. Foreign legations fear delayed abdication amid rising hostilities.
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Teking
Jaan
Mirela
Paler
Uae
Ching Daily News
Foreign Board
Peking
Vi Bhi Kai
Tine
London
Dan
China
Tionee Kang
Mukdeo
Dietiricla
Pusseeston O
Yuan Shi Kai
Endvices
Cansul
Tlentam
Eitv
Exchange Telegraph Company
Yin Tehang
Washington
1. C. Dan
State Department
Abdulate
Sugar Report Expected From Congress Panel
Washington January 23. Chairman Hardwick of the congressional committee investigating the sugar trust hopes to submit a report within a week. The committee will begin considering the evidence in executive session tomorrow.
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Ey Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Hardwick
Congressonal Conuites
Sugar Trust
House
Hopes of Heir Shattered in Netherlands
The Hague January 23 officials confirm that the hopes for an heir to the Dutch throne have been shattered. Queen Wilhelmina, previously indisposed, is now said by physicians to be convalescing after a period of illness.
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Associated Preas
the Hague
Netherlands
Wilhelmina
Argentine Congress Meeting Ordered by President Rojas
Buenos Aires reports from Ascuncion say President Rojas has summoned a session of the Argentine Congress. The dispatches note the summons was issued as tensions rise over national policy and regional concerns.
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Associated Press
Buenos Aires
Argentine
Ascuncion
Rojas
Ithe
Seek Elmer Carter Inquiry From Battle Creek
In Battle Creek Michigan a request arrives seeking information about a young man named Elmer Carter. The inquiry asks his residence next of kin heirs and any relevant relatives in the city. Officer Bowling was asked to assist but could not provide details.
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Battle Creel
Mien
Cutter
Gustev Lesosier
Joseph Lesperanse
Desrosier
Carter
Mauile Creeis
Oia
Willow
Youngs
Taan le Atil
Uhie
Between Life and Death from a Water Well Tragedy
A report on a water well incident where a man fell into a well during cold conditions. He was rescued after multiple failed attempts to lift him out, while a child and another family member endured fear and strain. The text notes attempts to help and repeated dangers as the man faced critical danger.
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Associatedl Tress
Alexitier
Dan
Lal Vorstad
Billy
Nord
Tong
France Demands Turkish Suspects Surrender
Paris demands that Turkish nationals held aboard the Manonhie be turned over to French authorities. France threatens to recall its ambassador from Rome and deploy warships to escort French steamers in the Mediterranean. French envoy Camille Beara is expected to arrive tonight in Terreton. The move comes as Paris refuses to back down on the demand. Cruisers Badgar Quinet Laon Cam betta Ernest Renan, with five submarines, sail to conduct maneuvers between Nice and Hyères in the Mediterranean.
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Parix
Jan
France
Manonhie
Frenehe
Medranes
Camille Beara
Taujon
Prance
Badgar Quinet
Laon Cambetta
Ernest Renan
Walles
Nice
Hyeres
McKinley Heirs Excluded From Estate By Supreme Court
The Supreme Court rules all heirs of former President McKinley cannot participate in his estate. The will named Mrs. Mary Barber as widow to Mary Barber, and on her death the estate passed to her sister, barring the children of McKinley’s siblings from any share.
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Associated Tres Columbus
Supreme Court
McKinley
Mary Barber
Mc Kinley
Democrats in Contest Split Over Public Building Bill
Washington Jan 23 The Democratic caucus in the House faces a sharp split as Representative Fitzgerald of New York plans a resolution opposing the proposed 11 million dollar public building bill. The caucus will first tackle the front and steel tariff revision measure.
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Associated Preag
Washington, D.C
House
Pitzgerald
New York
Alven
Train Derailment Near Milwaukee Injures Two
A St Paul freight train went off the track six miles south of Milwaukee around midnight. Five cars left the rails into the ditch injuring Conductor Fred Rom and Brakeman George Gibbons.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Janesville
St Paul
Fred Rom
George Gibbons
Modern Woodmen Meet Opens in Chicago Amid Plans
Delegates of the Modern Woodmen of America gather in Chicago to review revised insurance rules and policies. Consul Talbot presides as Governor Delwen lauds state laws, with sessions expected to continue into Saturday as committees report on national convention mandates and revisions.
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Chicago
Madurn Woodmen of
America
United States
Palbot
Delwen
Fifingss
Timininus
Minnesota anti saloon league act adopted by trustees
The Minnesota Anti Saloon League trustees approve a resolution to prohibit shipments of liquor into dry counties by requiring ships to comply with state laws. An invitation is extended to a national organization to study the situation and plan action for next fall in Minneapolis.
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Weney
Peking
Ytten Sh. Kal
Minteapelis
Minn
Dam
Resolu- Viet
Minnnesota Agit- Salout
Pe Trusteres
Minneapedi
Lumbermen Hold Meeting In Minneapolis
Assistant Preas Minneagolis reports lumbermen from Northern Pine Manufacturers at the gathering in Minneapolis. Wade will head the organization if elected. Koo Males of Ollauak is rumored as a candidate with Shey Yn of Minneapolis viewed as president.
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Minneagolis
Mini
Prdaing Thoiber Pir Facturers
Minpeagatea Fas
Wade Shoamd
Nps
Tie Holling
Ollauak
Wie
Chan
Arrion
Fb. Shey Yn
Minneapolia
Capital Society Eager for Reception at White House
The Washington report says the reception at the White House may include the president, First Lady, Secretary Knox, and all members of the president's cabinet, with attendees possibly lining up for the audience in the afternoon.
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Lily Abiocie
Edachington
Frealiigton
Pesain
Waite
Duke of Connaught
Mes
Knox
Militia Watchful After Explosion Kills One
In Glenboro Manitoba January 23 Joseph Delpander was killed and Harry Robinson seriously injured by an explosion at a lighting plant. Militants from several regiments were ordered to hold themselves in readiness to respond to Belfast if needed amid rising tensions between Nationalists and Unionists over home rule.
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Associated Press
Glenboro
Man
Joseph Delpwander
Harry Robinson
Pelfant
Iredand
Law
Robineen
Belfast
Packers Trial Details Cost of Beef and By-Products
District Attorney Wilkerson questions William E. Weber as testimony on the National Packing company and its subsidiaries unfolds. The government argues mispriced beef costs hid by by products credits to inflate prices. defense counters show consistency with rival firms’ charges.
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William E. Wetherells
Assoviated Press
Ageo
Tel
Dan
Walkerson
Systein
Willian B. Weber
National Packing Company
Weber
Wiikeraon
Wickergon
Amour, Swift and
Morris
The
Nations Packing Company
Packhng
Plaintipfe
Garpenter
Wilkersti
Juigearpunter
National Packing Mining
Pode
Wautern Biackhiy Company
Colorado Packing
Stephenson Bankrupt in Wisconsin Proceedings
Stephen Son Stephenson, a Milwaukee area resident and branding proprietor, files for bankruptcy in Marinette Wisconsin. The unsecured debts total 4200.63 with assets listed at 0.05 and exempt personal effects. Included are $160 notes to Lambermans Bank of Marinette and a note endorsed by Col Joshua S Modgins. Another liability shows 4 owing to Sheriff A K Schwiltny of Marinette County.
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Milwaukee
Wis Dan
Stephengen
Marinette
Mle
Loane Stephengen
United States
Iron
Wisconsin
Lambernans Bank of Marinette
Joshua S Modgins
Stephenson
A. KK. Schwiltny
Marrinette
Fur
Milwaukee women discuss 1912 federation convention
Several Milwaukee women prominent in the state federation of clubs meet at the Pheler hotel in response to a call from Mrs William Howard Crosby of Racine president of the federation. They plan the 1912 convention site and nominate committee details with Mrs John F Martin of Green Bay leading the session. The proceedings will be announced this evening.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Pheler
William ‘Howard Crosby
Racine
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Federated Clubs
Maeting
John F. Martin Aot
Green Bay
Dla
Dead Bodies Found In Cabin Suspected Gas Asphyxiation
The bodies of Fred Anderson and Stanley Harraworth were found near their home cabin in Saskatoon. Police believe coal gas asphyxiation caused the deaths. A separate report notes a secret society among young Serbian army officers linked to anti dynastic plots and a crown prince resignation.
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Quv Associated Press
Belgrade
Servia
Dan
Jens
Hignest
Assoeciated Press
Ikamis. Sask
Fred Anderson
Stanley Harraworth
Ateaden
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