Lorimer Is Unseated by Senate After Prolonged Fight
The United States Senate voted 55 to 2 to unseat William Lorimer of Illinois, declaring his election invalid due to corrupt methods. Lorimer defended his record in six days of debate, and amid dramatic closing moments, walked from the chamber as the Lea resolution condemned his election.
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Senate Rejects British Panama Canal Request Delays Cane
The Senate voted 40 to 34 to keep the Panama canal bill unfinished business delaying negotiations with Britain. An Archbald impeachment trial in the Senate was unlikely this session, suggesting an earlier congressional adjournment, with the delay attributed to Judge Archbald's wishes.
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Governor Teneen Considers Lorimer Succession In Indiana
Springheld Indiana July 13 Governor Teneen said he has not yet decided what will be done to fill Senator Lorimer’s seat. He plans to issue a statement later. Names mentioned for the appointment include B A Ekart of Chicago among others.
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Knetsch slain during hold up in Fort Worth
Mrs. John Deanan of Racine received a telegram from Fort Worth announcing that her brother Paul Knetsch a 30 year old prominent architect was fatally harmed during a holdup by three Black men. The brief dispatch notes the fatal shooting occurred while the assailants were committing a hold up.
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Former Wisconsin man nominated for president
Eugene Wilder Chatin, nominated for the presidency by the Prohibition party at Atlantic City, was born November 1, 1852 near East Troy Wisconsin. He studied at University of Wisconsin and practiced law in Waukesha. He moved to Chicago, led the Prohibition party in that city, and ran for president in 1908.
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Storm Destruction Broadens Across Wisconsin Regions
Minneapolis and Kenosha report fatalities and widespread damage from a cyclone and associated storms. In Minneapolis one man died and fourteen injured with property losses around 50 000 dollars. Kenosha and Fond du Lac areas record downed telegraph lines, washed tracks, and collapsed buildings. Appleton and Marshfield endure lightning strikes, fires, and washouts disrupting trains and farms. Local weather officials tally heavy rainfall and storm intensity across multiple counties.
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Guilty Verdict and Expulsion Sentenced
A streetcar conductor turned political figure was found guilty of corruption in a case alleging election to the senate. The expulsion was imposed as the sentence as the senate opened a dramatic and tense session.
Storm Plagues North Shore, Widespread Damage Reported
A violent storm swept the north shore of Lake Winnebago causing significant tree damage and scattered losses across Stevens Point and nearby areas. Power was disrupted as strong winds and lightning struck, with authorities noting the impact could exceed a few thousand dollars in damages.
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Crane backs Wilson as third party signals for convention
Crane and Van Hise publicly expressed support for Governor Wilson while visiting the governor’s lawn with William F. McCombs. They spoke of aiding Wilson’s campaign and of aligning with Progressive readers toward a Wilson victory. The third party convention in Chicago was under debate with plans to decide next week after captain members report.
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Planning Wilson Campaign Meeting in Chicago Office
The Democratic national committee members from Wisconsin are to meet at noon Monday in Chicago to plan the campaign. W McComb, who managed Wilson's primary for governor, is due to arrive tomorrow and is expected to become DNC chairman. A state central committee meeting will discuss the campaign plan and dismissal of officers.
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Woodmen to La Crosse in Wisconsin row amid protests
A Northwestern special from La Crosse reports Woodmen members from northern and western Wisconsin will protest the head camp’s January decision in Chicago. The dispute involves fraternal insurance and local officials. efforts to curb illicit pilot machines on Lake Winnebago are mentioned alongside broader local agitational actions.
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Views on Lorimer and the Senate ouster debate
Interviews show broad public interest in whether Senator Lorimer should be ousted. Citizens express varied views but many agree the Senate must reflect the people, not corporations, and support action if justified by the evidence. Statements cite political conditions and calls for accountability, with mixed expectations on the final outcome.
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Roosevelt skips Michigan progressive party launch
Colonel Roosevelt said he cannot attend the organization of Michigan's Progressive party in Jackson on July 20. He will prepare a statement on the issues shaping the party and address national questions at the Progressive convention. Medill Mecum, in charge of Chicago Progressive headquarters, has notified newspapers of seat counts for the convention in August.
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State Labor Society Meets in Sheboygan With Plans
Sheboygan Wis July 13 The Wisconsin Federation for Labor announces a four day convention opening July 17 with about 160 delegates from across the state. Mayor Dieck and labor leaders greet participants Band concerts July 17 and 19 Fife drill parade and banquet July 19 and a closing ball July 20 Committees plan city decorations parade marshal A Bello to lead. Also a Franklin Mission board moves to relocate the German Reformed seminary to Sheboygan with a 300 student college planned and $25 000 cash bonus raised for the project
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Bailey Predicts Revolt as US May Face French‑Like Crisis
Senator Bailey of Texas warned at a private dinner that if U S conditions continue to change as they have in thirty years, the nation could face a crisis akin to the French Revolution. He blamed congressional cowardice for unrest and urged leaders to expose evils without harming republican principles. He cited minority impatience as inflating perceived evils.
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Willam H H Hotchkiss provisional chairman of the National Progressive party in New York state outlined plans to form a state committee of 150 members, one from each assembly district, plus an advisory seven member committee in New York City. He described reorganizing the party machinery for the campaign and noted the mix of old guard Republicans Hughes supporters and Roosevelt backers without detailing how distinctions would be made.
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