Hines Testifies on Lorimer Inquiry and Illinois Seat
Edward Hines of Chicago told the Senate Lorimer committee how he became involved in the 1909 Illinois senatorial case. He said Senators Aldrich and Penrose pressed him to gauge the legislature and urged that Lorimer be elected if possible, including discussions with the president and a possible trip to the White House. He traced his rise from office boy to lumber magnate and described his communications with Lorimer, Aldrich, and Penrose as the inquiry unfolded.
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Maots
Hines
Anancated Press
Washington, D. C
Edward Ines
Chicago
Storm Center
Lorimer
Senate
Lorimer Committee
United States Senate
Aldrich
Penrose
Illinois
Taftt
Washington
D. C
Edward Hines
William Lorimer
Senate Lorimer Committee
Attorney Hynes
Harvester Company
Mr. Lorimer
Congress
A. C. Bartlett
United States
Springfield
Helm
Bartlett
Pen-rose
Illinoia
Senator Jones
Routell
Madden
Pennrose
Kenyon
Dir. Hines
Mr. Hines
Kern
Tiknois
Lorimer Wes
Senator Aldrich
White House
Benator Aldrich
Benarich Tha
Presidential Discussion on Timois Crisis and Lorimer
A long talk with the president covered the Timois situation. The president said 4 vis from Representative Boutell, and Senator Aldrich claimed the administration wanted a senator elected and thought Lorimer could win. They urged the witness to persuade him, with instructions to telegraph details from Springfield if needed. Sen Taft and Sen Aldrich were named as those backing the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timois
Boutell
Aldrich
Lorimer
Ern
Taft
Aldrec
Springeld
Penrose
Senate Attacks Canada Reciprocity Bill in Debates
Washington June 20 senators opened a new phase of scrutiny on the reciprocity measure with Canada as Cummins condemns the bill as unsustained and amendments to expand free Canadian goods are discussed. Penrose pushes for unanimous consent to fix a vote date while the House plans light business until Senate action, with adjournments likely until after July 4.
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Associated Press
Washington
TD. C
Congress
Senate
Canada
Cummins
Lowa
Penrose
Fimance Committee
House
Diegle Defense Rests in Bribery Trial
The defense for Rodney J Diegle, senate Sergeant-at-arms, rested its case in the bribery probe involving State Senator L R Andrews. The team reserved the right to introduce a transcript from the Dieffenbach murder case, dependent on Chicago records. Detective Frank S Harrison, the estate's star witness, testified earlier.
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iBy Associated Press
Columbus
Rodney J Diegle
Senate
L. R. Andrews
Dieffenbach
Chicago
Frank S. Harrison
Smiley
Judson Gets Degree From Michigan University
The University of Michigan conferred an honorary doctor of laws on Harry Pratt Judson president of Chicago University. Gov. Chase Osborn of Michigan, Judge Rufus Thayer of the U S court for China, and Henry Prout of New York City also received honors. The ceremony occurred in Ann Arbor on June 28.
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Associated Press
Ann Arbor
Mich
University of Michigan
Harry Pratt
Chicago University
Gov. Chase
Osborn
Michigan
Rufus Thayer
United States Court For China
Henry Prout
New York City
Equatorial Provinces
New Yorker Makes Flight in Wright Machine
Dayton June 29 C P Rodgers New York sportsman flew over a city section in a Wright machine reaching an altitude between 3500 and 4000 feet today He is nephew of Admiral Rodgers and descendant of Lieutenant Perry He stands over six feet tall and weighs more than 200 pounds.
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Associated Press
Dayton
C. P. Rodgers
York
Sportsman
Mr. Rodgers
Admiral Rodgers
Perry
Elkhorn Man Elected Wisconsin County Clerks Leader
Grant D. Harrington of Elkhorn, longtime Walworth county clerk, was elected president of the Wisconsin County Clerks Association. Grand Rapids will host the next meeting. Other officers named include Vice President H Offerdahl of Hudson, Secretary H Lee of Janesville, and Secretary V P Reth of Antigo.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wic
Green Bay
Grant D. Harrington
Elkhorn
Walworth County
Wisconsin
Grand Rapids
Offerdahl
Hudson
H Lee
Janesville
V. P. Reth
Antigo
Jews May Attend Fair At Tyumen
After American embassy representations to Russia over American Jewish buyers at the Tyumen fair, orders were sent to Tyumen authorities not to exclude Jews pending central government decision.
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Associated Press
St. Petersburg
Tyumen
Kohlsaar Says He Aims Not For Senate Seat
Editor Herman H. Kohlsaar testified before seven U S senators investigating Senator Lorimer's election. He declared he did not seek a seat in the Senate and said he would refuse any offer regardless of Illinois public demand.
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Herman H. Kohlsaar
Chicago Record-Herald
United States
Lorimer
Illinois
Romance and breach of promise suit in Chicago
A Chicago breach of promise case ends with Mrs Lillian Hamer suing Wisconsin millionaire William M Gilbert for 100000, after a romance sparked three years earlier at the Auditorium hotel. The suit, to be tried in Chicago next September, followed service of summons and statements from close friends.
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Northwestern
Chicago
Lillian Hammer
William M. Gilbert
Wisconsin
Hamer
Auditorium Hotel
Breach of Promise Suit Seeks 100000 in Chicago
Mrs Lillian Hamer sues William M Gilbert Chicago for breach of promise after he allegedly proposed in February and later wed another woman in Oshkosh. Gilbert claimed marriage would kill him due to illness, but he later married a prominent Oshkosh woman. Deputy Sheriff Carroll served him at the Blackstone hotel and the case heads to Cook County court in September.
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Homer
Gilbert
Wis
Chicago
Sherr Carroll
Millonaire
Cnies
Wisconsin Pulp and Paper Company
Blackstone Hotel
Carroll
Cook County
Neenah
William Gilbert
Lillian Hamer
Milwaukee
Gilbert Served With $100,000 Breach of Contract Suit
Mobile and registered at the Hotel Pfister Mr Gilbert declined to discuss reports of a $100 000 breach of contract suit filed against him by Lition V Hamer Chicago and formerly of Oshkosh Chicago dispatches stated that Mr Gilbert was served with the summons in the suit on Wednesday
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Pfister
Gilbert
Lition V. Hamer
Chicago
Oshkosh
Chicago Dispatches
Taft weighs withdraw of Texas troops
President Taft is considering pulling back the maneuver division stationed in Texas. A cabinet meeting tomorrow will decide timing, with withdrawals likely to start soon and finish within a month. Officials cite improving Mexico conditions and soldiers’ discomfort as reasons.
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Associated Preas
Washington, D. C
Taft
Texas
Mexico
Parade of Automobiles for Neenah Fourth of July
Neenah Wisconsin June 20 C B Clark calls autoists to join parade next Tuesday at 10 am. Parade starts Menasha Park goes to Neenah ending at Riverside Park. Auto line aims for many vehicles and will run separately from the Woodmen parade. In addition local items report a fine paid in court, a blind man told to leave town, utility work at Barnett corner, five cent fare and transfer due, a death from general debility, and social events and visits around Neenah.
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Neenah
Wis
C. B. Clark
Menasha Park
Menasha
Riverside Park
Auto Committee
Attroy
Frank Morey
Costa
Justice Baird
Frank Abarth
Wisconsin Avenue
Weynauwega
Inter-Urbin
Barnett
Freeman
Charles Gehl
Korwitz
Oak Street
Mary Scoff
Charles
John Geht
Center
Outagamie County
D. M. Darrow
Vinold
Ladies’ Ald Society
Vinald Methodiat Church
Roy Clifford
Stevens Point
Mise
Mabel Lindahl
Chicago
Dan _ Kimberly
Cedars
Mres
M. E. Barnett
Elkhart Lake
Wisconsin
Cora
Lansings
Eelkhart Lake
C W N_ Greene
Oshkosh
F. W. Greene
James Brinkerhoff
Mlasionary Society of the Baptist Church
Guesete
Mins Ronefrien
George Blohm
Martha Gambeky
M. Frederick
Milwaukee
Misa
Direct Vote Fails as Assembly Delays Senate Action
Madison June 29 The assembly rejected the conference report on a direct election for US senators with a 35 to 39 vote. Democrats backed the report. most Republicans opposed, with Socialists also against. A constitutional amendment for direct senatorial election proceeds to the 1912 general election. Income tax debate dominates senate session as leaders push to avoid a referenda clause.
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Madison
Wis
Assembly
Conference
United States
Church plans to expand missions worldwide
The Norwegian Lutheran synod in St. Paul votes to expand foreign and home missions. Existing Alaska, India, and South Africa missions will be joined by new posts in other regions. Delegates again discuss doctrinal differences among the three branches and express optimism for a united Lutheran church plan before the next synod meeting.
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Associatert Press
St. Paul, Minn
Synod of
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Alaska
India
South Africa
Thres
Cunard agrees to recognize seamen unions and dockers
END SEEN IN STRIKE. Liverpool June 29. The Cunard Steamship company agreed to recognize all seamen unions including the dockers organization. Strikers are returning to work. London June 29. Seamen strike situation still unresolved in places as wage demands meet some gains. Canadian Pacific and Allan Line yielded. stewards of the Empire have returned to work and reading of the Tunisian resumed.
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Associated Press
Liverpool
Cunard Steamship Company
Dockers’ Organization
London
Canadian Pacific Railway
Allan Line
Empres
Britain
Unsettled Warm Era Marks Jun Bun Day
An unsettled warm spell is noted as Jun Bun Day rises, with forecasts showing lingering heat and evolving conditions. Officials urge caution for outdoor activities while meteorologists monitor shifts in humidity and temperatures.
Woman Confesses Murder in Court Admission
Associated Press reports Philadelphia on June 29 that Stella Hodre, 35, formally confessed in court to shooting and killing Emil Amann to cover up the death of John M. Andrews of Wheeling. The confession was entered as the trial advances.
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Associated Pres
Philadelphia
Stella Hodre
Land
Emil Amann
John M. Andrews
Warren
Woman Arrested in Murder Case After Carriage Ride Confession
Mrs. Hodge is held at police headquarters after a detective testified she confessed to a murder during a carriage ride with Amann. She said a revolver was carried for protection at the water company office. she dropped it, Amann fell, and she fled. She claimed fear of ruin stopped her from confessing.
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Amana
Woodward Reports Visit to Charities and Prisons
Daniel Woodward of the Wisconsin estate board submitted a report to the governor and board detailing a study trip with Dr. P. N. Lindley to the National Conference of Charities and Correction in Boston. They visited National Reform School for Boys Washington, Industrial Home School DC, Providence State Farm, Sing Sing. Mattewan State Hospital, Pennsylvania State Penitentiary, Philadelphia House of Correction, Maryland Penitentiary. Woodward notes Wisconsin’s lack of electric chair and capital punishment, mentions executions in New York, and urges humane treatment, convict employment, and a merit system to improve the state’s penal and charitable institutions. He believes Wisconsin should study other states to solve current problems and maintain pride in agriculture and humane methods.
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Madison
Wis
Daniel Woodward
Estate Board of Control
P. N. Lindley
National Conference Off Charities and Correction
Boston
National Reform School For Boys
Washington
Industrial Home School
District of Columbia
State Farm of Providence
Sing Sing Prison
Mattewwan State Hospital
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
House of Correction
Maryland
Sing Star
Woodward
Wisconsin
State Rested in See Trial After Handwriting Evidence
The state rested in the See trial as Denise Heronden and James Ennis testified. Ennis matched Miter to See's handwriting, linking to the Book of Truth. Herenden, a participant, described the seizure of See papers and stated motives without admitting conspiracy.
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Associated Plans
Chicago
See
Denise Heronden
James J. Ennis
Ennis
Miter
Dennis H. Herenden
Evelyn Arthur See
Sue
Mr. See
Sea's Rat
Mra
Al Fresco Wedding in Fond du Lac Wisconsin
Miss Barbara Sweet and Ebner I Whittaker wed at 7 30 PM in an arbor on the east lawn of the Sweet home 40 Sheboygan Street Fond du Lac Wisconsin The ceremony was by Rev Walter A Hall with Mendelssohn wedding march played by Miss Addie Sweet Bridesmaids Olive Sweet Hazel Steeves and Elizabeth Sweet acted as such Usher brothers Nathan Sweet Ben F Sweet Flint Jones and Horace Whittaker stood with the couple A reception followed with vocal selections by Mrs Florence Pierron Hartmann The bride wore white embroidery and lilies of the valley bouquets The event featured Japanese lanterns and electric lights and an all outdoor setting.
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Northwestern
Fond du Tac
Wis
Barbara Sweet
Ebner I. Whittaker
Mas. Waldo Sweet
Sheboygan Street
Ft Beautiful Arbor
Walter A. Hall
Mendelasohn
Addie
Yeeal
Florence Pierron Hartmann
Rockefeller Returns Quietly to Forest Hills Home
John D. Rockefeller arrived in Cleveland after a secret trip from Pocantico Hills and New York City that began a week earlier. He refused to discuss the journey and headed by auto to his Forest Hills summer home.
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Associated Cross
Cleveland
John 1D. Rockefeller
Pocantico Hills
N. Y
New York City
Forest
Wind lodges grain in Marshfield area
A Journal Special from Marshfield reports strong winds lodge grain across fields, with damage limited to a few towers and south of Marsh. Weathered grain and overall crop condition remain good despite the setback.
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Milwaukee
Wis
DNL
Oshkosh Man Henry Euler Killed In Little Chute Crash
Appleton Wis June 29 Henry Euler formerly of Oshkosh and Green Bay died at St Elizabeth hospital after an early morning car crash on the Appleton Little Chute road. Ernest Ermen of Green Bay survived with minor injuries. George Hoberg and Harriet Harris were uninjured. Witnesses described a high speed run through Little Chute with the rear passengers ejected as the car struck a culvert. Euler a traveling salesman for a Milwaukee hardware firm, was unconscious upon rescue and did not regain consciousness.
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Appleton
Wis
Henry Euler
Bleyer
Ellers
Oshkosh
Green Bay
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Ernest Exmen
Eremann
Appleton-Little Chutte
Little Chute
George Hoberg
Harriet Harris
Hitler
Ermen
Butler
Euler
Milwaukee
Tonneau
Hoberg
Marevin de Bruin
de Bruin
Tme
Cde
Mr. de Bruin
Bugsy
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Lumber King
Illinom
Diegle
Judson
NEW Yorker
THE
Lillian VV. Hawer
Lillian V. Hamer
William M Gilbert
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Wisconsin Senate
White
Timothy Burka
Winfield Gaylord
Adbers
Bodenstab
Lyons
Teasale
Thomas
Weigle
Whitehead
Wright
Raundulph
Blaine
Rosehard
Burke
Hor
Kileen
Kleczka
Krummrey
Linley
Martin
Owen
Scott
Hasting
Gaylord
Zophs
Bishop Republicaty
Donald
Trepublican
James
Snover
True
Somumeiurenen Tepuerians
Goveror
Tession
Renate
Bishop
Kenosha
George Brumder
Superior
M. F. White
Winneconne
John Klecazka
Milwaukie
Special Income Tax Committee
Frown
Waupaca
Morris
Berwemian Lutheran Synod
Minatons
Bern Veneth
Celine
State Board of Control
Heronden
Itation Absolute Life Headquarters
Fond de Lac
John D
Westerm
Little Chate
Buck Seat
Sdict
Kaukauna
Hoberg Paper Company
Hanor
Eulers
William Euler
Henry
Dom
Jacob Tyler
Bowen Street
EB. Schickodants
A Fred Taker
Ozwokee
Avila
John
Thwud
Jacob
Fwier
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