Hines Denies He Elected Lorimer in Lorimer Affair
Edward Hines of Chicago testifies before the Senate committee and denies personally aiding Lorimer's election fund. He recalls discussing a $10,000 request and says he did not know the final impact of his actions. He asserts a White House denial was not presented to him.
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Hines
Aldrich
Lorimer
White House
Springfield
Freel Dent
Washington, D. C
Edward Hines
Chicago
Stan G
Senate
Lormer
Senator Jones
Philadelphia
Orice
International Harvester Company
Union Club
Marble
Union League Club
Associated Press
Senator Lorimer
Herman H. Hettler
Hettier
Telegrams in Handshake Echo Lorimer Controversy
Senator Lorimer exits with telegrams and returns moments later bearing notes from Mr. Hines. Attorney Hanecy notes one telegram in Hines' handwriting, drawing a wry reaction from all.
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Grams
Mr. Hines
Lorimer
Mr. Lorimer
Attorney Llancey
Senator Lorimer
Hanecy
Mts
Fire Takes Alaska City
News from Seattle reports Iditarod City Alaska was nearly destroyed by a city-wide fire on June 25. The conflagration was only recently received by officials and residents, with details still emerging.
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Sy Associated Press
Seattle
Wash
Iditarod City
Alaska
Holdup at Appleton Targets Swift Agent
Appleton, Wis. A Swift Packing Co. representative Fred Booth was struck with a brick on College avenue and robbed of 83. He was knocked from his bicycle, rendered momentarily unconscious, later recovering and recounting the night’s events. Police found a distinct cream colored brick from the Glodenman site used in the attack. no suspect or clues located. Booth is a known salesman for Swift in Oshkosh, Appleton, Kaukauna, Depere and Green Bay.
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Appleton
Wis
Jung
Fred €. Booth
College Avenue
Swift Packing Company
Stier and Alberty
Wood
Booth Wine
Archie Hickman
C. Wilcox
Lawrence Street
Hickman
Wilcox
Booth
Dohearty
Fiyet
Gerogss
Walnut Street
Glondeman
Gloudenian
Ogden
Hellet
Somone
Probe Sexton Murder in Wisconsin Kiln Gang Suspected
Milwaukee report says John L. Sexton was murdered not suicided. Investigators target a Trallans gang working in a lime kiln near the Sexton home. two members suspected. Evidence notes a single $20 coin, no weapon found at scene, body position arguing against self-harm, with entry through a door and exit via a window after the attack.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Shebyogan
Elkhart Lake
John L. Sexton
Sexton Place
Sexton
National Banks Report Due This Week On Condition
Washington June 30 report from the Associated Press says the national banks will publish this week the condition report in response to the last call of the Comptroller of the Currency. It is expected to show an expansion of assets and discounts with reserves kept heavy in cash.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Changes in Districts as Assembly Plan Goes
The Wisconsin legislature adopted apportionment altering the map with Winnebago in the sixth district. Analysts see Democratic chances in three new districts. The senate substitute apportionment affects numerous counties and districts while Milwaukee and Dane counties shift. final adjournment eyed for early next week after forestry and forester bills pass.
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Madison
Wis
Senate
Milwaukee
Svelu
Assembly
Tote
Milwaukee County
Ozaukee County
John Nelson
Arthur Kopp
Dane
Grant
Theodore P. Konop
Eza A. Morse
Langlade
Davidson
Congress
L. J. Mahon
Charles Ingram
State Senate
Firse
Kewaunee
Door
Marimette
Biowne
Oconto
Racite
Kenostia
St. Crom
Pierce
Peppin
Buffalo
Touglas
Washburn
Burnett
Ashland
Bayfield
Sawyer
Rosk
Price
Dodge
Washington
Ontagamie
Shawano
Manitowoc
Calumet
Biategath
Crawford and
Midland
Yenteenth
Green
Lafayette
Lowa
Eyghteenth
Green Lake
Fouddu
Sineteenth
Winnebago
Iwentieth
Sheboysun
Ozaulee
Wanushara
Adams
Junzai
Marguette
Kook
Walworth
Watpaen
Portage
Clark
Wood
Marathon
Dine
Columbia
Sauk
Eau Claire
Chippewa
Dann
Barron
Polk
Taylor
Tron
Vilas
Oneida
Lincoln
Forest
Florence
Jackson
Monroe
Vernon
Waukesha
Jefferson
Synod Ends With Union Talk In Minnesota
The triennial convention of the Synod of the Norwegian Lutheran church of America adjourned as a committee was appointed to confer with a united church on church union. The panel includes Rev. J Nordig Lee Rev. R Mollin Thompson Rev J E Bjorgen Kode and Rev I D Villsanter Mayville N D. Officials warn doctrinal differences may hinder agreement with the Hauge branch.
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Mayville
N. D
Hauge
Chicago Sets Record June With Hottest Month Ever
The Associated Press reports Chicago endured the hottest June on record with an average temperature of 72.8 degrees, six degrees above normal. The maximum reached 86.5 on several days as street temperatures hit 100 degrees, causing numerous deaths and hundreds of prostrations.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Warrant Issued in Green Bay Auto Fatality Case
The coroner inquest into Henry Euler's death from a Green Bay crash at Little Chute was adjourned until Tuesday. A warrant was issued for George Hoberg of Green Bay on a charge of manslaughter, but officers had not served it by noon. Hoberg had been in Neenah the previous evening en route from the scene.
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Appleton
Wis
Henry Euler
Green Bay
Litechute
George Hoberg
Neenah
Neenah, Wis
Kenry Eyler
Little Chute
Gilberts deny marriage promise in blackmail suit
Neenah June 30 W M Gilbert and wife returned from Chicago and Milwaukee. He says the case brought by Lillian Hamer for $100000 is blackmail, denying any marriage promise and claiming sensational articles were driven by the attorney. He refused interviews and would not pay any sum.
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Northwestern
Neenah
Wis
W. M. Gilbert
Chicago
Milwaukee
Gilbert
Lillian Hamer
Automobile owner sued over runaway crash damages
Henry Miller of Liberty farm is suing E. D. Jones of Milwaukee for 6000 damages in circuit court over a June 7 runaway accident on a Edberry highway. Miller alleges his team lost control, he was thrown into a barbed wire fence, suffered severe injuries and has been incapacitated from work. Jones reportedly offered a settlement, which Miller rejected. The case may move to Milwaukee County.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Manitowoc
Henry Miler
Liberty
Farmeor Haw
E. D. Jones
Il Ls
Jones Automobile
Edberry
Miller
German Cutlery Makers Probed Over Dual Price Lists
Treasury officials report evidence that German cutlery manufacturers prepared separate price lists: one for the U.S. customs house and another for private customers. The German government investigates the Selligen district, source of nearly all German imports to the United States.
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Sy Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Treasury
Selligen
United States
Judge Denies Move in Lee Indictment Case
In Chicago on June 26 Judge Honore rules Evelyn Arthur Lee must face remaining fourteen counts and denies a bid to dismiss the case from the jury. Defense presents witnesses including Stephen H Bridges. Julius Geneke, attorney for Agnes Bee, says affidavits claim the book of truth was written by himself and Mena.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Honore
Evelyn Arthur Lee
Stephen H Bridges
Julius Geneke
Agnes Bee
Leo
Wire men indicted under Sherman act await July 3 plea
The Associated Press reports that 84 wire manufacturers were criminally indicted for pooling business in violation of the Sherman anti trust law. They will appear for pleas on July 3 as the U S circuit court under Judge Archibald convenes. No arrests or bench warrants have been issued yet but causes will be required to produce the defendants in court.
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Associated Press
New York
Branca
United States Circuit Court
Archibald
Covenes
Cowgill Improves After Surgery in Rochester
Rochester Missouri state treasurer Jamen Cowgill underwent surgery Monday in a local hospital and enjoyed a good night despite considerable suffering. Doctors say he will need another operation as soon as his condition allows.
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Associated Press
Rochester
Minn
Jamen Cowgill
Miasouri
Cowslil
Kaiser Leaves Kiel in Kiel Week Curtain Falls
Berlin reports on Kiel week ending as Emperor William departs for Travemunde aboard a cruiser and American visiting battleships depart Kiel today. The scene closes a notable maritime week with naval visitors and imperial travel shaping the port city events.
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Associated Drees
Berlin
Kiel
Emperor William
Travemunde
Cummins Calls for Sustainment of Just Canadian Tariff Provisions
The Senate debate centers on the Canadian reciprocity pact and the risk of Canada gaining market power through favorable rates. Senator Cummins urges the president to reimpose general tariff duties if Canada lowers prices to flood the U.S. with Canadian goods. Senator Gamble condemns the measure as unfair to American farmers and a violation of party principles.
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Associated
Washington
Cummins
Canada
Cumming
Senate
Gaimmins
Borah
Idaho
Sherman
Barah
Gamble
South Dakota
Cumila
Gambie
Favor Reciprocity Petition From Montana Farmers to Senate
Northern Montana farmers and stock growers presented a petition to the senate in Washington urging support for the Canadian reciprocity bill. Senator Meyers submitted the petition with a circular note stating reciprocity is popular in Montana and would benefit the state and the country.
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Montana Farmers and Stock Growers
Senate
Associated Press
Washington, D C
Norther
Montana
Senate Today
Meyers
Treasury Shows Large Surplus for Year End 1911
Revised estimates indicate the closing of fiscal year 1911 will show the federal treasury with a surplus of about 33 million dollars on all ordinary accounts. Panama canal bond receipts suggest no deficit from canal operations.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Dingle Trial Opens as State and Defense Debate Evidence
Columbus June 30 Assistant Attorney General McGee opened for the state in the Rodney J. Dingle bribery case arguing that digraph evidence alone should convict. Defense attorney John Egan followed with his counter.
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Associated Press
Columbus
McGee
Rodney J. Dingle
Jie
Diegle
John Egan
Gruesome Find in Lockney Housing Yard
Lockney Texas June 30 searchers found the body of Mrs Maude McCrary of Los Angeles hanging from a windmill behind a house she occupied. In nearby weeds the bodies of her three children were found with their throats cut.
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Associated Press
Lockney
Tex
Searchere
Prison for Reichmann Sentenced in Banking Case
New York June Reichmann former president of the Carnegie Trust Company was convicted of making a false report to the state banking department. Justice Davis sentenced him to four and one half months in the penitentiary for the crime in the supreme court.
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Associated Press
New York
R. Reichmann
Carnegie Trust Company
State Banking Department
Davis
Supreme Court
London Holds Suspect in McNamara Conspiracy Case
A man named David Caplin, identified as one of the alleged McNamara dynamite conspirators, is under surveillance in London. Papera are being prepared for his extradition to the United States as District Attorney John D. Freidericka in Washington coordinates with Secretary Knox while Detective William Burns travels to London to bring back the suspect.
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Astrelatca Press
Los Angeles
Cal
David Caplin
McNamara
London
Papera
England
John D. Fredericka
Washington
Knox
William Burns
Steamer Spokane Beached After Collision Near Seymour Narrowe
The Steamer Spokane struck in Seymour Narrowe last night and was beached on Plumper way. Passengers were landed though two are reported missing. The Grand Trunk Pacific steamer Eriace George stood by during the incident.
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Associated Pros
Victoria
FR. C
Spokane
Seymour Narrowe
Plumper Way
Grand Trunk Facifc
Eriace
George
Seng Habia
Pat
Hines Says Wisconsin Ties Could Have Funded Campaigns
Edward Hines president of the Hines Lumber company testified before the Lorimer committee in Washington that his firm did not fund Isaac Stephenson's campaign. He admitted Wisconsin subsidiary managers may have contributed locally, and noted his prior political donations to national, state, and local campaigns. He described the Hines group as owning several Wisconsin mills and absorbing Stephenson’s Chicago firm.
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Northwestern
Washington, D. C
Timony
Lorimer
Edward Hines
Chicago
Hines Lumber Company
Wisaousin
Isaac Stephenson
Salare
Wisconsin
Kenyon
Ile
Wisconali
Hines
Owus
Wisconsin Lumber Companies
Stephenson Lumber Company
Mu Wlan
Munson State Bank
Magon
Wis
Seamen Strike Continues Amid New Disputes
London reports the shipping strike remains unresolved as new disagreements arise after partial settlements. Dock workers insist on guarantees that wage increases are permanent, while police rush to Hull amid spreading tensions and threats to lay up half the nation’s shipping tonnage.
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London
Hull
Liverpool
Hinds
Shipping Federation
Guests of Honor at London Luncheon by American Women
Special American Ambassador John Hays Hammond and Mrs Hammond headlined a luncheon for the Society of American Women in London at the Ceril hotel. About 200 women and a score of men attended with Mrs W L Comings as president and Dr Herbert Hoover among the receiving party.
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Isy Associatess
London
John Hays Hammond
Hammond
Society of American Women In
Ceril Hotel
W. L. Comings
Herbert Hoover
Mra
Whitelaw Reid
Fisher Inspects Mine in Bruceton Pa During Visit
Secretary of the Interior Walter Fisher and Dr. J A Holmes inspected the government experimental station and the experimental mine at Bruceton Pa during a visit to Pitesburg on June 30.
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Sy Associated Press
Pitesburg, Pa
Secretary of the Interior
Walter Fisher
J. A. Holmes
Bureau of Mines
Bruceton
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Edward Blives
Aods
John EH
Murodle
McHney
Wvesticating
Lines
Axern
Ly Pres
Herman
Mettler
Letter Lumber Company
Big Hines
Loriner
Mr. Hettler
Pennsylvania Railway Company
Hettler
Chisage
Special Commission
Mendini
Tillahoma
Tenn
Fet
United Nation
Taft
Alaska City
Iditarad
Swhiit Packing Company
Probe Sexton
Maker
National Banks Report
Tharches
Jane City
Ghat
Hoberg
Ags
Cullery
Teutona
Wim
Cowgill
Miasouri State ‘Teensurer
Kaiser
Wisconsin Association of the Deaf
Henry B. Plunkett, Wilwauker
Kenry WU
Nekli
Ta Weller
Hellewood, IL
Charles Skeed
Menasha
Plunkete
O'Neills
Revs
Weller
Association
Ima
TRUST
Washington, I
Stereon
Thoma
American Sugar Retining Company
Battle Sugar Trust
Adolph Regal
Paurelisg
Pennsylvanian Sugar Refining Company
Sugar Trust
Segal
Stetson
Mr. Segal
Pennsylvania
American Star T Refining Company
Mr. Segre
LAW
Wateribu
Hegins
Rehels
Reichmann
Carnegie Trust
Rou
Seymour Nareawa
Tino Wissing
Wise
Nicago
Senate Committee
Legislative of
Heyburn
Wisconsin Senate
Steyhengen
Carney
Clarance S. Funk
Eines
Sunator
Fred Carney
Marinette
Caney Brothery Company
Owen Sound
Camula
Tushurt
Ropa
Hammonds
American Society
Lam
Fisher
Secretary of Interior
Visita Governe
Rath
Niewspapne Fh
Seteréay
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