Lorimer Expelled From U S Senate In Corruption Vote
Washington July 13 Senator William Lorimer of Illinois was expelled from the United States senate by a 66 to 28 vote over corruption in his 1909 election. Lorimer fought the ruling claiming the ejecting was a crime of the senate and defended his record in dramatic speeches. The roll call showed many senators voting against him while a minority resolution declared his election invalid due to corrupt practices.
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Mrs Olds Found Not Guilty in Husband Murder
Spokane July 13 A jury clears Mrs Del la Olds of the murder of her husband Dr W H Olds finding her not guilty after deliberation. The verdict ends a high profile case that drew local attention and questions over motive and evidence.
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Spokane
Della Olds
W. H. Olds
Harvard President Emeritus Eliot Wraps Orient Tour
Dr. Charles Eliot, president emeritus of Harvard, ends his Orient tour and sails from Tokio to San Francisco aboard the Siberia. Also aboard is Lan Ten Yul, the Chinese government envoy, who plans to visit the United States and possibly Europe to promote the new republic.
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Japan
Charles Eliot
Harvard University
Orient
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Siberia
Lan Ten Yul
United States
Europe
Chronology of the Lorimer Case 1909 1912
A detailed timeline tracing Lorimer's Senate seat controversy from his 1909 election through 1912. It lists confessions of bribery, indictments, grand jury actions, multiple trials, Senate votes, and committees' findings involving Browne Wilson Link Hines Erbstein and others. The record covers key dates and procedural outcomes across Chicago and Washington.
Archbal d impeachment case set aside by senate
Washington July 13 After the vote in the Lorimer rise a subcommittee note notified the senate of adopting Arch bald impeachment articles. The senate took no action and Brandege moved to take up the Panama Canal tolls bill. The Panama Canal was deemed unfinished business and given priority while Arch bald was sidetracked.
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House
Senate
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Panama Canal
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Taft Will Not Campaign Across Country For Votes
President Taft announced he will not canvass the nation for votes in the November election. In a telegram to the Minnesota Agricultural Society he declined an invitation to speak at the Minnesota State Fair on September 12. The White House said he will not make extended trips or engage in campaigning during the fall.
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Washington
Taft
Minnesota State Agricultural Society
Minnesota
White House
London hunger crisis sparks mass relief funds
London reports 250000 women and children starving as the White Cross relief league estimates the plight of striking transport workers families. Funds are collected on the streets to aid them amid the July heat.
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London
White Cross Longue
Local Elks Return From Portland Parade Triumph
Most of the local Elks return from Portland after a successful Elks parade feature. Their trainload of horses is back with no serious accidents. Pendleton and its cowboys drew big crowds, won three prizes, and received a tremendous ovation. The Round-Up Cowboy band earned loud applause for music. Leader Chauncey Haines and players were celebrated for their performance.
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Pendleton
Chauncey Haines
East Sentiment Favors Wilson Says Judges Maloney Blakely
Judges Maloney and Blakely return from Baltimore praising East support for Woodrow Wilson. They say Democrats back Wilson solidly, many Republicans will vote Wilson, Taft has no chance, Clark would have been nominated on the second ballot, and sentiment centers on the Princetonian for the presidency next November.
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W. M. Binkely
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Champ Clark
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Bullrun
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Sims
New York
Judge Parker
Rockefeller estate restricts speeders with roadside barriers
In Tarrytown New York on July 12 Willam Rockefeller, brother of John D Rockefeller, closes Broadway before his estate to curb auto speeders and joy riders. His gardener reports damage to roads worth hundreds of dollars and erects a row of foot high brick-facing “thank you mavams” to deter speed through the Rockefeller property until road repairs finish.
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Willam Rockefeller
John D
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Rockefelter
Rockefeller Estate
Urges Passage Of Campaign Law
Washington July 13 Contending that the senate investigating committee cannot obtain detailed information on presidential campaign funds Representative Henry of Texas urged the necessity for a law requiring publicity of such information before elections He urged the senate to pass his bill to this end.
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Washington
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Texas
Burglar Tales From a Frenzied Cinaneler Echo
A fragmented line suggests a dramatic taunt about a criminal and a vigilant group, mentioning widows and orphans and a notorious character. The readable bits hint at a sensational local crime mention framed with sharp, accusatory language.
Gomez May Be Named Provisional Head Of Mexico
San Antonio July 13 advices state general Orozco has agreed to name Emilio Vasquez Gomez provisional president of Mexico. Gomez will not accept unless his word as president is final. Juarez reports show rebel forces near the border and government trains near paralysis. General Pascual Orozco Jr. denies major dissatisfaction in his ranks. The revolution is claimed to triumph with Mexican support.
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Orozco
Emilio Vasquez Gomez
Mexico
Gomez
Juarez
Sonora
Pascual Orozco, Jr
Madero
Friends of Hanford testify in hearing
In Seattle on July 13 two receivers named James A. Kerr and Sutcliff E. Baxter testified in the Hanford inquiry. Baxter said he had no profession but held seven receiverships from Judge Hanford in the last four years.
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Seattle
Hanford
James A. Kerr
Sutcliff E. Baxter
Baxter
Eastern Y Circuit Races Begin From Bar Harbor
The Eastern Yacht Club series opened with yachts sailing from Bar Harbor to Marblehead for the Norman cup. Several larger yachts will proceed to Larchmont for the July 20 races after completing yesterday’s start.
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Bar Harbor
Eastern Yacht Club
Marblehead
Larchmont
First Fire Reported in Wenaha Forest Reserve
First fire of the season in Wenaha national forest reserve near the upper Umatilla river was spotted early this week. Careless campers started the stump fire but it caused little or no damage due to the reserve being in molest condition.
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Young Aviator Killed in Palo Alto Exhibition
Victor Morris Smith holder of the world's amateur aeroplane record was killed this afternoon in an exhibition flight at Palo Alto Cal. The accident ends a prominent aviation career noted for record attempts and public demonstrations.
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Palo, Alto
Cal
Victor Morris Smith
Quote on marriage restraint and strength of wives
A short, wry remark notes that a man’s self control often stems from his wife being strong enough to sit on him now and then. The line captures domestic humor about balance of power in marriage.
Missing Portland Woman Nelila Baker Vanishes With Companion
Portland and Pendleton police seek the fate of Nelila Baker 26 who disappeared with a companion Miss Huntington after leaving Pendleton on June 23. They stayed in The Dalles and Portland before vanishing. the mother last heard from Nelila July 5. Baker once worked at Hanscom Jewelry and left belongings behind, while Huntington’s identity and origin remain unknown.
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Pendleton
Portland
Miss Baker
Ida Baker
Perkins Avenue
Dalles
Salmon Street
Land- Indy
Puszling
Kearney
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