Burrows Defends Lorimer In Senate Speech
Senator Burrows lauds the majority Lorimer defense in a Senate speech by rejecting bribery proof. He discounts White Link Beckemier and Holstlaw testimonies, arguing no credible evidence links Lorimer to bribery and labeling White's claims as venal. Des Moines report notes an anti treating bill introduced in the state house.
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Beckemeier
Oribery
Borah
Iowa
Des Moines
Moore
Cedar Rapids
Weather Forecast for Rock Island and Vicinity
Cloudy with snow flurries tonight and Thursday warmer tonight with a low near 20 degrees. Colder Thursday. 7 a.m. temperature 9 degrees, high yesterday 22, low last night 5. Wind 4 mph. Precipitation .06. Humidity 96 percent at 7 p.m. and 98 percent at 7 a.m. Local Forecaster J M Sherier. Astronomical events show sun sets 4 57, rises 7 16, moon rises 9 21 p.m. with greatest libration west.
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Davenport
Moline
J. M. Sherier
Senate action debated Ballinger accusation in brief
Work of Day in Congress notes Senate dispute as Senator Purcell urges adoption of a resolution accusing Richard A Ballinger, secretary of the interior, of incompetency and misadministration. House focuses on army appropriation bill of about 392.0 million and opens consideration of the post office appropriation measure.
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Doctor Gave Mrs. Schenk Poison in Trial
Wheeling West Virginia January 18 Surprises mount in the Laura Farns worth Schenk poisoning trial as Dr J W Myers testifies she obtained sugar of lead and sought Fowler's solution while chauffeur Landy Wilson reveals she discussed relations with Daniel Z Phillips and trips with him.
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Opium Seized in San Francisco Record Port Victory
San Francisco January 18 customs officials seized opium valued at 20000 dollars, the largest such seizure in the port's history. The contraband drug was taken into custody today as authorities expand efforts against narcotics.
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Nagel Discusses Jewish Immigration to United States
New York Jan 15 the council of Hebrew congregations discussed suggestions for improving conditions for European Jews seeking admission to the United States. Secretary Nagel of the department of commerce and labor delivered an address.
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Council of Hebrew Congregations
United States
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Department of Commerce and Labor
Special election called to fill vacancy left by Holstlaw
Springfield Illinois January 18 the governor ordered a special election in April to fill the vacancy caused by Senator Holstlaws resignation Chicago Jan 18 E Warren Steel real estate and lumber dealer filed for bankruptcy liabilities 185691 assets 66279
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Chicago
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Ely Flies From Land to Deck of a Cruiser
On January 13 Aviator Ely flew from Selfridge field to land on the cruiser Pennsylvania in San Francisco He approached the ship from its bows skimmed past the fleet and settled softly on the after deck platform as the ships sounded their whistles in a roaring reception
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Pennsylvania
Cumulative Voting Hits Senate Committee Listing
Springfield Michigan January 18 Special report lists senate committees appointed including Charitable Penal and Reformatory Institutions with Lish as chairman and Ball Barr Curtis Dailey Funk Gray Hay among the names.
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Busy days for the Chink Barber and reform visits in Illinois
Springfield reports a stack of actions as lawmakers pushed to abolish cumulative voting in a joint resolution. Forty two bills were introduced in the assembly and senate split, with labor measures advancing and fiscal relief proposed for Chicago stock yards fire victims.
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Gilbert
Curtis
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Three Are For The Commission Three Are For The Commission
A bill to cut the recall threshold from 75 to 25 proposes changes in recall rules. In Ottawa Illinois a special election favored the commission form 1227 to 445 in stormy weather with light turnout. Decatur Illinois reports general apathy in wet wards and heavy voting in dry wards.
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Ottawa
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Decatur
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Do Not Fear the Tariff at Democratic Jackson Day Banquet
In Baltimore on January 18 1912 Democrats gathered to discuss tariff and national issues amid cheers at the Fifth Regiment Armory banquet. Champ Clark predicted electing a president and several others, while the crowd roared with laughter at Republican foes. A special train brought senators and representatives and over 1 190 diners attended a festive program featuring regional songs and a playful hunt of the elephant metaphor.
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Death for 24 in Jap plot sentencing
Tokio reports that twenty-five men and one woman charged with conspiracy against the throne and plotting to assassinate the crown prince and officials were sentenced. Twenty-four received death sentences while two were sent to prison.
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Lodge Reelected Senator After Row in Massachusetts
Massachusetts returns Henry Cabot Lodge as senator amid a tense political clash. Democrats aided him while insurgent Republicans attacked him, with Lodge securing a majority of six in joint session. two Democratic votes helped seal the victory.
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Townsend
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Burrows
Three Men Die In Submarine Sinking In Kiel Tower
Kiel Germany Jan 18 A submarine sunk yesterday and when opened today three men remained aboard and were found dead in the tower among them the commander. The tragedy confirms loss of life in the vessel.
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Rail Employes Seek Higher Freight Rates
Washington, Jan 18. President Morrissey of the American Railroad Employees and Investors' association spoke for 250000 railroad workers in submitting a formal statement to the Interstate Commerce Commission. He urged support for the proposed railroad freight rate increase.
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Morrissey
American Railroad Employes and Investors’ Association
Interstate Commerce Commission
Army Bill Passes With Aero Plane Grant In House
The House passed an army appropriation bill totaling about $93,000,000 and carrying $125,000 for aeroplane experiments. Debates centered on national preparedness and the future of aero planes, with an added $770,000 for old artillery in the organized militia and a plan projected at $20,000,000 to complete the program. Representative Stevens of Minnesota highlighted the scope of the militia plan.
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Army
National Guard
Stevens
Minnesota
Princeton Farmer Adolph Hasster Dies on Return
Adolph Hasster, a wealthy farmer from Hollowayville near Princeton Alabama, collapsed and died yesterday while greeting his wife on returning from a trip. He had been away briefly and his sudden death shocked the community.
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Adolph Hasster
Hollowayville
Swedish Riksdag Opens as French Troops Ambushed
Casablanca reports a French detachment ambushed by unknown bandits near Buchtron with two officers and three soldiers killed and six wounded. Stockholm notes King Gustave opened parliament praising economic gains and forecasting 1912 expenditures. army navy outlays ahead by 1.62 million. Washington, Aldrich monetary plan discussed by business leaders. Sheffield fatality: Albert Koppitz, 19, dies slipping on ice while boarding a moving train.
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Buchtron
Stockholm
Sweden
Gustave
Sheffield
Kewanee
Albert Koppitz
Shefeld
Discoverer Reports New Element Celtium Found
Paris reports M Urbain announced to the Academy of Sciences the discovery of a new element he names celtium. He pursued lutetium supplies, working with gadolinite earths, and identified a diamagnetic substance four times as strong as lutetium. A spectrograph confirmed it as a new element.
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Paris
Academy of Sciences
M. Urbain
Academy
Miners Refuse to Hear Emma Goldman in Ohio
Columbus report notes a 300 to 1000 vote by the United Mine Workers against hearing Emma Goldman who wished to address the assembly. A later dispatch from Columbus reports President Lewis presenting his annual reading, condemning a fierce strike in a Pennsylvania district last year defying national officers.
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United Mine Workers Today
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