Lorimer Inquiry Hearings Reveal Conflicting Testimony
Miss Francia Carroll, a telephone operator in Chicago, testified she overheard a conversation between Hines and Gove on the day Lorimer was elected, but could recall few other calls. Fred Carney said he heard nothing of the conversation, while Funk’s role remained disputed. The investigation into Lorimer’s election fund proceeds with testimony from Hines, Carney, and others, amid conflicting recollections and denials.
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Washington
Francia B.carroll
Hines Lumber Company
Chicago
Lorimer
Hines
Gove
Teneen
Lorirar
Brhoaus
Miss Carroll
Carney
Funk
Fit
Union League Club
Funk Withers
Conversat Ag
Betwee Mself
Edwardines
Lonmer
Joye H. Marble
Linose
Exsa Maton
Herman Hettler
Springfield
Critaro Inter-Ocean
C. H. Wiehe
Hayseid
White House
Springfiddey
Investigation of all express companies ordered by commission
Washington July 1 a sweeping investigation of all express companies affected by interstate commerce laws was ordered today by the state commerce commission. President Goes to Beverly Washington July 1 Taft left Washington last night for Beverly Mass Mrs Taft Charlie Taft Miss Delia Torrey the president's aunt and Major A W accompanied him he will stay there until Sunday
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Washington
Beverly
Taft
Mass
Charlie Taft
Delia Torrey
the Dent
Major A. W
Mr. Taft Wilifte
Night Sky and Celestial Movements Amid Mixed Text
The fragment mentions sun and moon settings, constellations overhead and in various directions, and zodiacal references. It includes unclear timings, dates, and a stray note about a historical event or distance, with distorted names and measurements.
Unclear text fragment signals Central America unrest
Reading fragments indicate a report from Bluefier Nicaragua dated June 25 and July 1 noting quiet on the Atlantic coast but extraordinary government alert. Mention of President Diaz possibly seeking re election and fears of revolutionary plots affecting business activity.
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Nicaragua
Bluefier
Nicaraguia
Diaz
Fire threatens Riverview resort in Chicago
A large Riverview park amusement complex northeast of Chicago faced a major fire believed incendiary in origin early today. Sections of the park were destroyed with an estimated payoff of about $20,000. nurse Miss Anop West helped by discharging charges to halt the blaze at the generator show.
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Riverview
Chicago
Riverview Park
Anop West
Peary
Spring Divorce Granted in Denver Case
Denver July 1 John M. S. Prince has granted a divorce to Louis V. on the suit of his wife, cited as a result of the killing of Phul by H. F. Henwood. The case involved Mrs. Springer, a wealthy Denver resident, and centered on longstanding enmity between the Springer and her husband.
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Phul
Denver
John Fy. S
Louis
Saker
H. F. Henwood
Plot Against Salvador and Arms Smuggling In War-Torn Republic
Fragmentary report mentions a figure connected to former war supplies in San Salvador being arrested on July 1. It cites arms and munition shipments and a Berlin development linked to German and Moroccan protections, with unclear timing and officials.
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San Salvador
Republii Ya
Dardan
Train Robbers in Effete East Terrorize Train Crew
Bandits stopped a train near Wesleyville last night rifled the mail and express cars, shot and seriously wounded the mail clerk, wounded the conductor, and injured the guard. A large posse searched surrounding country today for the robbers as the train was halted by a pile of tires and telegraph poles across the track. An aviator from New London arrived in Erie at 10 25 this morning with an estimated distance of 122 miles.
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New York
Atwol
New London
Erie
Wesleysville
Port Big Sum
Railroad
Express
Philadelphia & Erie
Assembly Adjourns Till October Amid Waterway Session
Springfield July 1 The special waterway session of the 47th general assembly stands adjourned until Monday Oct 2. The Senate and House paused their afternoon sessions as lawmakers ended business for the day and prepared to reconvene in fall.
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Springfield
Ill
47Th General Assembly
Senate
Oglesby
House
House Appropriations Committee
State Civil Service Commission
Civil Service
Women Workers Covered by Ten Hour Law Enactment
A provision states that 1 369 employees are women and protected by the ten hour law. All state employees on the payroll affected by the bill automatically enter the classified service without examination.
Navy training station opens on lake shore Chicago
Chicago July 1 The naval training School on the lake shore north of Chicago costing 3 500 000 was informally opened today with Rear Admiral Ross in charge The formal dedication will be in the fall with President Taft as principal speaker Seventy five apprentices start Monday and later 1 800 recruits will be taught seamanship on shore under one roof
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Chicago
Naval Training School
Lake Shore
Ross
Taft
Spectacular avia tion flight over New York City centers on Singer tower
An aviator homing from New London attempted a historic encirclement of Singer tower in Manhattan. He crossed Long Island Sound and the East River, flew over the city, but gusts prevented a full circle of the tower. He landed at Mineola for fuel, claiming an average speed of 55 mph.
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Singer Tower
Eiffel Tower
Paris
New London
Atwood
Connecticut
Long Island Sound
Mineola
Mount Vernon
East River
Long Island
Cltr
Williamsboro
Manhattan Island
Aviation Field
Circle Tower
Astoria
Statue to Black Hawk Dedicated at Oregon Illinois
In a ceremony with several hundred attendees Lorado Taft’s notable statue of the Indian chief Black Hawk was dedicated this afternoon in Oregon Illinois.
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Black Hawk
Oregon
Lorado Taft
Editors Duel After Airship Race Sparks Woundings
In Paris on July 1 the dispute between Mafin and the Journal over the aeroplane race led to a sword duel between M Chalet of the Journal and M Jouvenel of the Matin. Bach was wounded in the arm, and many journalists witnessed the clash. Henri Letellier then challenged M Bunau Varilla, Matin owner.
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Paris
Mafin
M. Chalet
M. Jouvenel
Matin
Bach
Henri Letellier
M. Bunau-Varilla
Wales to visit Canada Duke of Connaught makes announcement at dinner
London July 1. The Dominion day dinner for 600 Canadians featured two major statements. The Duke of Connaught said the Prince of Wales would probably visit Canada soon. Sir Wilfrid Laurier announced that Lord Strathcona and Mount Royal, Canada’s high commissioner, was about to resign his post.
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Duke of Connaught
London
Prince of Wales
Canal
Wilfrid Lauri
Lord Strathcona
Mount Royal
Canada
Aviation Cup Won by Weemann at Belmont Park
Charles T. Weemann, racing in American, won the international aviation cup finishing the 1/2 mile in 1:11.36 at Belmont Park. The victory returns the cup to America from Grahame White, the English holder, last year.
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East Church
Encard
Charles ‘T. Weemann
Grahame White
Belmont Park
Warrants Issued for Kaplan and Schmidt in London Arrests
warrants were issued today for David H. Kaplan and Milton A. Schmidt at America’s request. The two names tied to the Los Angeles dynamiting surfaced with the McNamara brothers and McManigal, following an arrest in London.
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Kaplan
Schmidt
London
America
David H. Kaplan
Milton A. Schmidt
New York
Los Angeles
McNamara Brothers
McManigal
World tour of missions leaves New York trio to visit global Presbyterians
Three clergy ministers depart New York under the Presbyterian board of foreign missions to visit the world’s missions. The group includes Dr. King of Monmouth Illinois Dr. Reherd of Waterloo Iowa and C E Brandt of Chicago. They embark July 1 for the international mission circuit.
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Milan
New York
King
Monmouth
Ill
Reherd
Waterloo
Iowa
C. E. Brandt
Chicago
Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
Potts Takes Command Of Central Division In U S Army
Brigadier General Potts assumed temporary command of the new central division with headquarters in Chicago. The area covered spans from the Rocky Mountains to the Great Lakes and from the Canadian border to the Gulf of Mexico. Folk Campaign Launches In Missouri. St. Louis hosts a campaign for former Governor Folk for president by the Missouri Democratic League. Smith Inaugurated Georgia Governor Again. Atlanta marks Hoke Smith's second-term as Georgia governor, recalling his prior interior secretary role. Grain Elevator Burns In Battle Creek. McLane and Swift grain elevator destroyed, $106,000 loss with half in grain. fire likely from electric wires. 880-Yard Run Record Tumbles At Forbes Field. Pittsburgh Irish American Athletic Club runner Sheppard wins in 1:54 1 5, breaking prior AAU mark 1:55 1 4. Frank J. Gilbert Nominated Revenue Collector. Washington announces Gilbert will head Wisconsin’s second district revenue collection.
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Central Division
U.S. Army
Chicago
Potts
United States Army
Rocky Mountains
Great Lakes
Canadian
Gulf of Mexico
Battle Creek
Mich
McLane & Swift
Making $10,000,000 in Frenzied Finance Revealed
Washington June 29 special correspondent reports on the sugar trust creation. Henry H. Post, Havemeyer’s agent, bought three sugar firms with $5,000,600 actual capital and capitalized them at $20,000,000. Through stock exchanges, value was inflated and $10,000,000 profited from public investments. Continued on page four.
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TAV
the Argus
Washington
Hardwick
Havemeyer
Henry H. Post
National of New Jersey
Moilephauer
New Jersey
New Jersey Sugar Refining Company
Ownership of ore land sufficient to back steel trust
Washington reports that the United States Steel Corporation, capitalized at 1.402 billion, held 75 percent of lake ores, with property worth 682 million. The commission says competition was the main target, and details how a 250 subsidiary network formed a 60 percent control of crude and finished steel, yielding 12 percent annual profit over ten years.
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Washington
United States Steel Corporation
Herbert Knox Smith
Carnegie Company
Federal Steel
National Steel
American Steel and Wire
American Tin Plate
American Steel Hoop
American Sheet Steel
National Tube
American Bridge
Tromoter
Union Steel Company
Clairton Steel Company
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
Steel Trust
Drunk Suspect Fatally Wounds Officer in Hell's Kitchen
In New York City on July 1 a drink crazed Black man John Collins resisted a police assault from a platoon at a Hell's Kitchen house and fatally injured Officer Michael Lynch before capture. A mob of white and Black individuals clashed with officers as twenty police secured Collins at a station.
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Mack
New York City
New York
Hell's Kitchen
John Collins
Michael Lynch
Collins
Steamers to Recognize the Dockers' Union
Liverpool reports an official announcement that steamer lines have agreed to recognize the dockers' union. London notes the shipping strike is widening and the Transport Workers Federation may join a sympathy strike, risking wider disruption with over a hundred thousand workers involved.
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UNION
Liverpool
Steamehly Lines
Dockers’ Union
London
Transport Worker*federation
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