Defeat Ends 2 Year Fight For Lorimer Unseating
Washington July 13 The Senate by 28 to 5 voted to unseat William Lorimer junior senator from Illinois and declare his 1909 election invalid. The lengthy debate included Lorimer’s passionate defense as opponents argued corrupt methods tainted the Illinois legislature selection. The final Lea resolution condemned corrupt practices and ended Lorimer’s term in the Senate.
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Allen Case Jury Fails In Verdict For Hillsville Case
Wyattville Va July 13 The Claude Allen jury failed to reach an agreement in the Hillsville assassination case and was discharged with a new venue ordered for a fresh trial Crawford was fully acquitted. Lorimer denounced the Crawford affidavit as unfounded yet true on its face and urged full consideration of the evidence. Tillman wept as Lorimer appealed to Crawford and senators. Lorimer rejected any corrupt vote and vowed to stay in the Senate if more votes favored his resignation than opposed it.
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Lorimer Ousted From Senate After Long Clash
The Senate votes to remove William Lorimer from his seat amid a long-running controversy. Lorimer, in office since June 1903, departs as supporters and critics exchange remarks. He is aided by a physician after collapsing from exhaustion outside the Senate office. The case has dominated headlines for more than two years, with investigations and extensive testimony.
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Chafin Watkins Lead Prohibition Nominees in Atlantic City
The national prohibition convention nominated Eugene W. Chafin for president and Aaron S. Watkins for vice president by acclamation after one ballot. Four presidential candidates and a leading VP rival Emerson contested briefly. The party kept its name, debated representation rules, and elected Frances Beauchamp secretary of the new national committee.
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Tornado Hurts 40 in Grand Rapids Michigan Damage and Chaos
A fierce tornado struck Grand Rapids Michigan this morning injuring forty or more people and causing extensive damage including the ball park grandstand roof lifting and a rain of lumber at the market. Horses were killed and many were sent to hospitals as panicked crowds scattered amid wreckage and debris.
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Eckhart for Lorimer's Seat in Illinois Gubernatorial Context
Springfield reports Governor Deneen has not decided how to fill Lorimer's seat and will issue a statement later. The unseating caused a capital sensation while Deneen denied plans to quit the race or seek a Senate seat. Eckhart of Chicago is among potential appointees discussed.
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Bailey's Farewell Warns of Crisis and Democratic Exaggeration
Senator Bailey of Texas warned at a private dinner that the United States faces a crisis greater than many realize and urged Congress to tell the public the truth. He blamed congressional cowardice and the Democratic Party for inflating the importance of existing evils while saying reforms could be made without endangering republican principles. He criticized minority impatience as inflaming public sentiment.
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Impeachment Trial Delay Lets Archbald Stay Senate
Washington July 13 The Archbald impeachment case will not be tried in the senate this summer. an earlier adjournment of Congress is likely. The delay is said to reflect Judge Archbalds own wishes.
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Darrow bribery trial witnesses exonerate him at moment
In Los Angeles July 13, reporters including D M Willard and Harry H Jones testified that Bert Franklin claimed no link between Clarence Darrow and the alleged offense. Bain again testified. Henderson had claimed Franklin blamed only Franklin. Franklin’s lack of dealings with Harrington was disputed by former stenographer Fern Kernaghan. Court adjourned pending Monday morning. Also, Duluth reported a new June lake traffic high through Sault Ste Marie canals, 14,747,000 tons. July traffic expected higher. Clark headed to Seagirt for a three hour talk with Wilson on house program and campaign strategy. In Braddock a Baltimore and Ohio freight crew’s bodies were found after a man missing from a tank was discovered dead by scalding.
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United States Strengthens Lead With Olympic Wins in Stockholm
In Stockholm on July 13, the United States secured top spots in the 400 meters final and the 3000 meters team race, widening its lead. Platt Adams of New York won the standing high jump, finishing first, while New York's Benjamin Adams placed second. Finland’s Taipale won the discus, with Nicklander and Magnussen taking second and third. The decathlon events pace remained unsettled as the day focused on the 400 meters and related finals.
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Italy Ready to End War Against Turks
Paris July 15 Italy informed the powers it was ready to end the war and pay a heavy indemnity to Turkey for transferring sovereignty over Tripoli to Malaya and for the Turkish islands in the Aegean occupied by Italy. Madison Governor McGovern reappointed B. W. Wyrost of Milwaukee for three years on the uniformity in legislation board. Salem Willam A. Dorr of Stockton pleaded guilty in Lynn murder case. trial date not set.
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Taft Indicates Short Campaign Plan For Fall Trip
Washington reports Taft will not undertake extensive campaign travels this fall. He will avoid lone trips but is believed to deliver several long speeches outlining his views on issues facing the nation.
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