Deadlock in Senate Amid Broad Political Turnout
In Springfield on May 25 a fourth joint ballot for United States senator produced Hopkins 8, Foss 7, Mason 2, Shurtleff 19, Stringer 40, Lorimer 1, Lowdon 2, McKinley 2, Sherman 1, Kelly 11, Wright 6, Browne 1, Collins 16, Walsh 1, Brentano 1, Yates 1, Dietrick 1 and adjourned without breaking the deadlock as politicians filled the galleries.
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United States
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Foss
Mason
Shurtleff
Stringer
Lorimer
Lowdon
McKinley
Sherman
Kelly
Wright
Browne
Collins
Walsh
Brentano
Yates
Dietrick
Henson
Hopking
Naito
Shortleff
McElwain
Butts
London
Supreme Court to Hear Contempt Case on Lynch Plot
Washington May 25 For the first time in a case of contempt the United States Supreme Court will, on Tuesday June 1, mete out punishment for contempt of the court itself. The six Tennessee defendants, charged in a conspiracy to lynch, face serious proceedings as the high court weighs the act against court authority.
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Supreme Court
Chattanooga
Shipp
Marshal Wright
United States
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Moline
Wallace
FIGHT OF RACES IN GEORGIA TRAINS HALTED BY FIREMEN STRIKE
Atlanta May 25 Georgia railroad firemen strike nears day nine with no trains moving on any branch. Governor Smith pursues arbitration while communities refuse passage to trains carrying Negro or strike breaking firemen. The stoppage affects life-sustaining deliveries in several towns and shows an unusual nationwide tone rather than violence.
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Georgia
Georgia Railroad
O'Neill
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Harvesting Wheat Begins in Texas Counties
Chicago reports private advices stating wheat harvesting has begun in three Texas counties with an expected yield of 14 to 15 bushels per acre. Expert H E Roycroft calls the estimate 40 percent too high due to prolonged drought. May wheat in Chicago sells at 1.351 4.
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Chicago
Texas
H. E. Roycroft
Cloudburst Tie Trains Between Niobrara and Norfolk Damages Bridges
A cloud burst between Plainview and Niobrara Nebraska cut rail service from Norfolk to the Rosebud country as bridges were damaged. Verdigre reports families evacuated from homes as floodwaters rose, forcing moves to higher ground.
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Neb
Rosebud County
Norfolk
Plainview
Rosebud
Verdigre
Roosevelt’s Africa hunt tales called largely fakes
A Roosevelt camp statement says no reporter accompanied the party and any special dispatches are likely inventions. Kermit Roosevelt killed a hyena during the expedition and is reported in good health. Roosevelt criticizes newspapers for baseless reports and bribe-generated claims.
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Associated Press
Roosevelt Camp
Heatley Ranch
Roosevelt
Son Kermit
Associa
Ted Press
Roosevelt Party
Five Are Burned in Farm and School Fire Tragedies
A Kentucky commemoration fire in Eldon Iowa claims John Carter 75 and his daughter Mrs. Lela Shaw among five burned to death when a lamp overturned during a storm. In Central City Kentucky five children perished at a school commence ment after an electric candle ignited flimsy costumes. a janitor saved others. Also a New York school fire scare ends with no injuries as doors are bolted. the United German Catholic Societies meet with 300 delegates, planning bilingual minutes and urging civic virtue.
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Iowa
John Carter
Lela Shaw
Shaw
Eldon
Here
Central City
B. C. Boyd
New York
East Side
Tire
Amrhein
ROTH
United German Catholic Societies Convenes for Reform
At Peoria on May 25 the annual convention opened with a keynote urging substantial Christian social reform as the central goal. The gathering, rooted in German Catholic communities, aims to shape reforms across social welfare and labor issues.
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Peoria
Yesterday in Congress Summary of Senate and House actions
Washington May 25 summary of the day in both houses. Senate debates on lumber tariff measures with Root Heyburn Borah and Delliver aligning for protection while Clapp Burkett and McCumber oppose. Dolliver shifts against free lumber but avoids harming industry. House Republicans push Philippine tariff, Porto Rican affairs move to Ways and Means, Larranaga speaks against Isla bill, adjournment at 2 27 p m.
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Heyburn
Borah
Delliver
Clapp
Burkett
McCumber
Dolliver
Borah and
Idaho
Bailey
Denver
Owen
Aldrich
HOUSE
Committee On Ways and Means
Porto Rico
Macon
Arkansas
Payne
Larringa
Thuy
Aledo Mourns Scott Death And State Leaders Attend
Springfield reports urge adjournment out of respect as Illinois lawmakers fund a widow’s salary for late Justice Guy C. Scott. Aledo mourns, with funeral on Friday, half-mast flags and city business paused, while governors, supreme court justices, and bar associations plan travel to the funeral.
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Springfield
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Guy C. Scott
Supreme Court
Tafts Promises Held Up Before U S Senate
Rock Island officials plan a St. Louis train special from Galesburg to attend Justice Scott's funeral with Knights Templar, Bar association members, and many friends. The Bar seeks immediate action to fill the Supreme Court vacancy before the June 7 circuit judge election to save costs. Illinois House adjourned as a mark of respect. speculation swirls on the primary election law and court rulings affecting the state.
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J. F. Witter
George A. Cooke
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Brown
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Menard
Morgan
Cass
W. R. Moore
Moline
Mlinois House of Representatives
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McLean
Huston
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Republican Register
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Ilinois Supreme Court
Thompson
John P. Hand
Cambridge
Grier
Beveridge Seeks Lower Tariff Through Public Statements
Washington May 25 Senator Beveridge argues republican pledges called for tariff revision downward and cites Taft utterances to support his view He says he will record public statements of the president and stresses he is not the president’s mouthpiece. Washington May 25 Senator Shively contends the senate bill may be unconstitutional for delegating legislative power and keeping Dingley rates alive. Washington May 25 Senator Stone defends his 25 cent a ton iron ore duty and cites Bryan to argue the policy is for revenue, not protection.
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Republican Party
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Taft
Senate
Shively
Indiana
Stone
Senator Stone
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Liquor Lodge Members Pledge Prosecution for Violations
Harmoy lodge an organization of about 125 saloonkeepers in Grand Rapids pledges each member to report any violation of liquor laws by lodge members. An offending member, if found guilty by the lodge, will be prosecuted by another member chosen for the duty. Prohibition under local law has been adopted in 30 Michigan counties. The Anti Saloon League may extend the campaign to this county next year.
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Midh
Harmoy Lodge
Michigan
Anti-Saloon League
German Catholics Reelect Officers at Peoria Convention
All officers except Albert Huber of Rock Island were reelected by the Federation of German Catholic Societies of Illinois in Peoria. George Scherer of Peoria succeeds Huber as second vice president, and LaSalle hosts the next convention.
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Albert Huber
Rock Island
Federation of
Cleveland's Sister Dead in Hartford at 73
Mrs Anna Cleveland Hastings widow of Rev Dr RE Hastings and sister of former President Grover Cleveland died at her Hartford home today aged 73.
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Hartford
Conn
Anna Cleveland Hastings
RE. P. Hastings
Grover Cleveland
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