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Newspaper

Rock Valley Bee

Location

Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1911

Page

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Senate Moves to Probe Lorimer Seat Controversy

The Senate considers two paths to investigate Senator Lorimer of Illinois over his claim to the seat. La Follette and Olffingham push resolutions for a special committee inquiry, while Dillingham backs a substitute directing the elections committee to investigate. Democratic leaders generally back the Dillingham plan, with party and Republican members debating the best approach.

Washington Loriner Illinois Duinevam la Follette Senate Wade Ilinois Thke Ue Columillee Reynbllenu Committee On Privilees and Electicos Seastar Dillinghiam Elections Committee Jnmire la Bollette la Follette Seasure Dillingtiam

Peace news and tensions in Mexico after treaty signing

Reports from Mexico City indicate mixed reactions to a recent Maderist agreement. While peace measures renew, some members of the Cigarette Party face deposition and threaten another revolution. Officials hope a stable order will emerge, though opposition may mobilize vigorously.

Norberly Mexico Mexico City Cigatteo Fier Biuilera

Fragmented notices mix in 1930s legal and market items

A fragmented newspaper page item lists various notices and brief items. It mentions Joseph Le Malone’s return after years as legally declared dead, bonds arriving at the treasury, a divorce filing by Irene Osgoul, trade and legal matters in Chicago and Pittsburgh, a Sioux City stock market query, and an attempted hanging case in an Indiana county jail.

California Joseph le Malone

Government Files Broad Antitrust Suit Against Lumber Trust

New York reports a sweeping U S antitrust action led by Attorney General Wickersham accusing a lumber trust of conspiring to raise prices and block wholesale to consumer sales. Some 750 defendants including trade associations and officers face the suit in U S district court, with government officials vowing to pursue criminal actions where evidence warrants.

New York Sweepire Scuss Noval Sterman Wickershaim United States Mbar Trust Brat and Trust Supreme Coart Standard Ol Company Cits Irving Ten Eastern Stater Retail Lumber Dealers’ Association of Duildtoe Wastechaster Lumber Dealers’ Association of Connecticut Rhone Island Retail Labermen’s Association of Baltimore oMiers New Jersey Lumfarmen's Protective Association of Philadelphia Smd Lumber Exchange District of Columbia Wickersham Clark Sle Kercher Galers Retatlers Washington Department of Justice Wietersham

Streets strewn with dead in Cuernavaca clash

Report from Cuernavaca describes a fierce battle southeast of Ler a between federal forces led by Colonel Munguia and rebels under Colonel Zepats. Fugitives say Clautla’s streets are full of dead and wounded as a commission carries news of a halted armistice. General Figueroy is moving 2,000 rebel troops toward Teusa.

Cuernavaca Mexico Guage Lera Munguia Zepats Liere Cay Clautla Cusutta Figueroy Ia Teusla

Plea Entered in Kidnapping Case In Nevada New Mexico

Mogera pleaded guilty to kidnapping Waldo Togers grandson of Henry Le Waldorf a general salaried treasurer for the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe raft road. Joe Wiggins an ex convict and alleged accomplice also pleaded guilty in the case with a tainted past linked to the crime.

Hae Vegas N. M Will Mogera Waldo Togers Henry le Waldorf Sallelter Atchison, Tafteks & Santa Fe Joe Wiggins Togers C’ Rullty

Five Fort In Frain Crash Near Lafayette Train Wreck Injures Five

The fast mail train No 24 on the Big Four running between Chicago and Cincinnati was wrecked three miles east of Lafayette Indiana. A yard freight locomotive going 35 miles per hour collided with the passenger train injuring five persons.

Fire Chief of New Orleans Kills Himself

New Orleans fire chief Thomas O Connor died by suicide, ending his life at the department headquarters. The tragedy shocks the city and raises questions about stress within the fire service and leadership.

New Orleans Thomas O'Conner

War Minister Dead in Paris Aerial Crash

Aviator Train and passenger escaped with minor injuries when their airplane overturned in strong winds at Issy Les Moulineaux at the start of a Paris to Madrid air race. Premier Monis, Minister Henri de la Mourthe, and war minister Henri Berteaus died or were fatally injured as the machine demolished spectators and officials.

Paris Henri Maurica Berteaus Antoine I Louis Frendes Brance Jwitc ‘Ster Interior An+ luine, Jr Henri Ple Nourthe motioplAno Tralo Issy Les Alulineaux Pacis Madrid Aistanve Fs Agtersat Issy Seld Parta Heloront Park New Fork Haggars Yul Fos Premier Monis Antoine Migister Herteaus Henri de la Mourthe France

Demand U S Probe Motion Sparks Senate Critique

A heated session in the Hingis state senate saw adoption of four resolutions urging the federal senate to act on the Helio Inves gating committee report. It cites alleged bribery and corruption involving Senator William Larimer and calls out colleagues who supported Albert J. Hopkins. An amendment criticizes several senators and a second resolution seeks an extended inquiry into Senators John Frederick, Slaison CG Pemberton. Lieutenant Governor Oglesby criticized the effort as extending beyond the legislature’s life. The measure was defeated 23.

John Frederick Slaison CG Pemberton Oglesby

Mary Gardens Kissed During Public Kissing Bee in Los Angeles

In Los Angeles Mary Gardens and Charles F. Lummis entertained a public kissing bee. Lummis, back from Central America, joked about Garden's fame as he retched the table and applauded as Gardens kissed him on both cheeks and sang a song, the crowd cheering.

Los Angeles Cal Gangut Ehib Werd Mary Garde Charles F. Lummis Audienc Tammig Central America Arden of Rien Miss Garden Miss Garten

Supreme Court revokes contempt sentences in labor case

Wastington DC Supreme Court reverses prison terms for Pyealtent Same Gompers Vice President John Mitch ll and Secretary Frank Mort soi of the American Federation of Labor. Case remanded to district court as the high court reopens the dispute. Also reported is an accidental stabbing at Grace church in Lima Ohio.

Lildattye Suprema Court District of Columbia Pyealtent Gompers John Mitch@ll Frank Mortsoi American Federation of Labor United States Supreme Court District Supreme Court Ead Serlour Lima John L. Cotner Leat High School Itatel Grace Church

Ohio Senator Pleads Not Guilty in Corruption Charge

Senator Crafford of Uarrell county arraigned before Judge Kinkead in Springfield on a $200 bribe allegation connected to the Onto Autehera and Groceva association. pleaded not guilty as WY Cook and others are named in the case.

Ohio Arrabunsd Columbus Crafford Uarrell County Renand Cotvnting Wy, Af Cook Springfeld Onto Autehera’ and Groceva’ Association Kinkead

Aged Financier Dies by Own Hand in Central Park

Col Henry Selzas, noted financier and director in several major industrial firms, committed suicide in Central Park by shooting. He was a longtime Nominaler and prominent figure in New York finance.

New York Col Henry Selzas Central Park

Disbarment Probe Fails Against Attorney General

The supreme court disclosed the disbarment proceedings against Attorney General Johnson. It found the testimony did not sustain the charges and the case proceeded to no conviction.

Pierre Supreme Court Johnson

Imperial Conference Opens With Dominion Premiers

London hosts the first official imperial conference of the new voluntary premiers from Australia Canada South Africa New Zealand and the king and cabinet to discuss defense trade and empire reform. Delegates debate replacing overseas trade preference with contributions to imperial naval and local defense while Australia moves to rescind a provision and New Zealand backs resolutions on an imperial council and colonial administration reform.

London England Commonwealth of Australi Dominion of Canada Union of South Africa Dominion of New Zealand Voverclan Yolouta Hla Engtact Lu Iteiy Dispatcher To the Home Goverment, Whiu Union of Washipelon Ottawa Canada Ministry South Africa Pins Lord Gladstace Imperial Coufereure Leen Ms Majesty Australia New Zealand Imperiau ‘Council Atice

Peace Agreement Signed as Mexican Hostilities Cease

Juarez officials announced a peace pact signed at the customs house ending six months of civil conflict. The deal omits rebel influence on state governors and cabinet picks, while Diaz and Corral are to resign this month as fighting ends. Reports from Torreón describe a rebel victory with at least 200 federal soldiers killed.

Juarez Mex Mexico Yravicional Diaz Corral Lareda Torrean Waleh Cea

Osborn Boosts Canada Reciprocity Push in Michigan

Governor Chase and Osborn urged the reciprocity program in Washington meeting. Michigan voters and state leaders showed strong support, with 95 percent of Michiganians backing it and 57 percent of the nation’s newspapers favoring. At Michigan State Agricultural College debate, 3,100 students and farmers voted 2 to 1 for reciprocity. Police reform in Warwick noted as a unique case with a three-member board governing a two-man force under Governor Pothier.

Washington D. C Chase &. Osborne Young and Son Micigan Michigan Michiann State Agricultural College Facalty al“ Farmers” Toys Thig Warwick Ila Pothier

Damage Hits U S Dam On Colorado River

Damage to government built dam near Hee Rivers on the Colorado River totals two hundred thousand dollars already done by the sirfam. The United States government completed the dam and the loss is reported in Yuma.

Melts Steel Away Uses Blowpipe to Cut Pillars in Chicago

A Chicago newspaper notes the use of pure oxygen with acetylene in a blowpipe to melt inch-thick steel rapidly, enabling removal of elevated steel pillars on La Salle Street. The device reportedly shatters strong metals, and scientists claim no criminal use has been recorded. discusses synthetic gemstones and industrial applications.

Chicago Heice Rivenay Naper Tut Street Pew la Salle Street Juwulee Tratore Ik

Snubs Women Wearing Feathers in Albany Plan

Mrs. Ralph Waldo Livian, author, has long avoided women who wear birds’ feathers. A legislative group on the Hill seeks to curb the trade in aigrettes and forest bird plumes. Mrs. Trine advocates strict feather bans to protect millinery fashion.

Albany N. Y Ralph Waldo Fvian Trine

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THE Rock Valley R. L. Halsteaq Iowna LaFollette Olffingham Hirxice Treasury Icks Jendon Irene Osgoul Charles Pigott Marsey Robert Lerhetough Ehecard Nother United States District Court Freaklin Pitteburg Paul HW. Prankin Thember Secomitiva Comne Sioux City Sion City Lumber Congress St. Louis Famber Trades Collegress Geversi Wickuishan Caries Wiliam Hall, Jr Mat Bashar Sues Lumber Eng Trust Sayers Cuautiz ERAGE Maurise Berteaux Avatar Aleshis Spectatora U. S Frat Lorimer Inquiry Mary Gardens Lummis Smacka Diva Wright King George Inturrectos Osborn Steed Norer Ts Vietin
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