Lorimer Loses Senate Seat After Dramatic Defeat Vote
The U S Senate voted 55 to 28 to unseat Illinois Senator William Lorimer for corrupt election methods. Lorimer made a final dramatic appeal denying cowardice and vowed to continue his fight as colleagues and spectators watched in the chamber.
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Washington
Senate of the United States
William Lorimer
Illinois
Lea
Senate of the
United States
Senate
Lorimer
Senator Jones
Shelby M. Cullom
United States Senate
Briggs
Curtis
Simmons
Watson
Cullom
Senator Dixon
Montana
R. A. Holland
Theodore Roosevelt
Dixon
Tillman
Benjamin R. Tillman
Ben” Tillman
Enator Tillman
Gallinger
Senaas
Culberson
Senator Culberson
Dupont
Ousting of Illinois Senator Do Rimer Over Corruption Allegations
A senate vote yesterday removed William Do Rimer of Illinois from the upper chamber amid alleged corrupt practices tied to his election. The so called Blond Boss was compelled to surrender his seat.
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William Dorimer
Illinois
Congress
Senate
May Impeach Shank Mayors Bid Shank From Office
Indianapolis mayors bid to impeach Mayor Shank over alleged failure to enforce laws against disorderly resorts. Indiana church federation actions passed unanimously after a social service committee report recommended launching impeachment proceedings.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Shank
Indiana
Pr Ehurch Federation
Joshua Stansfield
Meridian Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Social Service Committee
Federation
Rural Education Week at University of Texas
The week starting July 15 at the University of Texas will be rural education week. Leading county and city superintendents and high school principals from across Texas will attend to discuss topics on the program.
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Austin
Tex
University of Texas
One-Day Quest for 90000 Dollars Triggers Legal Push
Officials urge rapid recovery of nearly 90000 dollars as a deadline looms. Several solicitors are mobilized to locate missing funds within a single day amid high urgency and scrutiny.
Crisis in Citys Life Proclamation Urges Help For $250000 Rail Bonus
Acting Mayor Richter calls on every man to join a 200 strong push to raise the remaining $89,190 by Monday to subscribe the $250,000 bonus for the San Antonio Rockport and Mexican railroad. Campaign leaders say the outcome will shape the citys future as a cable to London will trigger a unprecedented Southwest development.
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Financial
San Antonio
Chamber of Commerce
London
Texas
Roosevelt Delays Start of Campaign Tour
Roosevelt delays Western campaign plans as he remains at Sagamore Hill to finalize an announcement of progressive principles and consult with economic leaders before any stumping tour. He cites heavy work and uncertainty about when he will begin, though expects a lively fight in primaries and electors battles.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
Jackson
Mich
Middle West
Michigan
Chicago
Sagamore Hill
Crane of Chicago Backs Wilson in New Jersey Visit
Charles H. Crane of Chicago who gave $20,000 to the LaFollette campaign declared he would support Woodrow Wilson for the presidency and donate to the Democratic campaign fund if the governor allows it. He was joined by University of Wisconsin President Van Hise, a former La Follette leader, both guests at the governor’s luncheon.
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LaFollette
New Jersey
Sea Girt
N. J
Charles H. Crane
Chicago
Woodrow Wilson
la Follette
Wilson
Great Britain's Canal Bill Request Denied by Senate
Senate votes 40 to 34 to leave the Panama canal bill unfinished business, effectively denying Great Britain's request to hold the measure for diplomatic negotiations. An attempt to move tariff legislation forward followed.
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Great Britain
Senate
Washington
Appeal for donations to San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
The article urges every citizen to contribute at least 25 dollars to support a local initiative. The appeal explains soliciting committees cannot reach everyone and asks readers to return the subscription blank with a large sum by mail. It emphasizes the 25 dollar minimum and ties the funds to three years of residency and future payments.
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Chamber of Commerce
San Antonio
Where Do You Stand on San Antonio Railroad Bonus
A rallying call urges San Antonio citizens to support a rock port and Mexican railroad bonus. It warns aid must come now to secure funding, with Chamber of Commerce backing and a pledge to publish a donor roll. It asserts loyalty and community pride hinge on participation.
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San Antonio
Chamber of Commerce
Colquitt Addresses Dallas Crowd in Heated Campaign Rally
Governor Oscar Branch Colquitt spoke to a sweltering Majestic theater audience of about 2500 in Dallas, with 1200 inside and hundreds waiting outside. Dallas Wilson club President John C. Robertson opened, praising turnout as Ramsey opposition drew sharp applause and jest.
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Dallas
Tex
Majestic Theater
Oscar Branch Colquitt
Kaufman County
Colquitt
Colquitt Vs
Col
Weather Observations From Major Cities
Observations at 8 p.m. report temperatures ranging from 70 to 90 degrees across cities. St Louis 90 clear with southwest wind, Chicago 78 NE wind shifting south, Milwaukee 80 clear with west wind, St Paul 78 clear with southwest wind, Kansas City 90 partly cloudy with southwest wind, New York 72 cloudy with south wind, Boston 70 cloudy with southwest wind, Washington 84 partly cloudy with southeast wind. Sunday outlook generally warmer or fair with possible rain in some locations.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Washington
Ben Antonio Light Holds Exclusive AP Wire Carriage
Statement denies any newspaper other than the Ben Antonio Light carries the day leased AP wire. The claim is described as unfounded and without basis in fact.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Ben Antonio
Agua Prieta Evacuated as Withdrawal Orders Issued
Mexican government orders withdrawal from Agua Prieta causing evacuation of residents. Authorities in Mexico City coordinate the operation with local officials as security tensions rise near the border town.
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Mexico City
Rebels gain foothold in Sonora as border evacuations order
Rebels advance into Sonora occupying Bavispe Besare and Colonia Morelos and push federal forces from Agua Prieta. Orders to evacuate Agua Prieta were sent as Juarez and Casas Grandes become rebel hubs with plans to secure Guaymas and use Sonora as a supply base.
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EL Paso
Tex
Sonora
Bavispe
Besare
Colonia Morelos
Agua Prieta
Inez Salazar
Casas Grandes
War Department
Mexico City
Douglas
Ariz
Ca Grandes
Guaymas
Juarez
Chihuahua
Provisional Government of
Republic
Vasquistas
Plan to Depose Orozco Surges in Northern Mexico
Vasquistas plot to overthrow Pascual Orozco with Vasquez Gomez poised to take provisional presidency. Generals Salazar Campa Argumedes and Rojas push the bid while desertions shrink Orozco loyalists in Juarez and nearby fronts. Soldiers demand pay and favor Gomez. Bishop Brown’s safety feared amid reported Mormon condemnations.
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EL Paso
Tex
Pascual Orozco
Juarez
Mexico
Vasquistas
Orozco
Vasquez Gomez
Gomez
Salazar
Campa
Argumedes
Rojas
Luis Torres
Ding
Torres
Casas Grandes
Laguna
Chihuahua
Orson P. Brown
Brown
Sonora
Agua Prieta
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William Bosuak
Indianapolis Church Federation
English Road
Richter
Charles Graebner
George B. Taliaferro
D. J. Straus
Jobbers’ and Manters, League
Albert Steves, JR
Young Men’s Business League
Atlee B. Ayres
Fiesta San Jacinto
R. H. Wester
Real Estate Exchange
W. B. Tuttle
W. S. Connell
Publicity League
John W. Warren
F. L. Hillyer
H. E. Hildebrand
J. F. Carter, JR
BUY
North
Dallas County Wilson Club
Criminal District Court
Penitentiary
Tom Campbell
Dallas County
Ba«vispe, Besare
General Orozco
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