Chronology of the Lorimer Case and Bribery Claims
A dated timeline tracing Lorimer’s 1909 election, confessions of bribery, senate inquiries, and votes. It notes White’s confession of a $1000 payment, Firkslaw’s $2500 vote, various investigations from 1910 to 1912, and the 1912 majority exoneration versus minority vacancy recommendations.
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Lorimer
United States Senate
C. A. White
Chicago Tribune
Lee O'Neill Browne
Senate
Firkslaw
Sangamon County
U. S. Senate
Chicago
Illinois State Senate
Helm
Beveridge
Rep
Ind
la Follette
Illinois Senate
Elections and Privileges Committee
Dillingham
Jones
Fletcher
Johnston
Gam
Kern
Kenyon
Lea
Hanford Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged White Slavery Claim
Congressional investigators question Hanford aides and reporters about a published claim linking Hanford to white slavers. Testimony describes Ballinger Finch and other attorneys, with witnesses detailing alleged intoxication and conduct in court and hearings.
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Hanford
Quess
McCoy
John H.a Fest
Victor Ber
The
Rice
Attorners
Gill
Seattle
Stepa
Butler Bar
Graham
Paul
Hanford Have Been Testifying That On Goer
J.T. Nig
Zoenig
A. Ballinger
Finch
John H. Powell
L. C. Turner
Ballinger
Bronson
Street Car Fire Kills Two Women in Memphis Panic
A Memphis street car burst into flames causing a deadly panic. The motorman refused to open the gates trapping passengers who leaped from windows. Two women died and three others were believed dying from injuries.
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Unitedness
Memphis
Tenn
Senate panel probes 1904 1908 fund records destruction
The Senate investigating committee faces a dilemma as it probes massive campaign fund collections from 1904 and 1908. Testimony by both Republican and Democratic national managers claims all records were destroyed, leaving unclear how funds were raised and accounted for.
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Washington
Repubican
Senate Investigating Committee
The Sky Scraper Dream Pushes Taller City Towers
A columnist notes skyscrapers grow ever taller and thinner as owners chase air above their roofs. It cites Met Life and Emery holdings, Rockefellers buildings, and executives like John Knight and John Hall debating the endless ascent and utilities atop new heights.
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Earth
Heaven
National Association of Building Owners and Managers
Arcade Hall
John C. Knight
Metropolitan Life Building
New York
Knight
John
Hall
Cincinnati
Emery
Mr. Hall
C. FE. Terrill
Ames
John D
Jones
Second Presbyterian Church
First Filing Day Shows Thayer Leading Sheriff Candidacy
King County sheriff candidate Elroy M. Thayer signs his declaration at 8:01 AM marking the start of filing. By 11 AM, 26 men had filed for various offices including sheriff, judges, coroner, and commissioners across multiple districts.
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EM. Thayer
King County
Thayer
Elroy M. Thayer
John T. Casey
Walter Kelton
A. W. Hastie
F. L
Rioting Follows Belfast Anniversary Parade clash
In Belfast on July 12, 60,000 anti home rule protesters clashed with home rulers as they attempted to disrupt an anniversary parade for the Battle of Boyne. Stones were thrown and windows smashed before Orangemen secured the white abbey. An Oklahoma man seeks to trade a used mouth organ for a knitting frame.
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Hy United Preas
Belfast
Ireland
The
Biyne
White Abbey
Oklahoma
Wilson picks potential new DNC chair amid delay
Gov Woodrow Wilson announced he has chosen a new chairman for the Democratic National Committee but will not disclose the name until the committee meeting on Tuesday. Reportedly the likely choice is William F. McCombe, who has served as the governor's campaign manager.
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Woodrow Wilson
Democratic National Committee
Wm. F. Mc Combe
Weather forecast shows showers and cooler Saturday
Evening and overnight showers forecast with cooler conditions and light southerly winds. Noon temperature around 67 degrees.
Oldest Woman Arrested on Felony Charge in Portland
Mrs. Moore an 80 year old woman was arrested in Portland on a felony charge for obtaining money by false pretenses. She claimed East origin and wealth including property in Santa Rosa California and elsewhere. The arrest followed a complaint by Rev Father Black of St Francis Catholic Church alleging she obtained 150 dollars by misrepresentation.
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Portland, Or
Boy Heroes Save Lives Of Two Drowning Girls
Two 14 year old girls Harriet Williams and Mamie Kyle were pulled from Lake Union after a raft accident. Brothers Arthur Donovan and Sydney Gould, both 14 and 13 respectively, along with a quick acting man and a bamboo pole, rescued them and brought them to shore. Harriet resides in Bremerton and Mamie with her parents on Bagley Avenue.
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Fred L. Boalt
Lake Union
Latona
Harriet Williams
Mamie Kyie
Mamiee
Charles Ponwvan
Corliss
Sydney Gould
Bagley
Donovan
Gould
Bremerton
Emma Milligan
Densmore Ay
Mamie Kyle
Bagley Ay
Charley
Sydney
Sydney Qeuta
Charles Donovan
Two Autos in Collision in Vancouver
A touring car used by Hugh Springer of the Minoru race track collided with a small runabout on Granville Street late last night. J. A. Howie of Winnipeg and W. S. Prescott were hospitalized but expected to recover as wreckage lay along the road for about 50 yards.
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United Press
Vancouver
B. C
Granville St
Hugh Springer
Minoru
Lulu Leland
J. A. Howie
Winnipeg
Prescott
Chicago Child Conflicts Over Elite Lineage
Fragmentary quote shows two speakers debating social status and family ties in Chicago high society. The exchange hints at pressure from prominent families, with a dismissive retort about separations within the elite circle.
Mysterious Stranger in Darrow Trial Sparks Debate
In Los Angeles on July 12 the court resumed with talk of a mysterious stranger whose possible call by the prosecution could illuminate topics raised by defense witnesses. The day focused on countering the late testimony of Leonard Shoeber, former watchman for the McNamara defense, as observers anticipated further witnesses. A separate note mentions Prussia drilling deep for coal.
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Hy United Preas
Los Angeles
Darrow
Leonard Shoeber
McNamara Defense
Lorimer Defense Fights On in Senate Ouster Battle
In Washington on July 12 the Senate adjourned without a vote on Lorimer’s ouster amid heated speeches. Lorimer, facing corruption charges over his Illinois election, argued against prosecutors and attacked press figures as he pressed his campaign for re election hopes. The session drew crowds and he spoke for hours though weakened, as the clock kept future votes in doubt.
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United Press
Washington
Senate
Lorimer
Jn Ilinois
Illinois Assembly
Lormer
Howard Shortleft
Hines
Springfield
If Men Looked Like Ads Marriages Would Increase
A witty remark notes that if men truly resembled the polished figures in fashion magazines, marriage rates would rise. The comment playfully contrasts idealized images with everyday dating realities.
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Alfred
J. B. Metcalf
Richmonds
Metz
Hanford Committee
Battle
Clark
A. Clark
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Ord
Kk. C. Hughes
Stdge Hanford
Ll. Me
Arenthy
Ford
Bulletin
C. 8. Smith
Henry W. Odom
W. W. Davis
Black Diamond
John F. Murphy
J. Napier
A. K R. Rutherford
C. F. Roberson
A. F P. Denton
E. L. Hamilton
A.B. Ruffoer
Wilson
Portland
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Prussia
Prest- Lorimer
Taft
Col. Roosevelt
Helm Committee
Governor Deneen
Press Trust
the Star
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