Why They Voted for Lorimer Briefs of Senate Vote Fallout
A congressional inquiry reports four state legislators who backed Senator Lorimer under pressure or favors. Witnesses include George W. Myers who says he refused Lorimer support after Browne warned of state jobs. Michael Linke admits $1300 from Browne and Wilson but claims no vote payoff. DeWolf says he voted to break a deadlock without promises or payment.
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Chicago
Illiepper
Lorimer
Lee O'Neil Browne
Michael Linke
Browne
Wilson
St. Louis
John H. DeWolf
Fulton County
Senator Lorimer
Democrats Nominate Dix for Governor in New York
John A. Dix, 43, owner of Iroquois Pulp and Paper and United Boxboard, was nominated for governor by the Democratic party in Rochester. The ticket includes Conway for lieutenant governor Lazansky for secretary of state Schmer for comptroller Carmody for attorney general Kennedy for state treasurer Bensel for state engineer Vann and Collin as court of appeals justice nominees.
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Rochester
New York
Democratic Party
John A. Dix
Pearl Market Threat Warned by Columbia Professor
Prof Bashford dean of Columbia University warned at the American Fisheries Society meeting in Battery Park Aquarium that a secret method could grow pearls valued at $200 for $2. He said widespread use could crash prices, making pearls nearly as cheap as collars.
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Bashford
American Fisheries Society
New York, N
Columbia. University
American Fisheries ‘Society
Aquarium
Battery Park
Eaid
Chancellor Strong Counters Hazing In Colleges
Lawrence Kansas Chancellor Strong delivered his ninth annual address denouncing hazing in colleges. He warned that intense football and dramatics undermine higher school life and called for reform in campus practices.
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Chancellor Strong
Lawrence
Kan
Strong
Cannon Ball Record Set on Central Line
Windsor Ontario reports train No 3 between St Thomas and Central established a record run in 92 minutes with a swift one hand twelve miles noted as the Cannon Ball feat by the railway.
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Windsor
St. Thomas
Topeka Plans Sane Fourth Fireworks Display
Topeka residents push a community fund to buy fireworks for a safe Fourth of July show at the fair grounds. Parents will escort children to the display for a planned town celebration.
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Topeka
Kat
Topéks
Wees Weahington Rail Fare Case in U S Court
In Washington the United States Supreme Court case centers on a six one-cent fare dispute. The proceedings focus on rail transportation charges and regulatory interpretations.
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Wees Shekeee
Chicago to Springfield Airman Breaks Distance Record
Walter R. Brookins flew a Wright bi plane from Chicago to Springfield covering 187 miles with two stops, breaking the American distance record under the same conditions. He arrived in Springfield at 4 27 p m before the allotted time, to a crowd near 100 000 cheering as he landed safely after a flawless journey.
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Springfield
Walter R. Brookins
Chicago
Mt. Pulaski
Glenn H. Curtiss
Albany
New York
Brookins
Hog Train Lectures to Boost Kansas Hog Industry
Manhattan Kansas October 17 1920 Kansas State Agricultural College to supply lecturers for a hog train run by the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific railroad under H M Cottrell agricultural commissioner. The six day tour aims to teach farmers how to produce more hogs and improve feeding with focus on yielding 17 pounds of pork per bushel of grain.
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Manhattan
Kansas
Kansas State Agricultural College
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
H. M. Cottrell
Miller
Warning to Packers in Topeka Kansas Health Board Letters
Dr J G Crumbine secretary of the Kansas board of health warns packing companies that evidence shows violations of the weights and measures law. After October 15 prosecutions will begin for shipping lard and lard compounds in boxes and cans while invoicing at gross weight and charging retailers the same price for the container as for the product.
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Topeka
Kansas
Gg. J. Crumbine
Kansas Board of Health
Haskell Case Dismissed In Oklahoma Trial
In McAlester Oklahoma the Haskell governor case ended when the government said it could not prove conscious participation by Haskell with co-defendants under court limits. Judge Marshall cited a circuit ruling requiring acts prior to 1909, though prosecutors said most acts occurred in 1902.
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McAlester
Oklahoma
Haskell
Muskogee
Marshall
Circuit Court of Appeals
Advance anti trust suits in Kansas Supreme Court
Topeka Kansas motion to advance for hearing in November filed in the supreme court on anti trust suits against the Kansas City Live Stock Exchange and insurance companies in Kansas. The stock yards case and the insurance case were decided in favor of the state. The attorney general seeks early hearing due to important points and enforcement of the anti trust law.
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Topeka
Kansas
Kansas City Live Stock Exchange
Supreme Court
Stock Yards
Chinese Press Association Formed in Shanghai
China reports the Chinese Press Association has been formed with headquarters in Shanghai and plans to send correspondents to Washington London St Petersburg and Tibet.
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Victoria
B. C
China
Shanghai
Washington
London
St. Petersburg
Thibet
Communion on State House Grounds in Topeka Kansas
The international ation of the Christian church will be held in Topeka next month with arrangements made to man service on to Sontag i.
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State House
Topeka
Kansas
No definite news from China reaches Washington
Washington officials say they have disturbing signals about renewed Boxer activity in China but will not admit any new moves beyond confirming Army readiness in the Philippines and the Philippine fleet to handle the situation.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
War Department
Navy Department
China
Philippines
Episcopal Rector Dies By Own Action
Chicago locale reports Rev Arthur Ig of the Episcopal church died after despondency tied to his wife’s illness. He was described as troubled by his spouse’s health crisis.
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Episcopal
Chicago
Lcois
Arthur Ig
Will of People Law Emphasized at Wisconsin Republican Convention
The Wisconsin Republican platform frames the will of the people as law and calls for changing statutes to reflect public choice. It attacks special interests blocking a federal cost of living inquiry and urges reforms to reduce living costs, boost co operatives, and align wage earners with farmers through collective bargaining and home ownership.
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Madison
Wis
United States
Robert M. LaFollette
Qua Party Pride Is Absurd Says English Editor
Lord Northcliffe, a leading English journalist, after sailing to the Lusitania voyage, argued that United States political upheaval shows Americans renouncing party pride. He contends Americans should judge candidates by personal qualifications rather than party labels, contrasting with England where voters pick the best man regardless of party.
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New York
England
Bes
Ostermann executive testifies in Illinois Central car fraud case
Henry G. Ostermann, former president of Ostermann Manufacturing, testified under cross examination that Illinois Central officials pressed for money. He said small stockholders could not receive dividends as the payments grew, starting at 15 percent and later increasing. The bookkeeper was told to charge car repairs to cover tributes to the railroad officials.
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Chicago
Illinois den
Illinois Central
Funston Faces New Trouble At Fort Leavenworth
Gen Frederick Funston admits leaving the Hotel Baltimore in Kansas City after paying his bill and declining to stay where bellhops wore the insignia of a U S army captain. He says the incident became public and he was perhaps hasty but stands by his action.
Oldest Horse Ancestor Found in Wyoming Skeleton
An exploring party for the American Museum of Natural History found a Wyoming skeleton that appears to be the oldest ancestor of the modern horse in North America. The small animal, about the size of a fox terrier, had four toes.
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New York
N. Y
Wyoming
American Museum of Natiural History
Mayor Gaynor Declares He Is Not a Candidate
New York mayor Gaynor issues a formal statement denying any intention to seek the Democratic nomination. The disclosure marks his first denial of candidacy amid ongoing political speculation in the city.
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Gaynor
New York
N. Y
Political Pastry Riddle at School
A teacher asks Willie if he would prefer two sixths of a pie or one third. Willie selects one third, explaining that dividing into sixths would waste more juice.
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Willie
Muddled OCR Note Sparks Brief Placeholder Tale
Fragments show a cryptic exchange about winning affection and a possible raffle idea. Names and context are unclear, with phrases about seven participants and summer plans.
Foot-Zace Promises Cure for Swollen Feet
The ad claims Foot Zace relieves swollen feet and improves shoe fit for sensitive users. It promotes a home remedy option and urges readers to try the product for comfort and fit.
First Season in Economy Lesson from a Cleveland Friend
A Cleveland Leader reminiscence recalls Frank Harris recalling how John H. Farley helped him as a boy by lending him money for firecrackers lemonade and peanuts leading to a thrift lesson and a trusted friendship celebrated by many Cleveland residents.
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John H. Farley
Frank
Harris
Cleveland
Weeds Return and an Election Bet Bargain
Harker complains about a bad bet while his friend jokes. He reveals he won ten boxes of rank cigars and sold them to a tobacconist for one dollar. His wife bought the entire lot at a window display as a birthday gift.
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Harker
Recipe for Happiness Says Happiness Comes From Contentment
A Life quotation notes happiness arises from not longing for things that would make us happy. The reflection emphasizes inner peace over external desires and contentment as the path to joy.
A Food Drink Which Brings Daily Enjoyment
A lady doctor writes of daily enjoyment from morning Postum not coffee. She replaced coffee eight years ago due to sleepless nights and nervousness. She found Postum clear and fragrant, used cream with no sugar, and reports gaining weight, better sleep, and steadier daytime work.
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Kentucky
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