Lilley Scored in Report on House Probe of Electric Boat Co
Washington May 20 The select house committee investigating charges of corrupt practices by Electric Boat Co and others with respect to submarine legislation cleared the company but arraigned Representative George Lilley Conn for acting as an instrument of Lake Torpedo Boat Co. The report found Lilley introduced the investigation in bad faith concealed information and acted in contempt of the house. It also says his motive aligned with propaganda for the rival Lake Torpedo Boat Co and that his charges were baseless. The committee notes Lilley sought to be chair of the investigating committee and dictating counsel and procedure, an effort regarded as improper. Continued on Page Four
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Frank L. Edinborough
Bay City
Mich
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Naval
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Wicotine Company
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Coroner Attributes Tragedy to Whiskey and Absinthe
New York May 20 Coroner Harr y Duger granted burial for George B Steary a millionaire drug manufacturer killed by his son George J Jr who then killed himself The innocent cause of the tragedy Miss Rachel J Blaikie engaged to the elder man is collapsing Harburger says whiskey and absinthe caused the tragedy Friends of Storry Jr claim he believed wealth would pass to his bride if his father remarried
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George E. Sterry
New York
Harry Duger
George B. Steary
Millonaire
George J, Jr
Hmself
Rachel J. Blaikie
Von
Harburger
Storry Jr
Conference to elect eight new bishops at Baltimore meet
The Methodist Episcopal General Conference in Baltimore on May 20 debated the episcopacy report proposing ten bishops. After lengthy discussion the delegates settled on eight electees, with other amendments rejected. The retirement of Mahop Thoburn of India was noted with an ovation, and reports hinted at a possible union of the Methodist Episcopal and Methodist Protestant churches. The committee also proposed centralizing book business in one city under a 25-member board to run for eight to twelve years. Periodical publication arrangements were discussed.
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Baltimore
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Thoburn
India
Tule
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Found Guilty Of Soning Bis Wife
An unusual garbled report from a May case notes a man found guilty of harming his wife. The fragmentary text mentions a Brown, Monod Wie, and Lim in connection with the incident, though details are unclear.
Michigan for Bryan Mend an Hon in delegation
Fragmented text suggests a political note about Bryan and delegation instructions. Readable names include Denver Johnson and a party reference. Details are unclear due to OCR issues but indicate a Democratic context and a May date.
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II Meanien
Denver Johnson
Automobie Race Ends With Split Between Teams
In New York to Paris competition Thomas Proted and Zust started together but separated mid race Anya from Vladivostok shows as a moewuee rumor The Zust reportedly withdrew amid indeapateh unclear condition and official statements scarce
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Proted
Zust
New York
Paris
Anya
Moewuee
Vladivostok
Presbyterians Begin Union Move At General Assembly
Kansas City May 20 The Presbyterian general assembly opens with the likely election of Dr B P Fallerton of St Louis to bridge Cumberland and other factions over 69000 southern adherents. The sessions today and tomorrow focus on organizing for next week's work amid Cumberland ties.
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Presbyteriana i
Presbyterian General Assembly
B. P. Fallerton
St. Louis
Fallerton
Cumberland Wing
Launch Explodes in Ocean Search for Bodies
May 20 reports a launch explosion near Wark harbor. Rescue crews search for drowned crew and passengers, with five women among the dead identified from available details.
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Wark
Ino Launch
Street car strike kills prominent politician in Ironton
Colonel Evan FP Willama, a noted Democrat politician and lawyer, was killed when struck by a street car this morning. A passenger, J Clearan, was seriously injured while riding in an automobile procession through Ironton on May 20.
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Ironton
Evan FP Willama
Clearan
Seats Collapse at St Michaels Charity Event
Twenty one people were injured when seats collapsed in a tent at a St Michaels church charity event in Chicago. The accident followed a scramble of spectators trying to obtain breakfast samples. In Washington, the comptroller of currency called on national banks for a statement of condition as of May 1.
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Charity
St. Micheals Church
Washington
Todiy
Ditel News
Missouri to Endorse Bryan for Presidential Nomination
Missouri Damerraty convention in Damerraty, Missouri, meets this afternoon to endorse J Bryan for the presidential nomination, signaling official support and party unity in the campaign. The event highlights party leadership and the contest ahead as Bryan seeks the nomination.
Cars in the big race leave Vladivostok
May 20 report notes cars in a major race departing Vladivostok. The fragment hints at preparations and speeds but provides few specifics on participants, sponsors, or track details.
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Vladivostok
Arbitration talks progress amid threats and unrest
In Cleveland on May 20, conferences continued over an arbitration proposal endorsed by Municipal Traction head Dupont though union acceptance was uncertain. Mayor Johnson issued proclamations to maintain order and boost police to 2500, while a bicycle squad patrolled streetcar routes amid threats of violence and the discovery of two high power dynamite bombs. Several injured from last night’s mote are expected to recover.
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Amelie
Wrahe
Dupont
Municipal Traction Company
River pirates suspected in double murder
Pittsburg dispatch reports river pirates are believed to have foully murdered Joe Hise of the National Biscuit Co and Miss Anna Drexel during a yacht trip Tuesday evening. Hise’s body was found in the Ohio near the mishap site with head bruises and missing jewelry and cash. A nude female body recovered at Bridgeport, Ohio, is believed to be Miss Drexel, and her mother was notified as identification procedures continued.
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Joe Hise
Natonal Biscuit Co
Anna Drexel
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Bridgeport
Miss Drexel
Onne
Miss Drexels
Inmate John Adams Death Sparks Beach City Probe
Citizens of Beach City challenge Maseldon State Hospital’s handling of John Adams a 60 year old inmate. An autopsy by Drs Goudy and Marsh found multiple chest injuries and fractured ribs but no pneumonia death caused no verdict yet. Acting Coroner J C Bothwell and local officials attended the postmortem amid suspicions of foul play.
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Ohio
Beach City
John Adams
Maseldon State Hospital
J. C. Bothwell
Oly
W W. Glenn
Dm. A
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Marshell
Shelter
Navarre
John Arama
Boach City
Adams
Dr. Goudy
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Adan
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