Lorimer Called to Testify in Browne Trial in Chicago
United States Senator William Lorimer will be called as a witness for Lee Browne in a Chicago trial over alleged bribery involving Representative Charles White. Browne’s team claims White plotted to ruin Browne while seeking money, with further accusations tying Governor Deneen to the case.
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Chicago
United States
William Lorimer
Lee O'Neil Browne
McSurely
Charles A. White
Lorimer
United States Senate
de Neen
Deneen
Wayman
The
Chicago Tribune
White
Browne
Erbstein
Forrest
Springfield
Conservation bill passes senate with rider for $20 million
Washington June 16 The conservation bill allowing presidential withdrawal of public lands passed the senate largely as sent by the house. A rider adding 20 million dollars for completing existing reclamation projects in the far western states was approved. The measure awaits House action.
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Washington
Senate
House
Far Suis Tooka
Al‘am Administration
Sadie Sims Taken Ill in Bay City Boarding House
Sadie Sims an 18 year old from Midland was found ill at a Bay City boarding house. A physician diagnosed carbolic poisoning and she is in critical condition. Information was denied at the house but authorities believe she attempted suicide by drug poisoning.
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Bay City
Mich
Sadie Sims
Midland
Governor Gilletts Wife Injured In Narrow Runaway
Mrs James Gillett, wife of Governor Gillett, escaped death in a Sacramento carriage accident. The coachman was badly hurt when he was thrown from the seat as the carriage overturned twice. Mrs Gillett sustained serious bruises.
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Sacramento
Cal
James Gillett
Gov. Gillett
Gillett
Want Bryan in Senate Nebraska Petition Drive Gathers Support
Nebraska Democrats launch petitions in every county to urge W. J. Bryan to enter the senate race. Two forms, one for Democratic voters and one for all party members, circulate now to be returned by his Europe departure. Signature list includes I. H. Hatfield and sponsors W. Wilson Evans P L Hall W E Baskley A Tibbets and Frederick Shepherd.
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Lincoln, Neb
W. J. Bryan
Nebraska
Mr. Bryan
Europe
I. H. Hatfield
Lincoln
Wilson and Evans
P. L. Hall
Democratic National Committee
W. E. Baskley
A. Tibbets
Frederick Shepherd
Gov Gillett Halts Jeffries Johnson Prize Fight
Governor J R Gillett has stopped the Jeffries Johnson prize boxing match in San Francisco halting the bout and suspending further action. Local officials reported the stoppage followed breaches of rules and public disorder.
Hogs Cattle Sheep and Lamb Markets Reported in Chicago
Chicago markets show mixed results with hog receipts around 17 000 and cattle about 5 000 head. Hogs range from 9 35 to 9 75 for various grades while sheep are weak. cattle and lamb prices vary with steady to weak tone and noted declines in some classes. Official receipts yesterday 20 345, shipments 1 903, leftovers 5 550. tomorrow's receipts estimated 16 000 with market showing strength at yesterday's best time.
Falls From Haymow Ends Life Of Mrs Ebersole
Goshen Indiana June 16 Mrs Rebecca Ebersole 82 wife of a farmer was instantly killed while hunting eggs in a haymow She fell through an opening covered with fodder and her body was not found for hours The barn showed blood stains indicating a struggle after the fall
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Goshen
Ind
Rebecca Ebersole
Local Market Prices for Corn Oats Hay and Straw
Prevailing Washington City market prices show corn at 50 cents per bushel, oats at 60 cents, and hay at 12 dollars per ton. Straw by load lists 4 dollars, with bale straw around 30 dollars.
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Washington City
Kith and Kin Quip Sparks Conservatory Chat
In a playful moment at the conservatory, Ethel and Eva join Mr. Tomkins in a light exchange about kinship while papa disrupts with a question. The banter centers on a punny talk of kith and kin.
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Papa
Ethel
Mr. Tomkins
Eva
Mttle
Tomkins
Duffy Loses 250 In Field In Michigan Farm Tale
William Duffy of East Brigton township buried his cash in his field by plowing 250 dollars into the soil. He kept the money in his pocket but discovered the roll was missing after completing the job. He retraced the furrows but has not recovered the lost money.
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Brigton, Mich
William Duffy
East Brigton Township
Eleven Die in Swiss Landslide Tragedy at Altorf
Raging streams in eastern and central Switzerland cause severe damage. A landslide at Altorf buried a factory, killing a woman and ten children employed there.
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Switzerland
Berne
Altorf
Twelve Die in Falls View Fire Among Austrian Workers
Twelve Austrian laborers identified only by numbers were burned to death as they slept in shacks at Falls View near Niagara Falls Ont. A man woman and child were severely burned and likely fatally injured. Firemen found four shacks destroyed and twelve bodies removed from the ruins.
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Niagara Falls
Ont
Falls View
New York Buyer Sets Season Record at Lexington Sale
George Watson of New York paid a season high price for Chanticler a famous five year old black gelding in Lexington Kentucky totaling two thousand five hundred dollars.
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Lexington
George Watson
New York
Chanticler
Ed Walsh Wins Long Game for White Sox Over Phillies
Legendary pitcher Ed Walsh outlasted the Philadelphia lineup to secure a long road win for the Chicago White Sox. Walsh endured a tactical battle, pitching deep into extra frames to seal the victory.
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White Sox
Philadelphia
Thieves Take New Auto from Front of EF C Au Residence
Ben Woodworth mourns the loss of a $2,000 automobile stolen from in front of the EF C Au residence in Fort Wayne area on June 16. Two men were seen driving it away, and a clew to their identity is sought by authorities.
Welcome Home Roosevelt Parade Outline for Returning Hunter
Great crowd expected as Revenue Cutter Manhattan meets Roosevelt liner Augusta Victoria. Vessels Androscoggin Dolphin Androscoggina sail to quarantine and reception committee boards. Navy parade to the Battery. Mayor Gay to speak. Roosevelt rides in a carriage escorted by Spanish Veterans and regimental bands.
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Col
Roosevelt
Cosby
Harwood
Lehigh Valley
Pennsylvania
Hamilton Club
Augusta
Victoria
R Lo
Manhattan
Androscoggin
Watts
Connecticut
Gov. Mille
New Mexico
Gov. Fort
Newcasey
Gov. Quimby
Newshire
Montana
Washington
Minnesota
West Virginia
Dolphin
Capt Butt
Wilson
Pilment of Agriculture
Meyer
Navy
Butt
T Col. Roosevelt
Atantine
Angin
V.rb
South Carolina
Fred — Dalzell
North River
Fifty-Ninth Street
Gay
Col.velt
Fourth Street
Seventh Regiment
Abernathy
Col. Roosevelt
Farmer Killed Mowing Hay Near Carmi Illinois
A farmer near Carmi Illinois was killed while mowing hay on June 16 Newton a farmer living nearby. The team allegedly frightened by an unknown cause and the accident occurred while cutting hay.
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Carmi
Ill
Newton
Here
Dia Hg
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