Browne bribery trial nears end as defense quarrels and witnesses shrink
Chicago June 22 closing of the Browne trial unfolds after clashes between Browne and his lawyers and a decision to cut many witnesses. State's Attorney Wayman outlines the bribery charge while defense motions to quash fail. Browne debates testifying as rumors swirl around Senator Lorimer’s role. Miss Catherine Woods testifies about Witte and altered Pullman passes, shaping the case.
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Chicago
Browne
McSurely
Wayman
Charles Erbstein
W.S. Forrest
P. I. O'Donnell
Forrest
Lorimers
Deneen
Lorimer
H.8
United States Senate
Patrick H. O'Monnell
Catherine Woods
Witte
East St Louis
Enoues
Aenes
Morgan Buys Entire NYC Lines Equipment Trust
The New York Central system sold $22.5 million of 4 percent equipment trust certificates to J P Morgan & Co and associates. The lines plan further equipment purchases totaling about $26.5 million across the New York Central Lake Shore Michigan Central Big Four and Chicago Indiana and Southern. The notes are part of a $50.09 million issue approved March 31 by the public service commission with semi annual interest on January 1 and July 1.
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New York
New York Central
P. Morgan & Co. and Associates
Lake Shore
Big Four
Chicago
Indiana and
Southern
Public Service Commission
Negro Burned at the Stake in Rusk Texas
Leonard Johnson, a Black man, accused of murdering Miss Maude Redding, a young white woman near Rusk Texas, was burned at the stake by a mob on June 22.
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Rusk
Tex
Burrows Names Senate Election Investigation Subcommittee
Senator Burrows announced the sub committee to probe bribery charges in the William Lorimer Illinois senate race. The panel includes four Republicans Burrows Dillingham Gammie Herburn and three Democrats Frazier Paynter Johnston.
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Washington
Burrows
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Senate
William Lorimer
United States
Illinois
Michigan
Dillingham
Vermont
Gambie
South Dakota
Herburn
Idaho
Frazier
Tennessee
Paynter
Kentucky
Johnston
Alabama
Veterans Sons Convention Opens Amid Heat Wave at Atlantic City
Nine hundred delegates of the Sons of Veterans gather in Atlantic City for the state convention with 400 members of the Ladies Auxiliary. The main issue is whether Gen Edward T Schudy of Birmingham Alabama will be expelled from the order. A heat wave causes several prostrations among the 1 600 reserves camped there none serious except Walter Williams of Lebanon Pennsylvania who is reported out of danger. Col William Baker leads lightened duties due to heat. A sham battle is held with the reserves and an invitation is extended for veterans to lead the parade in Atlantic City in September.
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Birmingham
Ala
Walter Williams
Lebanon
William Baker
R. D. Sherman Smith
T. M. Mahon
Grand Army of the Republic
Atlantic City
Geo. W. Pollock
Paterson
N. J
Edwin M. Amies
Altoona
Sir Charles Hardinge Named Viceroy of India
Sir Charles Hardinge, long serving diplomat, is appointed viceroy of India. The veteran official will replace the outgoing governor general and oversee administration during the transition period.
Parade line for Lane Fourth Pageant to stretch six hours
Chicago on June 22 reports the Lane Fourth Pageant line will form on Michigan Avenue south of Twenty Fourth Street and move to Jackson Boulevard LaSalle and Randolph. A crowd of about 45 000 is expected with 35 000 in the patriotic section plus 5 000 army regulars and 5 000 Illinois national guards. Chief Stewart promised extra police along the route.
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Chicago
Lane Fourth
Stewart
John R. Young
United States Army Tournament
Marquis Eaton
Lane Fourth Association
Michigan Avenue
Twenty-Fourth Street
Jackson Boulevard
Jackson
LaSalle
Randolph
Steward
DIES AFTER HEROIC WORK IN WASHINGTON INDIANA
Charles Diver, a Washington street car motorman, died from shock and burns after he dragged a live 7 000 volt wire away from passengers to save them. He perished from the injuries sustained during the heroic act.
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Washington
Ind
Charles Diver
Record Heat Wave Hits Western Canada
The Western Canada heat wave reached 104 in the shade at several points on Tuesday with Winnipeg at 99. The extreme temperatures caused numerous prostrations and widespread ordeal across cities in Manitoba and nearby regions.
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Winnipeg. Man
Canada
Winnipeg
Harmon Renominated to Lead Ticket at Dayton Convention
Governor Harmon is slated for renomination to head the ticket at the Dayton Ohio convention. Party leaders expect broad support as the rally targets unity and fundraising to bolster campaign efforts ahead of the fall elections.
Market Report Shows Mixed Livestock Prices and Large Receipts
Chicago markets outline estimated hog receipts of 32000 today and 26000 tomorrow with hogs mostly 15 lower than yesterday’s average. Cattle and sheep show varied shifts. beef and western cattle steadiness noted amid lighter sales. Washington market lists grain and hay prices with scattered commodity quotes.
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Texas
Eberhart Named Republican Gubernatorial Candidate
St Paul June 22 The Republican state convention named Adolph O Eberhart for governor George T Simpson for attorney general Julius Schmahl for secretary of state Charles F Staples for railroad and warehouse commission and C L Brown A G Gargard and D F Simpson as justices of the supreme court All selections have no opposition.
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St. Paul, Minn
Adolph O Eberhart
George T. Simp
Julius Schmah
Board of Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Charles F. Staples
Supreme
Rickard Chooses Reno for Fight
Rickard selects Reno as venue for upcoming bout. Boosters step aside after funding changes. Governor away from state and not expected to influence, while Jef Fries and Johnson initiate a new headquarters.
Reno to host Jeffries Johnson fight in 1920s era push
Reno officials announce securing the Jeffries Johnson bout pending a $16,000 arena and state license. Tex Rickard confirms plans after late talks with Goldfield and Reno committees. Crowds greet Rickard at the depot as boosters start raising funds and prepare training sites at Manana Springs and the Bowers mansion.
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Reno
Nev
Jeffries Johnson
Tex Rickard
Goldfield
Rickard
Golden Hotel
Ole Elliott
Ely and Goldfield Enterprises
Nevada
Oregon
Jeffries
Manana Springs
Johnson
Bowers
Boy Drowns While Fishing in Marion River
Marion Indiana reports the drowning of 17 year old Maret Ston near Barleys Mill on the river. The deceased was fishing with a parent nearby when the accident occurred.
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Boy
Marion
Ind
Tuto
Maretston
Mwa
Barley’s Mill
Ohio Democratic State Committee Weighs Senatorial Endorsement
At Dayton Ohio the Democratic state committee debated endorsing a United States senator as Gov Harmon seeks platform unity. The Bryan Johnson faction sought a convention endorsement but the plan failed 14 to 6 with one absence. Harmon will address the convention and push for a brief platform while deriding Republican tariff policy and alleged extravagance.
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Dayton
Democratic State Committee
Bryan-Tom Johnson
United
Lune
Sam J. Bryan
Harmon
Tom L. Johnson
Cleveland
Johnson
William
C. W. Tapp
Mitteeman
Friends of
Ward W. Hanley
Baker Tion
Bryan Johnson
Baker
Gov
Ohio
Pomerene
Columbus
One
Gov. Harmon
Edwar Hanley
Hugh S. Nichols Tg
Pla
William L. Finley
Harvey
Garber
Bryan
Toy Cannon Accident Injures Child In Saginaw
A 13 year old girl or boy, Nigneck, living on Perkins street, injured the right thumb when a toy cannon exploded. The fuse was short and failed to ignite properly, causing the accident.
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Saginaw
Mich
Nigneck
Perkins Street
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