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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1911

Page

1

Tilden Denies Holding Lorimer Fund Cash

Edward Tilden president of the National Packing Co of Chicago testified before the senate committee that he did not receive or hold contributions for Lorimer's election. He said his records are private and contain nothing about the Lorimer case while listing his vast banking interests.

Washington Edward Tilden National Packing Company of Chicago Senate William Lorimer Lorimer Tilden Clarence Funk International Ltarventer Company Edward Hines Edward Hines Lumber Company Funk Senator Kenyon Rush Culver Marfinette Mich John McLeod Buffalo Hush McLean North Tonawanda William F. McKnight Grand Rapids Democratic National

Edward Tilden Denies Receiving Lorimer Funds

Edward Tilden, named as custodian of funds, rejects reports alleging he received money from Lorimer. The article notes scrutiny over campaign finance links and Tilden’s denial of improper dealings.

Lorimer

Arbitration Treaty Ready With Britain in Final Form

Washington reports that the Anglo-American arbitration treaty has been agreed in all major points. Only minor details remain to be settled between the state department and the British foreign office. Ambassador Bryce briefed President Taft after a conference, and final smoothing of differences will begin immediately with aim to submit to the Senate this session.

Washington White House State Department Foreign Office Bryce Taft British Foreign Office Senate

Drowning at Appleman Lake Claims Local Valedictorian

Lester Greenwalt, valedictorian of the Imgrange High School class of 1910, drowned while bathing in Appleman Lake ten miles east of Lagrange Ind on June 29. The incident occurred during an otherwise quiet day at the lake.

Lagrange Ind Appleman Lake Here Lester Greenwalt Imgrange Hiehgebhoe

Train jumps track near Aden leaves engineer dead

Lexington Ky June 29 East bound Chesapeake and Ohio train jumps the track at Aden seventy miles east Engineer Matt Kelly killed fireman badly scalded None of the passengers reported injured

Lexington Chesapeake & Ohio Aden Matt Kelly Bussengers

Wheat to pastry in thirty minutes time record

In Beloit Kansas on June 29 the WS Cable farm near Reloit set a time record for harvesting threshing milling and baking wheat into bread. The header started at 3:04 and by 3:34 flour was produced and delivered to Walker Bros bakery for baking biscuits.

Reloit Kan Gable Beloit Milling Company Walker Bro

Conductor Slapped Swinging Man Fined for Assault

John Retrusky of Whiting, Indiana, said he was awakened when a South Chicago dentist used gas. A car ride led to a sleep and a slap from the conductor. Retrusky retaliated and was fined for assault and battery in Hammond court.

Hammond Ind John Retrusky Whiting Chicago Retrusky

Settlement awarded after Kingland interurban wreck

Fort Wayne and Northern Indiana Traction company pays Mrs. W D Burgan of Bluffton 17500 for death of her husband and injuries to herself in last September wreck that killed forty three. Mr Burgan was instantly killed and Mrs Burgan remained unaware of his death for weeks.

Fort Wayne Ind Fort Wayne and Northern Indiana Traction Company W. D Burgan Bluffton Burgan Irs

Stepmother and Stepbrother Charged in Death

In Chico California on June 29 Helen Rumbel fourteen died at home near Gridley after severe beating. Emma Rumble and Arthur Lewis were held by a coroner's jury for murder and jailed for safety. They claim Helen killed herself during punishment. Medical exam showed extensive injuries and a prolonged death. Father had died two months earlier.

Chico Cal Helen Rumbel Gridley Emma Rumbel Arthur Lewis Wroville Lewis Rumble

Cooking in diet debated by naturalists and doctors

An essay questions raw food claims arguing cooking is both unnatural and not, noting that civilization relies on artificial means. It cites New York physicians promoting uncooked diets and compares cooking to other artificial conveniences.

New York

Wreck at Riverside Bank Explodes Gas Blast

Jake Critz, a clerk at City Savings bank, is badly burned after a gas explosion wrecks the Riverside bank building. His brother Leo suffers burns while assisting in locating a leak. Wets lead in Utah towns vote with 23 of 110 cities going wet and Ogden narrow dry majority.

Riverside Jake Critz City Savines Bank Leo C. Critz Leo Critz Utah Salt Lake City Cos Ogden

Labor Leaders Gather to Raise Defense Funds in Indy Conference

AFL leaders convene in Indianapolis to discuss funding for the defense of John Ve Natara and James B. McNamara tied to the Los Angeles dynamite outrage. Samuel Gompers accuses Justice Wright of personal vindictiveness in appointing a committee to investigate labor actions at Bucks Stove.

Justice Wright Silianapolis American Federation of Labor and Trade Unions Indianapolis John Ve Natara James B. McNamara Los Angeles Samuel Gompers A. Vede Washington Frank Morrivon A. F. of 1 Wicom Ia Tracy PC Fontes The Federator Gompers McNamara Nimeelf John Itehell Prenk Morrison Supreme Court of District of Columbia Bucks Stove Company Sub Ieme Court United States

Parry's Remarks Trigger Heated Exchange in Sugar Trust Panel

E H Madison, member of the House Sugar Trust Investigating Committee, is cited amid a heated exchange over proposed tax or price actions. The text records his critique of opponents and his claim of being unjustly accused as a footpad and highway robber, reflecting factional tensions within the probe.

House Sugar Trust

Royal Guests Depart After Coronation Visit

Royal guests led by Duke of Connaught bid farewell to King George and Queen Mary in London on June 20 as the coronation events wound down. The queen and princesses departed with special ambassadors while a large convoy of foreign warships withdrew, saluting the crown and flagship.

Duke of Connaught London Heira Europe Eaid Firewell Klong George Queen Mary Duke of Conmannehth Coconath Gaon Mestain

Wheeling Council Passes Speech Curb Ordinance Targeting Sunday Evangelist

The Wheeling council approved an ordinance fining anyone using vile or vulgar language in public. Councilman Haberstlek proposed the measure aimed at restricting rhetoric by evangelist Billy Sunday as Wheeling churches plan a religious meeting next year.

Wheeling W. Va Haberstlek Evangelist

Notch on Her Legs Delays Case After Refusal

Fragmentary report notes Mrs Rumbelian Tawis refused by District Attorney Jones. The passage mentions injuries on her legs and a confrontation during the legal proceedings. Coordinates or dates are not provided in the readable text.

Huckles

Castro on American Ship Faces Pacific Storm Off Venezuela

Report from Willemstad Curacao dated June 28 says a stormy weather warning surrounds a ship flying the American flag with General Castro aboard, cruising off the Venezuelan north coast indicating tense naval activity near the area.

Illinois Mayors Convene in Peoria Convention

Mayors and their wives from Illinois gathered in Peoria for the Illinois Mayors Association convention held in the city.

Ilinois Peoria, H Illinois Ilinois Mayors’ Association

Strike ties up liners in Liverpool dock unrest

June reports show dock strikes halt work as extra bands join protesters. The movement spreads quickly with transatlantic vessels deserted. Strikers demand recognition of their union and oppose penunionists.

Liverpool

Indianapolis salesman commits suicide at home

Carl Koch a 35 year old city salesman for the American Dairy company shot himself in the heart at his residence. He left no note explaining motive and was found dead in the front room. His wife Mrs Koch offered no light on the reasons for the act.

Indianapolis Carl Koch American Dairy Company Koch

Census Committee Backs Redistricting Bill for 438 Members House

The census committee endorsed a reapportionment plan for a 438 member House of Representatives. Senators La Follette DuPont Melean opposed, while Horah and McLean pushed amendments including migratory bird protection. The bill would adjust representation based on the latest census data.

Census Committee Washington Senate Mhaout Cumming Horah Tdate Pedotor Cummine Taft United States Senator Cummins Camerida Canada Ada McLean Connecticut Senator Labollette Congress House House of Representatives LaFollette DuPont and Melean Labollette Rich

Waterway bill passed in senate by wide margin

Springfield reports the waterway bill, amended to focus on waterpower and conservation, passed the senate 83 to 7. The measure reached the house at four o clock amid routine proceedings and is now a compromise proposal supported by waterway advocates and opponents alike.

Springfield Senate

Weather outlook for Wisconsin Indiana and Minnesota

Weather forecast notes pair and warmer today with showers tonight or tomorrow. Wisconsin expects unsettled and warmer conditions with showers tonight and tomorrow and moderate to brisk easterly winds. Indiana region shows warming in northern and central portions with increasing cloudiness and showers tomorrow afternoon or night and east to southeast winds.

Morse Loses Habeas Suit Against Federal Prison

Federal Judge Newman denied Charles W. Morse's petition for release from custody in Atlanta Georgia. The action sought a writ of habeas corpus challenging Morse's confinement.

Morse Atlanta Newman Charles W. Morse

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