Lorimer’s Life Story Denies Bribery Tales in Senate Hearing
Senator Lorimer testified before a Senate committee yesterday denying bribery tales and alleging political treachery. He traced his rise from a boot black supporting a mother and siblings to the presidency of a national bank, detailing a long path through local roles to the U.S. Senate while recounting family hardship and early work experiences.
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Biker Witt
May Investigate Elections In The Warrington Post
A World wire reports Senate action planned to probe presidential campaigns of 1904 and 1908. Senator Culberson proposed a privileged committee inquiry into campaign financing and lists of contributors. He cited the Cortelvan case and alleged access to trusts secrets after leaving commerce and labor.
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Washington Dispatch
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Government antitrust prosecutions cite tariff price fixing debate
Detroit hearing on the Sherman antitrust law argues that price regulation by tariffs is lawful while other price controls may be criminal. Attorney Robert B. Honeyman contends the Colwell Lead Company indictment should be quashed, citing Supreme Court and Standard Oil decisions on reasonableness and restraint of trade.
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Department of Justice
United States Supreme Court
Secretary Nagel Seeks Facts on Shipping Combine Hearings
Secretary Nagel wrote to House Rules Chairman Henry that he has no facts aiding the inquiry into the shipping combine. Wickersham, busy elsewhere, misses the committee hearing as it opens a broad probe into money, shipping and Harvester trusts. Humphrey brands railroads tied to the shipping combine and claims European fares are boosted by German money.
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District bill stalls as heated House debate rolls on
The District appropriation bill faced a stalled passage amid a clash between Representative Ben Johnson and Representative Madden. Johnson apologized publicly for harsh remarks and urged decorum, while district teachers protested a proposed cut to longevity pay. The measure, aiming to reduce longevity funds for teachers, drew strong opposition as debate continued with calls for sustaining pay for long‑serving educators.
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Filibuster Gas Bill Leaves House With Discharge Calendar Loss
Democratic action blocked a Madden gas price bill for D C to 75 cents as Minority Leader Mann pressed discharge calendar moves. The measure scratched from calendar cannot be reinstated this Congress, though may be reintroduced later. Other bills also failed or linger in committees as House adjourns.
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Drawback Extended to Mail Exports by Treasury Order
The Treasury Department extended the drawback privilege to exports by mail, previously allowed only in special cases. Each package must be mailed under customs supervision and the sender waives the right to withdraw. Drawbacks under $25 require no abroad proof. amounts above require evidence of delivery to the addressee.
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Harmon Defends Democrats Ahead of Elections in Wisconsin
Gov Harmon of Ohio argued that misperceptions about tariff reforms caused Democratic defeats in the 1890s and that the party now unites with renewed hope. He spoke at a City Club luncheon in Milwaukee and then departed for Minneapolis. A separate dispatch notes the death of Fannie Hopking, longtime political supporter and Portage des Fleux postmistress, aged 58.
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Chilbtains and Front-Bites Relief From Caleckie Compound
Readers are advised on treating winter foot problems including chilblains frostbite and itching. Dissolve two tablespoonfuls of Caleckie compound in warm water and soak feet nightly for several nights to ease soreness. The remedy claims quick relief for corns calluses sweaty feet bunions and nails. Five letter stock item at twenty five cents per package claims to cure worst cases.
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Chances of the Candidates in the 1912 Election Analysis
From the New York Times, a detailed look at electors and popular votes since 1884. The piece discusses Taft versus Bryan, state by state shifts, and how changes in governor races affect the electoral college. It notes 31 electoral votes for Arizona and New Mexico and cautions that forecasts remain uncertain amid fluctuating public sentiment.
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New Money Basis Sought By Luce On Cost of Living
Lieut Gov Robert Luce advocates a world wide composite purchasing power standard to replace the gold basis for contracts. Speaking at a New York Bankers Association dinner, he links rising prices to gold production and calls for an international Hague commission to publish daily price levels.
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Frear Welcomes Tahuiay Investigation Report
Honolulu rumors claim President Taft will dispatch an official to probe charges against Walter F. Frear. The Hawaiian delegate J Kuhio Kalantepaele agrees that L Tennpeck should be named governor after Frear’s term expires.
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Debates On Government Ownership Of Telegraph Lines
Lawmakers from both parties spar over Hitchcock telegraph plan with references to Post Office, Union influence, and potential cost. Speakers warn of high government expense, loss of private capital, and need for thorough investigation before any takeover.
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Telegraphers Back Government Ownership of Lines
New Orleans reports organized telegraphers endorse Postmaster General Hitchcock's plan for government ownership and operation of telegraph lines. The Commercial Telegraphers' Union, led by S J Konenkamp, notes prior support and links to labor groups in the U S and Canada advocating nationalization of telegraph and telephone services.
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U. S. Records in Peril Warned by Wickersham
Attorney General Wickersham told the National Civic Federation that the Justice Department’s records and a 500 volume library face destruction from fire. He said old buildings once houses and cramped storage threaten priceless documents and urged Congress to fund fireproof vaults.
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Herring Fleet Rescued as Ice Packs Tighten Off Newfoundland
Two revenue cutters Androscoggin and Gresham ride to aid Maine Bay and Bay of Islands herring boats trapped in drifting ice off Newfoundland. About thirty American fishing schooners with cargoes worth $500,000 face peril as ice closes in. Gloucester collector Jordan appeals, and Treasury Bailey orders aid.
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Plea for German American Reciprocity Highlighted
Privy Councilor Goldberger addressed the American Association of commerce and trade banquet in Berlin urging strong reciprocity between Germany and the United States. His speech, noted for its close ties to official and business circles, criticized the current trade regime.
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January Clearance Sale On Books Calendars and More
Bargain prices sweep through books calendars pictures and stationery with offers described as ridiculously low. Shoppers urged to visit now to snag best deals.
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