Lorimer Ousted in Senate Fight Ends in Silence and Drama
The Illinois senator William Lorimer loses his seat in a 55 to 28 vote after seven days of debate. He delivers an eloquent defense denying corruption, vows to continue the fight, and exits to a muted gallery as colleagues listen in silence.
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United States Senate
William Lorimer
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Special Investigating Committee
Lorimer
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Voorhees
Lorimer Seat Vacancy Sparks Illinois Talk of Replacement
Chicago watchers react to Lorimer unseating with names floated for the vacancy while Gov Deneen keeps mum on candidates. Rumors link Roy O. West and B A Bekert, with Hopking urged by Lorimer allies. Gov. Deneen notes the Senate vote and the public’s faith in law amid the scandal.
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William Lorimer
Deneen
Roy O Weat
Republican National Committee
B. A. Bekert
Albert J. Hopking
Lorimer
Dansen
Vote That Ousted Lorimer Expulsion Debate Report
A list of senators voting for and against expulsion of Lorimer is presented with tallies by party. Republicans and Democrats across states are named, totals noted, with mentions of absent or paired members and previous vote shifts affecting Lorimer’s fate.
Generous Stand by Wilson Topics With Clark in Seagirt
Seagirt New Jersey July 18 Speaker Champ Clark and Gov Wilson discussed legislation in the House and the governor praised Clarks position as generous. Crane and Van Hise joined talks. Crane may back Wilson and contribute to the campaign fund but no pledges were made. Clark refused to discuss politics or the platforms, saying he will study the platform before commenting.
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Charles R. Crane
van Hise
Wisconsin University
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Missouri
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Mr. Bryan
Unclear topic discussion blocks comment at press event
The governor refused to discuss a topic, saying he does not know or care and will not talk further. Gov Wilson held a lengthy conference with Robert Hagspeth to convey his forthcoming national committee message at Chicago and with other leaders, but would not indicate his choice for national chair or any topics connected to the message.
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National Committee
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Great American teachers arrive in Bremen for European tour
Bremen July 13 Bremen hosts several hundred German American teachers from across the United States who are members of the National German American Teachers Association arriving by the Maer Grosser Kurfurst and staying overnight. They are greeted by a reception committee and later hosted by the Bremen senate. The group plans a tour through Germany France England Switzerland and Italy before returning to the United States in September via the Mediterranean.
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Pardon Price Alleged in Blease Case At Dispensary Hearing
Sensational testimony before South Carolina dispensary investigation accuses Gov Cole L Blease of taking a share of a convict pardon payoff. Detectives Reed and Felder linked Samuel L Nicholls to plans for Johnson the coachman to win a pardon, with a $4,500 payment and pledges of $6,000 to Blease. The committee adjourned with more charges to be investigated and Nicholls elusive.
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Cole L Blease
South Carolina
S Reed
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Thomas B Felder
Atlanta
R B Carlisle
Reed
Samuel L. Nicholla
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Gav Blease
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Nicholls
Spartanburg
New Willard Hotel
Washington
C. R. Sims
Blease
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Nicholl
Felder
Blackville
Nicholla
Gov Blease
Thomas B Feilder
Panama election day amid withdrawn candidate and tense ties
Panama reports tomorrow's presidential election to be orderly after Gen. Pedro Diaz withdraws his candidacy claiming American intervention cannot stop fraud. Relations with the American legation and President Arosemena's government have been strained since July 4 over the shooting of American marines. Opposition candidate Dr Belisario Parron remains in the race.
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Pedro Diaz
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Belisario Parron
Spirit-admonished widow runs for county superintendent
Mrs Jerry Simpson widow of "Lockiess Jerry" Simpson campaigns for Sedgwick County superintendent of schools in Wichita Kansas following messages she believes came from her late husband from the spirit world. She cites ongoing guidance after his death and references a noted Baltimore convention prediction attributed to him.
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Kans
Jerry Simpson
Lockiess
Jerry’ Simpson
Sedgewick County
Simpson
Champ Clark
Baltimore
Leonard R Warner 95 Dean of Chicago Live-Stock Trade
Leonard R Warner died in Chicago at 95. Born in New York, he moved to Chicago in 1853 and entered the livestock trade when Union Stock Yards opened in 1865. He worked in the field until two years ago when a paralytic stroke ended his career.
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Chicago
Leonard R Warner
Mr Warner
New York
Union Stock Yards
Warner
Horse Thief Shot Dead Near Floyd Court House
Special to The Washington Post Christiansburg Va July 13 A young white man named Bales entered a stable in Floyd County stole a horse and saddle Officials pursued him until he deserted the horse and hid In the woods near Floyd Court House W A Compton confronted him near 2 miles from town After a hand to hand struggle Compton fired fatally wounding Bales in the heart and killing him instantly The incident followed a horse theft in the same night leaving Compton injured reaction from officials pending final report.
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Infant dies in Colorado Springs descendant of Jefferson Davis
Jefferson Hayes Davis Jr the infant son of Mr and Mrs Jefferson Mayes Davis of Colorado Springs died after a brief illness He is the great grandson of Jefferson Davis president of the Confederacy Cremation in Denver followed by interment in the family plot in Richmond Virginia
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Ryan evades probes as Belmont and Sheehan asked to testify
Senate committee investigating 1904 and 1908 campaign contributions invites August Belmont William F Sheehan to testify. Thomas Fortune Ryan Hitchcock and Lloyd asked to testify. Hall of the Democratic National Committee remains missing. Delays continue as Roosevelts Taft Bryan Parker are not invited. Bishop Warren critically ill in Denver. wife cared for at home.
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Taft
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Col Roosevelt
William Jennings Bryan
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Charles R. Hall
George Foster Peabody
Thomas Tageart
Boy Drowns Saving Crippled Sparrow at Golf Club
In Evanston on July 12 17 year old Clarence Passmore drowned while rescuing a crippled sparrow from a downstream current. Thorsen and Albert Wolff aided in the attempt with Wolff nearly drowning. Thorsen rescued Wolff and Passmore’s sacrifice drew emotional remarks from Wolff.
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Clarence Passmore
Thorsen Thorsen
Albert Wolff
Glenview Golf Grounds
Passmore
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Royalist Plotters Arrested as Portugal Tries to Shield Lisbon
A great mob attempted lynching of royalist conspirators arrested near Bellas as Lisbon diverted prisoner routes. Portugal and Spain clash over royalist encampments on the frontier while Britain and France press neutrality. Diplomatic notes threaten severed ties if Madrid does not curb royalist activity.
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Storms Leave Destruction Across Wisconsin Michigan and Grand Rapids
A late July cyclone swept through Kenosha Racine and nearby towns killing a woman in South Kenosha and injuring dozens. A hotel roof was struck by lightning at Kenosha causing panic among guests. Grand Rapids suffered extensive damage to the market and the ball park as roofs collapsed and several dozen were hurt. The storm also hit Racine and Russell with railway damage and tidal effects on the lake front.
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Blacksmith Finds Bag of Checks Belonging to United Cigar Stores
Albany authorities investigate how a bag containing checks totaling $534,112.45 and $222.34 in currency, entrusted to a young messenger, ended up behind an Albany fence. Thomas O'Brien discovered the satchel on Lafayette Street and alerted police. The United Cigar Stores Company of New York reports the checks were indorsed for deposit and missing since the messenger, a boy named Joe, has not returned. Police seek to trace the employee and clarify the missing funds.
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Bad Faith Fight Over Beall Cotton Bill Sparks Adjournment
In the House yesterday Representative Rucker of Colorado waged a hard fight against the Beall bill to prohibit dealing in cotton futures. He contended the special rule blocked amendments including wool and all food products and claimed leaders promised a chance to offer his amendment. The measure is backed by the National Wool Growers Association and the National Grange while opponents labeled it unconstitutional and harmful to producers and consumers.
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Robber snatches money bag from market wagon rider
An unidentified man robbed a farmer named Smith in Carn Spinge Md yesterday, grabbing a shotbag with about 12 dollars from his hip as the wagon neared Halfarg Street. He fled southwest, pursued by several bystanders until disappearing near the gas works. Smith provided a close description to police.
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Will test sexton masts on old battleship SanMacas hull
A test erection of exeleton masts on the old battleship San Macas in Chesapeake Bay will evaluate their ability to withstand heavy gunfire. If successful, the tests could influence mast design for future battleships and armored cruisers.
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Chicago, Burlington and Quincy to value system ahead of expansion
Directors of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad ordered an appraisal of the system’s physical value as a prelude to a large capital increase and the absorption of the Colorado and Southern. Burlington officials made the visit, with the report filed from Denver on July 13.
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