Senate votes to rebuke president in party clash
Senate adopts rebuke by 35 to 23 as six Republicans align with Mr Bailey. Borah explains letter on how the president used Bailey's name in writing to Col Roosevelt Cummins cites patronage pressure. Alden Smith replies cautiously. Democrats back amended resolution while Republicans vote solid against.
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Bailey
Roosevelt
Cummina
Alden Smith
Senate
Heyburn
William Alden Smith
Michigan
Cummins Offera
Cummins
Mitch
Iowa
Cumming
Borah
Woodrow Wilson
Congress
Foss
O'Gorman
Gov. Wilson
Caromine
Burton
Taft
Ohio
Cleveland
Townsend
Crawford
Jones
Works
Hitchcock
McCumber
Col
Lorimer
Senate's view of a president's rights in sealing seats
Resolution adopted by United States Senate states that any attempt by a president to influence a senator's vote on a seat in the Senate or other matters under Senate jurisdiction could violate the Constitution and infringe Senate rights. The record preserves the Senate's stance on executive overreach and the separation of powers.
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United States
Senate
Benators Bourne
Clapp
Fall
Gallinger
McVumber
Works
Ashurst
Bacon
Bailey
Bryan
Chamberlain
Culberson
Pletcher
Gardner
Hitchcock
Johnson
Johnston
Martin Martine
Newlands
Ovorman
Overman
Percy
Pomerene
Reed
Shively
Simmons
Stotth
Arisona
Smith
Georgia
Maryland
South Carolina
Stone
Bwannon
Thornton
Tillman
Borah
Brandegee
Bristow Burnham
Burton
Catron
Crawford Cummima
du Pont
Gronna
Jones
Kenyon Massey
McLean
Nelson
Oliver
Fase
Perkins
Root
Michigan
Proat Sutherland
Townsend
Senate rebukes Taft over Lorimer influence in vote
The Senate adopted a 35 to 28 resolution denouncing any presidential attempt to influence Senate votes on questions within its jurisdiction. Senator Bailey framed the measure accusing Taft of meddling to line up Republican votes in the Lorimer case. The vote split along party lines with all Democrats for and most Republicans for the resolution.
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Senate
Taft
Lorimer
Archbald
Bailey
Ohio
Wilson
Pennsylvan
Pennsylvania
Seagit
Washington
Gov.Wilson
Massachusetts
Senate Debates Recall and Executive Interference Clash
Senators heatedly debated executive influence in the Lorimer fight and taft recall remarks. Bailey pressed a resolution charging taft with improper interference citing a January letter while Borah cautioned slow action amid recall talk. Other members defended taft and teed up sharp exchanges over presidential powers and senate integrity.
Bert Franklin's Alleged Version of the Darrow Prosecution
In Los Angeles on July 16, the Darrow bribery trial saw the defense seek Treitmoe’s grand jury testimony as potential evidence. Judge Hutton allowed access to testimony given before January 3, with Treitmoe testifying February 16. Two witnesses said Franklin claimed the aim of the prosecution was to “get” Samuel Gompers, head of the AFL.
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Bert Franklin
Darrow
Los Angeles
Cal
Olaf A. Treit‘moe
San Francisco
Treitmoe
Bert H. Franklin
McNamara
Hutton
Tveltmoe
Tveltmore
Franklin
Samuel Gomparay
American Federation of Labor
King Rescues General At Pamplona Cathedral
King Alfonso of Spain prevented a possible death when a general was thrown by a bolting horse after a cathedral ceremony in Pamplona on July 16. The king sprang from his carriage, caught the horse, and freed the fallen general before crowds cheered.
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Alfonso
Pamplona
Spain
Indicted for Murder in Bronx Slaying of Julia Connors
Police issue second circular to arrest Nathan Swartz amid rapid progress in the murder case. Grand jury indicted the 12 or 14 year old killer after testimony from Frances Alexander, sister of the youth, who relayed his confession and a graphic account of luring Julia Connors to a vacant flat and stabbing her, then disposing of the body in a box. Swartz is described as a frequenter of lodging houses, parks, gymnasiums, and prize fights.
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New York
Julia Cormers
Bronx
Nathan Swartz
Frances Alexander
Mr. Alexander
Nathan
Julie
Frequenta Lodging House
Swarts
Swartz
Twenty Years in Chains Man Admitted to Dixmont
A Pittsburgh report states a man in Indiana Pa was kept chained at home for twenty years after becoming insane. He wore no clothes, had an uncut beard and hair, and resembled a wild animal. Authorities moved him to Dixmont Asylum after discovery of the secret restraint by his parents and with the father recently deceased. Week-end excursion tickets to a Chesapeake and Ohio Bay regatta offered at reduced rates.
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Washington Post
Pittsburgh
Indiana
Dixmont Asylum
Debatable States Led by Wilson Underwood Conference
Gov Woodrow Wilson and House Leader Oscar Underwood map the 1912 campaign at the Tren ton Country Club. They mark Wisconsin Missouri Maryland Kentucky New York Maine West Virginia Pennsylvania and New Jersey as debatable with campaigns urged especially in Missouri and New York guarded for risk. They deem Ohio Indiana and Illinois strong targets with Pennsylvania and New Jersey pivotal in the fall.
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Missouri
New Jersey
Ohio
Taft
Pennsylvania
Steels
Seagirt
MN. J
Woodrow Wilson
Oscar W. Underwood
House of Representatives
House
Trenton
Wisconsin
Maryland
Kentucky
New York
Tlinots
Indiana
New England
Maine
Connecticut
Mason and Dixon
West Virginia
Jersey
Underwood
Trentonna
Congress
Wilada
Wilson
Chance
Champ Clark
Farm of Death claims nine victims in sulphuric fog
In Clinton county near Herrin, the Palm farm eight miles north reports a deadly fog each dawn. Nine people have died including John Ackerman, all succumbing to a mysterious sulfurous mist. Investigations are ordered to determine the fog's cause.
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Washington Post
Mt Vernon
Dit
Herrin
Clinton County
John Ackerman
Judge Shot During Quarrel Over Gubernatorial Campaign
Special to The Washington Post Barnwell South Carolina July 16 attorney Arthur H Beat shot Judge G Duncan Bellinger of Columbia during a heated argument over the gubernatorial campaign. The judge was wounded and may require amputation of the left arm. he was taken to a hospital in Columbia.
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Washington Post
Barnwell
D. C
South Carolina
Arthur H. Beat
G. Duncan Bellinger
Columbia
Flees wife to die takes poison at his home
Richard Marr a bakery worker in Ill and Warned by neighbors over chickens fled from his job to his home and drank carbolic acid. He died in his wife Mrs Cecilia Marr and a boy named George Huff held him as he collapsed in the kitchen. Police and coroner ruled death by own action after Marr used whisky to take the poison. The couple, married five years, had chickens in the yard which drew health complaints.
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Roland Marr
E Street
Cecilia Marr
Polcemen
Almn
Marr
Seventh and E. Streets
Jerr
George Huff
Eighth and
Gatreete
District Health Department
Seventh Street
Mrs. Marr
Reform Drive Promises Big Changes in District Government
House District Committee Chairman Ben Johnson previews three to four subcommittee reports aiming at major reforms in District administration. Henry George will likely push annual assessments, full value taxation, and higher assessor staffing, while Redfield probes municipal purchasing and disbursement. Hospital and gas investigations loom, with a gas expert possible to study Biggar company practices. The pace hinges on a few diligent members amid quorum gaps.
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House
Ben Johnson
Henry George
George
Besipe
George Committee
Dyer and
Lobeck
Messrs
Dyer
New York
Redfeld
Nebraska
Congress
Johnson
District Reforms Proposed and Political Turmoil Amid Scandals
Swartz admits killing Connors girl while officials report on district reforms and political friction. Names of public figures surface in alleged plots, resignations, and accusations including finance, worship, and criminal cases across multiple cities.
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Senate
Swartz
Connors
Wilson
Rithan
Marr
Wils
Dia
Herbert Knox Smith
Gambler
Tstt
West Point
W. J. Alleger
Andrew
McCormick
Taft
Roosevelt Banke
Archbald
Belmont
Parker
Navy
Financial
Society
Divorce Granted to Linda Lee Thomas in New York Case
Mrs Linda Lee Thomas was granted an interlocutory divorce from Edward R Thomas in New York Supreme Court. She had filed for divorce in March naming corespondent Theodora Gerard, a dancer who created the vampire dance. Thomas was described as a former banker and sportsman, with Mrs Thomas noted as a Louisville beauty.
Smith Quits as Commissioner to Join Roosevelt Wing
Herbert Knox Smith resigns as commissioner of corporations to back the progressive movement. Luther Conant is expected to succeed him and Smith will meet Col Roosevelt in New York to map campaign strategy and discuss Sherman antitrust matters.
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New York
T. R—l Luther Conant
Herbert Knox Smith
Theodore Roosevelt
New Progressive Party
Luther Conant
Brooklyn
Bregent
Smith
Col Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Taft
International Harvester
Mr Smith
Department of Commerce and Labor
Hartford
Conn
Connecticut House of Representatives
James A. Garfield
Mra Smith
Gertrude FE Dietrich
Hastings
Nebr
United States
Benater Dietrich
Acton
Mase
News Citisen
New York Journal of Commerce and Commercial Bulletin
Turks accuse Italian spy of poisoning wells in Tripoli
The Turkish embassy in London cites Tripoli authorities claiming an Italian spy captured at Zoart confessed to being sent to Tripoli to poison wells. He says one well was already poisoned and two more spies were sent to Bouons wells, with instructions to contaminate water sources.
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London
Womekner
Tripoli
Zoart
Wella
Dolaon
Welis
Bouons
Widow Blames Police In Rosenthal Murder Plot
New York reports allege seven men tied to the Rosenthal murder as District Attorney Whitman cautions over police collusion. Widow Sadie Rosenthal claims police warned and threatened her husband. a garage car and chauffeur Libby identified as involved. Deputy Commissioner Dougherty notes the car used and ties to a prior taxi case, while witnesses and suspects multiply amid a tense investigation.
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Herman Rosenthal
Whiteman
Rosenthal
Laura Libby
Libby
South Washington Square
Montani
Becker
Polics
Joimed
Whitman
Thea
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