Hines Tries to Prove Alibi in Lorimer Election Probe
Edward Hines of Chicago testifies before the Senate committee on Lorimer’s election fund. He denies lobbying for tariff legislation and asserts President Aldrich spoke of Lorimer’s election. he places himself at the Union League club in Chicago telephoning results between 1:30 and 3 p.m. while Springfield vote tallies came in.
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Edward Hines
Chicago
John H. Marble
Senate
Hines
Herman H. Hettler
Hettler Lumber Company
Lorimer
Aldrich
White House
Springfield
Kern
Senator Jones
Philadelphia
International Harvester Company
Marble
Union League Club
Associated Press
Senator Lorimer
Fourth of July Address Set for Raymond Celebration
Attorney J. C. Murtagh will deliver the Fourth of July address at Raymond where a large celebration is planned this year. The program includes morning exercises, afternoon diversions, and a spectacular fireworks display to conclude the day.
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J. C. Murtagh
Raymond
Alaska Town Burns in Destructive Fire
Seattle reports that Iditarod City Alaska was nearly destroyed by a major fire on June 25. News of the blaze arrived in Seattle on June 30, detailing extensive damage and near total destruction of the town.
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Alaska
Seattle
Wash
Iditarot City
Local Worker Survives Thirty Feet Fall in Barn Construction
Monticello California June reports Edward Crane overcome by heat while working atop a new barn near Central City yesterday afternoon. He fell about thirty feet and did not regain consciousness until this morning. He is expected to recover.
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Monticello
Central City
Yesterdy
Edward Crane
Yale Freshmen Carry Off Honors In Regatta On Thames
Thousands cheered as Yale and Harvard split wins in the New London regatta closing day of the 45th Harvard Yale meet. Yale freshmen edged Harvard by two lengths in the two mile race with 11.53 for Yale and 11.55 for Harvard, then Harvard won the varsity substitute fours in 15.37 1 2 to 15.52 for Yale.
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Thames River
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Sphaerens
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Elihu Yale
Francard
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Girl in Eleven Weeks Slumber Nears Death
Vandalla June 30 physicians attending Miss Hazel Schmidt who has slept almost continuously for eleven weeks report she may be dying. Earlier today she appeared to stop breathing with rigid cold limbs and waning vitality. She has not awakened more than five hours in eleven weeks and doctors remain puzzled as her parents receive sympathy from across the country.
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Vandalla
Hazel Schmidt
Flower Bulbs for School Children
The children's home gardening committee ordered crocus, hyacinth, narcissus and tulip bulbs for October planting. Each child pays two to four cents per bulb and hands the money to the teacher. A planting day with a program will be held at each school, with kindergarten and primary grades participating. Over 00 bulbs ordered.
McEnroe Funeral Time Set After Switch Engine Death
No inquest has been held into the death of James McEnroe, who died after an Timels Central switch engine incident. The funeral is scheduled for 2:00 PM tomorrow at O'Keefe and Towne undertaking parlors.
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James McEnroe
Timels Central
O'Keefe & Towne Undertaking
June Police Arrests Show Decline in Month’s Caseload
Police blotter for June records 178 arrests with a drop from the prior year. The report notes large cases cleared and some suspects turned over to state, while others not listed in court records. Offenses include drunkenness, disorderly behavior, assault, petty theft, careless driving, and property acts. Total arrests: 188.
Drive Vacs From All Right of Way near Water Street
After the James McEnroe death by an Illinois Central train near Water Street between Sixth and Seventh, the railroad vows to keep its right of way clear. Special Agent Ward arrested two intoxicated men with a bottle of wood alcohol. Later John and Edward Nehring were seized by IC detectives and sent to Sheriff Shores. Ward claimed the arrest site was within city limits, but police refused to act.
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James McEnroe
Illinois Central
Water Street
Sixth
Seventh Streets
Yvasterday
Hlinois Central
Ward
John
Edward Nehring
State Musicians Elect Officers At Davenport Convention
H W Matlack of Purdell was elected president of the Town Music Teachers society at the closing session of the sixteenth annual convention in Davenport. Elected officers include Mrs Hilda Matthey Davenport as vice president and Mrs Bertha Heusiis Dubuque as secretary and treasurer. The convention plans to meet next year in Grinnell.
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H. W. Matlack
Purdell
Town Music Teachers’ Society
Hilda Matthey
Bertha Heusiis
Dubuque
Grinnell
Ruling Reverses Ott Case as Bridges Testifies
The Chicago criminal court, led by Judge Honore, orders Evelyn Arthur Lee to face all fourteen indictment counts. The defense calls Stephen H. Bridges, who cites a letter by Mona not Mildred, triggering prosecutors objections. An affidavit allegedly swears the Book of Truth lines were written by Lee and Llona.
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Honore
Evelyn Arthur Lee
Stephen H. Bridges
Witners
Mona
Mildred
Burnham
Cantwell
Bee
Julius Geneke
Agnes Lee
Lee
Llona
Negro Miners Score a Point in Iowa Case
Judge Wright issued a temporary injunction in Boone restraining Ogden Local No 2433 of the United Mine Workers from expelling negro joiners or denying dues and assessments. About 167 Negro miners claim $1,600,000 in damages and accused officers led by John P. White of refusing recognition during a strike about a year ago. Transfer cards must be issued to affected workers.
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R/M. Wright
Ogden Local
United Mine Workers of America
Boone
John P. White
National Organization
Polygamist is Excommunicated Says Jos Smith
Joseph Smith, president of the Mormon church, states polygamy is no longer practiced by Mormons and those taking a plural wife are excommunicated. He says he still supports but does not live with wives he married before the court ruling and the church manifesto.
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Washington
Joseph Smith
The
Mormon Church
Post Today
Smith
Supreme Court of the United States
Water Plant Collapse Kills Ten Workers in Buffalo
Ten Buffalo water department workers were killed and four seriously injured when a portion of the pump station roof and structures collapsed. Seven bodies were buried under tons of steel and brick as rescuers worked amid the debris. injured workers were on the roof at the time of the disaster.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Buffalo Water Department
Attack on Reciprocity Bill Continues in Senate
Washington reports Senator Gamble of South Dakota pressing a new attack on the Canarian reciprocity agreement. He calls the measure unjust and unrepublican, arguing it harms the American farmer by exposing him to Canadian competition without just compensation.
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Gamble
South Dakota
Senate
Reserves Hold More Than Needed in June Call
Washington reports 7 277 national banks held 1 478 140 729 in reserves as of June 7. The average reserve ratio stood at 22 10 percent, with 121 870 515 above the legal requirement. Central cities show a 27 47 percent level amid financial notes.
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Washington
Treasury Surplus Seen At 32 Million In FY1911 Close
Washington reports revised estimates project the federal treasury to show a surplus of about 32 million dollars on all ordinary accounts when the fiscal year ends today.
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Federal Treasury
Washington
Violent Deaths Mark Week In Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Iowa June 2. The sixth violent death since Monday morning occurred last night when Neal Conroy a well known local character was killed by a switch engine. Conroy was drunk and sleeping on the rails.
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Cedar Rapids
Neal Conroy
Conroy
Editors Duel Over Aeroplane Race Sparks Paris Clash
Paris June 30. A heated dispute between the Matin and the Journal over an international air race led to a dramatic duel between M. Charlotte, Journal manager, and M. Vonvenel, Matin editor in chief, with Fach wounded in the arm. A small army of journalists and photographers witnessed the incident. Later Henri Letellier, Journal director, challenged Spuneau Varilla, Matin owner. Berlin June 30. German aviator Hirth and a passenger completed a 345 mile flight from Munich in 5 hours 41 minutes, arriving at Berlin at 7 08 this morning after stops at Nuremberg and Leipzig. Prize money totaled $12 560.
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Mafin
Journal
M. Charlotte
M. [ Vonvenel
The
Matin
Fach
Henri Letellier
M. Spuneau-Varilla
Berlin
Hirth
Munich
Nuremberg
Leipsic
Jnviator
District court hears minor cases with two divorces granted
The district court focused on minor matters this morning with two injunctions postponed. Judge Platt granted two divorces, Alice McNeil to resume her maiden name Alice Tuttle after cruelty and non support claims, and Anna Nesbit’s divorce as prayed in a cross petition from Hohers Nesbit. Eva Stuff’s divorce from B R Stuff proceeded amid a heated battle over child custody. A bomb exploded in Madrid during a Eucharists procession, causing no injuries and one arrest. The Senate voted to adjourn to July 4. Temperature notes from June 30.
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Alice McNeil
John McNeil
Alice Tuttle
Anna L. Nesbit
Hohers Nesbit
Eva Stuff
B. R. Stuf
Jhoth
Madrid
Callemayor
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