Lorimer Senate Seat Report Finds No Convincing Proof
The Senate considered final action on Senator Lorimer of Winvis amid charges of corruption in his election. The majority urged upholding Lorimer, stating no substantial new evidence emerged and supporting the prior judgment, while scrutinizing Funk's testimony as uncorroborated and implausible.
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Washington
Lorimer of
Winvis
Senate
Lorimer
Dillinghamwn
Gatmlle
Jones
Fletcher
Johnston
Alabama
Edward Hines
Chicago
Clarence S. Punk
International Harvester Company
Hines
Funk
United States
Springfield
Mr. Funk
H- H. Kohlsaat
Chicago Record-Herald
James Keeley
New King Christian X and Queen Alexandrine Rule Denmark
King Christian X stands grief stricken after the death of King Frederick VIII. Born at Charlottenlund on September 26, 1870, he married Princess Alexandrine in 1898 and has two sons Prince Christian and Prince Ruud. The Danish flag to be used is the era oldest European ensign dating back to the thirteenth century.
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Gerewith
Christian X
Denmark
Alexandrine
Prince Christian
Prince Koud
Christian
Frederick VIII
Charlottenlund
Prince Ruud
Europe
Hussrs
Roosevelt Rules Out Compromise as Nominee Candidate
Cambridge May 20 Roosevelt declares no compromise at the Republican National Convention. He states there can be no compromise and that if a compromise candidate is named the person will be me, denouncing opponents who suggest Taft or others.
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Cambridge, D
Col. Roosevelt
Taft
Illinois Senate Inquiry Reflects on Funk Testimony
The Chicago News owner Tribune Victor Lawson and Theodore Roosevelt knew Funk's version but it was not shared with investigators. The committee noted Mr. Ilines felt flattered by Senators Aldrich and Penrose consulting him about electing a Republican to the Illinois Senate.
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Aldrich and
Penrose
Senate
Ullncis
Mrs Cortright Dies Suddenly in New Hartford
New Hartford Ia May 20 Special The community was shocked by the sudden death of Mrs Hattie Dodd Cortright who passed away at noon yesterday following the birth of a child The child also died She was 39 Her husband Geo C Cortright three daughters a son her mother and two brothers survive her She was a loving wife and mother and a kind friend.
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New Hartford
Hattie Dodd, Cortright
iGeo. C. Cortright
Speed Contestant Chokes During Pie Eating Race
Clarence Loveland aged 10 choked on pie crust during a public pie eating contest at Fourth and Sycamore street. He nearly died as the throat filled and first aid failed. rescued at the Western Union office and given water treatment. awarded a quarter by the street vendor despite not winning the prize.
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Lfe
Clarence Loveland
Fourth
Sycamore Street
Young Loveland
Western Union Telegraph Company
Waterloo Town Criers Train Arrives in Dallas
A five car Waterloo delegation arrived in Dallas at 6 30 am on a Rock Island special bearing the Town Criers day from Waterloo Iowa. The train featured a baggage car with Waterloo products a library car and two Pullmans plus an observation car and touring car for local trips. Col Cal Kingsley led the party with many delegates listed including W J Crozier G Gould and Jay Swedenace, en route to the upcoming convention in Texas.
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Dallas
Tex
Special Dispatch
Dallas News
Rock
Waterloo
Towa
Texas
Southwest
Iowa
Eliles
Male
Mids
Cal Kingsley
Town Criers
National event draws crowd to hotel in Reno
A large gathering in Reno features a political party showing unity with a coast to coast parade. Attendees from cities like Waterlod and West pegs mingle with delegates and a leading concert by Tora highlights the event.
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Ted Tex
Otridats
Ivoty Alexsa
Tora
Oo Fitare
Towa
Sermon and Hymns Mark Final Hours of Condemned Man
Relatives will not visit the condemned minister Clarenca Migheson spends last hours calmly in the cell reciting Psalms and readings. He speaks of facing death bravely to wardens and chaplains as autopsy plans and burial arrangements proceed after the execution in accordance with the law.
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Clarenca VT
Migheson
Les
Tigerline
Avis
Linnell
Tie
Hymon
Virginia
New York State
Douglas Riehrsen
Chietyn
Alethough
Tedar
Ate Lgruth
Herbert S. Johnsen
Tiedson
Win
Torre
Moon
Amherstemirtheast
Delmngen
He Prison
Brhtgres
Wieheson
Stebbins
Ar.dohisen
Richeson
Nelson dies suddenly at Nashua bank man of wealth
Meredith Newfoundland May 20 reports William Atwood Nelson son of Wim and Harriet Batchelder Nelson of Waterloo died suddenly in Nashua New Hampshire. He was treasurer of the Nashua Trust Co and a wealthy banker. A brother Frederick lives in North Carolina and another brother Edward in Garfield Uriah. Not listed in Waterloo city directory.
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Meredith, NL
William Atwood Nelson
Wim
Harriet Batchelder Nelson
Waterloo
Nashua
N. H
Nashua Trust Co
Frederick
North Carolina
Edward
Garfield
Uriah
Morning paper notes couriers and railway entertainments
The item describes Thursday and Sunday morning services and the role of couriers and a secretary from Water loo as an expert stenographer. It praises the great accommodation for readers and the opportunity to modify newspapers at home ahead of train travel and related entertainments.
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Johnston
Tawa Manseleain Company
Waterloo
Ds Wells
Intercat
Detroit Player Standstill Prompts New Team Consideration
Detroit players remain suspended as negotiations with team president Navin fail to settle the strike. A new Detroit team could be formed with Dough Jennings agreed to manage the street club while talks continue and a possible barnstorming tour is discussed.
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Mhilade
Mary
Mra J. Navin
Gan Johnsen
Throra
Wislington
Johnseon
Detroit
Fahnsen
Navin Pan Johnson
Clabs
Johnson
Cobb
Niae
Five Crownes In Ow ing Auto Swings Bridge Tragedy
An automobile owned by Mrs. C. F. Spaulding and driven by temporary chauffeur John Buchanan plunged into the Calumet River at the Ninety Second Street bridge. Five aboard—two women and three men—were drowned, with one woman missing until her body was recovered. The wreck occurred as the car, traveling about thirty miles per hour, turned over after entering the river as the bridge swung open for a boat. Witnesses and a fire tug witnessed the tragedy. no names of victims released yet.
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Chicago
Mra. C. F. Spaulding
Astor Street
John Buchanan
Calumet River
Ninety-second Street Bridge
Kate
Wm. Poppham
Taft Attacks Roosevelt in Ohio Campaign Speech
In Jamilton Ohio on the final day of his Ohio tour President Taft assailed Theodore Roosevelt over commissions and reform. He asserted Roosevelt doubted the GOP and alleged unlawful appointment of commissions by the previous administration. The crowd cheered as Taft pressed his countercharges amid campaign rhetoric.
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Jamilton
Taft
Ohio
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Mr. Taft
Col. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Electric pocket flash reveals buried treasure near Hudson
In Wack Hawk county last night, Sherif Leighton and Chief Shores used an electric pocket flash to locate a buried gold watch and chain eight inches under a crabapple tree west of Hudson. Suspects Cotter, Otter, Welty, and Elliott, aged 17 to 20, admitted theft. Cotter led officers to the site and was arraigned with bonds set at 100. The watch belonged to Q. I. Draetaler of Minneapolis, a guest at the Elmer hotel.
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Sherif
Hudson
Wack Hawk County
Leighton and
Sherif Shores
G. Draetaler
Minneapolis
Elmer Hotel
Yruestzler
Great Western
Jo C Otter
Warner Welty
Fred Elliott
Cotter
Chief Leighton
I Hudson
Chef Leighton
Sheriff Shores
Slough
Beffore Tnathos Knapp
Tess
Krank Cotter Welty
Ion
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Hamm
Eat Morris
George F. Seales
W. I
Mr. Canfiell
C.J
McNulty
Minor Eason
Leo Kelly
Lo, Miller
Grigy
M. Shepard
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Z. Thompson
IF Langlass
George Wright
D. Milmilton
I. House
AL P. Rohweder
E Dunevan
Harry Shaw
Reno
Dwar
Monge Thawte
Danker
William Atwand Nelson
Gadriday
Philadelphia
eTy" Cobb
Felder
Destroit Baiseball
Strack
Ae Shivdlur
Stvin
Litar
Nava
Pitindapula
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