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Domestic News November 15, 1911

The Cairo Bulletin

Cairo, Alexander County County, Illinois

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In Chicago, Charles Naylor testified before the Lorimer investigating committee that Lea O'Neill Browne promised him political advantage for voting for Lorimer, which he declined; he denied any bribe. Patrick J. Keeley was questioned about witnesses in the Browne trial.

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ADVISED VOTE FOR LORIMER

Charles Naylor Told By Browne It Would Be To His Political Advantage

Chicago, Nov. 14.-"It will occur to your political advantage to vote for Lorimer," was the promise held out by Lea O'Neill Browne to Charles Naylor, former Democratic state representative, according to Naylor's testimony before the Lorimer investigating committee. The witness said he declined the offer and opposed Lorimer. He never had been offered a bribe, he said.

Patrick J. Keeley, a policeman attached to the office of state's attorney at the time of the Browne trial, was questioned concerning witnesses during the trial.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Legal Or Court

What keywords are associated?

Lorimer Investigation Political Bribery Naylor Testimony Chicago Politics Browne Trial

What entities or persons were involved?

Charles Naylor Lea O'neill Browne Lorimer Patrick J. Keeley

Where did it happen?

Chicago

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Chicago

Event Date

Nov. 14

Key Persons

Charles Naylor Lea O'neill Browne Lorimer Patrick J. Keeley

Outcome

naylor declined the offer and opposed lorimer; no bribe was offered.

Event Details

Charles Naylor, former Democratic state representative, testified before the Lorimer investigating committee that Lea O'Neill Browne promised him political advantage to vote for Lorimer. Patrick J. Keeley was questioned about witnesses during the Browne trial.

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