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July 2, 1910
The Marion Daily Mirror
Marion, Marion County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Blind Oklahoma Senator Thomas P. Gore reveals in Senate a $50,000 bribe offer tied to legislation on $1 million attorneys' fees for Five Civilized Tribes; also notes House bribe attempt and efforts by ex-senators from Kansas City and Nebraska to block it.
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Senator Thomas P. Gore, the blind statesman from Oklahoma, who recently caused what was undoubtedly the largest sensation of the present session of congress, by declaring in the Senate that he has been approached with a $50,000 bribe in connection with legislation affecting the million in attorneys' fees claimed by attorneys for services rendered to the Five Civilized Tribes in Oklahoma.
The blind statesman also stated that an effort was also made to bribe a member of the House. He also charged that a former United States Senator from Kansas City and a former United States Senator from Nebraska had been working in Washington to kill the threatened legislation.
The blind statesman also stated that an effort was also made to bribe a member of the House. He also charged that a former United States Senator from Kansas City and a former United States Senator from Nebraska had been working in Washington to kill the threatened legislation.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Deception
What keywords are associated?
Bribery
Senate Scandal
Oklahoma Tribes
Attorneys Fees
Congress Legislation
What entities or persons were involved?
Senator Thomas P. Gore
Where did it happen?
Washington
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Key Persons
Senator Thomas P. Gore
Location
Washington
Story Details
Senator Thomas P. Gore accuses bribe attempts in Senate regarding legislation on attorneys' fees for Five Civilized Tribes in Oklahoma; also mentions bribe effort on House member and involvement of former senators from Kansas City and Nebraska to kill the legislation.