GRAFT IN AMERICA.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 51, 18 July 1912, Page 5

GRAFT IN AMERICA.

SHOT IN THE STREET. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. New York, July 10. Holmann Rosenthal, a noted gambler, who recently charged the police with extensive graft operations, was shot dead in the street. It is alleged he was about to reveal scandalous conditions in the Police Department, with respect to graft. Louis Hibby was captured and charged with the crime. A great sensation was created.

ATTACKING THE TRUSTS. CONFIDENT DEMOCRATS. Received 18, 12.15 a.m. Washington, July 17. Congressional committees anticipate that the report of the steel trust investigation will favor a dissolution of the trust, and that heavjjpenal tie's will be provided. The House of Representatives have adopted Bcall's Bill prohibiting gambling in cotton futures. The Senate's decision is now awaited. The Senate adopted a resolution denouncing any attempt by the President to influence a vote within the Senate's exclusive jurisdiction. The resolution is considered a" severe rebuke to President Taft for allegedly influencing Republican Senators against Senator Lorimer. The Democratic leader, Mr. Underwood, declares that the party's chances were never brighter, and that Woodrow Wilson is certain to be elected President.