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Show oo Believe Taft Wants Governor Gov-ernor Deneen to Act in the Lorimer Scandal. &&&&: HS D&N6SM f ' PKCSi A30.l'TiP SPRINGFIELD, 111, April IS Governor Gov-ernor C. S. Deneon's secret departure for Washington caused cousiderable comment hero despite the fact that members of his office forco say It has no political significance. Rumors that it has to do with the Lorimer bribery brib-ery charges are prevalent. The governor gov-ernor was summoned to Washington by President Taft and rumor says that Mr. Taft will ask Deneen to use his influence to have Lorimer resign. The governor left Springfield without annouucomenL Before his departure he hold a long secret conference with Senator Helm and other members ot tho senate Investigating committee No reason was' given for the trip. |