Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 69, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 January 1909 — RAINEY’S CHARGES DENIED [ARTICLE]

RAINEY’S CHARGES DENIED

C. P. Taft Telegraphs to Illinois Man In Reference to Canal. Washington, Jan. 29.—Charles P. Taft has entered a vigorous denial of charges made by Representative Rainey of Illinois that he was identified with the Panama canal purchase. In a telegram to Rainey Taft declares as unfounded the statements associating him with the transaction. It is Rainey’s purpose to read the telegram and make an explanation in the house today.