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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1913
Page
1
A declaration attributed to Quulzer’s wife claims she secretly invested campaign funds in stocks to save him from disgrace. The statement frames her actions as a private financial safeguard tied to the political scandal surrounding the candidate.
New York Assembly members sit through the night to consider a resolution on impeachment amid sensational incidents marking the session. The legislative action centers on high stakes political move as debate continues.
In Albany the lower house voted 4 30 am to impeach Governor Sulzer with articles of impeachment. Mrs Sulzer admits using campaign funds to invest in stocks and claims sole responsibility. Governor denied knowledge of Wall Street dealings but later acknowledged her actions.
Testimony cites alleged private documents missing from Governor Sulzer and Mrs. Sulzer as spies allegedly invaded their New York home before his inauguration. Lawmakers debate whether newly discovered evidence justifies delaying votes as Nad discusses Mrs. Sulzer's statement.
Principal witness Martin Mulhall, under intense questioning by the Senate lobby committee, adjourned proceedings until Thursday as he rests for medical reasons. James A. Binders of the National Association of Manufacturers described Mulhall as supplying bills and documents, while Emery denied payments to Mulhall beyond occasional small sums to capitol aides, and refuted the secret room tale linked to Me Dermott.
Governor of Alabama acts to appoint Henry O Clayton as Johnston’s successor amid warnings that he lacks authority. The move comes despite indications from advisers that the governor cannot legally fill the post.
Henry Clayton, representative from Alabama's third district, was appointed by Governor O Neall as United States senator to fill the Johnston vacancy. He will present credentials to the Senate and will not resign his lower house seat until seated in the Senate.
Washington January news reports Democratic leaders react to Governor ONeal appointing Henry D Clayton to replace the late Senator Johnston without explicit legislative authorization. Senate members question authority under the seventeenth amendment and fear a possible contest to credentials.
Peking reports indicate Kiangsi Governor resists central authority as Yuan Shikai appears certain to win. The governor belittles Huang Xing and Sun Yat Sen now in Japan, calling them pitiful cowards. Le Ring is described as powerless against Yuan’s rising influence.
R W Glendenning arrived from Mazatlan aboard the Benito Juarez and described Durango looters who plundered a grocery, ate poisoned rat biscuits, and ten rebels died that night amid famine and riotous chaos in the Mexican conflict.
Secretary of Treasury McAdoo asks for information on borrowing or loaning funds as part of a tariff program. Major Hitchcock lectures on the binding nature of caucus pledges and lambasts the tobacco trust.
Treasury details new policy to steer 60 million dollars in government funds to banks aiding agricultural cash needs. Comptroller calls for national banks to report loan and borrow data to identify lenders supporting industry over speculation. Regular data collection to guide currency circulation and future banking information reforms.
The Democratic majority frayed over the currency bill as insurgent members led by Neeley Winke and Eagle pressed for warehouse receipt security for rediscountable loans. Administration allies warned amendments could invite speculation and market manipulation while a full vote was not expected before week’s end. The money trust inquiry echoes colored debate as Republicans mobilize for the administration proposal.
Morning Journal special reports Senator Ransdell of Louisiana, amid tariff debates, opposes free listing for farmers while focus shifts to tobacco and cattle schedules. Hitchcock cites tobacco monopoly by four firms. debate unfolds on dairy, cattle, sheep, oats, and buckwheat duties with party lines and crossovers noted.
Senator Williams denied discrimination for the South while praising regional crops. Amendments to raise lead ore rates were voted down. Smoot proposals and other Senate items failed. Simmons outlined profits of United States Steel and accused steel makers of forming a trust over price controls.
M Iwata, reputed Fresno county’s wealthiest Japanese, was jailed by U S Immigration Inspector and faces deportation to Japan for alleged illegality. He owns property including a two story block and a modern theater and directs a large land company. forty Japanese women were recently arrested on his property.
A riot on East Second South Street left four bystanders seriously wounded and three others less injured when an Industrial Workers of the World orator faced by Axel Steele waved a flag. Police and fire crews cleared the scene as arrests mounted and orders were issued to curb street meetings.
In a Reno courtroom a girl testifies about her relationship with Diggs. She details incidents leading to the escapade and arrest, while a crowded gallery listens to her account. The narrative unfolds the events and the implications for Diggs and others involved.
In San Francisco the trial of Maury J. Diggs former California state architect unfolds with Marsha Warrington on the witness stand detailing the trip to Reno Nevada and the tickets bought by Diggs. The defense clashes over ticket evidence and plan to present further witnesses Lola Norris Caminetti while Judge Van Fleet rules on admissibility. Warrington describes threats to expose a scandal and marriage among the group amid a tense courtroom atmosphere.
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