Mulwalls Story Attacked by All Lawmakers
A heated exchange surrounds Mulwalls Story as lawyers and senators criticize the account. Opposition voices press forclarifications and accountability amid the political dispute.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1913
Page
1
A heated exchange surrounds Mulwalls Story as lawyers and senators criticize the account. Opposition voices press forclarifications and accountability amid the political dispute.
Washington July 31 The Senate committee adjourned after a day of tense cross examination of lobbyist Martin M Mulhall. Chairman Overman warned Mulhall to limit remarks or face discipline as senators sparred over questions from the National Association of Manufacturers case. Mulhall denied past intrigues and claimed efforts to offer his documents to newspapers failed.
Washington July 31 The Louisiana senator Thornton denounces the Underwood Simmons tariff plan over free sugar saying it would ruin his state and calling the policy undemocratic while accusing the party of straying from its principles North Dakota's Grenna backs the move citing farmer concerns. Debate consumes nearly all discussion with little progress on schedules.
The Daily Telegraph reports Greek forces repelled a Bulgarian attack reinforced by 50,000 troops in the Drama district near Saloniki. After two days of heavy fighting with fluctuating fortunes, the Greeks regained their positions. Greek losses ranged about 2,000 killed and 6,000 to 7,000 wounded.
Senate session interrupted as suffragists disrupt proceedings with chants and banners. Lawmakers scramble to restore order while organizers call for immediate voting rights concessions. Police and ushers quell the disturbance.
From all over the country supporters of votes for women converge on Washington for a Senate session break to listen to suffragists. Delegations present petitions urging support for a constitutional amendment. many speeches praise the movement as others oppose.
Reports from Peking and Shanghai indicate the Yangtse River is to be cleared of rebels as forts fall at its mouth. Sun Yat Sen remains in Shanghai while Cheng Chih-Men and Huang Sing reportedly fled. Bankers and diplomats say Yuan Shi Kai faces a major task in organizing provincial taxation amid a loans-driven central government.
Excessive heat caused fourteen deaths in Detroit area with ten victims being children. Temperatures reached 98 degrees at 2 p.m. A Western Wisconsin and Southern Minnesota electrical storm damaged barns and grain. Northwestern Minnesota saw strong storm and wind from Twin Cities to the lake. Cleveland endured continued heat with eight babies and three adults dying in the last hours. Memphis reported one heat death as the 90 degree day continued.
On the steamship Mexico bound for Vera Cruz 150 cages of rifles and 265 cases of cartridges were listed. The shipment was said to have a Washington permit and was sent to the military governor of Vera Cruz state.
James Paulillo aged 5 was shot on his home's doorstep and died at hospital. His playmate Gepara Raffaello aged 6, who argued with him recently, is missing. Father Paul Cross Paulillo accuses Mrs Adeline Raffaello of the shooting as Joseph Paulillo, 9, says the Raffaello boy and his mother appeared with a gun.
Cincinnati reports a crash at Lagoon Ky motordrome when Oolin Johnson's machine struck an electric post. Gasoline from the tank set fire to 35 people. Eight killed, two fatally injured, seven seriously ill, and 18 with injuries of varying severity.
Milwaukee officials announced that women may wear any style of bathing suit at city beaches. Mayor Gerhard permitted slit suits bloomers one piece and other styles as long as they cover as much as men and do not hinder leg movements.
Washington reports say President Wilson remains unshaken by Ambassador Wilson's push for recognizing Huerta. He plans a Mexico friendly policy and opposes recognition under any condition. Senate Democrats echo the stance as talks on de la Barra's possible mission hinge on his role.
A condensed snapshot lists a bustling page of items including suffragette action in the senate chamber and a claimed dynamite plot at Calumet. It mentions lobbyist Mulhall, moving crops funds, jewel thieves sought in major cities, and various notes on politics, weather, and local society.
In San Francisco on July 31 a dissatisfied Southern Pacific employee will remain on his car until the national conciliation and mediation board reviews the pace of events that led to the strike vote by the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and the Brotherhood of Railway Conductors.
Allentown reports a blaze at the S Flory Manufacturing company plant in Bangor Pa broke out shortly before midnight and was still burning fiercely at 1 30 this morning. Property valued at nearly 1 000 000 was destroyed as flames raged through the facility.
Narragansett Pier July 31 detectives pursue thefts of jewelry from two summer homes owned by Charles Rumsey and John G. Hanan. Police suspect an expert gang behind both robberies, with $159000 in gems taken and a notable string of India pearls discarded. Investigators watch pawn shops nationwide as they chase suspects.
A Fin lander told Steubenville officials that four white men all foreigners and a negro were stabbed or shot to death last night at a road repairing crew camp near Fernwood, in a riot between racial factions. Several others were wounded and hidden under hay in a nearby field. Sheriff Hos eret, Coroner Herb, and deputies head to the scene.
Two motor cycle racers died in a July night accident in Russell village St Lawrence county. Luther Gilbert aged 23 and Irving Bartholomew 40, a spectator, were involved as Charles Sharpstein rode at about 50 mph. Gilbert crashed at a crosswalk, Bartholomew was struck while helping.
Springfield July 31 The Illinois Attorney General Lucey issued an opinion ruling that the 1870 constitution preserves the common law right to trial by jury and requires a jury of 12 men, effectively barring women from serving on juries. The state supreme court interpretation confirms the 12 man jury standard.
In Barcelona on July 31 22 000 textile workers from 195 factories remained on strike despite a governor's invitation for talks. Police reported the large walkout as the magnitude of the stoppage grew.
In Montville Connecticut on July 31 Albert Rigers aged 82 shot and killed his 85 year old wife and then tried to kill himself with the same revolver without success.
A brief note reports ample funds guiding crop movements toward western and southern regions, indicating resource allocations and strategic shift in agricultural logistics. The statement underscores robust financial backing for crop distribution across multiple directions.
Secretary McAdoo announces government funds will be deposited in South and West national banks to ease money stringency during harvest. Government bonds may be used at par and prime commercial paper accepted as security for deposits, with staggered repayment forecasts and limited spread to larger cities. Senator Tillman warns of currency emergency if Congress stalls.
Lisbon July 31 reports Manuel de Arriaga is ill and under constant medical care. Arriaga, elected president of the Portuguese republic on August 24, 1911, is described as in frail health by official accounts.
Riot scene reported with striking workers filling Houghton jail. Authorities deploy police to restore order as demonstrations intensify. Local officials, union leaders, and witnesses described volatile clashes and demand for disciplinary actions.
Rumors of a dynamite plot surface as eight men are arrested at Red Jacket shaft Calumet Mich amid copper miners strike violence. Deputies clash with inmates at Wolverine boarding house using hot water pepper and missiles. troops restore order as guards guard powder houses and a bridge.
Special Dispatch to the Standard Deer Lodge Montana July 31 George Fearing who disappeared July 12 has returned and told a Standard reporter little. He says a letter he wrote to neighbor John Burch never reached him. He denies gambling or altering clothes at a barber shop and plans to resume carpenter work after rest.
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