Sulzer Fails to Appear at Impeachment Court
Attorneys for Entor submit a special appearance for MIM before the court of impeachment as Sulzer does not appear at the trial.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1913
Page
7
Attorneys for Entor submit a special appearance for MIM before the court of impeachment as Sulzer does not appear at the trial.
Albany Sept 18 Governor William Sulzer, charged by the New York Assembly with high crimes and misdemeanors, failed to appear as the impeachment trial opened. His lawyers entered a special appearance challenging the court’s organization and jurisdiction while the court prepared procedures and rules, promising witnesses and defense plans for the anticipated case.
New York reports that as jury deliberations loom on Father Hans Schmidt the case against him and his counterfeiting partner Dr Et neat Muret grows. Muret appears in court on a weapon charge while investigators link Schmidt to a wider network and possible kinship with Muret.
In Los Angeles, Sept. 18, prosecutors outlined a defense plan for George H. Bixby of Long Beach, arguing the defendant sought to prove he was a victim in a blackmail scheme. Emma J. Goodman testified regarding payments and a possible marriage proposition as cross examining continued. The case also touched on questions of the girl’s age and the wider network of alleged plots involving wealthy men.
Princess Sophia of Saxe Weimar Eisenach, famed for charity work in Heidelberg, killed herself after engagement to Hans von Bleichroeder stirred royal opposition. The grand duke objected unless she renounced titles. she refused. The couple had been seen together after the engagement was announced. The body, with a temple wound, was found in her room.
Report notes speculation that the alleged dentist Muret is Adolf Mueller, Schmidt’s cousin. Mueller, a merchant, lived in Mainz and later traveled to Hamburg. Details indicate close friendship between Mueller and Schmidt and suggest uncertainty about Mueller’s identity.
The report mentions impeachment court activity involving Grant Army auxiliaries and New York Assembly contempt, with related political intrigue. It notes a series of disparate items including deaths, blackmail claims, baseball results, strike desires, a county fair, and state news, reflecting a broad state and national press snapshot.
Albany Sept 18 The senate resolution calls for the arrest of Janes C Garrison for contempt after he refused to answer questions before the judiciary committee about statements alleging money influenced votes in the impeachment of Governor Sulzer Garrison was halted before the bar of the house and remanded to the sergeant at arms custody The incident drew sharp exchanges as Speaker Smith demanded answers while Garrison insisted on a full hearing and opportunity to testify before counsel The assembly later heard of possible transfer to Albany county authorities as the body worked past midnight with no immediate action on further impeachment steps against Sulzer
The city completes arrangements for the funeral of William J. Gaynor. The body will be transported from the Lusitania wreck site to New York, and a high solemn service is planned at City Hall rotunda with police and municipal officials in attendance.
Washington dispatch reports Senator W. J. Jones pressing for immediate passage of the proposed constitutional amendment to grant women the vote. He notes the amendment has senate committee approval since June and urges its consideration despite a legislative lull.
A driver near a bank witnessed two young men grab a package containing 44880 in cash and checks, then flee as he attached weight to horses. The incident occurred within view of the driver, who reported the theft during a bank deposit attempt.
Members of the auxiliaries of veterans elected Yutsborg May to lead the group with Mrs. Straide serving as Relief Corps president. The meeting highlighted continuity of service and community support initiatives among veterans organizations.
In Chattanooga Tennessee on September 18 John Sauter of Pittsburg was elected commander in chief of the Sons of Veterans with officers including Harry Streit Robert W. Biese Henry Weller William Moynihan and Charles Behate. Women’s Relief Corps also chose officers led by Madam McBride. Beers reported 11,009 Civil War deaths in the year and 18,000 veterans on rolls. pensions and railroad rate issues were discussed.
Kington reports the senate confirmed Preston G. Goodwin of Oklahoma for appointment as minister to Venezuela. The action marks an official approval of the diplomatic post draft.
President Huerta sent instructions to Gen. Felix Diaz who is in Europe to return at once. Diaz is expected to sail soon. The move comes amid Huerta's hint he may run and bankers have limited financing into the elections while the United States signals prep for possible action.
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