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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1913

Page

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First Governor Glynn Impeachment Bid Shocks New York

Martin H Glynn former lieutenant governor and editor of the Albany Times Union faces impeachment questions as the only governor to be impeached in New York history. The piece traces Glynn career from Fordham to Congress and state offices and his role in Is senator O Gorman’s election.

Associated Press New York New York State George Clinton Clinton Senate Court of Appeals Martin H. Glynn Albany Times-Union McKinley National Louisiana Purchase Commission Democratic Party Independence League Glynn James A. O'Gorman United States Senate Sulzer Kinderhook N. Y Fordham University

Hazzard loses appeal in starvation murder case

The Washington Supreme Court upheld the first degree murder conviction of Dr. Linda Burfield Hazzard known as the starvation doctor in the death of English heiress Claire Williamson. Williamson and her sister Dorothea sought treatment in 1911. Claire died after weeks of starvation.

Olympia Wash State Supreme Court Linda Burfield Hazzard Claire Williamson Hazzard Port Orchard Dorothea United States Mrs. Hazzard Claire Dorothea Williamson Minneapolis Samuel C. Hazzard United States Army Minnesota

Refutation of Conley's Story in Mary Phagan Case

Lemmie Quinn testified at Leo M. Frank murder trial that he was at the pencil factory during the time Conley claimed the crime occurred and spoke with Frank at 12 20 pm. Quinn said he did not see Mary Phagan or James Conley that day, undermining Conley's account.

Atlanta James Conley Leo M. Frank Mary Phagan Frank Lemmie Quinn Quinn Conley Phagan James Nley W. Kendrick Les Characteris

Love note and drug finding cloud murder mystery

Miss Sidonia Englesmann a wealthy New York woman about thirty was found unconscious in her uptown apartment. A note to Lester D Gardiner and a love poem pinned above the bed suggest a possible romance and motive. Doctors at Polyclinic Hospital say she has no chance for recovery.

New York Sidonia Englesmann Lester Liddy Lester D. Gardiner Miss Englesmann Polyclinic Hospital

Clayton’s Commission Not Valid Says Senate Majority

The senate in Washington is near unanimous that Henry D. Clayton’s Alabama senate appointment is invalid due to a lack of express legislative authority. Clayton leaves Montgomery for Washington to argue before the senate committee, with expectations of an adverse ruling.

Associated Press Washington Henry D. Clayton Johnston Alabama Senate Clayton O'Neal Kern

Mrs Sulzer Says Governor Will Fight and She Will Help Him

New York Aug 13 A Frawley committee hearing mentions Mrs Sulzer only once. She is described as a resolute woman who supports Governor Sulzer, saying she will fight as he fights and will help him in campaign matters.

Associated Press New York Sulzer Frawley Committee Richard M. Huber Frank W. Strauss Company Big Four Bower, Griswold & Co Frederick Colwell

Lind's Visit With Gamboa Not Social One

Dispatches from John Lind, Wilson's representative in Mexico, report a conversation with Frederico Gamboa, Mexican foreign relations minister. Officials declined comment though reports say Lind denied meddling and signaled U S opposition to recognition until a constitutional election is held.

Associated Press Washington State Department John Lind Wilson Mexico Frederico Gamboa Offi- Cials Tind Mr. Lind

Labor Trouble Settlement Efforts Reported in Mobile

The general strike situation remains unchanged as labor leaders in Mobile seek a settlement with employers. An apparent communication for a hearing was refused by at least one employer, while others express confidence in victory and no intent to yield. Richard Foster, a striker, was not arrested but taken to police headquarters for warning strikebreakers. he denies threatening a strikebreaker and says he only explained the situation.

Richard Foster J. W. Murphy Crenshaw Foster Alabama Iron Works

Heat records fall as Midwest endures extreme heat

AP dispatch from Kansas City reports stifling conditions across Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma Aug 13 with repeated heat records for a quarter century and scattered rain offering little relief. Topeka doctors note more nervous disorders amid few heat prostrations.

Associated Press Kansas City Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Jin Topeka

First Vessel From Chile Reaches Mobile Harbor

The Norwegian ship Walden Abbey captained by H J Henricksen docked in Mobile after a fifty seven day voyage from Punta Arenas Chile via the Straits of Magellan. The 1754 ton vessel, currently owned by Grefstad and Herofsen of Arendal Norway, is to be sold to Mobile ship owner J J Feore for about six thousand dollars.

Mobiles Walden Abbey H. J. Henriksen Punta Arenas Chili Straits of Magellan J. J. Feore Henricksen den Abby Atlantic South America Buenos Ayres Mobile Messrs. Grefstad and Herofsen Aréndal Norway

Sollie to enter race for Clayton's congress seat

Judge Mike Sollie of Ozark, head of the Third Judicial circuit, announced from Montgomery that his candidacy will begin as soon as Mr. Clayton tenders his resignation as representative in Congress.

Montgomery Ala Clayton Congress Mike Sollie Ozark Third Judicial Circuit

Morgenthau Named Ambassador to Turkey by Wilson

New York Aug 13 Henry Morgenthau of New York will be sent to the Senate this week by President Wilson as ambassador to Turkey. The move signals Morgenthau has accepted the post after prior discussions and had been a close supporter of the president.

Associated Press New York Henry Morgenthau Senate Wilson Turkey Times Morgenthau Jong Fri

Assassins Sent to Murder Dr Sun Yat Sen Plot Report

A Chinese report claims one hundred assassins were sent to Japan to target Dr Sun Yat Sen Huang Sing and other Chinese refugees under Provisional President Yuan Shikai. Japanese papers quote plans to provide police protection and seal asylum discussions amid the alleged plot.

Associated Press Tokio Japan Sun Yat Sen Huang Sing Yuan Shi ‘Kai China Toda

Congress Deliberates Tariff Reform And Miscellaneous Actions

Reformed consideration of the tariff bill shifts to the agricultural schedule while Senator Saulsbury proposes raising the vice presidents salary from 12000 to 15600. The lobby committee continues hearings with James A. Emery testifying. A border report outline is prepared for foreign relations. The War department seeks 20000000 for a Boston to Beaufort waterway project.

Saulsbury James A. Emery Smith

Weather Report From Royal and Dauphin Streets

Temperatures recorded at the corner of Royal and Dauphin streets. Mobile forecast through Thursday expects generally fair weather tonight and Thursday with light southeast winds. Alabama also fair tonight and Thursday. Mississippi fair tonight and Thursday.

Royal and Dauphin Streets Mobile

Impeachment Vote Highlights Sulzer Turmoil in New York

The New York Assembly impeached Governor William Sulzer after an all night session with a 74 to 32 vote. Debate focused on whether he must relinquish power immediately or await Senate action and court review.

Associated Press Albany N. Y William Sulzer Assembly New York Assembly Chamber Frawley Levy Senate Sulzer Wiliam Sulzer Martin H. Glynn Leutenant

Thrown Bodily Into the Street Tops Uptown Restaurant Clash

Fifty men and ten women were allegedly dragged into the street by police and strong arm men at 1 am near a well known uptown restaurant. Proprietor Thomas Healy resisted a closure order saying a court ruling reversed the mayor's edict and he was not selling liquor. Guests reportedly exited at daybreak through a cellar door, mistaken for employees.

Associated Press New York Dwyer Thomas Healy

Union Firemen Back Equal Suffrage and Eight Hour Day

Pittsburg August 13 The International Brotherhood of Stationary Firemen adopts a resolution urging equal suffrage and asks Congress and state legislatures to push the movement. It also calls for an eight hour day for all work and a $3 daily minimum wage for power plant workers in government buildings. A Paterson NJ organizer is sought to counter IWW efforts.

Associated Press Pittsburg International Brotherhood of Stationary Firemen Congress Paterson Brotherhood

Insane Doctor at Operating Table Causes Uproar

Marietta Ohio report details Dr. Dabney a surgeon with a mental disorder during a supposed minor operation on Wyecog Schand a wealthy farmer. He opened the patient’s face and throat incisions before nurses and other doctors restrained him, ending the procedure in chaos.

Ly Associated Press Marietta Ohio Wyecog Schand Schazed Dabney Schand

O NeaL Appeals for Alabama Good Roads Holiday

Governor O NeaL urges Alabama merchants and manufacturers to grant a holiday to employees who will work the day set for state good roads activities. He emphasizes support for road program and worker cooperation as the event begins.

Montgomery Ala Ernor O'Neal Alabama

Small banks press for direct crop moving funds

Small banks nationwide protest to Secretary McAdoo, urging direct distribution of 50,000,000 plus for crop moving. Treasury says it will push deposits to small banks though department machinery cannot reach all. Large banking centers assure aims of support will be carried out, countering small bank fears.

Ly Associated Press Washington McAdoo Wall Street Treasury Department

Wilson urges delay of rural credit provisions in currency bill

President Wilson told the Democratic house caucus that rural credits should not be added to the current currency bill. He favors postponing banking reform until December when the government commission reports from Europe. Representative A Mitchell Palmer discussed the plan to sway insurgent Democrats away from agricultural credit demands.

Associated Press Washington Wilson Democratic House Caucus Government Commission Europe A. Mitchell Palmer Cope Congress United States

Four juveniles faces murder charges in Hatch slaying

Harry Davis, 18, arrested in Oklahoma City for the October murder of Alvin Hatch, a Kansas City saloon keeper. Harry Asher, 18, given life in prison. James Harper, 17, received twenty years in reform school. Henry Beasley’s charge dismissed. Hatch was shot four times after resisting a hold up on a city boulevard.

Associated Press Kansas City Harry Davis Alvin Hatch Oklahoma City Harry Asher James Harper Reform School Henry Beasley Hatch

Senate debates corn duty and tariff changes in agricultural schedule

In Washington on August 13 Democrats and Republicans in the Senate discussed recess timing after tariff and currency bills. Gronna proposed raising the corn duty from 6 to 10 cents a bushel, a move opposed by others who voted down increases for oats and oat feed while La Follette urged protections for farmers and cited cost differences in wheat and other nations. He argued for a wheat duty to satisfy agricultural interests.

Associated Press Washington Senate Congress House Senator Gronna Gronna LaFollette North Central West Canada Manitoba Argentine Gamperias

Border style touches New Orleans as bandit fails hold up

In New Orleans downtown near Canal Street a bandit tried to rob a ticket agent named William Kelly at the interurban railway office on South Rampart. Kelly opened a safe containing 600 dollars, resisted with a punch and fired seven shots, but the would be robber did not escape.

New Orleans South Rampart Canal Street William Kelly Kelly

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