18 Sep 1913
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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1913
Page
1
The document lists eight articles in the charge described as high crime and misdemeanor. Sulzer is not present and his presence is not required for the proceedings.
The eight articles accuse Governor Sulzer of false campaign receipts figures perjury witness intimidation coercion to suppress testimony delaying attendance of Colwell, larceny in stock speculation with campaign funds, threats to influence public officers, and corrupt use of his office to affect NYSE securities prices while he had interests in those securities.
The senate and court of appeals began the impeachment trial of William Sidzer, New York's first governor impeached. Officials prepared as thousands gathered, though seating was limited and no testimony was expected on opening day. Police reinforced the chamber to deter rushes. rooming houses profited from influx of politicians and visitors.
Washington September 18 the administration currency bill cleared the house with 286 votes to 84 after detailed consideration. An amendment by Rep Fess of Ohio aimed to reassure the gold standard parity but was deemed clarifying. The bill now goes to the senate for lengthy review with a possible delay before final passage. Representative Wingo of Arkansas led a strong vote on the gold standard amendment.
The New York Assembly adopted eight articles of impeachment accusing Governor Sulzer of high crimes and misdemeanors. Charges include false campaign statements, misused funds for stock speculation, perjury and larceny. Evidence shows checks totaling 8500 omitted from sworn report and over 32850 in cash received during the campaign.
In Montreal on September 18 the Dominion immigration department faced the appeal court over Thaw’s sudden deportation from Matteawan. The hearing debated the act’s constitutionality and whether habeas corpus could be overridden by legislation.
New York reports the sudden death of John Murphy the long time Polo Grounds ground keeper. Murphy aged about seventy came to the Polo Grounds eight years ago after stints at various ballparks and was a living encyclopedia of baseball and its players. His Giants salary was higher than many players.
Government experts will address Mobile audiences Friday under the Chamber of Commerce and Home Economics Club banners. Florence Nesbitt of the American Red Cross will speak to Mobile women Friday afternoon, with a public meeting at the Battle House auditorium Friday night.
Secretary McAdoo and Senator Smith form a committee from the Farmers Education and Co operative Union of America to discuss changes with President Wilson to the 50 million treasury fund for crop movements. They argue for larger funding and bi monthly withdrawals instead of monthly.
Special to The Item Montgomery Ala Sept 18 Governor ONeal will appoint sixty delegates to the Southern Commercial Congress meeting Mobile Oct 27 29 One delegate will attend the Latin American Exposition five for the seventeen day cruise to the Cabal Zone and the rest from across Alabama The governor has written to Southern governors urging attendance Governor Slaton cannot attend due to prior engagement while Governor Brewer of Mississippi expects to be present
A circulating report claims Hill interests have acquired Frisco holdings including the St Paul and Burlington systems and will build the N O M and C from Middleton Tennessee to Metropolis Illinois creating a southern outlet. The deal allegedly includes Louisville and Nashville and a full rehabilitation with new steel and motive power. W F Owen, president of the NO M and C, is in New York for a directors meeting with no confirmation of the sale.
Rosa Dicisci a maid attempted suicide by hanging head-down from a fourth-story window in an uptown New York apartment. Her employer Mrs Sigmund Straus grabbed the feet and held on as three men and firefighters arrived, ending the crisis. The woman had been suffering melancholia.
San Bernardino reports the year’s highest temperature in California reached 127 degrees at Silver Lake yesterday. The measure, based on information received, marks the warmest day of the season for the state.
Forecast through 7 p m Friday calls for showers tonight and Friday with light variable winds in Mobile and surrounding Alabama and Mississippi. Temperatures at the Royal and Dauphin corner show readings around mid to upper 70s through early afternoon with showers likely and cooler air by evening.
Montgomery Ala September 18 Rumors that the Louisville and Nashville would absorb the South and North Alabama railroad were neither affirmed nor denied by J T Walker secretary of the latter railroad He said he had heard nothing of any transfer of stock though transfers could occur without his knowledge No stock transfer has been made since 1908 and the rumor may stem from an advertisement for the L and N stockholders annual meeting in Louisville October 1 Directors are meeting in New York today.
Efforts to settle a longshoreman and cotton screwman dispute in Galveston failed to end work stoppages at noon conference. Four International Longshoremen's Association unions clash over contract and gang rules, delaying cargo as ships wait. Railroads continue cotton deliveries. settlement expected within days.
Charles De Young, general manager of the San Francisco Chronicle, died last night after a critical illness from typhoid fever and complications. He had been hospitalized since mid month and was a prominent figure in local journalism.
The Louisville and Nashville Railroad moves before Associate Justice J. Q. Lamar in Washington seeking a writ of supersedeas to halt the Alabama Railroad Commission 21.2 cent passenger rate order pending a merits appeal to the federal Supreme Court. Attorney General Krickell and Alabama judges will represent the state.
Senator Theodore E. Burton urged against a Democratic currency bill, criticizing a federal reserve board plan and central bank ideas. He warned government control could burden redemptions in crises, favored leaving note issuance to banks, and urged limits on political influence in finance. He praised national banks' power to accept certain notes and require prompt redemption.
In Glenwood Arkansas T. J. Turner a Massachusetts real estate dealer his wife and a young woman named Carter died after taking poison at the Turners home neighbors found them as Turner lay dying The note signed by Turner claimed they were tired of living and wanted to go together Doctors said Turner’s death was imminent while the two women were already dead
Howard C. Forbes underwriting manager of the Alabama Fidelity and Casualty Company resigns his position and plans to move to New York to reside. Forbes is a prominent South actuary and has been with Alabama Fidelity for many years.
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