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Newspaper
Washington Daily Herald
Location
Washington, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1913
Page
1
A Boston to New York express wreck near Stamford Connecticut shows the engine entering the rear Pullman. An inquiry blamed the section two engineer for running past a block signal. He said air brakes failed. Five killed and about twenty injured.
A woman shooter killed a physician named Dr. Brinkley, then shot herself. The pursuit ran through the office into a hallway and kitchen as bystanders and a female companion attempted to aid the stricken doctor.
Washington June 17 The Senate finance committee moved to reconsider action earlier in the day on the Underwood tariff bill. They proposed striking the countervailing duty and leaving cattle sheep hogs and wheat on the free list with no stated reason.
Six women accuse Charles Rowselle also known as Charles Roderick and Oscar Rowselle of bigamy and bad actions in New York. He allegedly fled police in bedwear and pajamas recently. Assistant district attorney has heard from about six women. police expect more as grand jury reviews the case.
Henry T Oxnard testifies before Senator Reed, detailing New York bankers' role in financing the beet sugar company and warning that Underwood tariff plans could form a new sugar trust. He notes subsidies and watered stock profits, and cites bills from McKinley to Payne Aldrich. He describes gains and aims of the sugar interests and the impact of tariffs on their plans.
Washington reports public opinion split over currency legislation at the current session. Democratic leader Oscar Underwood announced after White House talks that the administration aims to push banking reform through both houses this week, awaiting broader press and banker input before final action.
In Tarrytown on June 17, J D Rockefeller shows unusual interest in New York morning papers. His coachman rises at 4 20 each day to fetch them, often meeting him halfway down the road. Arrangements are made for Rockefeller to return to Cleveland around June 23. He is described as in robust health.
English coroner reports the death of Viola McKenna Hudson, a 74 year old woman found at a flat on George's Mansions near Vauxhall Bridge Road. An envelope bearing a revocation of all former wills was recovered, with legacies left to certain friends.
Viola May Matz, 44, of Manafield, in ill health, died by her own hand. Her body was found in Lake Erie near the government pier after bloodhounds led searchers to the scene.
Charleston June 17. Senate mine strike committee hearings on Cabin Creek unrest reveal serious labor dispute as miners testify of assaults by guards and operators’ intimidation. Deputy Sheriff Lee Calvin recounts armored-train clashes while Mother Jones and others describe interference and threats amid calls for broader action.
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