Governor Sulzer tied to campaign funds in stock dealings
New York Governor William Sulzer faced impeachment action as the Frawley committee alleged campaign contributions financed stock purchases during his gubernatorial bid. Evidence showed $50,000 in debt from speculation and multiple firms involved, with calls for margin payments ignored and several checks identified as campaign funds.
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Frawley
Hoida
New York
Aug
William Sulzer
Wght
Stock Exchange
L. M. Josephthal
Wall Street
Naval Reserve Aid
Josephthal
Harris & Fuller
Gov. Sulzer
Big Four
American Smelting and Refining Company
Southern Pacific
Melville B. Fuller
Frederick Colwell
Boyer, Griswold & Co
Theodore W. Myers
John Lynn
Lyman A .&Paulding
Edward O'Dwyer
Joan W. Cox
Frank W. Strauss
Lyman A. Spaulding
Colwell
Futter & Gray
Effingham E. Sutton
Gray
Gov. Sutter
A. E Spriggs
Fuller
Governor Sulzer faces impeachment and money crisis
The Albany dispatch reports Governor Sulzer plans to resist impeachment with public support, while facing a dire cash shortfall. He rejects large external loans, urging small personal donations from citizens to fund his fight against bossism. He hinted a statement early next week after a country trip.
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Albany
Herald
Assembly
Philadelphia
Weaver
Senate
Court of Appeals
Sulzer
Capitol
Hennessy
Vincent Astor
Henry Morgenthau
Comdr
Josephthal
Mr. Astor
Girl cashier foils lone thief at Columbia Loan Office
Miss Katherine O Connor a 22 year old temporary cashier at the Columbia Loan Company on 8 F street northwest thwarted a noon robbery by a well dressed man aiming a revolver. She slammed the drawer and screamed causing the gunman to flee before he could seize about 600 to 100 in small bills. The incident prompted a police alert as Bain returned to find her in shock.
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Columbia Loan Company
F Street
Katherine O'Connor
John A. Bain
Bain
Miss O’connor
Misa O'Connor
Miss O'Connor
Miss O'Conner
Pole
Miss O Connor
Wireless World Vote Endorses Global Wireless Network Plan
London August report notes the House of Commons approved a government friendly agreement by 216 to 0 in favor of the French and Macou Commission plan. The accord seeks to create a global network by linking wireless stations worldwide.
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London
House of Commons
May Treble Funds as Financiers Visit Wilson
Chairmen Owen and Glass address bankers on a currency plan as the Treasury outlines a $50,000,000 deposits in West and South banks to aid crop movement. Delegation from Central West urges advisory council power and reduced reserve requirements, with Owens to consider proposals while McAdoo promises broad deposits distribution and favorable rates among banks.
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Central West
West
South
McAdoo
John Skelton Williams
Glass-Owen
Federal Fee Board
Reserve Bank
Owen
Senate Finance Committee
Treasury
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Banks
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve
Congress
Treasury Department
Wilams
United States
Bankers discuss commercial paper as security for deposits
Assistant Secretary Williams outlined Treasury acceptance of two name or institution endorsed paper for deposits including papers tied to stable commercial and agricultural operations. The session named delegates from many cities and states. Chairmen Owen and Glass addressed currency legislation at the conference and President Wilson greeted the bankers at the White House.
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Ion
Willams
Treasury Department
Cides
Denver
Cole
J. C. Mitchell
Chicago
Reynolds
W. T. Fenton
Fort Wayne
Ind
T. Wentz
C. H. Worden
F. H Povle
Eivansville
Henry Reis
Indianapoli
A. Fletcher
J. M. McIntosh
Fort Dodge
Iowa
J. J. O’connell
Des Moines
A. Reynolds
Homer A. Miller
Sioux City
John McHugh
Kansas City
Kans
P. W. Goebel
Detroit
R. P. Joy
Minneapolis
F. A. Chamberlain
A. A. Crane
E. W. Decker
St. Paul
W. B. Geery
Omaha
J. Def. Richards
F. H. Davis
South Omaha
Nebr
Owen and
Glass
Senate
House Banking and Currency
Wilson
White House
Woman Deputy Collector A Historic Appointment in Georgia
For the first time in Georgia history, Mrs. Alice D. Swanson, formerly secretary to Savannah port collector William R. Leaken, is appointed deputy collector and inspector at a regular port of entry. Her commission arrived in July and she has moved from Savannah to Atlanta to begin duties under deputy clerk W. O. Kimsey.
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Savannah
Georgia
Washington Post
Alice D. Swanson
William R.leaken
Atlanta
W. O. Kimsey
Swanson
Treasury Department
Votes for All Women Against Movement Riots in London
London militants plan Sunday riot and raid on Downing Street led by Sylvia Pankhurst as nonmilitants are complimented yet a self proclaimed skeptic remains unconvinced. Cardinal Gibbons visits Chicago en route to Milwaukee for Federated Catholic Societies meeting and voices opposition to women voting while affirming suffrage inevitability.
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London
Downing Street
Sylvia Pankhurst
Asquith
Chicago
Cardinal Gibbons
Milwaukee
Quigley
Dunne
Peoria
O’connol
Richmond
St. James Palace
Premier Asquith
Mr. Asquith
United Kingdom
White Children Turn Black Special to The Washington Past
In Philadelphia on August 8 two 18 month old twin boys at the Children's Homeopathic Hospital suffer a rare disease pseudoleukaemia Hodgkins disease affecting lymph glands. White blood cells rise while red cells fall, turning their skin dark. Doctors plan radiotherapy after blood tests and X rays confirm the diagnosis.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Children’s Homeopathic Hospital
Osler
Anthony Amato
Death of Senator Johnston Sparks Alabama Election Fight
Montgomery Aug 8 Gov O Neal says a special election will fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Joseph F Johnston. Candidates named include H D Clayton Heflin John B Knox and R P Hobson. Democratic majority in Senate narrowed by Johnston s death complicating tariff reform efforts.
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Alabama
Senate
Clayton
Heflin
Hobson
Knox
Montgomery
Ala
O'Neal
United States Senate
Joseph F. Johnston
Washington
Congress
Johnston
H. D. Clayton
John B. Knox
Anniston
R. P. Hobson
McReynolds
United States
Democrats
Girl Dies After Escape Attempt From House of the Good Shepherd
Florence Cleland, 17 or 15, died after using sheets to climb from a dormitory window at the House of the Good Shepherd. She fell 35 feet, fracturing her skull, and died at Georgetown University Hospital. Parents are divorced. uncle says Florence was a good girl and not Catholic.
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House of the Good Shepherd
Florence Cleland
Georgetown University Hospital
Sabe
Seventh Precinct
W. M. Cleland
O Street Northwest
Board of Children’s Guardians
David Cleland
Philadelphia
Levina Lamont
William A. Lamont
Foxhall Road
Nevitt
Lamont
Florence
Pole
Sisters of the House of the Good Shepherd
Vetter
Moose Lodge officers charged in initiation death case
Formal charges of manslaughter in the second degree were returned by the coroner's jury against two officers and two Loyal Order of Moose lodge members in Birmingham. The deaths of Donald A Kenny, Christopher Quelin Kenny, and Gustin occurred as they were subjected to an electric shock during initiation ceremonies.
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Birmingham
Ala
Aug
Cooner
Total Lodge of the Loyal Order of Moose
Donald A Kenny
Christopher ©Uelin Kenny
Gustin
Model City Plan Heads to Camp Ordway
Plan outlines a program for a model city with preparations and discussions at Camp Ordway. Includes aims for civic development, governance ideas, and community engagement milestones. Names of organizers and local groups appear in context of planning activities and projected timelines.
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Instric
Camp Ordway
Mexican land for Japan foreshadows Pacific foothold
Portland Aug 8 Gen Feelin Diaz head of Mexico arrives en route to the Orient. A staff member says the mission to Japan aims to win a secret treaty granting Tokyo a foothold on the west coast of America amid Mexico’s hard times. He claims Japan seeks Pacific leverage and notes a bond with Mexico. A huge offer to Madero allegedly proposed coast concessions.
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Portland
Greg
Ug 8
Japan
Feelin Diaz
Orient
Bis
America
Gen Diaz
Pacific
United States
Mexico
Legation
Madero
Blunder by Wilson Japanese in Federal Army
Mexico City reports amid Huerta support for his note to Bryan accusing Wilson of misrepresenting U S policy. Papers publish American quotes condemning Wilson while planning a large Sunday demonstration in support of Huerta and Lind landing. Government may bar Lind entry at Vera Cruz. no official shift yet.
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U. S
Lind Land
Great Huerta
Mexico City
Huerta
Bryan
John Lind
Mexico
United States
Wilson
Lind
Mr Lind
Wilsong
Vera Cruz
Nelson O Shaughnessex
Mery Lind @ siat
el Paso
Ton Inez Salazar
Francisco Cartio Bairlsma
Juarez
Jaye
Lepan
Mexican National Railroad
Rancheria
Federal
Peace hopes clash with Senate alarm over Lind mission
War and Navy departments remain active as Senate leaders press for full data on Mexican murders and property destruction. Senator Bacon calls a Foreign Relations Committee meeting to consider Chark's demand. Lind’s peace mission draws criticism as arrival is delayed, with Wilson and Bryan expected to receive guidance. The White House and State Department face scrutiny over handling of Mexico information and Huerta’s ultimatum.
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Bacon
Foreign Relations Committee
Chark
Lind
Wilson
Bryan
O’shaughnessy
White House
State Department
Huerta
John Lind
Capitol
Mexico
Borah
Mexico City
Manuel Garza Aldape
Senate
Washington
Linds
Mr Lind
New Hampshire
Vira Crag
Eveme
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Gobro
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Royal Limited
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Chamberlain
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Smith
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Catron
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House
Underwood
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Cumberland
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