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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1913
Page
5
A historic impeachment summary recounts eight articles against William Sulzer and notes prior cases. It details charges of false campaign finance reports, perjury, witness tampering, stock manipulation, and misuse of funds. The piece covers court tests, Senate hearings, and reactions of lawmakers and the public.
A Washington dispatch reports President Wilson has advised Governor Sulzer to withhold defense and refrain from court appeals until his trial, to present the best case possible, and White House circles express regret, hoping to avoid strengthening Tammany Hall leader Charles F. Murphy.
The New York financier Henry Morgenthau is reportedly to be appointed Ambassador to Turkey by President Wilson. The White House did not deny the report yesterday and the nomination is expected to be sent to the Senate soon. Ambassador Rockhill, who has served in Constantinople, met Secretary Bryan and awaits recall papers on return from Constantinople. He is currently on leave of absence.
National Council of Women Voters plans a 10 a.m. hearing before the House rules committee to press for a special woman suffrage committee. Miss Jane Addams was elected vice president at large, and Miss Alice Paul and Miss Lucy Burns addressed the conference on federal work and Senate prospects. A street meeting last night featured Antis challenging speakers including Miss Helen Todd of California with questions from edge of crowd.
A portrait of William Sulzer, New York governor and impeachment target, as a plain man with a rugged face and sandy hair. The piece portrays his rise from Tammany ally to reformer, his clashes with Boss Murphy and accusations over campaign contributions, Wall Street dealings, and a contested marriage pledge.
Lonnie B. Earp, Norfolk cafe manager, was arrested on petit larceny charges after claiming three confidence men robbed him of 310 dollars and a 260 dollar pin. A Virginia woman, his would be fiancée, arrived at police HQ and said she would wait for him to clear his name, planning to wed in Washington.
The former Campeche governor Brito, held in a New Orleans prison on Reynolds' order, was released on a $10,000 bond pending extradition proceedings to Mexico. US officials debated legality since Huerta’s government was not recognized. Brito claims arrest aimed to keep him from joining Carranza and reports Mexican federals burned his Campeche ranch and took his daughter.
The article details debates over British recognition of Mexico's provisional government, Ambassador Wilson's critique of a British statement, and U.S. policy of recognition or intervention. It covers Wilson's public remarks, reactions of President Wilson and Secretary Bryan, and ensuing Senate committee investigations into revolutionary activity along the Mexican border.
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