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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1913
Page
1
Rebels push north as federals advance toward Piedras Negras driving thousands to seek refuge in Eagle Pass. U S Consul Blocker orders Americans to evacuate Piedras Negras amid threats of property destruction and potential hostilities. Two thousand refugees cross the bridge. immigrants face lodging shortages and policy hurdles at the border.
Mateo Garcia president of the local constitutionalist junta and other members have just returned from Hermosillo after conferences with Gen. Carranza. The report of the contemplated federation was brought from Hermosillo by Americans arriving today. The Dower Plant near Santa Rosarito Chihuahua worth 4 million dollars has been abandoned due to rebel activity. No new orders were sent and officials expect no serious trouble, even if American troops guard the Rio Grande border. Brig Gen Biss uses discretion with Eagle Pass reinforcement moved without Washington orders. Consul Blocker acted on general instructions to evacuate Americans from Piedras Negras.
Five American and four Norwegian missionaries are held by Chinese bandits led by White Wolf after the Tsacyang capture. The American envoys report hopes of safety and possible release. Separately diplomats vote to recognize the Chinese republic, with a meeting set to decide the date and terms of inauguration. Nearby tensions rise as Mongol columns and Chinese troops mass near Kelgan, signaling possible clashes.
New York September 30 Mrs Janet Adger Isard daughter of Mr and Mrs John Adger Washington D C married Louis Joseph Nicolaus banker of St Louis Mo at Rev Dr George S Webster home The bride formerly was the wife of Paymaster Walter Blake Izard USN stationed at Honolulu Hawaii and they were divorced in December last in the circuit court of St Louis
Albany reports reveal Gov. Sulzer’s stock dealings with Harris & Fuller were in his wife Mrs Sulzer’s name and tied to a Carnegie Trust loan. The impeachment managers allege unreported campaign contributions funded margin calls. Fuller testified that Sulzer claimed the securities belonged to Mrs. Sulzer and that he deposited notes to cover the loan. The account shows stock purchases, margin calls, cash payments, and a large debit later settled by Lieut. Comdr. L. M. Josephthal.
Beatrice Stephens, 12, swallowed mercury in despair over her parents’ separation. In St Louis on Sept 30, Mr and Mrs Lawrence Stephens reconciled at her bedside as doctors said she had consumed poison and may not recover. The couple pledged to live together henceforth regardless of her fate.
A bolt struck the Chase Schoolhouse near Medina Ohio killing 14 year old Ernest Stackhouse and stunning thirteen other pupils. The one room building housed the class as the storm arrived causing a wild panic among students and staff.
Sophie Koerth of Baltimore, once nearly doomed after nine major operations, married Jeremiah Railsbach, aged 58, at his daughter's home. Surgeons warned against surgery yet she recovered, claiming new medical discoveries gave hope, four years after planning her funeral.
John Armbuster, 70, an upholsterer in the Bronx, shot himself in the right temple. fire ignited the bed and smoke overcame Duke the dog as it tried to pull his master from the burning mattress. Armbuster had deferred August rent and could not meet September rent, citing poor business.
August Belmont, chairman of the Jockey Club, refused a princely offer of $220,000 today for Tra cers, the 4 year old son of Rock Sand Topiary, who has raced with distinction in England for two years. The offer came by cable from W Allson, the well known newspaper man and breeder abroad.
The British steamer Templemore sailing from Baltimore to Liverpool caught fire near lat 38.27 N long 65.28 W. At 3:50 a.m. Arcadia from Hamburg picked up the crew and headed to Baltimore as flames lit the surrounding sea before dawn.
Pittsburgh report details Policeman David Lennix who married Mary Brehan after impersonating a single man. He lured Brehan to Marion street steps and shot her, then killed himself. Witness heard a woman's scream minutes before discovery. Lennix had been drinking for two weeks. Lennix’s wife claims she was unaware of the affair.
London reports Dr Rudolf Diesel inventor of the Diesel motor is thought to have fallen overboard from the Dresden during its voyage between Antwerp and Harwich. He boarded at Antwerp Monday night with a fellow director to attend a London meeting. At Harwich his berth remained undisturbed, though his night clothes were laid out, and he had suffered from insomnia.
Bets on the 1908 presidential race show McCall favored at 10 to 8 in New York with wagers of 300 to 240 and 250 to 280 reported. Mitcher and another curb broker lay odds, while Mitchel supporters stay cautious and prefer smaller stakes.
Dover England September 30 fire destroyed Waldershare Park Mansion the residence of the Earl of Guilford. The earl saved many oil paintings and fine furniture. No evidence links suffragettes to the blaze.
Rome Sept 30 Under the will of Prince Joseph Rosgpignesi who died last week the princess widow Mrs F H Parkhurst of Bangor Maine will receive a life allowance of 1000 dollars monthly for herself and her two children Princess Francesca aged 11 and Prince Joseph age 6 heir to the estates. The Italian cable left the American wife with limited support and the phrase under the will indicates the remaining family provisions.
The report states Japan believes acceptance of proposals would require a new treaty with the United States. The text is not published but Japanese officials are optimistic on that point. The note cites the Constitution, including Article 6, Clause 2, as the basis for asserting federal supremacy.
Violence erupts on Harford Avenue as white youths and a black man clash. one suspect badly beaten, a policeman hurt, several victims including John Hand Jefferson Saunders and Lea King treated in hospital. City officials push for a metropolitan segregation law to mirror Baltimore’s policies, targeting Mount Washington and Morgan College.
Emma F. Creary files for divorce from Capt. William Ferry Creary of the Eighth Infantry in San Francisco Superior Court citing simple desertion and cruelty. She inherits $200,000 from her late husband Col. Ramsay and seeks $450 monthly alimony plus $1,000 to secure testimony from residents of the garrison. The case raises the possibility of disclosures involving several army officers and their wives, with origins traced to service in the Philippines. The couple married April 28 at the Palace Hotel.
A compact page list of diverse items including crime, politics, society, sports, finance, and editorials. Notable entries mention a border town terror case, a Baltimore race riot shock, tariff caucus demands, a miner entombment tale, and society notes such as debutante bills and women’s advice requests.
Special to The Washington Post. Clemence Parke a 12 month old son of Mr and Mrs Clemence E Parke of St Louis died after being fed limburger cheese by his mother Dr Kirsch attended the child and noted suspected poisoning The death certificate states ptomaine poisoning rather than strychnine after autopsy Mrs Parke is reported prostrated with grief
Thomas Toshesky, entombed in the Continental colliery vein since Friday, spoke through a 60 foot tube, asking his family not to worry and saying he felt fairly strong after milk and whipped ewes. He expected rescue within about twelve hours as coal was cleared to admit rescuers. outside, Toshesky’s wife and four children awaited his removal after being on site for days.
Minneapolis woman Mrs Ide Leckwold is jailed on murder charges, accused of poisoning six children with liquid fly poison across years 1905 to 1918. Her husband Ole was briefly detained then released as authorities cite possible ignorance of the killings. A family physician says prior deaths appeared natural before autopsies noted otherwise.
The House approved the main conference agreement on the tariff bill 254 to 103 amid a party line vote, keeping the Smith Lever cotton futures tax amendment. Senate action looms with party maneuvering and a potential caucus amid calls to delay further debate.
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