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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1913

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Unreported Campaign Gift Tied to Gov Sulzer Sanction Claim

Albany Oct 6 testimony tied Gov Sulzer to seeking help from Elihu Root and William Barnes to influence impeachment votes. Allan A Ryan son of financier Thomas F Ryan testified of a $10,000 cash campaign contribution from the Ryans not reported in Sulzer’s filing. Edward P Meany said he loaned $10,000 to the governor after nomination.

New York Edward P. Meaney Albany N. Y William Sul Ser United States Elihu Root William Barnes Republican State Committee Allan A. Ryan Thomas F. Ryan Ignatius V. McGione Ryan Sulzer Ryans Bil Gov. Sulzer Flandier Washington Root Nember Sulver Paul Harvey D. Hinmah Apostle Paul Saul Mr. Hinman Cullen Hps D. Cady Herrick Elon FR. Brown Jeader Senate John B. Stanchfield Senator Root Edward P. Meany New York Telephone Company Meany Wilson

Murders Headline Bets Shadow Election News in Wall Street Briefs

Wall Street betting on baseball and impeachment outcomes in Albany dominated trading chatter. McCall for mayor supporters wagered heavily as high court decisions loom in Balzer case. In Chicago, Henry Spencer confessed to multiple killings, though police dispute most counts, with key confirmations from detective headquarters and eyewitness identifications.

Washington Post New York Wall Street Albany McCall High Court Balzer Caaé Fred Schumm de Tim Mitchell Herman Metz Prendergast

Kisses Upset Fair Statue At Ithaca City Hall

Freshman celebration at Ithaca led to a prank on the Purity statue at city hall. Sophomores forced underclassmen to kiss the bronze lips, causing the statue to topple and injure her legs. The incident draws notice from the Women's Christian Temperance Union and will be reviewed by Cornell University trustees and city authorities.

Washington Post Ithaca N. Y Cornell Purity Women's Christian Temperance Union University Board of Trustees Miss Purity

Lured to Death of Art Student Ida Leegson

Miss Ida Leegson, art student and University of Chicago graduate, was murdered after a phone call lured her to a lonely West Side location. A stolen car and a torn hand satchel found near the scene point to abduction and robbery as investigators search for a motive and suspect.

Cq. A. Goodwin Wheaton, I Spencer Mrs. Rexroat Chicago Wayne Til Ida G. Leegson Hére Raine Mira Leegéon Miss Leegson Mazon City Iowa Leegson James P. Burnette Wilson Mies Leegson Mise Leegson University of Chicago Art Institute Orland E G. Eldridge South Side

Accused Killer Spencer Held After Rexroat Murder

State Attorney Hartley and Sheriff Kuhn demanded Spencer be turned over for trial after he confessed to shooting a woman, stealing a diamond ring and a suitcase, and fleeing toward Chicago. He described the crime scene on the railroad track and said he would rest in custody as alienists evaluate his mental condition.

Spencer Fabrica Capt. Halpin Hia Druga Mran Halpin Rexreat Annabel Wight Frank Cissel Illinois Central Station Pairon Spencer Leo Basilapos Raxroat Allison Wayne Chicago Rexroat Ida Oliver Pennell and Devine Fannie Thompson Emmet McChesney McChesney State Street South Side Charlies W. Hartley A. A. Kuhn Dupage County

Fight On Car Orders Claims Unfair Treatment

Washington Railway and Electric Company sues in District Supreme Court challenging public utilities commission orders barring running-board and front platform riding and limiting open car capacity. The bill argues improper notice and informal hearings, seeks to void the orders and enjoin penalties, noting potential daily losses and public hardship.

Washington Railway and Electric Public Utilities Commission District Supreme Court Washington Railway and Electric Company Frederick L. Siddons Oliver P. Newman Chester ‘Harding Commile Comunipaton J. Darlington Wrt Oni Cara Dill Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Grandmother an ELOPER forces reconciliation and arrest

Special to The Washington Post from Indianapolis on October 6. Eugene Keenan and Mrs. Alexander Ballantyne eloped from Jamesburg New Jersey over a week ago. Ballantyne’s daughter and her fiancé were reported missing. Keenan and Ballantyne were arrested after Ballantyne arrived, forgave his wife and the grandmother reconciled as the trio left for the East with the couple.

Washington Post Indianapolis Ind Eugene Keenan Alexander Ballantyne Jamesburg N. J East

Woodruff Relapse Grips New York Leader

Timothy L Woodruff, once stricken at a fusion notification meeting with paralysis, suffered a relapse Sunday afternoon and remained in a serious condition that night. He was revived after 30 hours in a citus state. His wife and son stay near him as doctors guard details.

New York Timothy L. Woodruff Woodruff

Artist survives sewer ordeal in Milan after Apache attack

Francisco Valle, a young artist, was thrown into Milan's Cathedral Square sewer by Apaches who found him asleep. He crawled through pipes from end to end for over a month, finally emerging exhausted and nearly blind.

Milan Weatf Sktou Francisco Valle Cathedral Square Mary Aeg . During His Involuntary’ ‘Journey Heaved ‘Ontrespee Ata

Diamonds dispute in will case involving Audenried heirs

Executors Charles Audenried and Charles Bell seek court interpretation of the 1904 and 1916 will clauses. Granddaughters Marguerite and Florence claim diamonds mean all jewelry and seek half the jewels valued around 17 000 dollars from an estate near 200 000 dollars. Case names Anna De Haven and Ida French, Andre la Forest Divonne, Rene de la Forest Divonne, and the American Security and Trust Company. The dispute covers trust of jewels until age 21 or marriage and other bequests including apparel and art items.

Mary Audentied Benet France Marguerite He la Forest Divonne Florence de la Forest Divenne Paris Florence Audenried de la Forest Divonne Ludovic de la Forest Divonne Mary C. Audenried District Supreme Court Charles Y. Audenried Charles J. Bell Thia Andre da la Forest Divonne Rene de la Forest Divonne Anna B. C. de Haven Ida French Philadelphia American Security and Trust Company Audenried Marguerite Audenried and Bell

Army banquet voices call for kinder treatment of enlisted men

At the Army and Navy Club a banquet of the Tenth Eleventh and Fifteenth Cavalry drew cabinet members, Senators Garrison Chamberlain and Vardaman, and Gen Wood. Speakers urged improved officer conduct and better relations with enlisted personnel to boost army efficiency. The event featured songs of the Carabao and comic sketches by Cavalry officers.

Army and Navy Club Cavalry Brigade Fort Myer Congress Tenth Hleventh Fifteenth Cavalry Senate Committee On Military Affairs Gertison Wood Chamberlain Vardaman Mississippi Garrison Regular Army National Guard Military Order of the Carabao Warren Dean Corp G W Crow Laursen

Sphinx Arrives for University of Pennsylvania Museum

A twelve ton red granite sphinx carved from a single block arrived in Philadelphia today aboard the tramp steamer Sehidtrum from Suez. Weighing twelve tons it is the largest Egyptian monument brought to this country besides Cleopatra's Needle. The sphinx bears the Mikeneck of the head of Rameses TH and was purchased near Abydos, Egypt, by Prof. Petrie for the University of Pennsylvania collection.

Philadelphia Sehidtrum Suez University of Pennsynania Rameses TH Abydos Egypt Petrie

Gale wrecking Nome ruins swept by flames

Nome Alaska October 7 fire has devastated Nome with the Pacific Cold Storage Plant and large parts of Front Street destroyed. Loss estimated at 1 500 000 with much suffering expected. outside help needed as supplies become scarce. Steamships escaped damage and the town pivots on aerial tramway landings for cargo and passengers.

Front Street Nome Alesss Pacific Alaska Bering Sea Sledsie Victoria Corwin Bering Bea Snake River Hitle Seattle

Trouser Skirts Predicted By Poiret In Paris Fashion

Paris based fashion figure Paul Poiret declares trouser skirts are destined to come. He praises graceful lines and health benefits, arguing Oriental styles inspire a lighter silhouette while moralists fear change. He says changes cannot be forced but tendencies suggest trousers for women.

Poiret Paris Washington Pont Chicago Ill State Street Paul Poiret Parla

Baseball Classic shift in New York lineup hints Snodgrass out

Indications point to Snodgrass being unable to play for New York in a pivotal game. Analysts believe the final outcome hinges on Athletics pitcher Indian, with team changes likely in reaction to Snodgrass’s absence.

New York Snodgrass

Rain Postpones Athletics Giants Game at Polo Grounds New York

Today’s scheduled game between Athletics and Giants at the Polo Grounds in New York may be postponed by rain or other reasons. If played, lineups include Murphy Shater Doyle Fletcher Barna Meyers Merkle Thomas Schang and Bender on the mound. If not, teams stay in New York awaiting a legal game before traveling to Philadelphia for a Wednesday contest.

Athletics Giants E. Murphy Shater Omring Doyle Collins Fletcher Baker Barna McInnes Heracg Welsh Strunk Murray Meyers C. Barry Merkle Thomas Or Marquard P Schang Bender Polo Grounds New York Messie William Kien Charles Rigler Thomas H. Connolly John J. Egan Philadelphia

McGraw Set to Name Pitcher as World Series Opens

On the eve of the World Series opener, Philadelphia manager Connie Mack weighs his starter with Donnie Mack favoring Bender as the likely choice. Details point to Ira Thomas backing the battery, with Marquard and Dymer linked as alternatives as teams prepare for the crucial first game.

Joe Jackson New York Starker McGraw Bander Donnie Mack Philadelphia Mack

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