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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1913

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Campaign turmoil as Sarecky admits forged signature

In Albany, Sarecky admits omitting campaign contributions and forging the governor's signature to deceive a bank. Tests reveal hidden funds and tense talks with Tammany Hall leader Murphy over an impeachment trial.

Josephthal Wall Street Mrs. Sulser Albany N. Y Wiliam Karter Charles F. Murphy Tammany Hall Alan A Ryan New York Murphy Ryan Louis A. Sarecky Sarecky Russia State Hospital Commission Sulzer United States Elihu Root William Barnes, Jr Repubil Jieeal Samuel A. Beardsley Utica Herrick Beardsley Sniser Anthony Brady Herbert H. Lehman Governors Star Amin Secretary of State Governors Friends

Hunger strike ends in Bedford jail death

London news reports Albert Davis died in Bedford jail after a hunger strike begun during theft sentencing. The coroner ruled death from natural causes though authorities feared the protest and no forcible feeding was attempted. Separately Miss Lillian Leyton, a fugitive suffragette tied to outrages, was detained on return from France.

London Bedford Albert Davis Lillian Leyton

Miner Clings to Daughters as Death Looms

Wilkes Barre Pa Oct 7 Thomas Pointon six year old miner in Avoca No 8 coal mine lay with a broken back after a cave in and refused aid until his daughters Elizabeth one and Catherine fourteen were brought to his side. The girls were lowered into the mine and taken to their father as doctors warned he could live only a short time.

Weahington Wilkes-Barre Thomas Pointon Avoca Elizabeth Catherine Pointon

Tragic Aeroplane Crash at Lake Keuka Kills Ruth Hildreth

Miss Ruth Hildreth of New York City dies when Lincon Beachey loses control of his aeroplane near Hammondspost Lake Keuka. Her sister Dorothy is critically injured along with Navy Lieuts Richardson and Bellinger. Beachey suffers minor injuries. Ruth and Dorothy were visiting the lake with W. E. Hildreth, a former hotel man now wine company president in Urbana, New York.

Ruth Hildreth New York Lincoln Beachey Hammonssport Dorothy Hildreth Rochester N. Y Misa W. E. Hildreth New York City Dorothy Midreth Perhapr Hammondspost Richanison and Bellinger United States Naval Aviation Corps Beachey Lake Kéuka Hildreth Lieut. Bellinger Richardson Naval Ruth Hikketh Lake Keuka W E Hildreth Old Breslin Hotel Company Urbana M. Y Flushing Long Island

Fountain Bath Costs 16.70 in Washington Fountain

In Baltimore on October 1, Frank S. R. Brown, son of former Gov. Frank Brown, pleaded guilty at central police court to taking part in a dare that led him to undress and jump into the Washington Place fountain. A warrant was sworn by WS Manning, parks superintendent, and the Druid Hill park chief. He paid fines and was discharged.

Ryan Sulmer Republican Organization Barnes William Travers Jerome Baltimore Washington Place Frank S .R. Brown Frank Brown Central Police Court Brown Washington WS Manning Charles City Druid Hill

Rebels in retreat as federal forces seize Piedras Negras

Federal troops without a shot fired occupied Piedras Negras late today forcing the constitutionalists to retreat across the border. Quarantine due to smallpox was relaxed at Eagle Pass as thousands crossed under guard to quarantine camps. Torreon reportedly captured while Carranza’s whereabouts remain unknown. US authorities promise protection and border controls as chaos and conflicting reports spread.

Piedras Negras Torreon Catransa Mexico Constitutionalista Maas Coahuila Venustiano Carranza Constitutionallst Canton Alameda International Bridge Heghe Pass United States Eagle Paaa Revolutionary Movement Biome Monclova Cuatro Cienegas Laredo Tex Carranza Venustiano Carnta Huerta Sonora Jesus Carranza Peyotes Eagle Pass Vera Cruz Durango Douglas Ariz James Proves Lee Lavalee Charles Hanson Pancho Villas Chihuahua Col Joh Slaughter Agua Prieta

Assurances of Fair Elections Cited in Mexico City

In Vera Cruz a report to John Lind from Nelson O Shaughnessy claims the national palace pledges fair elections and early pacification. Villa reportedly escaped Santa Rosalia with forces as federals moved south destroying the railroad, while British Minister Sir Lionel Carden meets Lind aboard the Louisiana and then journeys to the capital.

Simpich Ssenada Mexico Pancho Villa Santa Rosalia Castro Villa Harape Mr. Lind Sir Lionel E. G. Carden Fletcher Louisiana Vera Cruz Francis William Stronge

Navy plans three new battleships to raise U S rank

Wilson administration aims to boost naval power with three additional battleships and accompanying submarines and destroyers. Secretary Daniels studies details while Congress weighs an $148 million naval construction estimate. The move, if approved, would lift the United States toward Britain in fleet strength and reverse a recent German lead.

Congresa United Bates Great Britain Germany United States Daniels Daniele Wilson Congressional Committees On Appropriations Naval Affairs Congress House Appropriations General Naval Board Nea

John D Rockefeller Relative Attempts Suicide in East Quogue

Fletcher Rocke feller, a distant cousin of John D Rockefeller who runs a garage in East Quogue, tried to kill himself by slashing his throat. He was found by his wife and rushed to a doctor. Rockefeller is expected to survive. Special train and car details from Baltimore to Washington and Philadelphia omitted.

Washington Post New York Fletcher 1 Rockefeller John D Rockefeller East Quogue S. I John H Benljlami Rom River

Wilson demands swift action on currency bill and caucus plan

President Wilson declares the pending currency bill an administration measure and pushes it through Congress with dispatch. He signals a behind closed doors review by Democratic banking and currency committee, or a party caucus, to unite the party despite bank lobby pressure. Senator Simmons endorses the caucus move and Lewis reiterates the President’s political framing, warning rebels in the party.

Bill Now Wilson Senate Banking and Currency Committee Owefi Kern Ollie James J. Hamilton Lewis White House Congress Banking and Currency Committee Democratic Party Roosevelt Senate Simmons Finance Committee Wen Reed Hitchcock O'Gorman New Jersey J Hamilton Lewis Lewis Ls Hig Hig Jorth Pags

SuiSer Sought Murphy 8 Ald Girl Killed by Aeroplane

A compact item lists a search for Suiser and Murphy eight year old girl killed in an aeroplane incident. Authorities report a tragedy tied to air travel with local fatalities. Names of places and agencies are given in brief, factual terms.

Suiser Murphy Wilson Navy Italy Roger Wetmore Lamars Chicago House Wood Negro Cavalry Simons

Mrs Wilson Lends Aid To Stop Gambling In Food

Miss Woodrow Wilson, wife of the President, agreed to direct Mr Wilson to the Pittsburgh Marketing Club's resolution urging the President to use his influence against gambling in food products especially creamery items. A Agriculture Department letter to the club said cooperation with Charles J Brand will occur. The resolution will go to the State Federation of Women's Clubs of Pennsylvania for approval at its October Swarthmore convention.

Pittsburgh Woodrow Wi Won Eda D Fothergill Pittsburgh Marketing Club Old City Hall Department of Agriculture Charles J Brand Bureau of Markets State Federation of Women’s Clubs of Pennsylvania Swarthmore

Italian envoy named ambassador to Washington

Rome Oct 7 Count Vincenzo Macchi di Cellere was appointed Italian Ambassador to Washington succeeding Marquis Cusani Confalonieri who requested recall. Macchi di Cellere, ex minister to Argentina, praised for diplomacy, will arrive in December to take over the embassy from Giuseppe Catalani who will remain as counselor.

Rome Italiy Vincenzo Macchi di Céllere Washington Cusani Confelonieri Marchese Cusani Confalonieri Europe Conte Macchi di Cellere the Tribune North South America Conte Macchi Buenos Aires Italy Argentina Conte United States Vincenzo Macchi di Cellere Ia Giuseppe Catalani Count Macchi Argentine Foreign Office Tommaso Tittoni Marquis di San Guillano Count Guicciardini Macchi Hel Lousted Casani Confaloneri Casati Dplomatic Corps Donna Sestrice

Baker’s Home Run Delivers Win in Tight Game

The baseball game turns on a Baker home run into the stands with Collins on base. Shafer misjudges a fly ball costing two runs but the rally returns momentum for the American Leaguers. Strong support preserves Bender.

Collins Shafer Fly Bender

World Series Game Today in Philadelphia

Philadelphia hosts the World Series game with probable batteries Plank and Schang for the home team and Mathewson Meyers for New York. Weather conditions are unfavorable and kickoff time is noted as 27 o clock in the source.

Philadelphia Plank and Schang New York Mathewson and Meyers

Giants and Athletics open World Series in rain

The 1913 World Series opener at Brush Stadium drew about 40 000 as Philadelphia Athletics defeated the New York Giants 6 to 4. Frank Baker delivered the decisive blow with a fourth inning homer after Shafer misplayed a fly ball, while Joe Jackson noted the game echoed the clubs’ 1911 and 1912 rivalries.

Philadelphia Bemder New York Shafer Ogee Doyle Pletcher Burma Rennet Herzog Esees Muntray Mevers Beene Sega Crandell Teoreaa Marquari Tesreau Auelyeis Crandall Marquard Barry Melunes Harry Burns Collins Schang Heker McInnes MccInnes Athletics Pilate Kiem Exon Rlgier Connolly Brush Stadium Philadelphia Athletics Giants Snodgrass Boston

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