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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1913

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Sulzer Defense Ends as Governor Declines to Testify

In a dramatic impeachment trial development Gov Sulzer rested his defense without taking the stand. Counsel said the governor chose not to defend in person to avoid shielding his wife, amid testimony about Wall Street dealings and campaign funds. Testimony on two witness accounts was excluded to prevent new evidence.

Afany Gov Sulzer Drefense D H Cady Herrick Washington Oght Herrick Allan Ryan Sulzer Charles F. Murphy Tammany Hall Wall Street Cullen George W Egbert Carnegie Trust Company James C. Miller Fifth inVenue Bank New York Egbert Kiesel Miler Kresel Sulwer Fifth Avenue Bank Jude Cullen Duncan W Peck Publc Works Gov. Sulzer Peck John A. Hennessy Go. Sulzers Hinman Hennessy Eack Duncan Wro Department of the S E Dent Public Works Perth Duncan

Earth slide blocks oceans meet at Panama canal

Special dispatch reports a massive earth slide at the Pacific end of the Panama Canal near Gold Hill. Workmen are digging in shifts to remove a 30 foot deep, 4 000 foot long, 80 foot wide obstruction that has stalled the linking of the Atlantic and Pacific. Cot. Goethals predicts the waters will unite next Friday.

Washington Post Panama Pacific Gold Hill Cot. Goethals

Chaffee Grant Saves Girl From Attack in San Diego

In San Diego on October 2 a mulatto man attacked Miss Ellen Deeley in an exclusive residence district. Chaffee Grant, grandson of the former president, rushed to the scene after her screams and drove the assailant away. Deeley was badly bruised. police have found no trace of the attacker.

San Diego Cal Ellen Deeley Chaffee Grant A. &. Grant, Jr Grant Miss Deeley

Leaders at Episcopal convention elect Mann president

At the triennial Protestant Episcopal Church convention in New York Rev. Dr. Alexander Mann rector of Trinity Church Boston was elected president of the house of deputies by 280 to 242 over Rev. Dr. W. T. Manning of Trinity Church New York. The vote seen as a low church gain may affect a proposed name change to American Catholic Church.

New York Alexander Mann Trinity Church Boston House of Deputies Mann Ahd W. T. Manning Truty Church Manning Anstice Henry Anstice Cincinnati Carroll M. Davis St Loui Wiliam ©. Prout Herkimer James G. Glass Anniston Ale House of Bishops Boyd Vincent Akron Ohio Samuel Hart Conngeticut Alfred Marding Washington Harding House of Deputied Church Protestant Episcopal Church of the McKim Fleer Nis Neltner

Senators confront aggressive criticism over banking bill in executive session

In a tense informal executive session, Senators condemned efforts to coerce the banking and currency committee and attacked members, including O Gorman and Hitchcock. Vanderlip praised parts of the measure while urging amendments, and Hitchcock predicted no rush to pass the bill before the December 1 regular session.

Vanderlip Senate Banking and Currency Committee Committee On the Administration O'Gorman Hitchcock Carter Glags House Q.gorman Wilson White House Owen Hin ‘Courae Theable Frank A Vanderlip National City Bank O’gorman Senate Reed Missouri Naonal City Bank

President Wilson Denies Post Quote on Democrats

Letter from Woodrow Wilson dated October 8 1913 to The Washington Post denying a claim that non supporters are rebels. He demands prominent publication of the denial in the next issue. The note emphasizes his opposition to misattribution and reaffirms his Democratic stance.

Washington Post Woodrow Wilson

Bankers Oppose Federal Reserve Reform at Boston Meeting

At the American Bankers Association convention in Boston bankers vote against the proposed Federal Reserve reform. The body endorses currency commission findings that the Glass Bill is unwise and pledges support for elastic currency under proper legislation while clashing with critics including former Representatives MacRae and O Neil.

Boston United States Federal Reserve Plan American Bankers’ Association Conference of Bankers Congress Currency Commission Secretary of the Treasury Joseph H. O'Neil O'Neil Thomas C. MacRae Arkansas H. A. Moehlenpach Brewster Wis Wisconsin Bankers' Association Arthur Reynolds Des Moines Ebenezer J. Hi Norwalk Conn MacRae Hepburn Representative MacRae MacRae Finushed Chicago O’nea O'Neill Scudder Richmond Va

Torreon Falls to Rebels in Clever Ruse Amid Massacre Fears

Reports from Mexico and El Paso detail the capture of Torreon by rebel forces led by Francisco Villa and Choa. Executions of federal soldiers are alleged, with refugees, Americans, Spaniards, French and Germans seeking safety as the city changes hands after a four day battle.

Choa Mapimi Laredo Tex Alvarez Torreom Mexico Francisco Villa Torreon Douglas Ariz Constitutionelista Caraza Hermoalito Santa Rosalia Chihuahua la Paz Sierra Moreda Maggeere México City Game el Paso Welneger Pendes Mining Company Mapiri Durango Tomas Urbina Urbina Presidio San Francisco Frederick Tebsen Guaymas San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Washington Jebsen State Department John Bassett Moore United States Eagle Pass Department of Labor Bureau of Immigration Bureau J At Piedras Negras Buford Mazatlan Victor Hast San Pablo Campeche

Pexe r-Suizer Rests His Case Contest in Episcopal Convention

A condensed index item notes Pexe r-Suizer rests his case at an Episcopal Convention while others press Monty bill currency measures. Banking opposition forms part of the day’s agenda alongside various society and sporting notes across today’s issue.

Pexer—Suizer New York Clark New Haven Road Lebanon

Roosevelt Junior to Run for Congress in Twentieth District

Special to The Washington Post reports Theodore Roosevelt Jr. will be nominated for Congress in New York's Twentieth district to succeed Franca Burton Harrison if Oscar S. Straus declines the Progressive party designation. Roosevelt, 25, is the presumed candidate.

Washington Post New York Theodore Roosevelt,Jr Congress Franca Burton Harrison Oscar 5S. Straus Progressive Party Roosevelt

Hotel Powhatan Auction Sparks Deposit Dispute

Receivers in the Hotel Powhatan sale at public auction after October order. Alexander McNeil bid $234,100, with Gimbel Brothers or Fuller Company bidders challenging payment and deposits. Judge Stafford to ratify title after bids deposited and a court decision on perfection of the sale. The property valued at $290,000 with $70,000 land and $71,000 fixtures. Fuller and Gimbel hold trusts totaling $72,000.

Justice Stafford District Supreme Court Hotel Powhatan CG , Bloan & Co Alexander McNeil Lewis Hotel Company, & Corporation Iwhich Walk Justhcer Stafford McNeil Gimbel Brothers Philadelphia George A. Fuller Company MccNeil Edward 8. Duvall, Jr McNeill David Mandel, Jr H. W Wheatley Meffett Mandel Mr. Duvail J Barrett Carter T. C du- UN Aple Fulier Company Wheatley Fuller

Strikers Battle with Officers Near Cheswick

In Cheswick near Pittsburgh three men were shot during a clash between two constables and striking miners. Constables Grant Shaner and George Boylan were wounded, Shaner by a head wound and Boylan by a jaw wound, while a foreign miner was shot in the abdomen and may die. Officers, armed with warrants at the Harwick mine of Allegheny Coal Co, faced a hostile crowd. maces were used before a State police squad arrived.

Pittsburgh Cheswick Grant Shaner George Boylan Addomen Harwick Allegheny Coal Company

Mathewson Beats Plank in Ten Inning World Series Duel

In Philadelphia on October 8 Mathewson outlasted Plank in ten innings 3 to 0 in a pitchers duel. Giants support was thin but Mathewson carried the game, twice delivering key hits, while Plank faded late. Wiltse’s stellar fielding and a first base stint by Snodgrass added to the dramatic, historic battle.

Plank New York Wierros Doyle Fletcher Burna Rey Te Shafer Murray McLean Philadelphia Steer E. Murphy Sveseeneee Oldring Teas Collins Ae Baker McInnes Strunk Seeees Barry Ees Lapp Bans Philadelphia Weed Baker Collins Dorie Leach Colli Connolly Bitter Kiem Egan Mathewson Giants Matty Merkle Snodgrass Wiltse Eddie Murphy Athletica New Yorker

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