12 Oct 1913
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1913
Page
1
London dispatch reports the liner Volturno engulfed by fire mid Atlantic with a confirmed death toll rising as rescue ships, including the Carmania, struggle through a gale. Ten vessels formed a battle line to reach survivors, but blasting seas and boiler explosions hindered efforts.
Representative Henry D. Clayton of Alabama tells President Wilson he will stay in the House and withdraw from the Senate race, resigning the appointment to fill the late Johnston vacancy. He cites the antitrust program and says he will seek reelection to the House while Gov. O Neal weighs a temporary successor.
A governor appointed a senator weeks ago, prompting debate on eligibility. The privileges and elections committee has not ruled yet, but is relieved of the issue as direct elections legislation moves forward.
William L. Marbury, Baltimore attorney, quits campaign for United States Senate on the progressive Democratic ticket. He cites the Seventeenth Amendment and a need for a longer fight, noting Maryland primaries were expected in August and the term would end in 1915, with John Walter Smith as the incumbent.
Attorney General Wilson issued an opinion stating James E. Fielder may seek the governorship despite a constitutional bar on governors succeeding themselves. Wilson reasons Fielder is not acting governor, but merely exercising gubernatorial authority as president of the senate.
Militant suffragists clash with police near the royal carriage during a London theater event and attack Dr Francis Edward Ford deputy governor of Holloway jail. Jewish suffragettes interrupt West End Synagogue, calling for freedom and condemning leaders. Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst sails from Havre to New York amid questions about entering the United States under an alias. commissioner Caminetti says no authentic information supports the claim and urges frank entry without deception.
Democratic senators say currency legislation cannot be finished this session and favor a recess through November. President Wilson reportedly reconciled to adjourning until the regular session, while the banking panel moves toward action and the House seeks adjournment for mileage concerns. Bankers deny conspiring to derail the bill amid testimonies from Nichols bankers and several regional figures.
Former President William H Taft and former Secretary of War Henry L Stimson spoke at the Philips Andover Academy 135th anniversary celebration in Andover Massachusetts. Stimson gave an historical address at the tablet dedication marking the original academy site. Taft addressed a large audience of students alumni and townspeople at Brothersfield later in the day.
Opposition of engineers and trainmen on the New Haven Railroad to revised rules by General Manager Bardo has grown acute. Engineers say they would not be surprised if a strike is ordered at any time. This comes amid tense labor action reports in New Haven, Connecticut, in October.
James F Allen banker and promoter from New York was indicted with others for aiding the misapplication of about 3200 00 of Atlantic National Bank funds. He surrendered and posted 20600 bail for examination next Tuesday in Rhode Island removal proceedings. Details mention the bank’s closure last April and connections to Edward P Metcalf, former bank president.
Adolphe Busch died in Germany from heart disease and will be buried in St Louis. His body is to be transported to the United States, with arrival expected in New York by late October. Augustus Busch and Edward Faust, son and son in law, said plans include booking a Bremen to New York passage for October 4 and October 27 departures, while the will details remain undisclosed to associates.
In Stroudsburg Pennsylvania Monroe county forty octogenarians held a reunion that concluded with a banquet. The group averaged 83. and the guest of honor was 112 year old Manager Weiss. Reverend B F Apple opened the banquet and Henry R Biesecker 87 organized the event as toastmaster.
Chicago police traced the so called tango slayer Henry Spencey as he revisited scenes of his violence and added a new murder. He described targets from Jackson Park to Clark Street and claimed fifty or more robberies and several killings. Capt Halpin and Michael Sylvan said many of his confessions may be true and planned to clear up a long list of crimes.
Five games decided the 1913 World Series as Connie Mack's Athletics defeated the New York Giants 3 to 1 in a tight, error plagued contest. Eddie Plank held the Giants to two hits while Christy Mathewson delivered a strong effort, but timely hits and two crucial double plays backed the Athletics, who claimed their third title.
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