Gov Sulzer Found Guilty on Three Counts
Governor Sulzer was convicted on three counts including making a false campaign report. A crucial vote stood 43 to 14. Secretly taken, the proposal sought to disqualify him from office, while not disqualifying him from holding it again. He was also convicted of suppressing evidence sought by the committee. He was acquitted of bribing witnesses and is expected to be acquitted on remaining impeachment charges.
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Frawley G Committee
Glynn
Martin H. Glynn
Sulzer
Albany
Robert F. Wagner
New York
Hein
Senate
Frawley Invesgating Committee
Frawley Committee
Duncan W. Peck
Governor faces multiple charges tied to campaign and bribery
The record lists charges including filing false campaign statements, perjury, and bribery of witnesses. It notes acquittal on one felony count, pending misdemeanor for blocking a witness, and alleged corruption related to campaign contributions and use of office to affect securities prices.
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Colwell
New York Stock Exchange
Sulzer Found Guilty on Three Impeachment Articles
Gov. William Sulzer was convicted by the high court of impeachment on articles 1, 2, and 4, and declared innocent on article 3. Lieut. Gov. Glynn will become governor while Wagner and others assume key posts. Article 6 was not sustained, and article 5 signals further action to be decided on the third page.
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Albany
N. Y
William Sulzer
High Court
Unite to Fight Tammany in New York Alderman Race
In New York city Progressive and Republican leaders unite to block Tammany Hall from controlling the next board of aldermen. Most Progressive and Republican aldermanic candidates will bow out in affected districts, with Republicans withdrawing assembly candidates to back Progressive nominees.
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Moose
Board of Aldermen
New York
Tammany Hall
Assembly
Dominican revolt renewed in Puerto Plata
Rebels refuse peace treaty and resume war operations in Puerto Plata Dominican Republic. Foreigners urged to depart. American Minister James M. Sullivan arrived back in San Domingo yesterday.
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Puerto Plata
San Domingo
Dominican Republic
James M. Sullivan
Wilson Defers Action On Mexico Until October Election
President Wilson signals no move until after the October 26 Mexican election as officials weigh policy toward Huerta and potential support for the constitutionalists led by Carranza and Maytorena. Washington eyes possible recognition or aid to Carranza while avoiding interference with domestic reforms.
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Wilson
Huerta
Mexico
Washington
Constitutionalista
Bryan
Carranza
Coahuila
Maytorena
Sonora
Madero
Phat
Mexico City
Paris
Two Americans Killed at Cinco Minas Mine in Mexico
Two unidentified Americans were killed at the Cinco Minas mine near Guad alajara Mexico. The mine, an investment of 1 500 000, has been forced to close. The company is led by James W. Gerard, then ambassador to Germany. Nuns from the Sisterhood of the Incarnate Word travel from Tampico to Galveston aboard the Hainant and Waneta. Passage includes six passengers, with Baltimore and Return tickets. Pennsylvanian Railroad schedules note weekly return trips until Monday 9 00 am.
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Guadalajara
Mexico
Grata Department
James W. Gerard
Germany
Sisterhood of the Incarnate Word
Tampico
Galveston
Tex
Hainant
Waneta
Monterey
Siso
Jealousy Drives Eaton Murder Trial Testimony
Plymouth Mass October 16 Mrs Jennie May Eaton stands trial for the murder of retired Rear Admiral Joseph Giles Eaton U S N as her 16 year old daughter Dorothy Virginia Ainsworth testifies the mother believed the admiral sought to poison family members Dorothy describes alleged poison fears mood swings and repeated accusations of flirtation and jealousy across the household On cross examination the defense suggests the admiral might have used poison in connection with a drug habit The trial opens with questions about the couple's relations the baby adopted by the Eatons and alleged marks from a hypodermic needle while noting the admiral’s sudden illness and death the testimony centers on jealousy and alleged poisoning fears in the Eaton home
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Plymouth
Masa
Jennie May Eaton
Joseph Giles Eaton
Dorothy Virginia Alnaworth
Barker
Dorothy
Fred G. Katzmann
Mr. Katzmann
Gilman T. Osood
Charles A. Morse
Admiral Eaton
Eaton
Wee
Baton
Miss Ainsworth
June Keyes
June
Eatons
Mrs. Eaton
Laurel, Md
Aigo
Fleet
Virginia Harrison
Jennie
Admirals
Osgood
Frank G. Wheatley
Eaton House
Mrs. Haton
Prof. Whitney
Clark Declines Speech Invite Attacks Bryan Name
Special to The Washington Post Hannibal Missouri October 16 Speaker Champ Clark declines to speak at the Upper Mississippi River Association meeting and criticizes Secretary of State Bryan. He says it is dishonest to receive government pay then lecture for money while Congress is in session. His regret letter cites not leaving government duties to lecture and notes Democrats have twice elected him to honor.
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Washington Post
Hannibal
Upper Mississippi River Association
Champ Clark
Bryan
Jena
Congress
Congresa
House
Beaton
Duke Held for Manslaughter in Seattle Auto Crash
Seattle authorities announce Laurence Duke son of tobacco maker Brodie Duke will be held on a manslaughter charge after an auto crash that killed Henry N Farr and injured Alfred Hogland and Thomas G Simmons. Prosecuting Attorney Murphy says steering gear broke before the collision with the Hogland car and telegraph pole. Duke released on $5,000 bond.
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Seattle
Wash
Henry N. Farr
Alfred C. Hoglund
Thomas G Simmons
Laurence Duke
Brodie Duke
Murphy
Duke
Hogland
Murphy to Abdicate Tammany Leadership After Election
New York Oct 16 Charles F Murphy to resign as Tammany Hall leader after the election. Reports from high authority suggest he would step aside to allow Edward McCall free rein if McCall wins. Murmur that an understanding existed between Murphy and McCall. Murphy unavailable for comment.
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Washington
New York
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany Hall
Tammany
Edward McCall
McCall
Murphy
Treed by His Wife s Dog in Divorce Case
Lorenz Wag ner testifies in Pittsburgh divorce court that his wife Wilhelmina used a bulldog trained to hunt him. He says she forced him to climb an apple tree and stay there all night while she jeered from a window. He describes being locked out and kept from entering the house by the dog.
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Washington Post
Pittsburgh
Lorenz Wagner
West Liberty
Wilhelmina
Wagner
Job
Wagener
Aregie
Tragedy in Chicago Hotel Ends In Death and Inquiry
Mrs William B E Ellis was found dead in a Chicago Auditorium Hotel room with throat cut and gunshot wounds. Her husband Hillis Ellis, a Cincinnati leather merchant, wounded and under police guard, claimed they agreed to die together after infidelity was revealed. Police doubt the self inflicted tale as letters and telegrams are examined.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
William BE. Ellis
Hillis
Ohio
Ellis
Bridewell Hospital
Halpin
Capt
Halping
Brantford
Canada
Auditorium Hotel
Eloise
Cincinnti
Violet Ellis
Willam
Elis
Eleanor Hoza
Harrison R Foza
Comiiasion
Robert Hoza
Japan and France claim trade favors under 1911 treaty
President Wilson awaits Attorney General McReynolds opinion on how the 5 percent tariff discount for American ships applies to foreign vessels. France and Japan demand equal treatment under their treaties, while Senator Martine urges repealing the HayPauncefote treaty to ease trade. No war scare, but caution about retaliation and diplomacy.
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Folk
Department of State
Wilson
McReynolds
Chinda
State Department
America
Japan
Moore
McHreynolds
Department of Justice
France
United States
Departmenit Werk
Martine
New Jersey
Great Britain
Germany
South America
French Shipowners Claim Equal Tariff Rights With U S
Paris reports the Central Association of French Shipowners states the 1822 Franco American trade convention grants France equal tariff rights with the United States. Ambassador Jusserand seeks U S government backing. exporters urged to pay duties under protest and file for a 5 percent rebate.
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Paris
Central Association of French Shipowners
France
Jusserand
Washington
United States
Ocean bed changing after Panama tremors
Reports from Panama on October 16 indicate large ocean floor subsidence following recent seismic activity. A cable repair ship measured a depth change from 1,000 feet to 5,000 feet near Tonosi, Los Santa Province, implying substantial seabed sinking.
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Panama
Los Santa
Tonosi
Maimand
United States War Department
Sulzer Convicted and May Recognize Rebels
Items on today’s issue include a Sulzer conviction with possible recognition of rebels, a jealous note from Mrs Eaton, a woman slain and husband wounded, Japan seeking tariff rebate, and various political and social items amid a wide page lineup.
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Sulzer
Eaton
Japan
Tarif
White House
McAdoo
Alexandra
Late Senator Elkins' Son May Seek WV Governor Nomination
Morgantown W Va Oct 16 David Elkins son of the late Senator Stephen B Elkins likely to seek the Republican nomination for West Virginia governor at the next election He will not comment on the report
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West Virginia
Washington Post
Morgantown
W. Va
David Elkins
Stephen B. Elkins
United States Senate
Elkins
Wilson delays naval trip amid nervous fatigue
President Wilson, suffering worn nerves and indigestion, cancels plans to witness fleet target practice off Virginia. Secretary Tumulty urges caution while several cabinet members depart on the Mayflower for the range. Wilson plans two future trips to Philadelphia and Mobile’s Southern Commercial Congress next week.
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Wilson
Virginia Capes
New York
Ishe
Washington
Beatten
Iself
Tumulty
McAdoo
Eleanor Wilson
Cary T. Grayson
White House
Philadelphia
Southern Commercial Congress
Moblie
Gov Felker delays Thaw extradition decision
Gov Felker in Concord delays extradition ruling on Harry K Thaw to October 28 after granting a one week postponement for William Travers Jerome. He has received threatening letters and noted the last delay before a final decision.
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Washington Post
Concord
N. H
Felker
Wiliam Travers Jerome
Harry K. Thaw
Aie
Feiler
William H. Sawyer
Harry Thaw
William Travers Jerome
Mob in Manila targets Americans at baseball game
A Manila base ball game ends in violence as a mob targets three Americans amid Manila’s shift to Filipino control. The incident follows reports that natives are asserting power and unrest grows. U.S. Representative Mitte of Minnesota comments on territorial government and an elective senate with veto powers. Tickets go on sale October 24 27 for travel to Indianapolis and back, with reduced rates.
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Washington Post
New York
Manila
Herald
Saya
Mitte
Minnesota
Senate
Chee
Obio Rya
Indianapolis
Robbery in Elevator Sparks Chase and Arrest in City
Charles A. Clements, disbursing officer of the patent office, chased a pocket picker after a $1,000 envelope vanished in an Interior Department elevator. The suspect, James C. Billings alias George Henry, was captured after a long pursuit down streets and into a drug store. Police say he is a well known thief with aliases in several cities, carrying little cash but a large roll wrapped in bands and a suspected “wire” for a gang.
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Charles A. Clements
Charles A Clemente
Patent Office
Interior Department
Clements
Treasury and Postoffice Departmenta
Iements
Mr. Clements
Fie
Mr Clementa
Seventh Street
F Street
Ninth Street
Mr. Clementa
Clemente
Hartman
Houssa
James C Billinga
Roxbury
Mass
Rogues
George Henry
John Arthur Saunders
Boston
Jack
Cleveland
Detroit
Rauruai
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