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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1913
Page
1
Senate investigators dig into Prakie broker activity learning more about influence schemes. The report cites brokerage links and possible undue sway affecting decisions. Names and places are read from the appeared documents but specifics remain unclear.
Washington hearing recounts a scheme to sell a gold brick to Wall Street to shield investigations into street dealings. Palmer, Lauterbach, and Riordan testified about influence in high offices. Ledgard and a New York lawyer were central in relaying promises of access and power. Details remain partially obscured with names withheld and questions about who promoted the plan.
Mexico Missouri June 27 John Nicholson held on charges of murdering his wife and their 1 year old adopted son by setting fire to their bed clothing after soaking it with something late Friday night at Vandella. He confesses the crime and is to be arraigned Monday. Officials declined to release details. Nicholson was arrested before daybreak.
A Los Angeles man’s son testifies about a forged diary and a diamond pin seized in connection with a murder. Investigators note large sums of money missing from a loan record book, and questions about the deceased’s dealings. The defense argues the document was altered and seeks to undermine the witness.
In Cincinnati the heat rises as an ice shortage worsens amid a strike by ice wagon drivers and plant engineers and firemen. Secretary D H Sullivan of the state board of arbitration arrived to urge a deal while several manufacturers announce halting deliveries and shifting to imports from other cities. The city buys ice at police stations and fire houses, but supply remains far short of demand.
Washington reports Frederick Courtland Penfield of German descent has been chosen as ambassador to Austria with Austrian consultative acceptance considered. Penfield, tied to the Vilago campaign, previously served as United States vice consul general in London and as diplomatic agent and consul general to Egypt with ministerial rank. Temperature records show 85 degrees as heat deaths are linked to humidity in Philadelphia despite a thermometer not exceeding 78 degrees.
At Caseyville, 17 miles from St Louis, a Vandalia Limited passenger train derailed after hitting a buckled rail at 60 mph. Two women were badly hurt and about 130 passengers sustained injuries or shock as cars toppled and others left the track. An engine and several cars remained upright while the diner and three Pullman cars went off the rails. Separately, Indianapolis notes report a fatal auto racing crash during a test run on the Speedway track.
A man identified as Pogue fatally shot at Pogwé farm near Sydney after a disturbance at Vogue home. An adjoining room held a wounded man with a gunshot wound. another man lay dead, while witnesses heard shots and moving voices during the incident. Police notified and investigations underway.
News from Douglas, Arizona, June 27 reports a total rout of Mexican federal leaders Ojeda Baron and Garcia by Gen Alvarado and Gen Ochoa, with 30 artillery pieces and many rifles abandoned. Villa’s rebels threaten Juarez and onward toward Chihuahua as U S authorities monitor renewed treaties and expirations affecting cross border relations.
An unwritten order in Washington was rescinded affecting freight rates. The decision by the commission faced dissent, with brief opinions from Commissioners Comnik and McChord and others. The body reviewed the rate issue and issued conclusions on the record.
A fragment notes that an entity acted without authority to set minimum rates, indicating possible regulatory or legal questions about the validity of those rate decisions. The readable text suggests concerns over lawful mandate and the need for proper authorization.
Upper Sandusky Ohio June 27 A 64 year old banker and prominent citizen Henry Daniels allegedly ignored bridge warnings and drove his car through an open span at Port Clinton. The vehicle sank to about 22 feet in the water as he attempted to retreat from the rising flood. Daniels was killed in the accident.
In Washington on June 27 urgent moves to arm the president with a powerful countervailing tariff were discussed in the Democratic caucus. Senator Hoke Smith urged an amendment allowing the president to impose countervailing rates on nations refusing reciprocal trade, aiming to shield US commerce from noncooperative partners. Strong opposition followed from OGorman Reed and Martine Deleste as the caucus recessed without final action.
Former President William Howard Taft plans a northern journey from New Haven likely reaching Montreal by Sunday. Secretary AW Mischler to accompany the Taft family, with Mischler directing preparations for the trip.
Montreal reports say Jack Johnson intends to leave for Europe next Tuesday to fight in St. Petersburg in September while denying intent to forfeit his Chicago ball bond due next November. Justice officials fear an attempt to flee. Johnson may be extradited if located. A separate item notes a child’s death in Atlantic City due to a water fear incident.
Minority Leader Mann charged Anthony Caminetti with unfitness to lead immigration work citing ties to the McNab McReynolda affair. He demanded a formal investigation as President Wilson faced accusations of hypocrisy. Maury Diggs and Caminetti were arrested with bonds posted. Diggs released in Berkeley while Caminetti’s bond was set at $2,500.
Fragmented OCR notes show a reference to grafting quantities and a large surface area in square inches. The text mentions Buffalo New York on June 2 and a figure around 10,900 square inches. The passage is garbled and lacks coherent context or complete data.
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