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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

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Sep 15, 1913

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Priest Confesses to Sinying Girl Murder Case

New York report says Rev Hans Schmidt assistant rector at St Josephs Church confessed to murdering Anna Aumuller and dismembering her body in a Bradhurst Avenue apartment. He allegedly married her by a private ceremony and carried five bundles across the Hudson in a ferry voyage, then attempted suicide.

New York Hans Schmidt St Joseph's Roman Catholic Church Anna Aumuller Hudson River Schmidt Snd Bradhurst Avenue Ferry Jersey Shore Bradhurst Archue

Brewers Aid Sulzer Allegations Surface in Impeach Probe

New York Sept 15 The assembly board of managers for Gov Sulzers impeachment disclosed that Charles Dersch a salesman aligned with brewery interests testified privately that he had given Sulzer about 50 000 for his campaign unaccounted in official filings The disclosure came as Assemblyman Aaron J Lesy the chair reported on ongoing investigations

Sulzer New York Essembly Board of Managers Charles Dersch Aaron J. Lesy Fs Investi

Impeachment Trial Evidence Gathering Motion

A court or committee seeks access to records and testimony to gather evidence for the prosecution during the impeachment trial. The filing outlines the scope, authority, and method for obtaining documents and witness statements pertinent to the case.

Five Drowned as Goldfield Flood Strikes Nevada

Severe cloudburst floods Goldfield Nevada washing out streets and mines. Five people drowned nine houses carried away and the power plant flooded. The town sits in a basin with the Malapal range to the south and two gulches on its sides. Elsewhere reports detail a big card room loss in Berlin and a bank robbery in Okemah with silver and paper money taken.

Goldfield Nev Goldfeld Nevgada Malapal Range

Jurist Remembers Youth in Small Town Case

In La Crosse September 16, the Wisconsin case State vs Edward Michel featured a judge gently chiding a boy over six cents worth of muskmelons. Judge Brindley asked if Kasor had brought the boy to court for “coon ing” a melon, then discharged him after Kasor admitted the charge. The judge quipped that he used to be a boy, calling for the next case.

la Crosse Win State of Wisconsin Edward Michel John Brindley Michel Fred’ Kasor Kasor Loto

Prefers Nudity to Style Comment by Pittsburgh Pastor

Reverend Charles H. Fitewillam of Woods Run Emmanuel Baptist in Pittsburgh declares women today dress indecently. He says dresses are tight revealing, skirts elicit, waists peek-a-boo and calls for arrests for such attire as a detriment to modesty.

Pittsburg Charles H. Fitewillam Woods Run Emmanuel Baptist

Girl Jilts Man Is Arrested in Philadelphia Case

Miss Nina Lloyd an 18 year old from Windmoor Pa was held on 300 bail by Justice Comley on a charge offalse pretense filed by Charlea MW Lee of Salemi Fla who says she jilted him Lee testified he owned orange plantations in the south and came to marry Miss Lloyd after she accepted a diamond ring and 400 for board and a trousseau then left him.

Philadelphia Nina Lloyd Windmoor Justice Comley Charlea MW Lee Salemi Fla Oringe

Secretary to Ask Farm Women for Service Ideas

Secretary of Agriculture David F. Houston will soon address letters to housewives in farm households nationwide requesting their suggestions on how the department can best serve rural women. The letters, sent via crop correspondents, invite individual responses or discussions in churches and women’s groups, with replies due by November 15.

Washington David F. Houston Secretary of Agriculture United States Department of Agriculture Womkn National Department of Agriculture

Riot forces withdraw at New Lexington after Crawley sermons

Troops were taken off duty in New Lexington Ohio after a riot sparked by Jeremiah Crawley who claimed to be a former Catholic priest. Adjutant General Wood was informed Crawley departed and no further danger was seen. Stones and missiles were hurled at Crawley as he attacked the Catholic church.

Columbus New Lexington Jremiah Crawley Adjt Wood Crawley

Forecast Predicts Frosts Across Northern States Tuesday

Weebington reports the weather bureau foresees early autumn frosts in the lower lake region and northern areas. The weekly forecast warns of rains in the southern states extending into the Ohio Valley and the middle Atlantic, with cooler conditions spreading from New England to the extreme northwest.

Mississippi River Rocy Heli Weebington Eary Lower Lake Region

Sex Hygiene Course Discussed in Kansas City Schools

A favorable report on introducing sex hygiene in public schools was presented to J. Carmack, superintendent of schools, by 18 delegates from Kansas City who attended the recent convention in Buffalo.

Kansas City J. Carmack Buffalo

Dynamite conspiracy appeal brief filed in Chicago

United States Attorney Charles W. Miler submitted a 725 page government brief to the United States Court of Appeals in Chicago for the dynamite conspiracy case. The record totals include 27,000 pages of evidence from last winter’s trials and 6,000 pages in the defendants' exceptions. The brief revisits the conspiracy and the roles of 31 convicted defendants.

Indianapolis Ind United States Charles W. Miler United States Court of Appeals Chicago

Huerta plotted to control elections in Mexico City

Adherents of Felix Diaz accuse General Huerta of planning to install his military governor in every state and rig the elections. In Sonora a battle near Maytorena reportedly leaves three hundred federals and two hundred rebels dead. In Texas, a pursuit ends with the capture of a Mexican ammunition band after deputies are killed, with an American leader surrendering after a brief firefight.

City of Mexico Felix Diaz Geh Huerta Pedro Re Rules Hidalgo Maytorena Sonora Sthuggter Carrizo Springs Tex A. Ortiz Alemity Crossing Rio Grande United States Cavalry Me Ling Sheriif Grugg Dea

Hanleys Reconciled Amid Turmoil in Terre Haute

In Terre Haute Indiana on September 15 President E. B. Hanley of Franklin College and his father Calvin Hanley were reconciled after a past spanking incident. The event occurred at Middletofea over alleged mistreatment of the educator’s mother. The grand jury investigation looms with subpoenas possible, though family friends call it a closed matter.

Terre Haute Ind Presi+dent Hanley Franklin College Calvin Henley Middletofea

First Time Survivors of Grant and Dixon Line Reunion

The forty-seventh national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic opened in Chattanooga Tennessee on September 35 with veterans from across the country gathering near Civil War battlefields. The event marks the first G A R encampment south of the Mason Dixon line and includes reenactments and fireworks such as The Battle Above the Clouds on Lookout Mountain. A reception at Hotel Patten welcomed veterans and Confederate veterans attended, signaling a spirit of peace and reconciliation.

Chattanooga Tenn Wothersi Ozand Army of the Republic Pesce'apd Reydehip Confederate Army Dixie Land Indison Chickamauga Lookout Mountain Missionary Ridge Chicakamauga Adam Foust Assoc Urgive Wiewerr United States Slgtal Point Waldeo

Rushed to Reform School in record quick justice

Springfield Sept 14 Charles Banks, an African American, confessed to an assault on 9-year-old Teresa Akins. Indicted and sentenced to reform school with restitution, all in 45 minutes, a speed record for central Illinois. He pleaded guilty and received one to 22 years for a crime against a child. guarded, he was sent to Pontiac.

Springfield Charles Banks Tereza Akins Pontiac Central Tinois Banks Chicago & Alton Pomtac

SLAIN WALKING NEAR HOME IN LOS ANGELES

Fred Nelson a 35 year old employee of an automobile company was killed a few steps from his home in Los Angeles suburb. The shooting occurred after he kissed his wife and started toward his station. A bullet hole to the back of his head indicates a sudden ambush. He had a cigarette still burning in his mouth when found.

Los Angelsen Cal Fred Nelson Itis Los Angeles Manner Nelson

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