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18 Sep 1913
Page 1
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1913
Page
1
A fragmentary note mentions John Peachey and a writing task. The OCR text shows garbled capitalization and punctuation, but indicates a focus on a person named John and an act of writing.
In Albany on Sept 18 at noon the impeachment trial of Gov William Sulzer began before the state’s high court of impeachment. Sulzer appeared by counsel to answer the articles in writing. Defense argued the assembly lacked authority to adopt the articles. trial expected to test executive acts before the court. Upstate anger and downstate sympathy split over Sulzer, reflecting regional loyalties to Tammany influence.
New York dispatch details a chaotic inquest and investigations into a suspected murder case. Officials emphasize an attempted mediation angle involving a "would-be mediator" as police pursue leads across multiple cities including Galesburg and Burlington. The report notes surveillance, claims of bargaining, and cash figures linked to the case.
In Chattanooga on Sept 18 the parade of the Grand Army of the Republic barred civilians and women, excluding Confederate veterans from marching. About 12,000 Union veterans, led by Col. Hanson and Col. Dickinson, filled the streets as spectators cheered while the line of march proceeded.
Four armed men entered Magdel Bros barn and shot Mike Waschuck after he resisted, then fled with over 2000 dollars. They forced three other workers against the wall, bound them, and escaped with the day’s cash while firing shots into the air.
In Wellingtin the fall winds begin, and fashion chatter foresees the demise of slit skirts as stockings may be sewn up. Surgeon General Blue cautions that wearing them this winter could raise illness, noting no figures yet on possible sickness.
Washington Sept 1s The appointment of former Governor Folk as solicitor in the staff department signals that Secretary Bryan may resign within months and Folk would replace him. President Wilson and Bryan have pursued Folk for three months and the post is viewed as a stepping stone possibly to the state portfolio. Folk, a former Missouri governor, was once named as a presidential prospect, and approval would please Senators Stone and Reed.
In San Francisco a judge stayed sentences for Ben Diggs and Caminetti tied to the federal white slavery act case. Diggs, once California state architect, received two years at San Quentin, a $200 fine. Caminetti got 18 months and $1,200 fine. Defense seeks stay. Morale critique of society and parental neglect cited by Judge Van Fleet.
Mrs Clara Melcher the Viennese laundress accuses Prince Salkowski of Ateiria of luring her to the United States for immoral acts. She is in federal custody in Los Angeles and was reported to be detained on a Gulf port. She recently testified to a federal grand jury about her relations with the prince, who wed Aline Marie Louise Kreese in Los Angeles weeks ago and is now abroad.
Washington reports Viscount Sutemu Chinda, the Japanese ambassador, is seeking direct talks with President Wilson after meeting with Secretary Bryan. The talks signal Japan’s continuing push to address objections amid domestic jingoism.
Rome reports Gen. Torelli and two Italian officers killed and 28 privates slain as Arab forces attacked an Italian column near Benghasi on the Gulf of Sidra. Seventy three Italian troops wounded as Arabs repulsed after a stubborn defense from a height overlooking Tec nix Valley.
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Washington debates next steps as October 25 deadline looms and warships may stay in Mexican waters. Officials say refugees flow into San Diego while administration mulls a measured response and keeps citizens abroad safe. The Buffalo brought 139 refugees, many detailing peril from the revolution.
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