New York Graft Probe Faces Public Expectation
A statewide probe in New York aims to study graft and bribery in state affairs, with hopes to surpass past insurance inquiries. The committee led by Edward Merritt and counsel M. Linn Bruce faces skepticism over possible whitewash and political bias amid tight rules and limited charges.
Assembly Figures Listed With Roles in Session
The center shows Mr Hotchkiss flanked by Assemblyman F R Toombs sergeant at arms Charles R Hotaling stenographer and Assemblymen Young Colne and Foley. In front are Senator Wagner Walter Moe es secretary Assemblyman Merritt chairman and Senator Allen.
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Mr. Hotchkiss
F. R. Toombs
Charles R. Hotaling
George M. Shotwell
Young
Colne
Foley
Wagner
Walter Moe Ees
Merritt
Senator Allen
New York Legislative Inquiry Faces Wide Scope and Graft Concerns
The legislative committee led by Merritt, Allen, Brough, Wagner and Colne vows a broad probe into state graft, aiming to investigate Wall Street and life and fire insurance practices. Governor Hughes consults, while figures like Hotchkiss and Conger are cited as pivotal in sparking the inquiry and shaping its reach and tone.
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York
Charles E. Hughes
Senate
Jotham P. Allds
William H. Hotchkiss
New York
Empire State
Hughes
Legislative Committee
Mr. Toombs
West Gate Wall Street
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Toombs
Lexow
Allds
Hotchkiss
Armstrong
Wall Street
Wagner
Merritt
Bruce
E. H. Merritt
St. Lawrence County
W. M. Allen
Seensselaer County
Alexander Brough
Robert F. Wagner
Wilm Colne
K County
Frederick R. Toombs
New York County
Frank L. Young
Westchester
James A. Foley
Alderm Chamber
Larece Mt
Buckley
Canada
Mr. Humpty Buckley
Dotchkies
Beuttor Ber
Stotchkiss
Europe
Mne
Liviet
Washington
Buffalo
New York City
New York State
Williams
William A. Prendergast
Roosevelt
Conger
Albany
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Dr King’s New Life Pills End Remarkable Cure Claim
S W Bends of Coal City Alabama says he struck a perfect mine of health after 12 years of suffering. The pills cured liver and kidney trouble and relieve constipation malaria headache and debility. 25 cents at A W Sheller’s.
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S. W. Bends
Coal City
Ala
Dr. King
A. W. Sheller
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