Roosevelt backs Wadsworth in New York Assembly speakership
President Roosevelt signals support for James W. Wadsworth Jr as speaker amid New York state Republican rivalries. Odell blasts the move while Higgins backs his own man. The dispute centers on party leadership and control of the New York county committee as tensions rise in Albany.
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New York State Assembly
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Hendricks testifies NY insurance chief on stand
Francis Hendricks superintendent of Insurance testifies before a legislative committee that examinations focus on solvency and avoid probing executive extravagance, salaries, kin employment, or agent commissions. Vanderpoel confirms examinations compare sworn reports with books, with no backtracking on vouchers.
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Parsons Elected Chairman of New York County GOP
The so called anti Odell forces led by Congressman Herbert Parsons sought the president’s name now but lost a bid to postpone officer elections until Jan 4. Parsons was elected chairman at 2:35 am by a vote of 322 to 288, with Halpin pledging support to Parsons after the result.
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New York County Republican Committee
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