Anti-Gambling Bills Move in Senate Amid Reform Effort
Albany April 2 The Hart race track reform bills were substituted in the Senate for the Agnew bills to avoid re passage in the Assembly. Senator Raines led the strategy. final passage is set for next Wednesday with 28 to 30 votes expected. Gov Hughes kept informed while opponents seek delay and influence remains high.
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Helen Gould charities and schools amid private use
The article notes Helen Gould charities including Woodlverest and Lyndhurst houses used for a private summer school and a syndicate rent. It mentions the home for deprived children and sick babies and a Gould estate school where youths learned trades.
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Primary bill buried in Albany political clash
In Albany on April 2 Republicans and machine Democrats buried Gov Hughes Direct Primaries Nomination bill deeper, defeating a discharge motion 107 to 27. Assemblyman James Francis defended the move as a bid to bring debate, while Green was absent. Francis later claimed the charge of opposition was unfair. The Governor plans to urge passage before adjournment.
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Herbert Parsons
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Francis
Eight Banking Bills Passed by New York Senate
Albany April 2 Eight of seventeen banking bills amending the banking law were approved by the New York Senate and sent to the Governor. Measures grant savings banks power to hypothecate securities under conditions, allow amortized valuation, require director ownership, and permit safe deposit companies to branch with capital above 100000. Assembly action included giving Superintendent of Banks possession rights over insolvent institutions instead of court receivers.
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New York Times
Albany
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Grady
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Trust Lee Capees
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Francis
Court action on Grand Jury presentment against Attorney General
The Attorney General failed to have expunged a Grand Jury presentment alleging misconduct by a state officer. Jerome contends the minutes should be transmitted to the Legislature and Governor for action, while Ellison argues there is no crime and no ground for indictment. The judge refused the motion to expunge and the debate continued with testimony read to Jackson.
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William Grier
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White
Aoe
Anna ’.M. Karr
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Setback for Local Option in Albany
The Assembly, by an 83 to 53 vote, refused to discharge the Excise Committee from the Gray City Local Option bill, leaving it effectively buried. It also defeated a motion to discharge Ways and Means on a pension bill for indigent persons over six years old who have twenty five years in the state, and passed a Highway Code bill creating a State Department of Highways despite defeated amendments from Palmer Northrup and Harper.
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Gray City
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Voss
Kings
State Departmentao
Messrs. Palmer
Northrup
Harper Democrats
Grand Jury Near End of Metropolitan Traction Inquiry
The special Grand Jury has nearly finished its inquiry into Metropolitan Street Railway charges. A final session is planned Tuesday before Justice Dowling, with reports expected on the traction and Metropolitan Lodge cases after a two week adjournment. Witnesses included Lemuel Elyung, William H. Page, and Beth Sayre, former Metropolitan Securities Company officers. The inquiry also touched on Whitney and Rean.
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No Senate Probe for Jackson
Albany April 2 Gov Hughes said he had not yet received the grand jury presentment against Attorney General Jackson and would not indicate any action. The Senate Finance Committee has decided to wash its hands of the proposal to investigate Jackson's administration, especially regarding corporation receiverships under the Saxe resolution.
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Unclear fragment on Senate probe and investigations
Inconclusive OCR fragment shows a discussion of the Attorney General and Senate procedures for investigations, referencing committees and possible actions within Congress and the state assembly. Names, dates, and clear context are missing.
Attorney General Jackson Tells of Trust Probes and Election Cases
Jackson reports to the Legislature on anti trust investigations including the American Ice Company and a proposed telephone monopoly. He notes 45 election law indictments from Nov 5 to Dec 31, 1907, with 19 convictions and hopes for further prosecutions pending funds. He blames inadequate enforcement in the metropolitan district for many criminals escaping.
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Bankers Take Control of Provident Life in Philadelphia
After a stockholder meeting the Mercantile National Consolidated National Mechanics and Traders Metropolitan Trust Siludson and Italian-American trusts with ex President Woodruff oust Coyle party from the Provident Savings Life Assurance Society. E. R Thomas remains a director as banks plan to install new leadership April 18 and seek court action to remove remaining Coyle directors. The society is stated to be financially sound.
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United Service notices changes in military assignments
The dispatch lists multiple Capitol and military postings. Capt L R Holbrook will go to Kansas City for flour tests. Capt J E Bloom duties shift to Washington Barracks for observation. Major T Cruse assumes Boston Purchasing Commissary duties during Bloom’s absence. Capt C M Seaman reassigned to unassigned list and sent to Fort Monroe for observation. Capt G H Shields Jr leaves Third Infantry for Aide de Camp. Major F B McCoy to Washington for hospital observation and treatment.
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Third Infantry
Navy Yard records port movements and commissions noted
Arrivals include arethusa at Acapulco Dolphin at Guantanamo Yankton at San Diego Ajax ad Saree at Magdalena Bay Sailed Alexander from Honolulu toward San Francisco conecticut from San Diego to Magdalena Bay and other ships moving between Magdalena Bay Port Angels Guantanamo and New York The Idaho placed in commissions at League Island Pennsylvania The Wisconsin listed at Pee Yard Puget Sound Washington in April
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Robin Dick Returns to Central Park for Spring Visit
A robin named Dick, a familiar Central Park visitor for years, was spotted yesterday by Keeper Suther near the birds’ springtime haunts. Dick’s yearly trek has long marked the season with his cheerful presence.
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Central Park
Suther
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