Hearst recount trial opens over McClellan mayor bid
The People versus George B. McClellan and Hearst recount case began with juror changes and an opening by Mayor McClellan’s counsel. Attorney General Jackson argued fraud in 40 000 election districts, urging a fair count and noting the oath and certificate of election. Juror Voorhis testified on ballot box storage and guarding practices after the 1905 vote. Trial to resume next morning.
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The
People
George B. McClellan
William R. Heart
Hearst
New York
McClellan
Justice Lampert
Frederick Masten
West Ninety-fifth Street
George M. Yan Gle
Davidson Avenue
Bronx
Masten
James V.vader
West 1024
J.anin
Mr. Richards
Richards
Mcowehan
City of
Board of Cann Yvassers
Sam
Board of Elections
New Yark
Jackson
John R. Voorhis
Dolson
Mr. Voorhis
Supreme Court
Million Will Court Puzzle in San Francisco Will
Justice McCall considers a complex will from Emmanuel Walter a former San Francisco merchant. Executors seek guidance on residue funds for needy relatives to the sixth degree and the timing of distributions. Disputes over two San Francisco museums and bequests to Moritz Walter and others are also before the court.
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Justice McCall
Supreme Court
Emmanuel Walter
San Francisco
Walter
Art Museum of San Francisco
Moritz
Isaac Walter
Max Hessberg
Hessberg
Young Goulds Wife 10 Begin New Suit In Separation
Relatives and friends see no hope for reconciliation as Mrs. Gould files for separation from Frank Jay Gould. Summons served in Plaza Hotel action. twenty days for answer. Gould to return to consult lawyer. Mrs Gould secluded at Fifth Avenue home with two daughters. dispute centers on desertion and custody.
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Frank Jay Gould
Gould
Henry L. Sprague
Fifth Avenue
Republican Club Elects New Officers At Fortieth Street Meeting
The Republican Club held its annual meeting at the club house on West Fortieth Street. President Charles H. Young was re elected. Vice Presidents named were Job E Hedges William A Keener and Warren Higley. Recording Secretary Reuben Leslie Maynard Corresponding Secretary Phillip J McCook Treasurer James L Wandling. Executive Committee members for five year terms include Thomas M Turner J Edgar Teaycraft Herbert H Gibbs William Greenwood and John F Milholland. Edward T Cragin and E W Bloomingdale were added to fill terms to 1911 and 1912 respectively.
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Republican Club
West Fortieth Street
Charles H. Young
Job E. Hedges
Warren Higley
Reuben Leslie Maynard
Phillip J. McCook
James L. Wandling
Thomas M. Turner
J. Edgar Teaycraft
Herbert H. Gibbs
William Greenwood
John F. Milholland
Edward T. Cragin
Henry W. Sackett
E. W. Bloomingdale
Alexander Caldwell
Pennsylvania Railroad Fast Trains Connect New York and St Louis
The Pennsylvania Railroad runs five fast express trains daily linking New York with St Louis via the Alleghany Mountain route. The St Louis Limited departs New York at 1 55 P M with Pullman cars and dining service, completing the trip in about 27.5 hours. Other departures include 7 95 A M 10 55 A M 1 55 P M and 6 25 P M with through sleeping cars and coaches. Cincinnati trains run at 7 55 10 55 A M 1 55 6 25 and 8 25 P M. Ticket offices number eleven in New York and five in Brooklyn. main office 263 Fifth Avenue open daily until 10 P M, phone 1082 Madison.
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St. Louis
New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
Alleghany Mountain
Pittsburgh
St.Louis
Pennsylvania Limited
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Fifth Avenue
Madison
Col Jay Favors Racing At Dutch Society Dinner
Col William Jay, presiding at the St. Nicholas Society dinner at Delmonico's, criticizes Gov Hughes for opposing racing as narrow minded while praising Dutch heritage. Adrian H. Joline jokes about New York and urges Public Service Commission aid to railway receivers. About 200 guests attended, including many notable figures and long list of attendees.
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William Jay
St. Nicholas Society
Delmonico's
Hughes
Christian Church
Adrian H. Joline
New York City Railway
New York
Public Service Commission
Col
Jay
John We. Aitken
George Anderson
Joseph H. Auerbach
William Baylis
Henry R. Beekman
Clarence W. Bowen
John €. Stee
Charles M. Cannon
Gilchrist Called Traitor by Brooklyn Protesters Over Race Track Bill
More than 1 000 residents from the Tenth Senatorial District gathered in Somer's Hall East New York to denounce Senator Alfred J Gilchrist for voting against anti race track gambling measures Canon Chase accused him of fear to attend A A Gray Beecher Memorial Church proposed resolutions branding him a traitor They urged him to change his vote and warned that poolrooms pose the real peril not the race track.
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Brooklyn
St. Clement's
Somer’s Hall
New York
Senate
Alfred J. Gilchrist
Gilchrist
Canon Chase
A. A. Gray
The
Beecher Memorial Church
Frank Moss
Anti-Vice Society
Griswold
Baker
Rie
Agnew and Hartbills Target Poolroom Influence
A report notes that Agnew and Hartbills would discourage and curb what is described as the poolroom evil. The piece frames their stance as a effort to reform social behavior and public moral standards.
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Agnew-Hartbills
No Caucus on Racing Bills Strains Albany Deadlock
State Senator John Raines said he would not call a Republican caucus on anti-gambling bills and doubted a majority could be brought into line. He welcomed seating the prospective Senator from the Forty-seventh District after GOP Senators said they could not attend sessions due to district caucuses and conventions.
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Albany
John Raines
Raines
Bar On Ring To Trainers At Aqueduct Sparks Debate
Reports at Aqueduct claim The Jockey Club and track managers will bar trainers from the betting ring similar to jockeys. Stewards reportedly acted with track managers’ approval, citing concerns over the trainers’ influence on horse conditions. Many horsemen dispute the reports.
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Aqueduct Race Course
Tne Jockey Club
Tle
Jockey Club
Murphy on McCarren and Tammany Hall Power
Charles F. Murphy spent yesterday at Tam many Hall stating no State Committee meeting soon and confirming Hasenflug could proxy McCarren to a seat on the committee of twelve but he would not let McCarren act as organizer. Murphy defended independence from Tammany dictation on race-track bills and denied moves to oust Norman E. Mack as National Committeeman.
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Charles F. Murphy
Tammany Hall
State Committee
Conrad Hasenflug
Senator McCarren
Murphy
Connors
Hasenflug
McCarren
Committee of Twelve
Kings County
Mr. Murphy
Tammany
Conners
Tammany ‘Hall
Norman E. Mack
Hughes Boom In New York Delegates Call Conference
An April date is planned for a meeting of Hughes supporters in Manhattan to organize the Democratic National Convention effort. Delegates at large Stewart Woodford Seth Low and Frederick Hazard issued the call to gauge true Hughes strength and plan Chicago strategy.
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Hughes
Chicago
Manhattan Hotel
Stewart
Woodford
Seth Low
Frederick R. Hazard
Stewart L. Woodford
Taft Defends Missionary Work in the Far East
Secretary Taft addressed a Carnegie Hall audience on Christianity in the Orient. He blamed Western business agents for East-West tensions, defended foreign missions, urged competitive spread of faith, and praised the Philippines' Christian roots while noting Catholic poverty.
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William H. ‘Faft
Carnegie Hall
Far East
Orient
Taft
West
Shanghai
Wilfley
Americean Court
Philippines
The
Old Mission
John R. Mott
Silas McBee
the Charchman
Samuel R. Cappen
Boston
J. Campbell White
cHimling
Colahan Named Grand Sachem of Tammany Society
Daniel F. Colahan former chief lieutenant to Charles P. Murphy at the Democratic State Convention is chosen to succeed Bourke Cochran as Grand Sachem of the Tammany Society. The Wigwam election slate also named Thomas E. Rush as a Board of Sachems member. Julius Marburger and others filled vacancies. Colahan’s Grand Sachem election is planned for about May 20.
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Daniel F. Colahan
Charles P. Murphy
Bourke Cochran
Tammany Society
Wigwam
Thomas E. Rush
Colahan
Sachems
Board of
Cola
May Split on Taft at New Hampshire Convention
Concord April 20 A NH Republican State Convention loomed with uncertainty as delegates prepared for possible debates over presidential endorsements. Leading figures named include Gal linger Jordan Eastman and Edwin F Jones, while Chandler Burnham Rollins Churchill were mentioned as potential contenders. Judge Grey said he would skip Chicago dinner with Governor Samson, citing nonpolitical significance.
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Concord
N. H
United States
Jacob H. Gallinger
Chester B. Jordan
Lancaster
Edwin G. Eastman
Exeter
Edwin F. Jones
Manchester
Seater
William KE. Chandler
Henry FE
Burnham
Frank
W.rollins
Winston Churchill
Rollins
Conavention
Taft
Serrator Ssallinger
Weer
Stata’ Conmittes
Lrmix
Wilmington
Del
Judis Gray
Gov. Samson
Minnesota
Chicago
Judge Grey
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New Hampshire
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Johnson
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Portland. Ore
Henry M. Cake
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Hoskins
B. Akman & CO
Gros DE Londres
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Reed & Rattan Furniture
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