Roosevelt Will Force Action in Congress
Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt plans a series of messages to push key reforms. He seeks new employers mobility laws and tighter corporate controls, aiming to counter Taft opponents and mobilize support among Republicans and Bryan allies. Wall Street buzzed with guesses as to the content and impact on the stock market.
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Porter and Wadsworth clash over postmasters in Senate lobby
Washington January 80 Congressman Peter Porter and ex congressman J W Wadsworth sit outside the Senate Post Office committee door in a public clash over five postmaster nominations Porters gets them confirmed Roosevelt appointed them while Wadsworth opposes noting they are not his picks Senator Platt delays decision as the campaign implications loom for the fall fight Analysts say Wadsworth faces an uphill battle as patronage concerns drive the contest
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Naval estimate trimmed by House naval committee
The House Committee on Naval Affairs voted to cut about 25 million dollars from the Navy Department's estimated maintenance and construction costs for the next fiscal year. The department sought 125 million dollars, with much of the reduction aimed at navy yard building construction.
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Aldrich Currency Bill Reported for Senate Action
The Aldrich Currency bill was referred to the Senate in the form outlined by The Times. Senator Aldrich expects to bring it up for consideration about February 9 and anticipates passage and sending to the House within two weeks. Proposals include accepting commercial paper as currency basis at 60 to 75 percent of face value, with amendments possible in the House and a possible substitute from Senator Bailey. Senator Daniel attacks railroad bond provisions as excluding Southern lines and aims to craft amendments to include more bonds for emergency circulation.
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Preservation plan for Niagara Falls beauty zone
The American Civic Federation presented to President Roosevelt a proposal to create a National or international reservation along Niagara River from the rapids to the gorge end. The plan envisions tree lined banks and relocation of power plants to the background, renewing the Burton act for ten years to limit electricity from river diversions.
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Nevada Constabulary to Police Goldfield in Three Weeks
Senator Nixon told President Roosevelt the new Nevada constabulary would be organized and ready to patrol Goldfield in three weeks, enabling withdrawal of U S troops stationed there.
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Mail Subsidy Favored by Senate Committee
The Senate Committee on Commerce reported favorably a plan to authorize the Postmaster General to subsidize ocean mail service on routes to South America the Philippines via Japan and China and to Australasia. The subsidy would pay 4 per outward mile on routes 4000 miles or longer for ships of 16 knots, equaling faster vessels. The measure seeks to include Pacific lines and South American routes, previously excluded by the act of March 3 1891 which barred contracts with vessels below first class 20 knots.
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Girl's body found in Central Park reservoir
A girl about twenty, with black hair and dark skin, was found in the Central Park reservoir near East Ninety-second Street. The body, about 5 feet 4 inches tall and 130 pounds, wore opal and ruby earrings and blue stone rings. initials C. S. appeared on a leather bag. Coroner Shrady ordered autopsy. police suspect self-inflicted death.
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Unlicensed agency head sentenced for unlicensed employment bureau
Thomas Kristic, manager of the Kristic Institute at 851 West Forty-seventh Street, received six months in Special Sessions for operating an employment bureau without a license. Fourteen witnesses testified Kristic collected money to secure jobs, with ADA Tinker noting the business earned about $60,000 annually.
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United Service Orders From Washington War Department
Major C F Keifer to report to Retiring Board in San Francisco. Capt C M Bundel to San Francisco General Hospital for treatment. Capt H L Landers to Ar tillery District of the Delaware for staff duty. Capt W R Harrison retired to Spencerville Ohio to procure evidence for a court martial. First Lieut K L Pepper to join his regiment in the Philippines. First Lieut R P Winslow to Newman Georgia to procure evidence for a court martial. Rear Admiral K C Logan retired from Jan 30.
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Movements of Naval Vessels Arrived at Major Ports
Movements of naval vessels include Des Moines at Tompkinsville Arkansas and Norfolk Arethusa arriving Buenos Ayres Hannibal Machias and Wasp reported at New York reflecting active deployments and port calls by the fleet.
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Hughes to Begin Anti Gambling Crusade Across New York
Gov. Hughes plans a mass meeting at the Majestic Theatre New York by the Citizens' Anti Race Track Gambling Committee to rally support for reform of anti gambling laws. The drive includes churches civic groups and the National Reform Bureau with rural support mounting pressure on legislators. Racing interests vow a strong fight against repealing the Percy-Gray law as bills move through committees.
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Hughes to Speak Today at Republican Club in Town
Gov. Hughes arriving from Albany this afternoon will address the Republican Club on national issues at the club. He will proceed to the Hotel Astor after the speech and later be driven to the club by President George W. Young who will introduce him.
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Hughes Promises Fair Hiring in Public Service
Gov. Hughes told a delegation of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers that he seeks to serve the entire public by appointing public officers without favor. He urged that the Governor must not favor any one interest and should deal squarely with all, contrasting with recent criticism from other union groups.
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Excise Reform Spurs Call for Uniform NY Tax and Police Powers
Albany report by Commissioner Clement attacks brainstorm agitators and urges state wide liquor tax parity. He proposes police searches of suspected liquor venues and seizure of contraband to enforce reform. Uniform rates would be 1200 dollars for hotels and saloons and 750 dollars for stores across Greater New York.
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Fusion blocking bill aims to ban cross party nominations
A New York Assembly bill by Murphy would bar any candidate from receiving nomination from more than one party or independent ticket. If named by multiple groups, the candidate must within three days pick a single nomination and file declinations. Supporters say it would protect party control. critics call it a distortion of Governor Hughes’s ballot stance.
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Assembly and Senate Bills Zouh Albany Report
Assemblyman O'Brien of Buffalo introduces a bill requiring corporations with special franchises to report gross earnings operating expenses improvements net earnings property valuation capitalization par value bonded indebtedness and payments to localities. Senate White plans reorganizing the State Fair Commission cutting members and raising salaries.
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Jewelry firms face bankruptcy amid hard times
Adolph N. Hodes a wholesale dealer at 65 Nassau Street files for bankruptcy with liabilities of 46160 and assets of 32098. T Tileston Wells named receiver. Howard & Co of Fifth Avenue and 47th Street appoints James G. Cannon as trustee. assets reportedly exceed liabilities but looming shrinkage from forced sales due to weak jewelry market.
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Roosevelt Loyal to Business as Trust Policy Defender
Herbert Knox Smith head of the Bureau of Corporations told New York manufacturers that trusts are now national concerns and must be fought for honesty in business. He praised President Roosevelt as the best friend of business and urged continuation of anti trust and merit based policies. Speakers included James W. Van Cleave and J. Sloat Fassett as toastmaster Almer Reed Larson welcomed guests.
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