McClellan Defends Recount Bill in Hearst Victory Fight
McClellan sent to the Legislature a statement defending his actions in the Hearst mayoral contest. He calls the recount bill unjust, argues it could overturn his plurality, and says reopening the case would invite chaos in city government. Copies were released from the mayor’s office detailing his objections and requests to sustain the acting mayor against a veto.
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McClellan
Hearst
Oth
Albury
Gowrik
Flearst
Senate and Assembly of
State of New York
Assembly
Novemeber
Kting
CID
Mr. Hearst
Supreme Court
Itgen- Stellek
Elec
Cense
Ose
New
Board of Elections
Rome
Thone
Court of Appeals
Theos Press
Ae Dempi
Postum and a campaign recount in New York
A minister’s wife in Los Angeles credits Postum with relief from indigestion after ditching coffee. The text then shifts to a New York City recount bill controversy surrounding Hearst and Mayor McClellan, detailing legal challenges, ballot box recount attempts, and the political stakes for orderly government. It concludes with Acting Mayor McGowan’s upcoming veto.
Mayor to Hold Hearings on City Bills at City Hall
Mayor McClellan will preside over hearings this afternoon at City Hall on several legislative measures. The agenda includes a proposal to reorganize the Municipal Court and add City Magistrates, creating a night police court.
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McClellan
Swat Pearce
Girl's Body Found in Harlem River After Disappearance
The body of sixteen year old Gertrude Mooney, missing from 41 West Twenty Fourth Street since May 18, was found in the Harlem River off 162nd Street. Police report no foul play. it is believed she drowned herself due to ill health and fear of deformity. The girl, who studied art and worked for a dressmaker, suffered a spinal curvature and hospital phobia.
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Gertrude Mooney
West Twenty-fourth Street
Harlem
Highbridge Station
Benjamin F. Thomas
East Fourteenth Street
Mme. Jordan
Fifth Avenue
Gertrude
Orthopedic
Madison Avenue
1234 Street
New York Hospital
Mme. Jordan’s
William Carey
Frank Jarvis
Mooney
Mr. Mooney
J. Riegelman
Bid of 50000 Arrives for Old Army Transport Lawton
Capt. C. W. Jungen of this city has offered the Government 50000 for the old army transport Lawton, placed on sale to the highest bidder. The Lawton, appraised at 30000, is believed to be the top bid and he will likely secure the vessel. The captain, residing at the Hotel Wellington, was reported out of town last night.
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C. W. Jungen
Lawton
Jungen
Walsh Suit Revived Over Miss Watson Case
The costly legal battle between chorus girl Violette Watson and Colorado mine heir Thomas F. Walsh gained new momentum as Walsh seeks to set aside an order for Miss Watson’s examination. Hansen, Watson’s attorney, faces Appellate Division charges amid disputes over damages and leadership of the suit.
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Violette Watson
Thomas F. Walsh
Colorado
the Treasury
John G. Carlisle
Dethiet C. Hansen
Mr. Walsh
Miss Watson
Walsh
Hansen
Battle & Marshall
Nicoll
Joseph Iler Goes Blind at Fifth Avenue Hotel
Joseph Iler, a familiar Fifth Avenue Hotel figure, has been stricken with blindness after a recent epilepsy episode. He returned from Europe weeks ago and was seen leaning on his wife, prompting doctors to declare the blindness incurable. A woman now attends him as doctors say he will never see again.
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Joseph Iler
Fifth Avenue
Iler
Europe
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Bill
Chace
Los Angeles
New York
Ootical Pur
Arcr
George B. McClellan
MccGowan
Mclowan
Princeton
McGowan
Vichy
Harlem River
Patterson
Wae
Yan TeLerwot
Bey
Anheuser
Wm. Vogel & Son
Houston St
Broadway
Sheffield
Columbus
Sheffield Farms
Slawson-Decker Co
West 57Th Street
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