Gov Hughes Signs Recount Bill in New York City Mayor Vote
Albany June 18 Gov Hughes signed the Prentice bill ordering a recount of the 1905 New York City mayoralty vote after Hearst McClellan contest. The measure, while not altering legality, allows a district by district recanvass to restore public confidence and may shift costs to the city if Hearst seeks broader recounts.
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New York Times
Albany
Gov. Hughes
New York City
McGowan
New York
Discretion Left to Courts in Ballot Return Procedure
The bill allows the Supreme Court to determine the number of Commissioners and districts for canvassing ballots. If multiple districts are named, the court may appoint several Commissioners limited per district. The aim is swift, fair resolution without unnecessary delays. A supplementary bill sent to Mayor McClellan remains unreturned to the Legislature.
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Tully Men Stand Pat on Reapportionment
Albany reports a shift in sentiment as Tully plan supporters vow to stand pat. Leaders expect the session to extend into next week with adjournments possible. Gov Hughes remains uninvolved as Assembly debates continue and Fassett declines renomination schemes.
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New York Times
Albany
Raines
Senate
Hughes
Wadsworth
J. Sloat Fassett
Chemung County
Tully
Steuben County
Livingston
Allegany
Wyoming
Fassett
Assemblyman's New Job Guides Tourists at Capitol
In Albany on June 18 a Brooklyn Assemblyman was seen leading a group of sightseers around the Capitol. He joked he was taking a party of tourists for 50 cents per person, warning a passing acquaintance not to inform the established guides. The scene highlights how lawmakers, pressed for funds after a long session, improvise side work during duties.
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Albany
Capitol
Brooklyn
Tad x
Night Court Bill Passes Senate in Albany
Albany reports the Senate passed the Agnew Night Court bill authorizing a Manhattan Magistrate's court to stay open all night. The measure has magistrates backing and is expected to reach the Assembly. Assemblyman Rogers delayed all business citing lack of quorum.
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New York Times
Albany
Senate
Agnew
Borough of
Manhattan
Board of Magistrates
Assembly
Rogers
Binghamton
Mayor vetoes three bills and signs two in city action
Mayor McClellan vetoed the Firemen's Salary Police Matrons' and a Controller's claims bill. He signed measures reestablishing authority to rehear charges reinstate discharged members and to investigate assessed valuation of city owned land outside the city.
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McClellan
Controller’s Office
Storms Ahead As Magistrate Butts Abolishes Summonses
A special meeting of the Board of City Magistrates is called to review Magistrate Arthur C. Butts actions in abolishing the line in his court and refusing to issue summonses. Several magistrates oppose his method hoping for a uniform police court procedure.
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Broadway
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