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Newspaper

New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1908

Page

7

Voter fraud and street battles stain Brooklyn primary day

In Brooklyn, numerous contested votes and illegal voting cases dominated Primary Day. Inspectors and party leaders clashed over residency and procedure in districts across the 29th Assembly District, while shootings and arrests for illegal voting punctuated the day. Hoch officials and opponents traded charges of intimidation, strong-arm tactics, and fraud amid a tense political contest.

Hughes Parsons 29Th Assembly Clarence B. Freeman Stith Street Madison Avernue John Henry Hammond Freeman George Elwood Assay East 64Th Street Mr. Freeman Elwood

Sweep for McCarren widens Brooklyn political win

Senator Patrick McCarren won a sweeping victory in Brooklyn Democratic leadership primaries defeating Coler and Murphy. He carried all contested Assembly districts and claimed outside influence cannot rule Brooklyn. McCarren listed district by district results with multiple lead margins.

Patrick 4. McCarren Kings County Coler Charles F. Murphy Metz Brooklyn William E. Melody Wzido Kracke McCarren James Kane Sth Jamess. Regan 13Th Owe. J. Murphy Patrick H. McCarren J. W. Carpenter John Naumer Conrad Hasen- Mug

Metz Ousts Pat s Fol. Obscure Brooklyn Official Removed

Controller Metz dismissed William E Melody deputy collector of assessments in the Brooklyn Finance Department for disloyalty amid a Kings County revolt against McCarren. Melody refused to resign prompting dismissal. Thomas Byrnes, another McCarren ally, kept his $4 000 post as chief real estate appraiser. Deputy McCooey demanded Melody's resignation before removal.

Metz William E. Melody Finance Department Brooklyn Melody Kings McCarren Senator McCarren Thomas F. Byrnes Byrnes Stewart Tom Albany John McCooey Manhattan

Cassidy defeats Bermel in Queens Assembly district race

Joseph Cassidy, former Borough President, wins in the 1st Assembly District of Queens by about one thousand votes, overcoming Bermel forces. Cassidy reportedly has backing from Charles F. Murphy and is poised to resume control as leader, a reversal from Bermel’s earlier unseating.

Joseph Cassidy Queens Bermel Cassidy Charles F. Murphy

Conners Named State Committeeman From 48th District

Buffalo reports Democratic primaries confirm William J. Conners as state committeeman from the 48th District succeeding John J. Kennedy. It is understood Conners will relinquish the district post if the Cassidy bill fails to pass.

Buffalo William J. Conners Democratic State Committee John J. Kennedy Cassidy

Primaries in Oneida and surrounding counties shape party lines

Utica reports show Republican delegates generally pro Hughes with few instructions while Democrats lean toward Governor Johnson of Minnesota. In Albany McCabe wins Democratic leadership fight amid Conners influence. Binghamton caucuses back Dwight for Congress and Hinman for State Senate with Hughes favored in multiple counties. Iroy and Syracuse primaries proceed quietly or harmoniously as factions adjust.

Kennedy Conners William H. Daniels John G. Wickser Congress Utica Oneida County Hughes Johnson Minnesota Bryan Albany Patrick E. McCabe Democratic William J. Conners Jacob L. Ten Eyck McCabe Binghamton X. Y Broome County John W. Dwight Harvey D. Hinman Charles E. Hughes Tompkins County Tioga Broome Dwight Syracuse Onondaga

Richmond Primaries Quiet Across Borough

Primary elections in Richmond Borough drew scant interest with minimal turnout. Both parties reported few voters and in several districts only election officers cast ballots, reflecting a calm civic day.

Richmond Richmond Borough

Can Bryan Keep Still Jefferson Day dinner sparks speaker dispute

John W. Keller of the National Democratic Club says William J. Bryan was invited as a guest to the April 1 Jefferson Day dinner but not as a speaker. Others predict Bryan will speak, despite the committee’s stated plan, with attendees and observers betting on an impromptu address at the Knickerbocker event.

John W. Keller National Democratic Club William J. Bryan Bryan Kansas City Keller Harry W. Walker Mr. Walker Mr. Bryan Walker Knickerbocker Colonel Bryan

Indiana Republican State Convention Opens in Indianapolis

The Republican State Convention begins a two day session in Indianapolis on March 31. Delegates will be instructed for Vice President Bainbridge and will nominate a state ticket and elect four delegates at large for Chicago. Key figures include Senators Beveridge and Hemenway, Governor J Frank Hanly, and James P Goodrich. Tariff and liquor reform dominate the platform talks with debate over an immediate tariff revision after the fall elections.

Indianapolis Chicago Wairbanks Beveridge Hemenw J. Frank Hanly James P. Goodrich Winchester Republican State Committee Congress

Maine For Taft In Uninstructed Maine Delegation

The Maine delegation to Chicago will probably go uninstructed though solid for Taft if President Taft is out of the race. The Big Four named are Frye Ricker Hill and Powers, with Maine viewed as a strong Roosevelt state in any case. The People's Party convention in St Louis plans a new organization and may pick Coxey as temporary chair with Watson likely to be nominated.

Tribune Augusta William T. Haines Waterville Maine Chicago Taft Senator Frye E. P. Ricker John F. Hill Frederick A. Powers People's Party St. Louis Federated People’s Party American Monetary League National Provisional Committee J. S Coxey Ohio Coxey Thomas Watson Georgia Nebraska Brgan Alabama M. W. Howard Watson

Republican district conventions name delegates to national party

Illinois Monmouth March 31 delegates Frank G Allen Rock Island County and Judge D E Mack Hancock County chosen for Cannon. Taft home substitution motion tabled. Chicago districts March 21 select six delegates all pledged to Cannon. Staunton Virginia March 31 delegates R A Fulwhler and William Jennings with alternates McCullough Gregory instructed for Taft. Allen and Slemy endorsed as delegates at large

Monmouth Mth Illinois Frank G. Allen Rock Island County D. E. Mack Hancock County Cannon Taft Chicago Ath Ith Staunton Wth R. A. Fulwhler William Jennings Rockbridge RE. J. McCullough Botetourt Emmett D. Gregory Buckingham S$. Brown Allen Bascomb Slemy

Racing line up today sides confident in gambling bills

Albany March 31. The Senate will take up Governor Hughes anti racing gambling bills as a special order. Both sides claim victory. Agnew and Senate leader Raines expect the September 1 Penal Code amendment to be wiped out, while McCarren and supporters vow to keep it and defeat the bills. Debate centers on timing and consequences for racing gambling and upcoming sessions.

The Tribune Albany Maroh Tne Senate John Raines Agnew Hughes Sullivan McCarren Brooklyn Grady Emerson Gilchrist Sandy Smith Burr Wemple White Wilcox Colorado Knapp Esséx County Allds Grattan Jockey Club Herkimer

Tax Assessments For State Franchises Released

The State Board of Tax Commissioners completed its 1908 franchise tax assessments for New York City Rochester Jamestown Ithaca and Gloversville. Totals show New York City system at 492 million with major firms like Consolidated Gas Brooklyn Rapid Transit and New York Telephone listed with 1908 figures. Other cities' assessments include Rochester Jamestown Ithaca and Gloversville with hundreds of thousands to millions in taxed values.

Albany State Board of Tax Commissioners New York Rochester Jamestown Ithaca Gloversville New York City New York City Railway System Consolidated Gas Stem Brooklyn Rapid Transit System Manhattan Railway Company Brooklyn Union Gas System New York Telephone Company Interborough Rapid Transit Company New York and New Jersey Telephone Company Empire City Subway Company, Ltd Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Company

Massachusetts Ballot Reform Debated Before Assembly Panel

Advocates for Massachusetts ballot reform urged the Assembly Judiciary Committee, arguing for two bits and a party emblem after candidates names. Supporters from civic groups and Buffalo and Rochester figures urged adoption, though passage appeared unlikely.

Meets Brewers Today In Albany Excise Conference

Commissioner Clement of the State Excise Department will meet tomorrow with brewery representatives and surety companies objecting to the Whitney bill aimed at strict enforcement of liquor laws. Brewers press for general observance and seek cooperative support as talks proceed.

Tribune Albany Clement State Excise Department Whitney

Merger Court Battle Over Equitable and Mercantile Trusts

Albany March 31 Arguments for and against the proposed merger of Equitable Trust Company with Mercantile Trust Company of New York were heard in the Court of Appeals on Bainbridge Colby s appeal from an Appellate Division reversal. Colby, a 300 share minority stockholder, contends legislature lacked power to sanction such merger against minorities. The trusts deny any wrong or irreparable injury from the consolidation.

Albany Equitable Trust Company Mercantile Trust Company New York City Court of Appeals Gay Bainbridge Colby Appellate Division Justice Blanchard Supreme Court Colby

Crosstown electric line planned to Blackwell's Island Bridge

Albany March 31 The Hudson and Long Island Traction Company is incorporated to build a four and a half mile crosstown line from Twelfth avenue and 42d street to the Blackwell’s Island Bridge plaza in Long Island City. Frederick K. Morris heads the project with eighty six of the one hundred shares. directors include William B. Spencer Anthony Stumpf Arthur C. Hume Harold B. Weaver Cassius M. Wicker Henry A. Belden William V. Lomax and John J. Clancy. The company life is 999 years and capital is 50000.

Albany Hudson & Long Island Traction Company Twelfth Avenue 42D Street Blackwell's Island Bridge Long Island City 43D Street Eleventh Avenue Sith Street Sit Montclair N. J Anthony Stumpf Pine Street Arthur C. Hume East 32d Street Harold B. Weaver Gramercy Park Cassius M. Wicker Nassau Street Henry A. Belden Broadway William V. Lomax West 3Id Street John J. Clancy West

Assembly Passes Amendment To Increase Supreme Court Salaries

Albany March 31 The Assembly passed a constitutional amendment to raise justices salaries. Appellate division justices in the Third and Fourth departments would gain 2000 annually and the presiding justice 2500. First and Second departments retain current pay with existing total compensation. Assemblyman A E Smith criticized civil service and urged recommittal for Fowler bill giving Spanish War veterans a 10 percent exam allowance.

Albany Supreme Court A. E. Smith New York

Opposition to Travis Lee amend­ment in New York subway bonds

Albany March 31 opposition before the Assembly Judiciary Committee to the Travis Lee constitutional amendment to exempt self supporting subway and dock bonds from the city debt limit was voiced by Citizens Union representatives Everett V. Abbott and Lawrence A. Tanzer. They warned the measure is ill advised and unsafe because it could exclude 45 million dollars in subway bonds from the debt limit and enable large additional city borrowing for jobs perquisites and departmental maintenance.

iBy the Tribune Albany Massachusetts Assembly Judiciary Committee Lee Page-Conklin Isaac S. Wheaton Election Laws Improvement Association John J. Murphy Citizens Union of New York George P. Decker Rochester A. C. Richardson Buffalo Robert S. Binkerd Municipal League South Buffalo Citizens’ Association The Tribune Travis-Lee New York City Everett V. Abbott Lawrence A. Tanzer

Plaster Fall Buries Two at Masonic Temple Site

Ambulances rushed to Madison Square Theatre after half a ton of plaster fell from the proscenium arch, burying two laborers who were seriously injured. A quarter ton of bricks and stones dumped on nearby workers caused more injuries. Three men hurt previously in the wrecking work. Thomas Donahue suffered arm contusions, Patrick Hardy hip dislocation, Michael Burns a scalp cut. all were treated and sent home.

Madison Square Theatre New York Hospital Bellevue Bronx Harbeck Masonic Temple Thomas Donahue Patrick Hardy Michael Burns Hardy

Policeman Stops Runaway Horse After Dragging

Patrolman John A Wegge of Charles street station halted a runaway horse on Christopher street and Greenwich avenue after it bolted from Arnold Constable & Co. The driver Louis Herrickberg 328 West 15th street could not stop it. The horse struck Henry Hefner 6th avenue injuring thigh and leg. Wegge grabbed a trace and, though hit by the wagon, held on until the horse stopped. An ambulance crew from St Vincent's Hospital treated the injured driver and policeman.

John A. Wegge Charles Street Christopher Street Greenwich Avenue Arnold, Constable & Co 12Th Street Sixth Avenue Louis Herrickberg West 15Th Street Henry Hefner Weste St. Vincent's Hospital

Unemployed Problem Highlighted at Church Dinner

Edmund Kelly spoke at the Rutgers Church Club dinner at the Hotel Astoria urging the farm colony bill now in the State Legislature. Robert W. Hebberd previously outlined the homeless care challenge in December. Senator Boraïd and ex-Judge Whitman were unable to attend, while Charles Edward Russell continued the discussion on the unemployed issue.

Edmund Kelly Rutgers Church Club Assonia Robert W. Hebberd William E. Bora Idaho Western Federation of Miners Mine Owners’ Association Charles H. Whitman New York Charles Edward Russell

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