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.
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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.
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Kings County
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James Kane
Sth
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13Th
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Democratic
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McCabe
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Broome County
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Tompkins County
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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.
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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.
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National Democratic Club
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Kansas City
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Mr. Bryan
Walker
Knickerbocker
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Gramercy Park
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Nassau Street
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Broadway
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West 3Id Street
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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New York
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