Democratic feud grips Kings County contest at state convention
State Chairman Conners leads a tense meeting over credentials as George W. S. Williams contests Kings County seats. Williams vows to appeal to the convention while Bryan supporters push a memorial backing Bryan and a nonbinding platform. Big Four discussions include Parker, Nixon, Stanchfield options and potential mayoral or gubernatorial figures.
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Kings County
Justice Crane
Conners
George W. S. Williams
Democratic Party
anti-McCarren
Senator McCarren
Mr. Williams
McCarren
Mason
Radical Club Hosts Jefferson Day Dinner in Union Square
Frederick Cyrus Leubuscher of the Manhattan Single Tax Club says the Democratic Club omits Bryan for being too radical as exGovernors and reformers address single tax ideas. Speakers include Garvin of Rhode Island Marsh Shorne Williams De Mille Murphy.
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Frederick Cyrus Leubuscher
Manhattan
Union Square
Democratic Club
Jefferson
Bryan
Garvin
Rhode Island
Narra- Sensett
Newport
Block Island
Benjamin C. Marsh
Thomas M. Shorne
Auburn
Washington
Henry George, Jr
Tazighton Williams
William ©. de Mille
John J. Murphy
Sioux City
Trouble Ceased When Proper Food Was Found
A Dakota man credits a doctor with curing stomach trouble through proper food. He and his family found relief after adopting Grape-Nuts with cream, fruit and toast, noting calmer nerves and better sleep. He also reports his infant son recovered from indigestion using warmed milk and later plain milk with Grape-Nuts. There’s a Reason, Postum Co., Battle Creek Mich. Read The Road to Wellville.
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Dakota
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Pagi
Recount Opens in Supreme Court Over Mayor McClellan Ouster
The quo warranto case to oust Mayor McClellan began yesterday in Supreme Court after 2.5 years. State attorneys Jackson Shearn and Dolson led for the state, Hearst foes Palliser and Hitchings for the Mayor, with jurors chosen and Judge Lambert presiding in a tense, sharply observed session.
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McClellan
Supreme Court
Jackson
Clarence J. Shearn
Charles A. Dolson
Melvin G. Palliser
Hector M. Hitchings
Hearst
Eugene Lamb Richards
G. D. B. Hasbrouck
Henry W. Herbert
Justice Lambert
Arthur B. Corthel
Frederick Masten
Gnan
Thomas J. McKenna
Broadway
Francis «. Menair
Dyckman Street
Arthur B. Cortell
Loring Place
The
Bronx
Frederick W. Schweir
Dwight Renominated by Republican Congress District Convention
In Binghamton New York on April 13 the Republican Convention for the 30th Congress District renominated John W Dwight for Congress. Resolutions backed Roosevelt administration and corporate restraint but opposed government ownership. Platt and Dunn chosen as delegates to push Governor Hughes nomination. Otsego County Democratic Convention urged uninstructed delegation to the national convention.
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Binghamton
N. Y
30Th Congress
John W. Dwight
Congress
Roosevelt
United States
Thomas C. Platt
Tioga
George W. Dunn
Broome
Charles E. Hughes
Otsego County
Cooperstown
Utica mob pressures senator over anti-gambling bills
A nine member Utica mass meeting committee urged Senator Ackroyd to switch his vote on anti-gambling bills. The attempt failed as Ackroyd faced constituent arguments about party loyalty and home respect, preferring to "think it over" and then deciding to stick with his current stance.
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Joe
Utica
Ackroyd
Ministers Back Hughes At Presbytery Meeting
The Rev Dr Walter Laidlaw urged Albany to probe Senate inaction on the anti racetrack gambling bill and possible bribery. A substitute resolution, nearly unanimous, endorsed Governor Hughes for his effort to curb race track gambling and pledged support. Rev George Alexander was elected moderator and Rev Jesse Forbes stated clerk.
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Walter Laidlaw
Federation of Churches
Presbytery of
New York
First Presbyterian Church
Albany
Senate
Francis EK. Marston
Hughes
Presbytery
W. R. Richards
Brick Presbyterian Church
George Alexander
University Place Presbyterian Church
Jesse Forbes
Adams Memorial Presbyterian Church
Banking Bills Signed by Governor Hughes in Albany
Albany April 12 Governor Hughes signed eight banking reform bills from the State Banking Department aimed at correcting evils from recent financial disturbances. The measures, introduced by the Assembly Committee on Banks, authorize investigations into new bank incorporations, allow safe deposit branches with approval, require director oath updates, cap trust company stock at 10 percent, use amortization to value securities, and ban unapproved loan or investment entities from acting as agents in the state.
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Albany
Hughes
Clark Williams
State Banking Department
Assembly Committee On Banks
Co-Operative Savings and Loan Association
Superintendent of Banks
Amended Public Service Commissions bill dead in New York
Albany April 13 The emasculated amendments to the Public Service Commissions law were recommitted to the Assembly Rules Committee to die there Assemblyman Wainwright who introduced the bill would not sponsor it as the Water Supply Gas and Electricity committee reported it He preferred it not be advanced This ends the Governor's measure for the session as the Senate will do nothing with it Many Hughes men say the Governor would have refused to accept it in its present form
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Tribune
Albany
Public Service Commissions
Assembly Rules Committee
Wainwright
Committee On Water Supply, Gas and Electricity
Senate
Hughes
Outlook for bucket shop bill in Senate stalls passage
Albany April 13 by telegraph Cassidy anti bucket shop bill grows unlikely to pass as three more days are added to its time in the Senate. Senator Fuller Kings explains the amendment is necessary to make it read sensibly. After amendment it remains on desks three days before possible Assembly action. Cassidy has no objection to the amendments.
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Tribune
Albany
Senate
Fuller
Kings
Assembly Rules Committee
Open Assembly
Cassidy
Minnesota Governor Johnson Speaks at Kentucky Dinner
Governor John A. Johnson of Minnesota was introduced at the Jefferson Club dinner in Louisville. Five hundred diners heard him discuss Democratic principles, oppose tariffs, state rights intrusions, and railroad abuses, while urging adherence to Jeffersonian doctrine to avoid defeat next election. Kentucky Governor Willson welcomed him, and local leaders attended.
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Louisville
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
Kentucky
Jefferson Club
Shiloh Battlefield
Seelbach Hotel
Willson
Frankfort
Johnson
Baptist Ministers Back Hughes in Anti Racetrack Stand
Governor Hughes's Baptist fathers and ministers urged passage of Hart-Agnew anti racetrack gambling bills at a Madison Avenue meeting. A mass gathering is planned at Carnegie Hall to endorse Hughes and unite church groups in the campaign. Negro Baptist ministers from Mount Olivet Baptist Church backed the bills in a related meeting urging action.
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Hughes
D. ©. Hughes
Baptist Ministers
Madison Avenue
31St Street
C. M. Schott
Baptist Ministers’ Association
Church Federation
The
Citizens Union
Carnegie Hall
W. E. Mountenay
Brooklyn
Negro Baptist Ministers
Mount Olivet Baptist Church
West 53d Street
Hart-Agnew
Johnsonites Charge Bryan Plot to Overturn Rule
Johnson campaign managers accuse Bryan supporters of plotting to discard the two thirds rule at the Denver Democratic National Convention. They claim Senator Stone is drafting a resolution to shift to a majority rule, reflecting Johnson's push for uninstructed delegations and momentum.
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Tribune
Chicago
Denver
Bryan
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
Johnson
Stone
Missouri
Young Republicans mass meeting in Brooklyn to push anti racetrack bills
The Young Republican Club of Kings County schedules a Thursday evening mass meeting in the Johnson Building to express the State Senate’s desire to oppose anti racetrack gambling bills. Club president Darwin KR James Jr backs Hughes, linked to the Hughes League aiding George Waldo’s rise in local politics, with speakers including Nehemiah Hoynton Samuel Rowland William McCarroll and possibly Canon Chase.
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Young Republican Club
Kings County
Johnson
State Senate
Darwin KR. James, Jr
Woodruff
Hughes
Hughes League of
Brooklyn
George E. Waldo
Assembly
Nehemiah Hoynton
Clinton Avenue
Automobile Accident Fatal in Denver Chronicle
W W Husted son of Mrs John I Husted of New York died from injuries in an automobile crash last Thursday. Initial reports said injuries were minor. His mother hurried west hoping to find him alive.
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The
Tribune
Denver
W. W. Husted
John i. Husted
New York
Severed head washed ashore clues crime in Cleveland
The severed head found in the river is believed to be Michael Sebeda of Bedford. He left for Cleveland five weeks ago with 30 dollars and a Europe ticket, did not collect the ticket, and police think he was killed for robbery and his body thrown into the water.
Oklahoma Advertisers Set Train Tour to New York
A special train carrying 140 Tulsa residents departed to promote Oklahoma tourism. Stops include St Louis Chicago Pittsburgh Washington and Baltimore with a call on President Roosevelt at the nation’s capital.
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Tulsa
Okla
New York
St. Louis
Chicago
Pittsburg
Washington
Baltimore
Roosevelt
Will Fight Foelker Resolution in Albany Senate
Democratic Senators from Kings County mobilize against Senator Foelker's plan to amend the constitution to raise county judges from two to five, stretch existing terms to fourteen years, and set new terms at fourteen years. Discrepancies over restoration of terms spark intra party clash as they seek GOP support to defeat final passage.
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Tribune
Albany
Kings County
Foelker
McCarren
Assembly
Fuller
Poelker
Senate
Senate bill to probe Wall Street speculation
Albany April 13 A bill to appoint a nine member commission to investigate Wall Street speculation was introduced in the Senate by Senator Davis of Buffalo following Governor Hughes recommendation. The proposal seeks a formal inquiry into market practices and potential irregularities.
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Albany
Wall Street
Hughes
Senate
Davis
Buffalo
Engineer sacrifices life to save boy at rail clash
Frank Stewart, a pumping engineer, leapt in front of an Illinois Central engine to shield a boy, saving the child but was crushed to death. The incident occurred April 13 as the train struck the scene, Stewart perishing while guiding the boy away from danger.
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Hammond
Frank Stewart
Illinois Central Railway
Stewart
Plan New Chelsea Fire Devastation Relieved By Aid
Ambulances delivered two new mothers as Chelsea zones burned. By noon the district lay open to insurers officials and militia with salvage deemed impossible. Fire engines fought remaining flames amid oil tanks and charred tenements. Relief poured in from Cambridge and surrounding towns as a temporary post office opened and lines formed for bread. The Chelsea Board moved to borrow up to one million dollars for rebuilding while major structures like City Hall the armory and several schools were listed with high values.
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Chelsea
Eben
Draper
Guild
Wardwell
Cambridge
Park Street
Bureau of Information
Boston
Charlestown
O'Meara
Chelsea Board of Aldermen
City Hall
State Armory
Masonic
Fitz
Fay Grammar
Frost
Shurtleff
Highland
Shawmut
Bellingham
Water and Fire Department
Young Men’s Christian Association
Gould Hall
Odd Fellows
Willams School
Central Congregational Church
St. Rose Catholic
Universalist Church
Bellingham Methodist Episcopal Church
First Baptist Church
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
New Synagogue
Sacred Heart Convent
Chelsea Savings Bank
County Savings Bank
Chelsea Trust Company
Boston Elevated Railway
Boston Blacking Company
Tidewater of Company
Insurance men smile at Chelsea fire losses
Boston and Hartford insurers assess Chelsea blaze losses at 4 to 6.5 million dollars. Royal Insurance expects 300,000, London Assurance 100,000, Home Insurance 200,000, and Northern Assurance 50,000 to 100,000. Several firms project substantial annual profit impact yet promise prompt settlements.
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Chelsea
Mass
San Francisco
Edward F. Beddall
Royal Insurance Company, Limited
Charles L. Case
The
London Assurance Corporation
No. S$ William Street
Home Insurance
Elbridge G. Snow
Boston
Northern Assurance Company
London
Pire Street
George W. Babb
Easter Outing Picks for Asbury Park and Cape May
The Pennsylvania Railroad promotes spring travel with multiple weekday trains to Asbury Park, one Saturday service, and Sunday runs. Excursion tickets start at 1.79 for Atlantic City with through express options and seasonal schedule changes. Cape May departures from New York at 1.55 P. M. offer $5.50 excursion tickets. Consult ticket agents for details.
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Asbury Park
Atlantic City
Cape May
New York
North Philadelphia
Roosevelt offers army navy aid to Chelsea after tragedy
President Roosevelt telegraphed Chelsea Massachusetts mayor offering any necessary military or naval aid for the fire disaster. War and Navy departments would assist fire sufferers with authorization by the President. The Red Cross and state chapter in Boston report active relief efforts and readiness to mobilize further help.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Chelsea
Mass
Army
Navy
War and Navy Departments
Chesset
Red Cros Massachusetts
Catherine P. Loring
State Organization
Boston
New City Government Inquiry Commission Authorized
Governor Hughes signed Senator Page's bill to appoint within thirty days a fifteen member commission to investigate New York City's government. The panel can draft a new charter and administrative code, compel witness testimony, and examine all departments. City funds cover expenses with a $3000 allocation from the Board of Estimate and apportionment.
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Albany
Hughes
Page
New York City
Board of Estimate
S&f
Delaware Democrats to back Judge Gray for president
Delaware Democratic convention delegates to be instructed to support Federal Judge George Gray of Wilmington for the presidential nomination at the Denver national convention. The state committee and Gray followers disagree on absolute loyalty, with a fallback to William Jennings Bryan if Gray’s chance fades.
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Gray
State Committee
Als
Del
Judge Gray
William Jennings Bryan
Grant heir sues over Chicago note in Circuit Court
In St Louis April Ulysses S Grant son of the late president appears in Circuit Court over a $7.9 note from Dr H P Wells W F Abraker and C H Lawrence of Chicago. Grant’s attorney says no receipt was received by his client. Wells sought to sell the note as loan security and offered it for sale at the courthouse door. The deputy sheriff took the note and delivered it into court custody.
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St. Louis
Ulysses S Grant
Los Angeles
President Grant
H. P. Wells
W. Fabraker
C. H. Lawrence
Chicago
Grant
Wells
Deliv
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Nixon
Ship Building Trust
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Mr. Bryan
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Upstate
Henry W. Walker
Committee On Resolutions
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John B. Stanchfield
Chanler
Patrick E. McCabe
Bulger
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Erie
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Chelsea Bridge
Otsego
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Green
John L. Maher
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Outlook
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the Insurance Company
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London and Lancashire Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
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