Albany Assembly Rules bar PSC over utilities bill
After a three hour session the Assembly Committee on Rules refused to report the Page bill placing telephone telegraph ferry and stage lines under the Public Service Commission. The vote was unanimous and the Legislature will adjourn without the Governors anti racing gambling and direct nominations measures.
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Tribune
Albany
Assembly Committee On Rules
Public Service Commission
Wadsworth
Cood
Messrs. Merritt
St. Lawrence
Phiilipe
Allegany
B. R. Robinson
Rie Tim’ Sullivan
Batten
Woodruff
William Barnes
Niagara-Orleans
Foelker
Brooklin
Tie
Agnew
Foelkers
Hughes
Herches
William Barnes, Jr
Grattan
Hughes Mien
Senator Page
Owen Cassidux
Senator Illness Described As Indigestion Rumor Denied
John Rayher, the Senator's private secretary, said the illness is acute indigestion from ptomaine poisoning after a dinner last Monday. He insisted the Senator is not attempting to dodge the anti racing measure and is in the fight to win despite confinement to his boarding house.
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John Rayher
Republicans Seek Harmony on Racing Bills Nominee
A Niagara Falls conference of Niagara and Orleans county Republican leaders discussed nominating a Senator at the upcoming convention. Attendees included John A. Merritt and William H. Vicary from the Wadsworth wing, Peter A. Porter, and County Judge Hickey. Porter stated leaders want a nonpartisan candidate pledged to Governor Hughes on racing bills and not seeking renomination next fall, with the short term favored for Orleans and the full term for a Niagara County nominee.
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Buffalo
Niagara
Orleans
Niagara Falls
John A. Merritt
William H. Vicary
Wadsworth
Peter A. Porter
Hickey
Porter
Republican Party
Hughes
Batten Says No Senator Nomination in 8th District
State Committee man George W Batten, in Lockport dispatch to The Times, announced that the Democrats would make no nomination for Senator in the eighth district.
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Buffaloe
Times
Lockport
George W. Batten
Ith
Owens Bill Killed In Assembly Fight Over Bronx Rail Rights
The Assembly voted 3% to 99 to kill the Owens bill granting New York Central Railroad perpetual surface and subway rights in key Bronx streets. Critics called it a railroad grab and noted local opposition led by Sheridan, Merritt argued for improvements, and Robinson cited benefits like a planned Spuyten Duyvil curve solution. The measure, opposed by residents, was defeated to defer to Public Service Commission and local authorities.
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Tribune
Albany
New York Central Railroad
Bronx
Sheridan
Merritt
New York City
D. ©. Robinson
Chemung
Spuyten Duyvil
Assembly
New York
Public Service Commission
Probe City Finances by Senate and Assembly Probe
Albany April 22 A legislative committee of three Senators and five Assemblymen would probe New York City finances this summer. The resolution, offered by the Senate Finance Committee, cites city funded debt at about 700000 and projects total funded debt rising above 1 million with Catskill water project costs and corporate stock issuances.
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Tribune
Albany
New York
Senate
Catskill
Pass Center Fare Bill Wins Senate Approval
The Senate approved by 56 to 0 a bill from the Assembly Railroads Committee to cut the New York City to Coney Island fare from 16 to 5 cents. The measure now goes to the Governor. The bill’s journey showed force and public sentiment overcoming committee opposition.
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Pany
Senate
Assembly Railroads Committee
New York City
Coney Island
Wagner
Assembly
Wainwright
Public Service Commission
Senate Railroads Committee
Highway Code Passed in Albany Opens State Highways Plan
Albany April 2 The signature of Governor Hughes will finalize the new highway code creating a state department of highways and outlining state and county road work. The measure passed the Senate 48 to 0 and the Assembly after a brief fight, now awaits the governor's approval within thirty days. The bill assigns three highway commissioners to be appointed by the governor and set to take effect at once except for certain provisions. Senator Armstrong’s proposed automobile tax bill was killed amid disagreements with automobile interests. Merritt’s similar measure remains stalled in the Assembly Rules Committee.
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Albany
Hughes
State Department of Highways
Senate
Assembly
McCue
Exer
Nicolleau McCue
New York
Foley
Armstrong
Merritt
Assembly Rules Committee
Cassidy anti bucketshop bill passes Senate in Albany
In Albany on April 22 the Cassidy anti bucketshop bill cleared the Senate with two opposing votes, as Assembly action stalled. The measure, identical to the O Brian bill, faced obstruction from Oliver in the Assembly and Grady in the Senate, delaying passage for the session.
Gilchrist Bill Vetoed By Governor Hughes Adjourns Law Cases
Alpar, April 22. Governor Hughes vetoed the Gilchrist bill that would compel adjournments in trials or hearings when a legislator is an attorney of record. The veto notes potential abuses and says courts should handle adjournments with proper rules. Gilchrist opposed anti-gambling measures, and the veto sparked speculation of political retaliation.
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Tribune
Alpaur
Hughes
Gilchrist
Hayes First Witness in Fire Department Probe
The ongoing general probe into the Fire Department opened with Commissioner Nicholas J. Hayes on the stand. Mitchel and Gallaher questioned Windsor hose purchases tied to the Parker Building fire, noting omissions in tests and possible ties to Windsor Fire Appliance Company and its founder Loughman. A chemist will analyze the hose, with others disputing Sea Island cotton content.
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Fire Department
Lantry
John Purroy Mitchel
Ernest F. Gallaher
Nicholas J. Hayes
Mitchel
Windsor
Parker Building
Hayes
Windsor Fire Appliance Company
Sea Island
John H. Learrard
Francis Loughman
Windsor Fire Appliance
Croker
John H. O'Brien
Water Supply, Gas and Electricity
Loughman
Windsor Fire
O’brien
General Commission
Windsor Arcade
Trenton
Fire
Barrett and
Nevins
Richard P. Eagle
Duck Department
Catlin & Co
Torrens system bill passes Senate to go to governor
Albany April 22 the Senate voted 1 percent to pass Assemblyman Greens bill for Tor rens system of land title registration. The night session marked the likely death of Senator Davis anti vivisection bill abandoned by its introducer. The Assembly also passed Senator Wilcox optometry regulation bill and sent it to the Governor. The Senate backed Assemblyman A E Smith New Yorks Columbus Day bill for a new legal holiday on October 12.
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Albany
Senate
Assemblyman
Green
Davis
Wilcox
A. E. Smith
New York
Cobb Amendment Reported For Veterans In Civil Service
Albany April 22 The Assembly Rules Committee reported Cobb constitutional amendment granting veterans of the Spanish American War the Philippine and Boxer insurrections an extra ten percent on examination ratings for public service or promotion. Opposed by the State Civil Service Commission Civil Service reform groups and New York City Municipal Civil Service Commission.
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Tribune
Albany
Assembly Rules Committee
Cobb
State Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Reform Organizations
Municipal Civil Service Commission of
New York City
Steinway Tunnel Bill Passes Senate in New York
Albany April 22 by telegraph to The Tribune The Senate voted 36 to 1 to approve Senator Frawley’s bill permitting New York City to purchase the Steinway tunnel with the Public Service Commission’s consent. The measure clears a major infrastructure step for city transit development.
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Tribune
Albany
Senate
Frawley
New York City
Public Service Commission
David B Hill Visits New York Senate in Albany
Ex Governor David B Hill returned to the New York Senate in Albany where he was warmly greeted. Lieutenant Governor Chanler introduced him and Hill briefly addressed the chamber, recalling past quorum counts and congratulating the Senate on nearing adjournment. He said he was there on a business matter with a senator.
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Albany
David B. Hill
Senate
Chanler
Raines
Hill
Washington
Sox
Hotel Detective Takes Tartars Caper In Subway Clash
James Reilly, detective at the Hotel Knickerbocker, arrested a man posing as George D Bernard after a check cashing dispute. The suspect he carried a Milliken Brothers card and claimed to be Bernard, superintendent for the firm. A fight broke out as Reilly tailed him into the subway. bystanders separated the combatants.
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James Reilly
Knickerbocker
George D. Bernard
West 112Th Street
Bernard
Milliken Brothers, Inc
Broadway
Reilly
Albany moves to curb wholesale voter registration
Albany April 22. The Senate passed Assemblyman B R Robinsons bill to amend election law requiring hotel and lodging house keepers to certify they know each registered voter from their establishment. Bill heads to the Governor as part of Page Robinson reform push. The annual appropriation bill totaling 21 960 000 was also passed unanimously, with minority amendments defeated.
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iBy
Tribune
Albany
Senate
B. R. Robinson
Senator Page
Assemblyman Robinson
New York County Republican Committee
Palmer
Public Service
Bills Signed By The Governor In Albany News
Albany April 2 Governor Hughes signed Senator Wemple’s bill extending the garnishee law to attach incomes of 32 a week and upward for claims of services or goods with limits for wages of domestic servants or life necessaries. He also signed Senator Lohmer’s bill authorizing New York City sinking fund commissioners to redeem city corporate stock before maturity at face value with accrued interest.
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Albany
Hughes
Wemple
Lohmer
Sinking Fund
New York City
Ely
Agnew Bill Killed by Indirection in Albany
In Albany on April 22 Senator John Raines condemned a 1986 commission over New York Bay protection. The Senate killed Senator Agnew’s bill to pay commissioners 3900 annually and extend their reporting date to May 1, 1910, after adopting an amendment capping back pay. A technical objection prevented final passage.
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Tribune
Albany
John Raines
New York Bay
Senate
Agnew
Senator Raines
Commission
City of New York
Marine Intelligence Miniature Almanac
Sun rises ten minutes after midnight and sets after six thirty seven. Moon rises at one thirteen with the moon age twenty three. High water times listed for Sandy Hook Gov Teland Hell Gate PoM Sency Hook Gov Island and Hell Gate with varied hours.
Maritime fleet sightings and docking forecasts reported
The Majestic passed Nantucket Lightship at 1 pm yesterday and is due to dock near Sam to Ans. The Treutschland 737 miles east of Sandy Hook at 1:55 am yesterday is set to dock around 2 ay ye Slavonia 2465 miles east at noon yesterday and expected to dock about 3:30 pm. Loamy La Savoete 1000 miles east at 9:20 pm yesterday should dock around 2:30 am Friday. The Carmania 272 miles east at 5 pm yesterday is due to dock at 3 pm today.
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Majestic
Nantucket
Sam
Treutschland
Sandy Hook
Ye Slavonia
Noom
Assembly approves bill limiting judicial ballot duplicates
Albany April 2 the Assembly passed Senator Gilchrist bill restricting how many times a candidate for judicial office may appear on the official ballot and preventing cross party endorsements. It now goes to Governor Hughes for approval.
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Albany
Assembly
Gilchrist
Hughes
Port of New York Arrivals and News Shipboard Notices 1908
Arrivals reported at New York Bar from April 1 to 22 include the steamers Providentia Brambeer Nith Oscar II Havana Rotterdam Britannic Avalon Booke Carolyn Evelyn Romsdale Lutzow S V Luckenbach Urd Majestic Monroe Comanche Delaware Finance Yamuri Matan Havana Olinda Adriatic Mauretania Stadam Patch Atlanta Naplea Patras and others. Vessels arrive, sail and pass quarantine with passengers mails and cargoes. wind southwest off Sandy Hook and hazy offshore with moderate sea.
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Providentia
Ger
Scharsich
Tampico
Laguna
Munson
Bar
Prinz August Wilhelm
Brambeer
Port Simon
Colon
Kington
Long Cay
Nith
Richards
Sagua
Cabari
Rotterdam
Greecke
Amsterdam
Philip Ruprecht
Britannic
Nor
Olsen
Cienfuegos
West India
Avalon
Ras
Booke
Kearney
Liverpool
White Star Line
At & m
Carolyn
Sullivan
Port Tampa
American Agricultural Chemical
H Bull & Co
Sandy Hook
Evelyn, Benner, Carteret
Romsdale Nor
Skogland
Baracoa
M S Arrue
Lutzow
New
Devers
Bremen
Oelrichs & Co
Moise
S V Luckenbach
McLean
Ponce
Naguares
San Juan
Lla
Urd
Hansen
Cardenas
Matanzss
J H Winchester & Co
Majestic
Hayes
Southampton
Cherbourg
Queenstown
Fire Island
Monroe
Moitke
Genoa
Dunkeld
Newport News
Antilies
Orlean
Matan
Havana
Olinda
Nipe
Adriatic
Bry
Plymouth
Mauretania
Liverpass
Stadam Patch
Boulogne
Atlanta
Naplea
Patras
Northman Cienfuegos
Satilia
Brunswick
Manna Hata
Baltimore
la Hesbaye
Frtch
Antwerp
A Knudsen
Norfolk
Lampasas
Galveston Trignac
Fry Borden Khernen
Rotterd Am
Libau
Jefferson
Venetia
Transatlantic Steamship Arrivals and Departures Listed
A list of ships arriving at and departing from New York on multiple dates in April and April 22, including vessels such as Kronprinzessin, Teutonic, Campania, Carpathia, Britannia line, and Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse, with routes to and from London Bremen Cherbourg Plymouth Genoa Bombay Shanghai and other ports. The notice records times and origins or destinations for each ship, reflecting a busy transatlantic schedule.
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London
Mesaba
New York
Bremen
Kronprinzessin
Apriswat
Algiers
Colombo
Sinwe
Hong Kong
Tudra@adt
Sebang
Shanghai
Uhemulpe
Yokohama
Apa
Wye
St Siatheree
Port Said
Hongong St Vincent
Strethnairn
Chefoo
Liverpool
Campania
Bri
Queenstown
Lake Mine
Cff
Montreal
Naples
Pannonta Tir
List
Cretich Bry
St Vincent
Buceros
Auckland
Wellington
Madeirense
Ceara
Newark
Barbados
Magdalen
Kingston
Clon
Southampton
Shields
Nordhaver
Dan
Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse
Ger
Cherbourg
Proposals Ask for Lighthouse District Supplies in 1908
Proposals will be received at the Office of the Lighthouse Engineer in Tompaizsville Nova Scotia until noon May 1908 for miscellaneous articles required by the Lighthouse District for the year ending June. Copies of the blank proposals and other information may be obtained at the Light-House Eng offices in Washington D C April 1908. Also notices to be received by May 13 for paving First Street between street and New York Avenue. Assistant Purchasing Agents and district officials listed for details.
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Washington
Misceliane
Panam Company
Eee Street
New Yor
Tompaizsville
Ligh House
Poe
Commis
D. C
Becwees Street
New York Avenue
Panama
State Street
Ieee
Posals
Norpsier
Jacus Mville
Key Harbor
Eware
Rene Y At
Ching
Fer
Comnation
United States
Board of Water
Broadway
Ates Paits
Gardiner
Swan
Praeticame
Ned
John A. Bensel
Commins
Harles WN
Hadwick
Charles A Shaw
J. Walpe Smith
Thomas Hassett
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McCarren
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Cassidy
O'Brian
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Oliver
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Fire Department Probe
Cobb Amendment Reported
Agnew Bill
Marine Intelligence
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Tane
Deutechland
HambaAm
Carmania Liverpe
Cunard Bajestic Bethampton
White Star
I America
Palermo
la Veloce Campania Parm
Oeestry Huelva
Fae New Orleans
Momus
Pacitt
Jersey
Swansea
Bristo Slavenia - Ibraltar
Cunardo di Piemont
Savannah
Iladelphia Muthy Spion
Lucania
Cunard Mohawk
Pew
Witson Californie
Bordeaua
F. Marion Crawford
Mr. Crawford
Margaret Donne
Paul Griggs
Logotheti
the Macmillan Company
J.sephy P. Osborne
Atty
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H. S. Tarshannan
Vesse
Taine
la Touraine
Havre
Victoria
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Ward
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Seydlitz
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Monroe Orfolk
Old Dom
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Tjormo
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Sabin
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Dominion
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Etruria
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Wilhelm
Kam
Acre
Brazilian
Hughenden
Pernampues
Brazian
Castillan
Shipplig News
Port of New York
Excursons
Sfarin
Long Island
Gull
Berlitz School
Madison Square
Broad
Harlem
Lenoz Ave
Brooklyn
Court St
Asbury Park
Ageyet
M J Young-Fui
Board
E York
Ulster County
Dent Charles N. Chadwick
J. Waldo Smith
AMY
Whiteshall Street
York Harbor
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Aden
Colomalta
Suez
Perim
OADS
Sidaww
Fort Slocum
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