Racetrack gambling battle tests state constitution
Governor Hughes urges Legislature to enact strong anti racing laws, condemns lax penalties and political manipulation. Speech recalls constitutional ban on lotteries, warns against favoritism for racetrack gambling, and calls for penalties that deter crime and protect youth. Public meeting in Troy supports the stance.
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Court of
Amesis
Court of ‘Apreais
New York
Monaco
Hughes Meeting Urged At Cooper Union To Press Governor
Last night at Cooper Union the audience unanimously called for a large meeting before the Legislature’s special session to urge Albany representatives to back Governor Hughes recommendations. They also voted to invite Hughes to address the gathering. Professor Charles Zueblin spoke on impersonal immortality, urging action on ballot, nomination and unemployed reforms.
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Cooper Union
Albany
Hughes
Charles Sprague Smith
People’s Institute
Smith
Lisr
Fassett Questions Telegraph Word In Anti-Gambling Fight
Congressman J Sloat Fassett said he pressed the telegraph operator George H Sherrons to name who prompted the insertion of the word not in a message to Senator Cassidy on the anti gambling measure. He promised to drop the matter if the source is revealed. Fassett expects Cassidy to back the measure on reconsideration and praised Hughes supporters in his district.
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Hughes
R. H. Nelson
Episcopal Diocese of
Albany
David A. Thompson
Troy
J. Sloat Fassett
Manhattan
Senator Cassidy
George H. Sherrons
Mr. Fassett
Congressman Fassett
Cassidy
Fassett
Taft
Grant
Arthur J. C O’ Keeffe
New York
Tom Johnson
Cleveland
Martin A. Meyer
Temple Israel
Grady
Niagara
W. Bourke Cockran
Carnegie Music Hall
Cochran
Tammany Hall
The
Tammany Society
Archbishop Farley
Thomas H. Barry
Cuba
Washington Square
Noted Telegram Plot Shapes Racial Gambling Debate
Rev Dr R S MacArthur cites a telegram alteration allegedly by gamblers affecting a key vote on Governor Hughes's anti race track bills. He alleges a scoundrel inserted not to influence Senator Cassidy and Congressman Fassett and warns of growing public indignation as the gambling influence is exposed.
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Cassidy
Fassett
Hughes
R. 5. MacArthur
Calvary Baptist Church
Washington
Rally for Governor Hughes Draws Thousands in Brooklyn
At the Clermont Avenue rink in Brooklyn two thousand to three thousand people from diverse faiths and parties hailed Governor Hughes. They urged the State Legislature to pass the Agnew Hart anti gambling bill at the upcoming special session and endorse further reform measures backed by the Governor.
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Hughes
Clermont Avenue
Brooklyn
State Senate
Agnew-Hart
S. Parkes Cadman
Central Congregational Church
William McCarroll
Public Service Commissioners
Manufacturers’ Association
Catholics Parade Loyalty as Nation's Pride in New York
A lengthy religious assembly praised Catholic loyalty to the United States, history of free Catholic schools led by St. Peters in 1890, and urged continued devotion to church values. Cardinal Logue and Cardinal Gibbons attended related events with a large police presence planned for the cathedral procession.
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Church
St. Peter's School
Barclay Street
Old St. Patrick’s and St. Peter’s Mark Centenary Diocese Sermon
Catholics flocked to Old St. Patrick’s in Mott Street and St. Peter’s in Barclay Street for thanksgiving services. Monsignor Kearney celebrated at Old St. Patrick’s while Monsignor McGean spoke at St. Peter’s, the city’s first Catholic church, noting the diocese’s hundredth anniversary.
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Archbishop Farley
Madison Avenue
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W. G. Murphy
McCready
Hayes
Burtsell
McKenna
McGean
Mooney
Edwards
Cardinal Gibbons
Farley
Bruchesi
Montreal
Monsignor
Falconio
Countess Leary
Fifth Avenue
St. Francis Xavier's
16Th Street
Immaculate Conception
East 14Th Street
Holy Name
St Peter's
Barclay Street
St. Patrick's
Mott Street
Old St. Peter's
St. Patrick’s
Old St. Patrick's
Kearney
Monsignor McGean
St. Peter's
Diocese of
New York
Cradle of Catholicism in New York’s Archdiocese
A historical note recalls the first altar on this site and the 1785 cornerstone laid by Don Jardequi, Spain’s representative. It mentions the move toward St Patrick’s Cathedral and the 1926 church as the successor to St Peter’s, earning the title cradle of Catholicism in the archdiocese.
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Father Coleman
Ina Smr
New York
St Patrick’s
Mott and
Prince Streets
Fifth Avenue
50Th Street
St. Peter's
Catholics Leaving Church Reported By NYC Mission Leader
In a Christ's Mission address Rev J A O'Connor described Catholic emigration and stated that in 29 years he has seen over 100 priests leave the Roman Catholic Church for Protestant faiths. He cited Bishop MecFanul on potential Catholic demographics and noted many former Catholics in Protestant churches. Dr R S MacArthur of Calvary Baptist testified to widespread Catholic departures and shared examples from his own church.
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West 57Th Street
Jame A. O'Connor
O'Connor
MecFanul
Trenton
N. J
United States
New York
R. S. MacArthur
Calvary Baptist Church
Calvary Baptist Church, Followed Mr. O'Connor
West Hoboken
Priest Opposes Racetrack Bills At Loughlin Oval
The Rev. Edward J. McGoldrick of St. Cecilia's speaks against the Agnew-Hart racetrack gambling bills during a baseball game at Loughlin Oval. He argues legislature cannot legislate morals and warns of job losses and capital impact if passed, noting the governor's unemployment inquiry.
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Edward J. McGoldrick
St. Cecilia’s
New York
Rees
Baptism by Immersion in Passaic River Attracts Thousands
In Paterson today the Rev Adolph Ross baptized five people by immersion in the Passaic River amid a crowd of thousands gathered on West Side Park slopes. The converts were Miss May Wood Miss Louise Harvey Mrs Jane Harvey and Mr and Mrs B Heenion. The ceremony drew around five thousand spectators as participants walked into shallow water then were baptized in the river.
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Tribune
Paterson
West Side Park
Adolph Ross
Methodist Apostolic Church
Pascalc
May Wood
Louise Harvey
Jane Harvey
B. Heenion
Rosa
Patrolman Sullivan Charged After Fight With Brother Officer
Patrolman William F Sullivan of Adams Street Station Brooklyn was arrested after striking Patrolman John J Evers. The altercation occurred near Flatbush Avenue and Putnam Street when Sullivan, allegedly drunk, bumped into Evers from a trolley. Sullivan was taken to Grand Avenue Station and to be arraigned today at Flatbush Avenue Court.
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Adams
Brooklyn
Grand Avenue
John J. Evers
Sullivan
Flatbush Avenue
Evers
Pusa Street
Terry
Flatbush Avenue Court
Delay in Havana Sewer Work and Overhaul Plans
Havana officials report five months likely before sewering work can begin after city council approval of Magoon plan. Overhauls since 1901 contract require major changes to meet new conditions.
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