Odell Allies Regroup as Hughes Supporters Rise
Ex Governor Odell and associates resume active politics in Newburg. Talks with Halpin Lauterbach Gruber signal shift toward Hughes for president. Brooklyn figures recount power wrangles and a push to form a central Hughes committee to steer delegations to the national convention.
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The
Tribune
Albany
Jen. S
Odell
Newburg
William Halpin
Edward Lauterbach
Jané
Abe” Gruber
Hughes
Gdell
Capitol
New York County Committee
Woodruff
Mike” Dads
Taft
Dody
Brooklyn
Messrs
Cady
Kings County Executive Committee
Colonel Dady
Register
Washington
Dady
Assembly
Travis
Robert A. Sharkey
Senator Page
Subways Expansion Bill to Equip Private Capital
Albany Jan. To aid new New York subways Senator Travis introduced a bill extending operation contracts from twenty five to fifty cars to attract private capital. A concurrent resolution seeks a constitutional amendment shielding subway bonds from city debt limits. Governor Hughes supported such an amendment. timing waits three years.
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Albany
New York City
Travis
Hughes
Brooklyn League
Public Service Commission
Warren J. Lee
Reform Banking Bills Introduced in Albany
Telegraph dispatch from Albany reports the first form of reform banking bills introduced by Senator Page of New York. Proposals define conspiracy as breach of trust, extend criminal action period for bank officers from two to five years, and redefine accomplice to require subordinates to share in gains for conviction.
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Tribune
Albany
Jan
Senator Page
New York
The Road to Wellville Mentioned For Health Foods
A vintage health note extols Grape Nuts for correcting sluggish mental conditions by aiding digestion and supplying vital phosphates to brain and nerve centers. It promotes reading The Road to Wellville in packages as a health tip.
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Wellville
Merger Likely for New York Anti-Racetrack Bills
Albany officials indicate Senators and Assembly members plan to merge the Agnew and Hart anti-racetrack gambling bills into a single measure with a common penalty. Agnew favors up to one year in prison or a 500 dollar fine, while Hart seeks a six month minimum jail term. The governor is expected to push for enactment.
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Tribune
Albany
Agnew
New York
Assemblyman
Hart
Oneida
Senate
Codes Committees
Assemblyman Murphy
Codes Committee
Hinman
Cassidy
Tully
McCarren
Saxe
Wemple
Gilchrist
Hill
Taylor
Bill Aims to Protect Religious Charities in Bank Liquidations
Albany reporters say Assemblyman Warren Lee has introduced a bill born from the recent financial crisis. The measure prioritizes a defined class of religious charitable and educational institutions in the liquidation settlements of bankrupt banks. Prepared by a law firm with clients among Brooklyn and Manhattan depositors in failed banks.
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Tribune
Albany
Warren Lee
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Weakening lobbyist law proposed in New York bill
Albany reports a bill by Assemblyman Frisbie of Schenectady to exempt lobbyists from the Armstrong law’s registration rules. It would remove requirements for names, fees, and legislative business filed with the Secretary of State, drawing opposition from legislators who warn it would nullify the law’s intent.
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Tribune
Albany
Jan
Armstrong Insurance
Assemblyman
Frisbie
Schenectady
Secretary of State
Conners Sets June State Convention For Delegates
Albany reports that State Chairman Conners and Democratic officials agreed to hold the state convention in early June to elect delegates to the national convention. The move aims to allow time for air to clear and follows extensive talks with state committee members. Conners also met with David B. Hill at Wolfert's Roost and planned a further talk with Charles F. Murphy.
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Tribune
Albany
Jan
Conners
Democratic State Committee
David B. Hill
Wolfert
New York
Palm Beach
Charles F. Murphy
Reece Fights For Assembly Seat In 31st District
Albany report shows Republican Philip Reece filing a protest with the Assembly against seating Democrat Abraham Greenberg who won by sixty eight votes. Reece claims improper canvassing while the State Tax Commission names Reece a special agent earning 1800 dollars to probe railroad and trolley property valuations.
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Albany, Jan
Philip Reece
Assembly
Abraham Greenberg
Reece
State Tax Commission
Prison Commission Election in Albany Names Officers
The State Commission of Prisons reelected officers with President Dr. Charles F. Howard of Buffalo as president vice-president T W Hynes of Brooklyn and treasurer George Mc Laughlin of Monticello. Plans were approved for a new Kings County jail addition for women and reports on several New York area institutions were formally approved.
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Albany
State Commission of Prisons
Charles F. Howard
Buffalo
T. W. Hynes
Brooklyn
George McLaughlin
Monticello
Kings County
New York
State Treasurer Seeks Bank Bond Substitutes for Deposits
Albany January circular to state depositories announces an proposed amendment to allow banks to furnish United States government bonds and state and local bonds instead of surety bonds as security for state funds. Hauser states the change would benefit banks and the state.
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Albany, Jan
Hauser
United States
Legislative Correspondents Elect Officers in Albany Meeting
The Legislative Correspondents Association elected officers in an annual meeting this afternoon. John P. Gavi of The Associated Press was named president, Frank H. Simonds of The Evening Post New York first vice president, George L. Tirrell of The Brooklyn Daily Eagle second vice president, Frederick W. Crone of The New York Tribune secretary, and William S. Owen of The Albany Evening Journal treasurer.
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Albany
Jan
Legislative Correspondents” Association
John P. Gavi
Associated Press
Frank H. Simonds
the Evening Post
New York
George L. Tirrell
Brooklyn Daily Eagle
Frederick W. Crone
The
New York Tribune
Williams. Owen
Albany Evening Journal
Bill to license hunters and anglers proposed in Albany
A bill to license hunters and anglers in the state, backed by Commissioner Whipple of the State Forest Fish and Game Commission, was introduced in the Assembly by Mr. Hart of Oneida. It sets non resident fees at 20 dollars and resident fees at 1 dollar, and would tax non residents from states that tax New York anglers.
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Albany, Jan
Whipple
State Forest, Fish and Game Commission
Hart
Oneida
New York State
Bill proposes city control of civil marriages in large towns
Albany introduces a measure by Mr. O'Brian to limit civil marriage solemnization in cities over 100000 and under 1001 population to the Mayor City Clerk or a police justice. It would remove aldermen recorders and justices of the peace from officiating. The bill allows city ordinances to require marriage fees be paid into the city treasury.
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Albany
Jan
Attacks at Jackson Day Dinner Stir Democrats in City
A large Democratic gathering at the Jackson Day dinner at the Democratic Club featured ex-Justice Morgan J. O'Brien as guest speaker, denouncing the Panic and attacking Governor Hughes. D. Cady Herrick sharply criticized Hughes, while crowd reactions and Bryan-leaning tensions sparked debate on party principles and leadership.
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O’brien
D. Cady Herrick
Higgins
Hughes
Herrick
Genesee Society
Charles H. Hughes
Public Service Commission
Bryan
Judge O'Brien
Democratic Party
O'Brien
Nebraskan
National Democratic Club
Morgan J. O Brien
Justice FitzGerald
Justice O'Brien
Hearing Today in Whitmore Murder Case at Harrison
Theodore S. Whitmore, jailed in Harrison New Jersey for his wife’s murder found in a swamp after Christmas, will face a 2 PM hearing before Justice Branegan with Alexander Simpson for the defense and Vickers and Clarke for the state. An inquest will follow with Dr. Converse expected to present autopsy findings from Dr. Schultze. Harry Hendrickson, linked to the Whitmore case, secured a writ of habeas corpus and may return to Brooklyn if freed. Mrs Lillian Heidel testified about Christmas visits and bundle thefts, while Frederick W. Elliott surrendered in Auburndale Massachusetts, named an accessory.
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Harrison
N. J
Branegan
Willmore
Alexander Simpson
Vickers
Me. Clarke
Bunnel
Converse
Schultze
Harry Hendrickson
Harry
Raymond Street
Smith
Harrizon
Liberty
Hendrickson
New Jersey
George Jiminez
Jess and
McAneny
George Vickers
Io Hurrican
Tighe
Brooklyn
Whitmore
Frederick W. Elliott
Auburndale
Mass
Boston
Fugitive Arrest and Extradition Question in Whitmore Case
Elliott, a formal fugitive from justice, plans to go to New Jersey without extradition. He admits knowing Whitmore but says they haven’t met in two years until the day after Christmas when he visited Brooklyn to reclaim a gold locket used as debt security. Mrs Georgie Dickinson, a Boston resident and Whitmore friend, may be sought as a witness. Boston police say they have not formally been asked to search for her. Mrs Cassie McKay, 28, was arrested as a material witness at 553 Ninth Avenue by Detective Hyans and is at Police Headquarters.
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New Jersey
Elliott
Whitmore
Brooklyn
Georgie Dickinson
Boston
Cassie McKay
Ninth Avenue
Hyans
Detective Bureau
City Schools Hear Report On Teaching Shortage And Reforms
The City Superintendent of Schools presented an annual report to the Board of Education outlining measures to improve efficiency. Proposals include two substitutes per first order school, a district-wide communications plan, a hygiene department under the board, equal pay upgrades for women teachers, and summer sessions. Also urged are five new one-story buildings for crippled children and stricter compulsory education enforcement.
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Board of Education
Somers
Coudert
Partridge
Maxwell
Department of Hygiene
Department of Health
Manhattan
Bronx
Queens
Board rules toys exclude practical goods and weapons
The Board of General Appraisers ruled that elephant rifles, tea chests, five inch hunting knives and canisters are not toys. They declared knives with such blades cannot be kept in a pocket and that tea canisters are articles of household utility not for amusement. Importers must pay higher duties on these items.
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Board of General Appraisers
Maust
Christopher
Washington Streets
German Democrats Oppose Bryan in Bronx Union Resolutions
The Union of German Democrats of the Bronx urges party leaders to halt William J. Bryan’s nomination for president. They note Bryan’s previous defeats and strong Republican majorities in his home state, arguing for a candidate deemed more electable.
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Union of German Democrats
Bronx
William J. Bryan
Bryan
PILES CURED in 14 Days by PAZA One
An advertising note claims PAZA pledges cure for all piles including itching, blind or protruding types within fourteen days or money refunded. The guarantee promises relief or refund, asserting a fast, complete remedy.
Hats on sale for 1.85 at Warren Street
The shop promotes $1.85 hats described as seconds of regular $3 and $4 models. They proudly report starting yesterday with 2955 hats and invite customers to test for flaws while offering full sizes and block selections at Warren Street 13th Street Gead Street.
Union Warns Bam Bryam Nomination Threatens Party
The union argues Bryam's nomination would jeopardize party success in the motion and particularly in this state, urging leaders to consider public approval before backing his candidacy.
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The
Union
Bryam
Receivers Appointed In London Finance Plan For US Court
London finance committee approved filing in a United States court to create a temporary receivership for the Chicago Great Western until stockholders authorize first mortgage bonds to finance needs. The plan, backed by noteholders, faced slight opposition from Keyser & Co. Stickney explained the railroad’s plight and the nationwide financial mood affecting 5 percent notes due this year. He noted the company has no mortgage, and bonds would be issued and sold in ordinary times within three months, though current conditions may delay sales. Stickney will return to the United States on the Mauretania, which sails from Liverpool next Saturday.
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Democratic Party
O’brien
London Finance Committee
United States
Stickney
America
Keyser & Co
Chicago Great Western
Mr. Stickney
Mauretania
Liverpool
Resignation of Enoch V. Stoddard from State Charities Board
Albany officials report that Enoch Vine Stoddard of Revie wer, who had been ill, submitted his resignation from the State Board of Charities. The resignation was received and accepted by Governor Hughes. The board adopted a resolution commemorating his services.
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Albany
Jan. S
State Board of Charities
Enoch Vine Stoddard
Hughes
Stoddart
Wf Health
Stoddard
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