Odell Allies Engage with Hughes Supporters in Newburg
Ex Governor Odell and associates discuss politics at his Newburg home with figures like William Halpin Edward Lauterbach and Abe Gruber. Lauterbach signs Hughes League papers after Odell talks, signaling a shift to Hughes in New York State.
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The
Tribune
Albany
Jen
Odell
Newburg
William Halpin
Edward Lauterbach
Abe” Gruber
Hughes
Capitol
New York County Committee
Woodruff
Mike” Deady
Taft
Deady
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Politician Who Dropped Into the Capitol This Evening. Messrs
Cady
Kings County Executive Committee
Colonel Dady
Register
Washington
Dady
Assembly
Travis
Robert A. Sharkey
the Ltd
Senator Page
Subways Bill Aims At Private Capital For NYC System
Albany Jan. Senator Travis introduced a bill to extend subway operation contracts from twenty five to fifty years to attract private capital. A concurrent resolution seeks a constitutional amendment to exempt bonds for subway construction from New York City debt limits. Governor Hughes supported exploring the amendment.
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Tribune
Albany
New York City
Travis
Hughes
Brooklyn League
Public Service Commission
Warren L Lee
Reforming Banking Bills Introduced in Albany
The first of the reform banking measures was unveiled by New York Senator Page. The package targets criminal aspects of banking reform, defining conspiracy as breach of trust obligations and extending criminal action timing from two to five years. It also redefines an accomplice to include subordinates who share in illicit gains.
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Tribune
Albany
Jan
Senator Page
New York
Grape-Nuts Endorsed For Digestive and Brain Support
An advisory note praises Grape-Nuts as highly nutritious and pre-digested to aid digestion and assimilation of foods. It claims the cereal provides vital phosphates that support brain and nerve function. Readers are directed to read The Road to Wellville in pkgs.
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Wellville
Merger Likely For Two Anti Racetrack Gambling Bills
Albany Jan 8 Following talks between New York Senator Agnew and Assemblyman Hart the two series of anti racetrack gambling bills may merge with no Senate introducer for Hart bills Hart favors six month jail or more with fines Agnew favors up to a year or 500 dollars Both bills to be amended to a common penalty Codes Committee opposition and governor likely to press for enactment as end of session nears
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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 Promotes Religious Charitable Bank Preference
Albany reports Assemblyman Warren Lee of Brooklyn introduced a bill arising from the recent financial crisis. It targets bankruptcy liquidations by giving preference to religious charitable and educational institutions in settling bank affairs. The bill was prepared by a legal firm with clients among such institutions and affected deposits in Brooklyn and Manhattan banks that failed.
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Tribune
Albany
Warren Lee
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Lawmaker Proposes Weakening Lobbyist Registration
Albany January proposal by Assemblyman Frisbie would exempt lobbyists from the Armstrong insurance law requirement to register names, business and fees with the Secretary of State. Legislators warn the change could undermine the entire lobbyist regulation, despite weak enforcement by real lobbyists.
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Tribune
Albany
Jan
Armstrong Insurance
Assemblyman
Frisbie
Schenectady
Secretary of State
Conners Plans Early June State Democratic Convention
Albany reports state Chairman Conners held meetings with Democratic State Committee members and officials to set a June convention date to elect delegates to the national convention. He discussed strategy with David B. Hill at Wolfert's Roost and planned further talks with Charles F. Murphy before Palm Beach travel.
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Tribune
Albany
Conners
Democratic State Committee
David B. Hill
Wolfert’s
New York
Palm Beach
Charles F. Murphy
Reece Fights For His Assembly Seat
Albany reports Republican candidate Philip Reece has filed a protest with the Assembly over the seating of Democrat Abraham Greenberg who won by sixty eight votes. Reece claims improper canvassing. The State Tax Commission named Reece a special agent at 1800 dollars to study railroad and trolley property valuations for special franchise assessments.
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Albany, Jan
Philip Reece
Assembly
Abraham Greenberg
Reece
State Tax Commission
Prisons Commission Re Elects Officers in Albany
The State Commission of Prisons re elected President Dr Charles F Howard of Buffalo Vice President T W Hynes of Brooklyn and Treasurer George Mc Laughlin of Monticello. Plans were approved for a new women s addition to Kings County jail and reports on several institutions near New York 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 Bond Substitution for Deposits
Albany Jan. Hauser sent to banks holding state funds a circular announcing his recommendation of an amendment to allow banks to furnish United States government bonds and state, county and municipal bonds as security for state deposits in place of surety company bonds. He says the change would benefit all involved.
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Albany
Jan
Hauser
United States
Legislative Correspondents Elect In Albany Meeting
The Legislative Correspondents Association held its annual meeting in Albany on January 8 and elected officers. John P Gavitt of The Associated Press was chosen president with Frank H Simonds of The Evening Post as first vice president and George L Tirrell of The Brooklyn Daily Eagle as second vice president. Frederick W Crone of The New York Tribune was named secretary and William S Owen of The Albany Evening Journal treasurer.
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Albany
Legislative Correspondents’ Association
John P Gavitt
Associated Press
Frank H. Simonds
the Evening Post
New York
George L. Tirrell
Brooklyn Daily Eagle
Frederick W. Crone
New York Tribune
William S. Owen
Albany Evening Journal
Bill to license hunters and anglers in New York
Albany introduces a bill to license hunters and anglers following the commission’s plan. Non residents face a $20 fee while residents pay $1. Fishing licenses would apply to 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
City marriage bill limits solemnizing to city officials
Albany report notes Assembly member Mr. O'Brian introducing a bill for cities over 100000 and under 1001000 to allow civil marriages only by the Mayor City Clerk or a police justice removing aldermen recorders and justices of the peace from that powers. The bill would authorize ordinances to require marriage fees be paid into the city treasury.
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Albany
Jan
Assembly
Attacks, Party Shifts Mark Jackson Day Dinner
A large Democratic gathering at the Jackson Day dinner heard ex-Justice Morgan J. O'Brien criticize the administration as panic grips the nation. D. Cady Herrick angrily attacked Governor Hughes, shocking attendees who recalled his earlier praise of Hughes. Speakers urged unity on Democratic principles, denounced corporate power, and argued for constitutional fidelity and tariff reform amid the 1907 financial panic.
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Morgan J. O'Brien
O'Brien
D. Cady Herrick
Higgins
Hughes
Herrick
Genesee Society
Charles E. Hughes
Public Service Commission
Bryan
O’brien
Democratic Party
National Democratic Club
Justice FitzGerald
Grover Cleveland
Harry W. Walker
Bryan’s
Thut
Lindsay
Congress
Albany
Genessee Society
Hear Whitmore Today in Murder Case at Harrison
Theodore S Whitmore a Harrison New Jersey prisoner charged with wifes murder will have a 2 PM hearing before Justice Branegan. The same counsel will handle the coroner inquest that evening with Dr Converse to show autopsy results. Harry Hendrickson and Thomas F Smith figures move the case with writs of habeas corpus. Detective bureau officers and Mrs Heidel provide background as authorities weigh vagrancy or warrancy charges. Frederick W Elliott of Auburndale Mass surrendered to Boston police as an accessory after the fact.
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Theodore S. Whitmore
Harrison
N. J
Branegan_ Willmore
Alexander Simpson
Vickers
Mr. Clarke
Bunnel
Converse
Schultzer
Harry Hendrickson
Harry
Whitmore
Thomas F. Smith
Maddox
Supreme Court
Brooklyn
Habeas Corpes
Raymond Street
Smith
Liberty
Hendrickeon
New Jersey
George Jiminez
Ross and
McAneny
George Vickers
Justice Tighe
Lillian Heidel
Lily Piehler
Lawrence Street
Kahne
Fugitive from justice arrested in Brooklyn case
Elliott admits knowing Whitmore and says he last saw him two years ago. He went to recover a gold locket left in 1905 as security for a debt. Mrs Georgie Dickinson, friend of Whitmore, is believed in Boston area but not formally sought by police. Mrs Cassie McKay, 28, was arrested as a material witness at 583 Ninth Avenue and taken to Police Headquarters.
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New Jersey
Elliott
Whitmore
Brooklyn
Georgie Dickinson
Boston
Cassie McKay
Ninth Avenue
Hyans
Detective Bureau
City Schools Board Considers Major Reforms
The Board of Education debated Maxwell’s annual report proposing a hygiene department led by physicians and nurses, higher pay for women teachers, two substitutes per first-order school, and summer sessions in high schools. Additional plans include five new one-story buildings for crippled children and stricter compulsory education enforcement. Several members urged timely action while others cautioned about reprimands to principals.
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Board of Education
Somers
Coudert
Partridge
Maxwell
Department of Hygiene
Department of Health
Manhattan
Bronx
Queens
Not Toys Any More Says Customs Board On Toy Rule
The Board of General Appraisers ruled that elephant rifles, tea chests, hunting knives with five inch blades and canisters are not toys and must bear higher duties. They decided a hunting knife is any knife not carried in the ordinary pocket and warned tea canisters are for household use, not playthings.
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Board of General Appraisers
Christopher
Washington Streets
German Democrats Oppose Bryan for President Nomination
The Union of German Democrats in The Bronx urged party leaders to block William J. Bryan from the Democratic nomination. They note Bryan’s defeats, worse in 1900 than 1896, and growing Republican majorities in his native state, arguing for a candidate with stronger electability.
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Union of German Democrats
Bronx
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Piles Cured in Few Days with PAZO Ophthalmic Paste
An advertisement proclaimsPAZO ointment cures any pile itching in a few days or the money back. It promises relief for itching, bleeding, and protruding piles with a money refund guarantee. Named claims include rapid action and completeness of cure if used as directed.
Derbies Priced at 1 85 With Wide Selection
The ad touts hats at 1 85 as seconds of regular 3 and 4 dollar styles. It notes a start quantity of 29355 and invites customers to shop Warren Street 13th Street Grad Street area for a full range of sizes and blocks.
Political Principles Shift Over Approval Says Union
The union warns that nominating Bryan would jeopardize party success, particularly in this state, as leaders show willingness to change political principles if the people disapprove.
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The
Union
Bryan
Receivers Appointed In London Finance Action On Rail Line
The London finance committee orders a United States receivership for Chicago Great Western until stockholders authorize first mortgage bonds to fund operations. Notes maturing this year strain finances as Keyser & Co opposes. President Stickney explains the railroad’s lack of mortgage and notes’ extended risk, noting bond issuance may take longer amid conditions. He plans to sail back to the United States on the Mauretania leaving Liverpool next Saturday.
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London Finance Committee
United States
Stickney
America
Keyser & Co
Chicago Great Western
Mr. Stickney
Mauretania
Liverpool
Stoddard Resigns From State Charities Board
Albany January meeting of the State Board of Charities announced the resignation of Enoch Vine Stoddard of Rochester as a member from the Tth District. He has been in ill health for some time and had previously resigned as president of the board. The board adopted suitable resolutions recognizing his service.
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Albany
Jan
State Board of Charities
Enoch Vine Stoddard
Rochester
Tth
Hughes
Stoddard
Il Health
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