Militia Bill Passed In Albany Today
Albany dispatch reports the Assembly passed the Wainwright military bill uniting the state guard with the regular army, by a 3 to 1 vote amid Democratic protests over constitutionality and centralization. Supporters cite federal funding and improved service, while opponents warn of overreach and waste. The bill moves to the Senate for possible approval.
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Tribune
Albany
Assembly
Wainwright
Assemblyman
National Coard
Investiexiting
DP. C. Robinson
Chemung
Donihee
New York
Cuvillier
Commissioner Wieting Reports State Animal Disease Findings
Albany January report by Charles A. Wieting of the State Department of Agriculture covers bovine tuberculosis and other diseases. He urges authority to halt sale of milk from diseased herds, calls for herd-by-herd testing, and notes TB in five counties, 2753 cattle tested with 28 reactors. The report also details anthrax in St Lawrence County, glanders tests, violations referred to the Attorney General, nurseries inspected, and farm labor and land-for-sale listings.
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Albany
Charles A. Wietfing
State Department of Agriculture
St. Lawrence
Wieting
Weiting
San José
Welling
Bills Flood Albany Session With Prolific Lawmaking
Albany scene reports the 1908 session may set records for introduced bills as Cuvillier Gluck and other lawmakers push own schemes. Notable measures include licensing bridges in NYC, a three platoon system for police, prohibiting stock short sales, two motormen on cars, tax relief for religious real estate, and new training and custodial plans for youths and epileptics. Also notes adjournment in the Brooklyn Bank case and Capitol revenue aims from public-building trustees.
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Tribune
Albany
New York
Assembly
McCarren—Givine
B.ridges
New York City
Sehmer
Assemblyman
Schmidt
Police
Greenthere
Hackett
Scoamid
Boshert
New Racetrack Bills Set Prison Term on Gambling
Albany January 4 two new anti racetrack gambling bills backed by Senator Agnew and Assemblyman Hart call for imprisonment as the sole penalty. The harmonized measure sets a maximum of one year with no minimum, enabling short sentences, and aligns with the governor's recommendation. Public hearings are planned for the following week with Senate Codes chair Senator Hill to confer.
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Tribune
Albany
Senator Agnew
Assemblyman
Hart
Agnew
Senator Hill
Senate Codes Committee
Buffalo
Sheriff Ousts Pastor In East Brookfield Split
In East Brookfield Massachusetts the Rev J C Duncanson and his faction were ejected from the parsonage by Deputy Sheriff Warren E Tarbell after a Massachusetts Supreme Court ruling in favor of the Massachusetts Baptist Missionary Society. The five year church division ended with the seizure of church property by Sheriff Tarbell.
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East Brookfield
Mass
J. C. Duncanson
First Baptist Meeting House
Warren E. Tarbell
Massachusetts Supreme Court
Massachusetts Baptist Missionary Society
Duncanson
True Baptist Society
Tarbell
Island Flyer Passenger Launch May Have Foundered
The gasoline passenger steamer Island Flyer carrying twelve passengers departed Bellingham for Anacortes and has not been heard from. It is feared the launch has gone down with all aboard. Three vessels search the Puget Sound craft, under Captain Fred King of Anacortes, with suspected machinery derangement at departure.
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Bellingham
Wash
Island Flyer
Anacortes
Sound
Fred” King
Puget Sound
Fights for His Life Ends in Murder of Italian Baker
Frank Nunno a wealthy young Italian baker from Ardsley Westchester County was found murdered beside his delivery wagon on Sawmill River Road. Authorities link the Black Hand society to the crime and say Nunno left with a large sum of money his watch missing. three men were seen nearby as Sheriff Lane assigns Deputy Lawrence to the case.
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Frank Nunno
Ardsley
Westchester County
Sawmill River
Hastings
Elmsford
Nunno
F. I. Odell
Wiesendanger
Baker's Morgue
Black Hand Society
Lane
Lawrence
Bribery Case Ties Ex Judge Palmieri to Labor Union Probe
Arraigned labor union delegate Joseph Mullaney faces perjury charges at Tombs court as prosecutors open efforts to prove Palmieri violated Penal Code through alleged graft linked to stopping a building strike at Oak and James streets. Testimony alleges hidden observers witnessed Mullaney entering Palmieri’s office. Mullaney denies taking money. bail set at 1000 dollars for February 2 examination. DA and aides decline comment. Palmieri denies involvement, claiming no knowledge of the case.
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Palmieri
Joseph Mullaney
Insulators and Asbestos Workers’ Union
Tombs
District Attorney's
John Doe
Judge Palmieri
Mullaney
Oak and
James Streets
Thomas J. Curtis
Rock Drillers and Tool Sharpeners’ Union
John S. Henry
Charles Cyr
J. Mullaney
Harris
Jerome
Black Hand Threatening Reading Mayor Threat
Mayor Gerber of Reading Pennsylvania received a Black Hand letter today that threatens his life and the police force. The note, decorated with skull and cross bones, says Black Hand agents will act if harm comes to two Italians jailed for Trooper Kelleher’s murder. It is signed 1001 Chief of the Societe.
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Reading
Penn
Gerber
Kelleher
State Constabulary
Societe
Fitch Manufacturing Plant to Be Sold Under Hammer
Announcement from Providence states the Fitch Manufacturing Company plant at Thornton makers of eiderdowns will be sold at foreclosure sale on February 5. The mills have been idle since October due to the financial crisis. The company is capitalized at 300000 with half in preferred stock and is controlled by New York interests. John A. Quinn serves as president and the office is at 30 West Broadway New York.
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Providence
Fitch Manufacturing Company
Thornton
New York
John A. Quinn
West Broadway
Armstrong
New York State
Cit
United States
Fragmented Note Prompts Careful Search for Details
A partial OCR fragment hints at a local item or notice with unclear names and places. Readers are reminded to check complete copy for proper event, dates, or involved organizations.
Policy Reserve and Dividends Noted in Financial Totals
The document lists policy reserve items and adjustments including reserves for deferred dividends, other purposes, and premiums. It includes figures such as 432,872,357.06 and 5,890,977.35 among other totals, with dividends payable in 1908 and various reserve categories.
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MR. Wieting
Cuvillier and
Gluck
Cemelst
Dutchess County
Randall's Island
Brooklyn Bank
Alheny
David B. Hill
A. M. Higgins
Brooklyn
Justice Betts
Bryan Hasbrouck
C. A. Dolson
John B. Stanchfield
Messrs
Hasbrouck
Almany
State Trustees of Public Buildings
Capitol
Statens
Ians
Agnew and Hart
Lonesome Spot
Black Hand
Mayor
Hammer
New-York Life Insurance Co
Broadway
Darwin P. Kingsley
Nin
Wees
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