Brackett Presses Hughes Drive Amid Party Faction Tensions
Albany reports Brackett as Hughes League president predicting strong New York support. Odell and Black signals, factional splits in Kings and New York counties alarm leaders, with Woodruff hosting a high level Adirondack gathering as party lines harden. Hughes club forms in New York City.
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Osborne Confirmed for Public Service Commission Seat
Albany January 15. Governor Hughes nomination Thomas M. Osborne of Auburn to the 24 District Public Service Commission term expiring February 1, 1911 was confirmed by the Senate without debate. Minority Leader Grady read a dissenting memorandum from Democratic members critiquing the lack of wage earner representation on the commission.
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State fair set for Syracuse week of September 14
AlbanyJanuary 15 The State Fair Commission agreed to hold the Syracuse fair during the week of September 14 Bills approving Green and Wicks Buffalo plan for a permanent development of buildings at the Syracuse grounds were introduced in both houses by Senator White and Assemblyman Boshart. They proposed 220000 for a manufacturers and liberal arts building and anticipate further improvements funding this year
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Abolish Grade Crossings Plan for Ossining Route
New York Central and Hudson River Railroad submits two Ossining grade crossing plans to the Public Service Commission. One elevates tracks at 240 009 dollars with shared costs and extra trackage. The other keeps current tracks and builds overhead bridges at 191 000 dollars with higher company expenses. Village representatives clash over the preferred option.
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New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Company
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Hoke Smith Backs Taft For President
Georgia governor Hoke Smith said Taft is the safest and best Republican candidate. He predicts Bryan will be the Democratic nominee and hopes Taft would suit the South better than any other Republican. Smith argues Taft would be fairer to the South if elected.
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Smith
Messengers of Peace at Rio Exchange Friendly Messages
A cable exchange between Presidents Roosevelt and Penna highlights the stay of Admiral Evans's fleet in Rio de Janeiro. Roosevelt calls the visit a sign of friendship, while Penna expresses gratitude for Brazilian hospitality and the ships as messengers of goodwill between the two republics.
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Admirals Visit in Rio as Fleet Tours South America
In Rio de Janeiro on January 15 President Penna hosted American fleet admirals at breakfast and a garden party at the embassy. Admiral Evans, unable to attend, was later reported improving as the crew toured Petropolis and joined thousands who spent the day in the city creating a $250000 economic impact.
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Torpedo Boats to Visit Buenos Aires
On invitation from the Argentine government Commander Cone will lead torpedo boat flotilla to Buenos Ayres after reaching Montevideo. The 120 mile voyage to the capital cannot be done by the battleship fleet due to water shortages.
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French Commander Suspended for Loss of Cruiser Chanay
A court martial in Toulon finds Commander Mauger responsible for the loss of the cruiser Chanay in the Chusan Channel on May 2, 1997. He receives a three year suspension from service and must pay the costs. His defense was led by Captain Jaurés, brother of a Socialist leader in the Chamber of Deputies.
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Hughes Rift Highlights Parsons Page in County Fight
The rift between President Herbert Parsons and Senator Alfred Page over Governor Hughes endorsement destabilizes the county committee. Page vows a hard fight against postponement while arrangements for a decisive vote are set for Lyric Hall.
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William N. Cohen
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Republican Party
Chicago
McCarren Foes Rally to Challenge Brooklyn Senator
Opponents led by James Shevlin Borough President Bird Coler John H Delaney and ex Sheriff Michael J Flaherty mobilize for a semi annual bid to unseat Patrick McCarren in Brooklyn Regular Democratic candidates face a credible threat while McCarren maintains tight control over Assembly district organizations.
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James Shevlin
Ross Hugh McLaughlin
Bird S. Coler
John H. Delaney
Fingey
Conners
Kings County
Michael J. Flaherty
Municipal Ownership League
McCarren
Assmbly
Brooklyn
Woman's Suffrage Resolution Heads to Legislature
Albany January 15. Senator Hill of Buffalo and Assemblyman Lee of Brooklyn will introduce a constitutional amendment to allow women to vote at all elections. Mrs Mary E Craigie of New York represented suffrage interests and met Assemblyman Lee in Albany today.
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Albany
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Buffalo
Assemblyman Lee
Brooklyn
Mary E. Craigie
New York
Lee
Fairbanks Aide Enters 1st District Candidacy
George B. Lockwood private secretary to Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks announced his bid for the Republican nomination in Indiana's 1st District. He seeks to succeed the retiring congressman and bring his insider perspective to the race.
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Peru
Ind
George B. Lockwood
Charles W. Fairbanks
Congress
Objects to Treaty on Wireless at Senate Hearing
John W. Griggs former Attorney General spoke for the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Co at a Senate Foreign Relations hearing. He challenged Berlin Treaty provisions forcing aerogrammes exchange among all nations, arguing it would undermine Marconi patents and the company's control over its invention.
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Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
John W. Griggs
Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company
Griggs
Marconi Company
Piles Cured Quick by Pazo
Pazo claims to cure piles in six to four days with ease and relieve itching and protrusion. If not satisfied, money back guarantees are offered within fourteen days.
Water storage issue set for revival in Albany
Senator ONeill intends to introduce a constitutional amendment within days to allow water storage on state forest lands. The measure, backed by water storage supporters, would carve an exception to the tree removal ban for public water storage and dam construction. The Assembly sponsor and fate remain uncertain as Merritt's leadership looms.
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Albany
O'Neil
Senate
Adirondacks
Merritt
Mr. Merritt
State Prison Report Highlights Budget, Parole Rise
Albany reports 1997 prison expenditures were 8 85960 less than prior year while parole numbers rose by 39. Convicts numbered 3270 with 2456 daily average. 337 on parole. Collins urges cell reform, better ventilation, expanded prison schools, and share of inmate earnings to families. The murder in the second degree law changed penalties affecting 197 life prisoners, 12 released on parole in September.
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Albany
Cornelius ¥. Collins
Collins
Militia Bill Dragged Into Senate After Delays
In Albany the Saxe Wainwright militia measure faced delays as Senator Grady stalled it for a Monday night tally. The bill, tied to U S Army standards for the National Guard, risks federal funding implications if not enacted soon and now awaits presidential or committee action by Tuesday.
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Albany
Senate
Saxe Wainwright
National Guard
United States Army
Grady
Assembly
Congress
Raines
Saxe-Wainwright
Hughes Approves Bills Limiting Racing Gambling
Governor Hughes announced approval of amended anti racetrack gambling bills with imprisonment as penalty. He said fines are ineffective and betting would stop only with real imprisonment. No hearing date set. Assembly Codes Chairman reported no hearing request. Senate chair was in Buffalo.
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Albany
Hughes
Murphy
Assembly Codes Committee
Hill
Buffalo
Senate Committee
New York City Bills Face Heavy Session Debates
Albany reports a large volume of bills targeting New York City. Proposals include altering canal boat territory limits, renewing a Grant's Tomb preservation contract with higher annual funding, easing city engineer qualifications, refunding real estate assessments for East River Park, and authorizing parkway and public market developments on cemetery lands and in Brooklyn.
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Grant
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East River
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Penner
Ween
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Seigel
Cook
Morrell
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Brooklyn
Finance Committee Debates Aldrich Bill In Senate
Washington January 15 The Senate Finance Committee met again to consider the Aldrich bill. A substitute by Hansbrough for a treasury board was rejected while Senator Bailey proposed a closely related plan pending legal form. Hopkins and Aldrich voiced support as Bacon pushed a rival bill extending emergency currency to trust companies and state banks with federal supervision. Senator Daniel suggested a temporary tax removal on state bank circulation during emergencies.
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Senate Committee of Finance
Aldrich
Hansbrough
Board of Control
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Bailey
Hopkins
Bacon
Georgia
Daniel
Senate passes Culberson Panama bond inquiry resolution
The Senate adopted Culbersons resolution directing the Treasury Secretary to report to the Senate the amount of circulating notes issued by each functional bank awarded Panama bonds. Aldrich noted a delay but did not object. the measure now moves forward to secure a formal Treasury reply.
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Culberson
Secretary of the Treasury
Panama
Aldrich
Culbersey
United States National Bank of America Proposed in House
A bill by Representative Fornes proposes creating The United States National Bank of America with $106 billion capital, shares sold to the Treasury and national banks, opening Sept 1 148 and ending Sept 1 1955 unless extended. Branches planned in major cities. board of 25 directors chaired by the Treasury Secretary. bank may issue $10 million in notes and pay 4 percent dividends.
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Newark drygoods firm assigns to settle debts
Beatty and Montgomery drygoods merchants operating in Newark Paterson Elizabeth and Bayonne assigned yesterday in Newark to their counsel M. T. Barrett for creditors. All stores closed. Assets listed at 20.06 and liabilities at 13,000.
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