Hughes Fight Draws Clear Endorsement At Special GOP Meeting
Hughes-Odell faction voices a demand for an unqualified Hughes endorsement at tonight's Republican County Committee session at Murray Hill Lyceum. They reject Taft second-choice language and aim to prevent any Mack resolution substitution as to who should be the Presidential standard bearer. Newstead vows a show of strength if Parsons moves to dilute Hughes control, while Odell returns to influence affairs and the Hughes League expands statewide organizing.
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Republican County Committee
Murray Hill Lyceum
Hughes Tndorsement
Taft
Hughes
Parsons
Mack
Jacob A. Newstead
Martin Saxe
Odell
Newburg
New York State
Hughes League
Hughes State League
Fifth Avenue
Troy
Brackett
Pryan
Wayne Republicans Endorse Roosevelt and Hughes for Nomination
The Wayne Republican County Committee passed resolutions endorsing the Roosevelt administration and Governor Hughes and pledged support to Hughes for the presidential nomination, signaling party unity and backing in the early January meeting.
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Lyons
Wayne Republican County Committee
Roosevelt
Hughes
Rochester Chamber with Hughes in Albany visit
Representatives of the Rochester Chamber of Commerce met Governor Hughes in Albany this afternoon and expressed support for his policy. They praised the Rochester charter revision as working well and said they aim to mirror the governor’s efficient administration in their city.
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Albany
Rochester Chamber of Commerce
Hughes
Rochester
Bryan and Johnson in North Dakota Convention Call
The North Dakota Democratic State Committee convened in Grand Forks to appoint delegates to the Democratic National Convention on March 2. It endorsed William J. Bryan for president and Minnesota Governor Johnson for vice president.
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N. D
Democratic Tate Committee
North Dakota
William J. Bryan
Johnson
Minnesota
Snow Removal Struggles Persist in Busy City Streets
The Street Cleaning Department reports slow progress as heavy traffic and ice from recent rain hinder snow removal. Over four thousand workers and contractors are on the job, but only a fraction of expected loads are cleared. Commissioner Crowell notes payments reflect work completed and prices per cubic yard vary by borough due to traffic difficulties.
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Crowell
Street Department
Bronx
Manhattan
Progress Slow at Back Trial in Broome County
In Binghamton New York during the Arthur T Back trial the jury box remained with five provisional jurors as adjournment came. The District Attorney had used four peremptory challenges and the defense had already used six creating ten by the defense and four by the prosecution overall. A single man was later accepted professionally after a wholesale challenge by the defense.
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N. Y
Supreme Court
Arthur T. Back
Board of Supervisors
Broome County Reepublican Committee
Clark
Brackett Urges Fight for Hughes Faction in New York
Albany Jan 28 Ex Senator Edgar T Brackett, president of the Hughes State League, urged allies to oppose Parsons Woodruff Barnes forces. Senator Saxe planned to contest substitutes in New York County, while ex Governor Odell reportedly to resume political life in New York. Brackett announced Stevens and Aldridge would lead Hughes work in western New York. Odell friends say he seeks relief from illness or opera, and Black declines active role though supportive of Hughes movement. Governor Hughes avoided discussing a Vice Presidential bid, signaling a cautious stance on broader ambitions.
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Tribune
Albany
Edgar T. Brackett
Hughes State League
Hughes
Parsons-Woodruff-Barnes
Martin Saxe
New York County Committee
Parsons
Odell
New York
Parsons-Woodruff
Wadsworths
Roosevelt
Wadsworth
Congress
Odell-Brackett
Odel
Cara
Brackett
Herbert Parsons
Parsons- Woodruff
Odelisies
Barnes
Mr. Brackett
Andre
Washington
Arnold
Senator Brackett
Superintendent Stevens
George W. Aldridge
Black
Taft
Iina
Packing House Fire at Nelson Morris Plant in KC Kansas
Fire tore through the packing plant of Nelson Morris & Co on the Kaw River in Kansas City Kansas tonight. The blaze started in the canning department on the second floor of the twin main buildings and threatened the entire plant with losses estimated at 509 009 dollars before firefighters saved the rest of the complex. The east main building and box factory were abandoned within half an hour of discovery as crews concentrated on saving other structures. The Nelson Morris plant, completed two years ago, was the newest in the city and featured modern facilities.
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Kansas City
Nelson Morris & Co
Kaw River
Kan
Balloon Ohio Makes Ascension in Canton Ohio
The balloon Ohio ascended under the Aero Club of Ohio from Canton at 1 12 p m with Lt Frank P Lahm as pilot. Crew included Herbert Alden and J G Obermeier of Canton. Course pointed toward Alliance Niles Warren or Youngstown with possible long flight. Lahm briefly fainted but recovered and a midnight report placed the Ohio near Oil City Pennsylvania.
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Ohio
Aero Club of Ohio
Frank P. Lahm
Herbert Alden
J. G. Obermeier
Alliance
Niles
Warren
Youngstown
Lahm
Yas
Oil City
Penn
Petty
Boy of Twelve Kills Sister in Egypt Near Rochester
In Rochester on January 28 a twelve year old boy, William McBride, shot his four year old sister while mother was away. He hid the body behind a barn, saying she needed to be in a cold place. The family has other children in institutions after the mother's husband died in a train wreck.
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Rochester
William McBride
Egypt
Here
Killip
Wey
Emm
McBride
Buffalo
Fairport
Schloss Katzenstein
Mr. Thaw
Thaw
Aldermen Debate Elevator Service and Trolley Taxes
The Board of Aldermen discussed an ordinance sought by Alderman McDonald for improved elevator service at the 168th street and First street stations noting wind gusts affect women’s skirts. Alderman Beyer urged removal of Central’s tracks from Eleventh Avenue and city taxes. the measure passed unanimously. Pay raises for street cleaners were approved, and a committee was set to coordinate with Hudson & Manhattan Railroad on a celebration for the McAdoo tunnels opening. Alderman Downing opposed $4000 in special revenue bonds for two Coroners In Queens. the vote passed. Buildings Committee to appoint staff for Building Code Revision. Welton proposed a draft ordinance to bar cigarettes to minors.
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McDonald
Washington Heights
Beyer
Central
Eleventh Avenue
Board of Estimate
Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Company
McAdoo
North River
Downing
Board of Coroners
Queens
Committee On Buildings
Building Code Revision Commission
Welton
Committee On Laws and Legislation
Tariff Revision Drive To Be Pushed In Washington
Chicago associations and major trade groups plan a February 3 gathering in Washington to press tariff revision free of politics. Attending bodies include the Chicago Association of Commerce the National Association of Manufacturers the Millers National Federation the Chicago Board of Trade and other leading organizations. The plan calls for a nonpartisan expert committee to study inequitable tariff schedules and report to Congress with input from both parties.
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Chicago Association of Commerce
Washington
National Association of Manufacturers
The
Millers’ National Federation
Chicago Board of Trade
Baltimore Board of Trade
Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce
American Meat Packers’ Association
National Livestock Association
Cotton Seed Crushers’ Association
Roosevelt
Cannon
Ways and Means Committee
House
Senate
Congress
Reform Legislation Urged By National Conference Leaders
Washington January 28 Seth Low Samuel Gompers and James O Connell presented to President Roosevelt and Congress resolutions urging reform in business and labor law. Proposals include pooling rail agreements under ICC supervision creation of a national commission on combinations broadening the Sherman act and oversight of large producing and manufacturing associations. Hearings planned later in February with no fixed date yet set.
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Washington
National Conference On Combinations and Trusts
Chicago
Roosevelt
Houses of Congress
Seth Low
New York
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
James O'Connell
International Association of Machinists
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Capitol
President Urges Pensions for Lifesaving Service Members
The President sent a Senate message urging pensions for lifesaving service members similar to city firemen and policemen. He cites low pay around nine dollars monthly, instances of want, and calls for immediate action to attract and retain qualified surfmen while protecting aging veterans who have saved lives and property.
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Washington
Senate
59Th Congress
Governor Mago on Comes to Tampa Port and Washington
Provisional Governor Ma roon of Cuba arrived at Port Tampa aboard the gunboat Harvey with aide José Marti and others. He departed for Washington to spend a week negotiating Cuba related issues including a Havana telepone franchise and a paying contract. He said he would mediate cigar makers disputes and reported a satisfactory preliminary agreement. He declined to discuss U S withdrawal from Cuban affairs.
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Tribune
Tampa
Fla
Maroon
Cuba
Port Tampa
Harvey
José Marti
Edward W. Morgan
H. E. Crowder
Washington
Havana
Tie
United States
Thaw Trial Nears End as Defense to Present Argument
In the second Thaw trial for the Stanford White killing, both sides closed testimony. The defense plans to argue today with Mr Jerome to present his case tomorrow. jurors could be sent to Blackwell's Island to view Hummel's testimony if readings proceed. The read affidavit by Evelyn Nesbit and Thaw’s will were highlighted, while medical witnesses were not called by the prosecution.
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Stanford
Jerome
Dowling
Abraham Hummel
Evelyn Nesbit
Stanford White
Thaw
Littleton
Hummel
Blackwell's Island
Alli
Francis McGuire
Tombs
Abraham Snydecker
Howe & Hummel
Madison Square Garden Tower
Roger O'Mara
Pittsburg
Mr. Littleton
White
Mr. Delmas
Miss Nesbit
Snydecker
Justice Dowling
Europe
Schloss Katzenstein
Austrian
Tyrol
Thaw Lunacy Case Deliberations and Will Details
The defense rested after reading Thaw's will, outlining large bequests to family and charities, including $50,000 in reserve to investigate his death, and an income for his wife. The account cites a March 1907 note from the defendant and summaries two previous trials starting January 6 and January 23, with lengthy court days and multiple proceedings.
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Thaw
Delmas
Howard Nesbit
Teachers pay bill in New York City schools
Albany January 2 Assemblyman Conklin reintroduces a bill for equal pay for men and women teachers of the same grade in New York City. Grace Co Strachan leads the effort with support from Grace Co Strachan of Brooklyn and Senator Horace White may carry the Senate version. The bill heads to the Cities Committee where Hammond presides.
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Tribune
Albany
Assembly
Conklin
New York City
Hughes
Grace Co. Strachan
Brooklyn
Interboronagh Association of Women Teachers
Senate
Horace White
Syracuse
McCarren
Hammond
Long Session Hinted For Hudson Tercentennial
Albany reports hint of June or July session as Senator Armstrong notes uncertain finances for the Hudson River tercentennial celebration. Woodford delegation seeks 400 for the event with upstate commission asking 150000 and main commission 300000. Two days of celebration budget totals 1300000 with 1000000 to be raised by subscription and 300000 expected from the state. Finance Committee postponed action.
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Tribune
Albany
Jan
Armstrong
Senate Finance Committee
Stewart L. Woodford
Hudson River
Woodford
Francis L. Stetson
New York State Bar Association
Henry Hudson
J. Rider Cady
F. J. Collier
Hudson
Higgins
McClellan
Upstate
Newburg
Troy
Racetrack Gambling Hearings Target Lincoln's Birthday
Albany reports a joint hearing on the Agnew Hert anti racetrack gambling bill likely set for February 12 Lincoln's Birthday. Assemblyman Murphy chairs the Codes Committee and Senate committees plan to ratify the date. Agnew aims for joint hearings with Assembly Codes and Judiciary, while Senate committees divide three related bills across Codes Judiciary and Finance.
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Tribune
Albany
Lincoln
Assemblyman
Murphy
Kings County
Assembly Codes Committee
Senate Codes Committee
Agnew
Senate Codes and Judiciary Committees
Hill
Assembly
Senate
Codecs
Judiciary
Agricultural Societies
Finance
Fleming Insurance Report Expected Soon in Albany
Albany January 28 Governor Hughes said the Fleming inquiry into Insurance De partment operations would be delivered in a few days. Matthew Fleming led a complete investigation and is to present findings to the governor.
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the Tribune
Albany
Janu
Hughes
Matthew Fleming
Fleming
Wealthy Heiresses Bars Dowry Gifts to Titled Husbands
Albany reports a forthcoming bill to prohibit wealthy New York heiresses from giving large checks or dowries to their titled husbands including foreign nobles and bankers. It would redefine property rules to block dowries whether real or personal and force aristocrats to rely on their spouse’s status rather than wealth.
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the Tribune
Albany
New York State
Rothschilds
August Belmont
Rorthschilds
Belmont
New Subway Bill Introduced In Legislature
New measure drafted by Controller Herman Metz was introduced in the Legislature by Senator Travis and Assemblyman Warren I. Lee. The proposal seeks to exempt debts for New York City railroad or dock property from the 10 percent debt limit once income from the property covers interest and debt costs, with a fund to retire the debt.
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Tribune
Albany
Herman Metz
Travis
Warren I. Lee
New York City
Banking bill near ready in Albany talks
Albany reports a conference among Superintendent Clark Williams and the Senate and Assembly Banks committees on a plan for savings banks and trust companies. If ready in time, the bill will be introduced in both houses tomorrow, with other proposed measures to follow as final form permits.
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Albany
Clark Williams
State Banking Department
Senate
Williams
Wile Lams
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