Indignant Republicans rally behind Hughes indorsement
Delegates at an Empire State Republican gathering applaud a Roosevelt aligned platform as they back Governor Charles E. Hughes for President. Speakers praise McKinley and Roosevelt, denounce opposition, and urge prompt action to adopt a pro Hughes resolution for the Chicago convention.
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New York
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Newcomb
Executive Committee
Charles F. Hughes
Parsons
Indorsement clash at Hughes rally fuels party fight
A heated meeting roars with applause as Lauterbach Gruber and Hedges clash over Governor Hughes indorsement. Parsons defends his draft, and speakers urge unity for Hughes at Chicago while warning of backroom influence and pledging to mobilize for the national convention.
Illinois House Passes Senate Primary Election Law
Springfield Jan 29 The Illinois House approved the Senate primary election bill ending a bitter struggle that began last October The law provides for nomination of all candidates for state legislative county city town village offices and all Congressmen by primary election A national convention delegate system is retained only for national conventions and presidential electors are excluded The bill now goes to Governor Deneen for signature
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Fairbanks Cannon Endorsement Deal Reported
Reported agreement between Fairbanks and Cannon managers would deliver their Indiana thirty to Cannon if Fairbanks trails in a protracted convention contest and swell Fairbanks’ bloc if he leads. The move, aimed at Taft, reportedly has full approval from both Fairbanks and Cannon.
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Queens Indorses Governor Hughes for President
The Republican County Committee of Queens County met Tuesday evening and adopted a resolution endorsing Governor Hughes for President. After Theron A. Burden offered the resolution, ex-Sheriff Joseph De Bragga moved to table it, but the motion failed 18 to 7. The Roosevelt administration was endorsed unanimously.
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Episcopal Club Upholds Hughes At Monthly Meeting
The Men's Club of Holy Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church at 1224 Street and Lenox Avenue passed resolutions upholding Governor Hughes in opposing the repeal of the Percy-Gray anti racetrack gambling law at its regular monthly meeting yesterday.
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Letter Delays Hearing On Coney Island Fare Bill
Albany January 29 Chair man Wainwright of the Assembly Railroads Committee adjourned a hearing on the Wagner bill for a 5 cent fare to Coney Island after a Public Service Commission letter declaring full jurisdiction. Hearing resumes next week to resolve jurisdiction and necessary enactment. John J. Kuhn and A W Williams appear for the Coney Island and Brooklyn Railroad and Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company respectively.
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Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
Tenement House Law Amendment Introduced in Albany
Albany January 29 a bill by Assemblyman Sheridan would redefine three family houses as non tenements if each family occupies a separate floor with its own toilet and a window or outer court at least three feet wide, and if the house covers no more than six percent of the lot. The measure, backed by the same member last year, faced strong opposition from those seeking to prevent emasculation of tenement laws.
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Albany
Sheridan
Appropriation of $21 334 000 Asked in Albany Diary
Albany January 29 The preliminary draft of the annual appropriation was introduced in the Assembly. The total requested for running state government is 21 334 600 an increase of about 5 percent from last year. Merritt noted large rises in lunacy and public charities due to salary hikes. Public Service Commission of the 2d District asked for 262 000 versus 162 0 for Gas and Railroad commissions in 1907. The bill moved toward third reading and to Ways and Means, with trimming anticipated by committee.
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Democratic State Committee endorses Bryan failed
Boston January meeting of the Democratic State Committee completed its organizational setup for the year and prepared for the spring convention. James W. Lyman of Pittsfield chaired. Eugene Ashley of New Bedford was named treasurer. Joseph P. Lomasney of Boston became fourth vice president. An executive committee was expanded with four additional members: J. F. Meaney Blackstone George T. McLaughlin Sandwich E. F. O'Brien Worcester and T. J. Lawlor Greenfield. A Bryan endorsement motion was tabled by an overwhelming vote.
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Pittsfield
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New Bedford
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Sandwich
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T. J. Lawlor
Greenfield
William J. Bryan
Thomas I. Keefe
Everett
Boom for Bryan Running Mate Rumor Upsets Pennsylvania Figures
Prominent Pittsburg Democrats resist a Philadelphia dinner marking the visit of State Treasurer William H. Berry. Rumors say the event will be used to boost Berry for Vice President with William Jennings Bryan. Colonel James M. Guffey, Pennsylvania Democratic leader, sent his regrets.
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James M. Guffey
Pennsylvania
Bryant outlines Democrats stance with Roanoke audience
W J Bryant visited Hollins Institute near Roanoke with his daughter and returned to address a large Assembly Hall crowd. He rejected the claim that he fully supports the President's platform, saying he has always explained where he agrees and where he differs.
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South Dakota Indorses Bryan at Rapid City Convention
The Democratic State Central Committee called a state convention for June 14 in Rapid City to select national convention delegates. William J. Bryan sent a friendly message and was advised of the committee’s endorsement of his presidential candidacy.
Beckham and Bradley Tie in Kentucky Senate Ballot
Frankfort Kentucky January 2 John R Allen of Lexington gained four more votes today in the joint session ballot for Senator Beckham led with 67 Bradley 57 Mayo 1 and Allen 7 erti
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Republican Club Vaudeville Leaves Theatre February 3
The second annual vaudeville and reception of the Republican Club of the 2th Assembly District will be held at the Lexington Opera House on Lexington Avenue and 58th Street on Monday evening February 3. The program features a musical sketch titled Commencement Day.
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Louisiana Governor Primary Hints Fraud Claims by Sanders Camp
Unofficial returns show Lt Gov J Y Sanders leading in the Democratic governor primary in Louisiana. Wilkinson campaign managers allege fraud and say they can overturn enough New Orleans ballots to even the race.
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Highland County Delegates Pledged for Foraker
Highland County Republicans in mass convention endorsed Senator Foraker for the Presidency and named twenty one delegates to the district convention pledged to vote for Foraker at the national convention. These are the first Foraker delegates named by the county.
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Conviction in Registration Case In New York
Frank Bollenbacher was found guilty by a jury in General Sessions of attempted false registration. Judge Rosaisky remanded him for sentence. He registered in the 5th Election District of the 19th Assembly District under his name and then sought registration as Charles McMahon in the 7th Election District. He was said to be a lieutenant of James Ahearn, Tammany leader of the Assembly District.
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Bank reform bills in New York consider tighter reserves
Telegraphed from Aloazy Jan 29. Assemblyman J Mayhew Wainwright voices doubt that the proposed reforms go far enough. Measures set reserve levels at 25 percent for New York City banks, 15 percent elsewhere, with 0 percent for some trust companies outside the city. Senator Gates introduces parallel bills and adds restrictions on interbank director relations and loan practices, plus duplicate reporting for inspection.
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New York City
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Proposal to grant 10 percent civil service boost to Spanish American War veterans
Albany reports a Cobb Fowler joint measure to amend the State Constitution adding a 10 percent grade to Civil Service exam scores for honorably discharged veterans of the Spanish American War Philippine insurrection or Boxer uprising who have resided in New York for at least five years. Civilians and reformers criticize the plan as likely to elevate younger veterans above more qualified candidates, echoing debates over Civil War veteran preferences.
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Fowler
Ulster County
State Civil Service Commission
Fuller Seeks Joker In Amendment At Hearing
Albany Jan 28 at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on a bill by Senator Fuller for direct primary voting to fill vacancies. Commissioner Dooling urged extending it to all subdivisions. Robert Stuart backed the bill while Fuller warned the amendment could derail passage as he detected a joker in its terms.
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Vivisection Bill Reintroduced in Albany Legislature
Albany January 29 Assemblyman Warren I Lee of Brooklyn introduced the second vivisection bill this year. It was sent to the Judiciary Committee. The bill limits experiments likely to cause pain to those under college hospital incorporated laboratories or under the State Health Commissioner or city board of health and differs from prior measures in its liberality of provisions.
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Fire insurance pooling bill reintroduced in New York
Albany January 23 Assemblyman A E Smith renewed his plan to curb pooling by fire insurers. The bill, drafted as an amendment to the insurance law and strengthened in several points, aims to prevent rate manipulation. Senator Frawley will sponsor the measure in the Senate.
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Albany
A. E. Smith
New York
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New York City Bill Passes in Senate Exempting City from Costs
Albany Jan 29 The Senate approved the first New York City bill of the session authorizing exemption of New York City from the payment of costs and disbursements in municipal court actions when an appeal is filed.
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Saxe
Race Track Bill Hearing Set in Albany
A joint hearing before the Senate and Assembly Codes Committees will be held in Albany on January 29 to consider the Agnew Hart bill amending the Penal Code. The measure targets gambling and track operations under the existing Penal Code framework.
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Assembly Codes
Agnew-Hart
Fight Over Plattsburg Customs Post Shapes District Clash
Albany telegram reports President Roosevelt may appoint John F. O'Brien to succeed Walter Witherbee as Collector of Customs at Plattsburg. Prominent Essex Clinton Franklin leaders unite behind Wallace Knapp or O'Brien, sparking a district-wide fight. Washington discussion mounts opposition from Senator Platt and others, with firm pledges from O'Brien and Knapp to stay in the race amid a cloud of patronage and upcoming primaries.
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Charter Revision Commission Suit Demands McGowan Service
Albany January 29 The Page bill to let the Governor extend the Charter Revision Commission for New York City is amended to ensure a city member can serve. It names McGowan of the Board of Aldermen while Mayor McClellan again declines, arguing any new charter would require his approval and he cannot aid in drafting it.
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New York City
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McClellan
Clergymen oppose measure on Sunday entertainments
Albany Jan. 22 Canon W Sheafe Chase rector of Christ Church Brooklyn chairs the Federation Churches of Greater New York at and legislation committee along with Dr W S Hubbell and Rev F M Foster New York City appeared before the Senate Committee today in opposition to the Saxe bill allowing the Educational Alliance to give Sunday entertainments.
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