Origin of a Clause ParsonS Says He Did It
James S. Lehmaier leads Republican Club twenty five asserting President Parsons claimed credit for Hughes resolution. Parsons says he drafted it. Lehmaier disputes, boasting possession of an original draft. A chain of meetings shows language originated by club members and was debated, amended, or dropped by sub committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James S. Lehmaier
Republican Club
Hughes
Parsons
Republican County Committee
Lehmaier
Tribune
New York
Charles H. Young
Henry L Stoddard
Ervin Wardman
Senator Page
Charles C. Maas
Edward Lauterbach
Harry W. Mack
Executive Committee
Mack
Murray Hill Lyceum
Aldrich currency bill reported to Senate in amended form
The Tribune notes Sen Aldrich presented his currency bill, with Republican support, and announced plans to call it up February 19. Amendments broaden note issues, adjust security rules for municipal and railway bonds, and specify treasury oversight. Hansbrough may propose a central bank substitute, while Senate continues Penal Code work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune Bureau
Washington
Aldrich
Senate
Hansbrough
Drich
Secretary of the Treasury
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Favors Subsidy Bill Senate Committee Reports Favorable
The Senate Commerce Committee backed the Gallinger postal subvention bill. Gallinger will bring it to the Senate at the first favorable opportunity, with support from the Postmaster General who says the bill aligns with the President’s recommendations. The report argues subsidies help keep the United States on equal terms with rivals in ocean mail to Latin America and the Pacific, noting historical subsidies to British and Canadian lines as precedent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune Bureau
Washington
Senate Committee On Commerce
Gallinger
Senate
Meyer
United States
South America
Pacific Ocean
Latin America
Canadian Pacific
Pacific
Asia
Post Office Department
Canada
Mexico
United States Exchange Post Offices
United States Post Offices
Postal Service
Department
Japan
China
Philippines
Australasia
Uniform Excise Tax Plan Cut Saloon Numbers Citywide
Maynard Clement, New York State Excise Commissioner, proposes a flat excise tax of 1.28 for hotels restaurants and saloons and 750 for stores to create a uniform rate across New York City. He argues it would reduce licensed venues mainly in residential areas without cutting revenue and urges a state search and seizure law plus revocation of church or school district liquor rights within 2000 feet. He backs shifting the certificate year from May 1 to October 1 and notes opposition from reform activists and industry leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegraph
The
Tribune
Alliant
New York City
Maynard XX. Clement
New York
York City
Manhattan
Bronx
Queens
Richmond
Clement
JM. H. Russell
Anti-Saloon League
Capitol
Dement
State Excise Department
Protection for saloons from church encroachment bill
Albany reports Senator Thompson introduced a bill to allow saloons already operating within two hundred feet of a church or school to continue licensees despite new nearby church or school construction. The proposal pivots on a Supreme Court decision limiting licenses when a church moved within the distance. Thompson calls it protection for established saloons from church encroachment.
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lBy
the Tribune
Albany
Senator Thompson
Thompson
Supreme Court
Betts
3D Judicial
Commissioner of Excise
von Etten
Measure to Tax Dowries Sparks New York Bill
Albany telegraph report on Assemblyman Keller proposing a tax on dowries from wealthy New York women to foreign husbands. The measure would tax both personal and real property over 160000 dollars at 2 percent of the clear market value granted as a dowry or settlement to an alien resident.
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Tribune
Albany
Keller
State of
New York
Would be firemen rush to aid Mrs Adams blaze
Mrs. John J. Adams of 469 Hudson Street was near a stove when her clothing caught fire. She tried to smother the flames with a quilt, then threw an iron weight through a window to attract help. Two applicants for firefighter positions entered, one covering her with an overcoat while the other removed burning skirt fragments. A patrolman notified an ambulance. Mrs. Adams was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital in serious condition.
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John J. Adams
Hudson Street
Breeders Elect Officers and Presidential Bouquet Gift
The American Breeders Association re-elected Secretary Wilson as president, while the American Carnation Society chose M.A. Pullen of Tewksbury Massachusetts as president. At a White House reception this afternoon two carnations were presented to President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt by the Carnation Society in honor of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Jan
Tosey
American Breeders Association
American Carnation Society
Wilson
Breeders’ Association
The
Carnation Society
M.A. Pullen
Tewksbury
Mass
White House
Roosevelt
Carnatio
Five-Cent Fare Power Questioned by Public Service Commission
The Public Service Commission said it can fix a five-cent fare to Coney Island and possibly more, in a letter dated January 28 to Assembly Committee chair Wainwright. It noted no fare reduction request since taking office last July, drawing reactions from Assemblyman Cuviiller and Senator McCall who push for universal five cents within Greater New York.
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The
Public Service Commission
Wainwright
Assembly Committee of Railroads
Coney Island
Assemblyman
Wagner
Cuvailler
Cuvillier
New York
John McCall
Colored Republican Club Dinner Highlights Race and Politics
Charles W. Anderson, the Negro internal revenue collector for New York's 2d District, headlined the Colored Republican Club of New York dinner at Manhattan Casino. Letters from Roosevelt Hughes and others were read. Washington and ex Governor Pinchback attended. Parsons praised colored Republicans for their loyalty amid differences with the administration. References to the Brownsville incident were avoided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harles W. Anderson
2D District
New York
Colored Republican Club of
Manhattan Casino
15Th Street
Eighth Avenue
Roosevelt
Hughes
Herbert Parsons
Anderson
Sheriff Foley
Pinchback
Louisiana
Booker T. Washington
New Building Code Revision Commission Named
Alderman W P Kenneally announced the appointment of the Building Code Revision Commission authorized on January 21. Thomas J Brady serves as president and James C McGuire as vice president with architects engineers builders and a legal expert composing the panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Kenneally
Board of Aldermen
Aldermen
Thomas J. Brady
van Wyck
James C. McGuire
Clarence Luce
Washington Hall
Charles H. Cullen
Charles B. Meyers
Charles G. Smith
John D. Moore
Thomas L. Hamilton
Pa Starrett
Patrick J. Byrnes
Daniel Callan
Canal Conference Called by Senator Hill in Albany
Senator Henry W. Hill of Buffalo calls the chambers of commerce and other commerce bodies in New York to a canal matters conference at noon next Tuesday at the Ten Eyck Hotel in Albany. He discussed canal fiscal matters with Controller Glynn to gather opinions before the Controller’s forthcoming report on the canal project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Henry W. Hill
Buffalo
Chambers of Commerce
Ten Eyck
Hill
Glynn
Governor Magoon In Washington
Governor Magoon arrives in Washington to confer with the President and Secretary Taft on Havana concessions sought by several parties. He plans a two week stay to discuss the matter with officials before returning to Havana. No expectation of immediate relief from Cuba post is indicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribunl
Washington
Charles I. Magoon
Cuba
Magoon
Taft
Havana
Naval estimates cut by House Committee
The House Committee on Naval Affairs plans a reduction of about 25 million dollars in the Navy Department budget for the coming fiscal year. The department asked 125 million, with a large share for navy yard building construction. most of the cut affects this area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Navy Department
Department
Navy Yards
Congress to invite foreign nations to tuberculosis congress
Washington Jan 90 The House Foreign Affairs Committee will report favorably Representative Barchfelds joint resolution authorizing the State Department to invite governments of other countries to participate in the sixth international congress on tuberculosis to be held in Washington from September 21 to October 12 1908. This will be the first international tuberculosis congress in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Barchfeld
State Department
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
United States
Restriction on Marine Band Moves Through Congress
The House Labor Committee agreed to report favorably a Bartholdi bill prohibiting enlisted men of the army navy and marine corps from engaging for pay or without pay in occupations competing with civilian artisans. It targets members of the Marine Band who play at private entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Committee On Labor Today
Bartholdi
Missouri
Army, Navy and
Marine Corps
Marine Band
Porter’s Postmasters in Capitol Tug of War
In Washington the Senate scene grew tense as ex-Representative James Wadsworth tried to block five postmaster nominations urged by Representative Peter A. Porter of New York 34th District. Porter pressed lawmakers in the lobby while Wadsworth urged committee members to report unfavorably. Senator Platt weighed involvement, noting Wadsworth’s shift from a former district seat and that nominations were executive business. The committee clerk refused to disclose status, keeping the nominations “on the table” until Platt signals favorable reporting. No charges against the appointees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune Bureau
Washington
Senate
Capitol
James W. Wadsworth
Peter A. Porter
34Th
New York
Porter
Wadsworth
Committee On
Platt
Congress
Andrews
Report of Raybrook Hospital in Albany Jan 30
State hospital at Raybrook for incipient tuberculosis reports population growth with average 182.92, up from 11817 last year. During the year 27 admitted, 267 discharged, 222 of whom were in hospital three months. Nearly half of discharged patients were incipient cases sent home cured. Needs include porches for open air treatment, sewerage expansion, and more maintenance funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Raybrook
Tammany Boss Sues for Libel in Katonah Times
Charles F. Murphy, leader of Tammany Hall, sues Rob ert B. Knapp editor of The Katonah Times for $50,000 alleging a December 6 article called him a criminal and thug. An arrest order was issued by Justice Vernon M. Davis, with Mr. Knapp held on $2 bail after Katonah under-sheriff Doyle apprehended him on January 14. Murphy is reported to be in the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany Hall
Robert B. Knapp
Katonah Times
Charles T. Murphy
Tammany Boss
James W. Osborne
Murphy
Vernon M. Davis
Supreme Court
New York County
Knapp
Doyle
Katonah
South
Standard Oil Inquiry Opens Testimony on Tariffs
Washington January session resumes in the government suit against Standard Oil with investigator T C M Schindler detailing railroad rates from Olean New York to multiple interstate points. Tariffs shown suggest Standard received lower than published through rates, many not filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Standard Oil Company
T. C. M. Schindler
Bureau of Corporations
Standard
Olean
N. Y
Schindler
Interstate Commerce Commission
Preservation Plan for Niagara Falls Faces New Federal Review
The President met with the American Civic Association to discuss Olmsted’s plan for a federal or international Niagara reservation. It calls for public shoreline ownership, concealed development behind forest belts, removal of intrusive plants after a term, and licensing fees to recover investments. Canada’s Ontario Power Company seeks a 49.09 cfs diversion with reliefs tied to releasing unused rights. The Civic Association urged Congress to condition any amendment on Canadian rights being released.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
American Civic Association
Niagara Falls
Burton
Ohio
House Rivers and Harbors Committee
J. Horace McFarland
Clinton R. Woodruff
William B. Howland
Association
Roosevelt
Frederick Law Olmsted
Mr. Olmsted
Niagara River
Ontario Power Company
Niagara
United States
Horseshoe Fall
International Boundary Line
Niagara, Lockport and Ontario Power Company
State of New York
Devil's Hole
Civic Association
Congress
Bryan for Publicity Campaign Contributions Policy
William J. Bryan testified before the House committee on election reform urging public disclosure of campaign contributions. He argued publicity prevents secrecy, reduces abuses, and improves voter awareness, noting post election disclosures are too late to help the public. He defended contributions as patriotic in public causes and cited Roosevelt era fundraising.
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Washington
William J. Bryan
House Committee On
Bryan
Cortelyou
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Senate committee orders three revenue cutters bills
Washington January 30 the Senate Committee on Commerce ordered favorable reports on bills to provide three new revenue cutters one slated for New York Harbor and two to operate on the Pacific Coast
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Washington
Senate Committee On Commerce
New York Harbor
Pacific Coast
Hearing on Forestry Debate in Congress
Washington delegates from nearly every eastern state attended a House Agriculture hearing led by Governor Hoke Smith to back the Currier bill proposing 60 million for purchasing about seven million acres in the Appalachian and White Mountains for national forest reserves to protect navigable and power producing streams.
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Washington
Mississippi River
Florida
Illinois
Indiana
Mississippi
House Committee On Agriculture
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Currier
Appalachian
White Mountains
Consolidated Steamship Lines Faces Receiver Amid Reorganization
Clyde Ward and partners propose pooling bonds to meet line debts as October 3 notes the floating indebtedness is small but upcoming bills loom. The November 30 statement shows assets of 120 million including Clyde Mallory New York Cuba Porto Rico and other lines. liabilities include 60 million in bonds and 59.9 million in outstanding stock while a plan of reorganization unfolds and bonds are deposited.
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Consolidated Steamship Lines
Clyde Steamship Company
Mallory Steamship Company
New York & Cuba Mail Steamship Company
New York & Porto Rico Steamship Company
Metropolitan Steamship Company
Eastern Steamship Company
Rally for Equal Pay at Cooper Union Congress
The Interborough Women Teachers Association rallies in support of the equal pay bill at Cooper Union. Grace Strachan vows continued fight even if Albany fails this year. Legislators present pledge loyal support and urge action to pass and secure governor approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interborough Women Teachers’ Association
Cooper Union
Senator McCarren
Robert S Conklin
Thomas F. Grady
McCarren
Conklin
Grady
New York
Horace &. Deming
William Cumming Story
Harriet Stanton Blatch
Weed James A. Donnelly
Edward McGuffey
Episcopal Church
Newtown
Long Island
Urgent Deficiency Bill Passed by House in Washington
The urgent deficiency appropriation bill was approved by the House with a total of 33,664.40 dollars, 410 dollars less than committee estimates. The largest cut was 8 dollars from army clothing funds. A provision for thirty-four additional policemen for the new House office building was debated. Mann of Illinois opposed and the measure was struck out on a point of order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jan
House
Tawney
Mann
Illinois
Bermel Still Queens Chairman Resignation Postponed
Joseph Bermel, Borough President of Queens, did not resign from the Queens County Democratic Central Committee chairmanship at last evening's meeting which was postponed. Bermel favors Lawrence W. Gresset, Public Works Commissioner, taking the chair, aligning his faction in the Queens County Democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bermel
Queens
Joseph Bermel
Borough Presiment
Queens County Democratic Central Committee
Queens County Democracy
Lawrence W. Gresset
Schooner Francis Hyde Safe After Bermuda Drift
The schooner Francis Hyde, sailing from Savannah with lumber bound for New London, was blown off course and arrived in Bermuda. Mrs. George Healt of Groton, wife of Captain Healy, received telegram confirming the vessel's safe landing.
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the Tribune
New London
Conn
George Healt
Groton
Healy
Francis Hyde
Bermuda
Savannah
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J. S. Lehmaier
P. S. Commission
Assemblyman Wainwright
Colored Republican Club
Howard B. la Ferra
Andrew
P. Eagan
P. F. Kenny
Joseph D. Duffy
Jorough
Edward JF. Croker
Fire Department
Governor Magoon
House Committee
Tuberculosis Congress
Porter's Postmasters
Raybrook Hospital
Standard Oil Inquiry
Knicker Ruppiner
Lephone II
Third, Avenue
Jacob Sage
Bocker
Sand Street
White Mountain
Morse Lines
Rally For Equal Pay
California
Los Angeles
Chicago & North Western
Union PaciFic
Salt Lake
Overland Limited
Chicago
North Wes
Sequest Johnson
N. W. Ry
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