Senate clash over apportionment secrecy and caucus rule
The Senate and Assembly battle over reapportionment deepens as White charges defiance of public sentiment while Assembly rejects immediate adjournment. New conference committees are named amid accusations of caucus pressure and political maneuvering.
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Senate Turns About on Wemple Charter Revival
Albany June 12 The Senate killed the Wemple omnibus charter revival bill after Assembly amendments limited extensions to mortgages prior to 1893. Senator Smith who once supported it voted against, noting it would still extend long dead railroad charters. The measure failed 17 to 19.
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Governor Hughes Vetoes Croak Bill on Staten Island Sands
Albany June 13 Governor Hughes vetoed Assemblyman Croak of Richmonds bill allowing removal of sand earth or clay below water mark on Staten Islands south shore. He said the bill should state owners can remove only within their grants and cannot approve its present form.
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Recount Bill Passes Assembly Moves to Mayor
Albany June 13 by telegraph the Assembly approved the Prentice supplemental recount bill 35 to 13 after Senate passage two days earlier. Bitter opposition from Senator McCarren and Assemblyman Cuvillier, who attacked the measure as a tool for Hearst, marked a rancorous debate. Mayor McClellan is expected to act as the bill now goes to him for signature.
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Coxswain Dodson's Body Found After Navy Launch Sinks
Norfolk, June 13. The body of Coxswain Robert H. Dodson of the Minnesota’s ill fated launch was recovered in Hampton Roads. Reports circulated that other bodies had been found but were denied by naval officials. A coal barge collision is suspected and a court of inquiry will convene aboard a battleship in Hampton Roads. The Chilhowee with Baltimore party heard faint cries but mistook them for revelry after the incident. Federal steamboat inspectors also investigate the accident.
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Kind act costs merchant $200 in goods
Philip Goldberg of 108 West 18th Street saved John Goldenberg from a Children’s Court sentence by offering to hire him. Goldberg later reported missing bundles after the boy claimed he was robbed by knife wielding men. Police traced the tale to a man named Kirschmann near Ith Street, and John was taken to the Children’s Society for further proceedings.
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Sunny Jim" McCann
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Typhoid Epidemic In Pittsburg Feared
Twenty seven typhoid cases were reported in twenty four hours to the Pittsburg Bureau of Health. Authorities fear a serious outbreak as drinking water becomes polluted with typhoid germs. Up-river towns report typhoid fever raging and threaten the city’s water supply, says Dr. J L Edwards.
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Governor Hughes signs bills on canal waters and public works
Albany June 13 Governor Hughes signed bills including those of Senator Cassidy. Surplus waters from the barge canal may not be leased sold or disposed of until canal improvements are completed and authorized by statute. Senate Finance Committee allows the State Superintendent of Public Works to hire an advisory engineer.
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Wainwright Bill Clears Senate in Reform Push
Albany June 13 The Senate passed the Wainwright corrupt practices amendment without dissent after rejecting a $5 voucher requirement. The Travis direct nominations bill faced delays as drafting conflicts were resolved. Additional measures included the Agnew water powers study and the Prentice primary ballot bill advancing to passage.
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Colerisms for Brooklynites on Sewers and Fair Funding
Brooklyn Borough President Coler denounces sewer funding disparities. He notes Brooklyn has the largest, most complex sewer system yet receives only 95 700 for 1807 maintenance, while Manhattan 250 000 Bronx 159 000 Richmond 32 170. He asks if Brooklyn is Cinderella of boroughs amid tax and paving needs.
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Attempt to Depose Guffey as State Leader
Democratic politicians led by ex Judge James Gay Gordon contest Colonel J M Guffey of Pittsburg for state Democratic leadership. They plan to defeat him for nation committeeman and seek a strong state treasurer candidate without his aid. Similar efforts have failed before.
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Forts Hamilton Repel Major Naval Assault Near New York
Eight battleships and destroyers sink in two hours as New York Harbor forts fight off an enemy fleet. Battery Ayres is silenced but overall defense proves decisive. Governor Hughes staff tours fortifications aboard the USS Aileen while U.S. troops deploy along seven strategic points.
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Bonaparte Seeks Merger Records for Washington
Boston June 13 Attorney General Bonaparte asked that a copy of the hearing record on the Boston & Maine and New York, New Haven & Hartford merger be sent to Washington for government legal authorities. Chairman Faxon announced the request, which would include President Mellen’s statements and related correspondence with Governor Guild. The move prompts speculation it relates to the Northern Securities case. Guy Ham, the acting U S district attorney, attended the hearing but declined to discuss the request.
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Carrie Nation Pays 29th Fine in Court
Mrs Carrie Nation paid a $2 fine in a Washington police court for creating a disturbance at a local saloon last night. It was her twenty ninth penalty imposed by courts nationwide.
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Harriman Buys CoreWallis and Eastern Oregon Line
San Francisco June 13 documents seal deal by E H Harriman for Southern Pacific to acquire Corewallis and Eastern Railroad in Oregon. The 12 mile line runs from Coquille Bay via Albany and Idanha crossing the SP at Albany and reaching the mountain pass to the coast near Central Oregon.
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