Amendments Offered to Direct Nominations Bill in New York
Senator Agnew outlines ten major changes to the Cobb direct nominations bill including NYC county officer exemptions, eight-hour days, and ballot grouping. Governor Hughes has not signaled approval as Albany debate continues, with upstate support uncertain and political maneuvering by Griscom and Hughes allies.
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Agnew
New York
Hughes
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Griscom
New York County Committee
Senate
New York County
Assembly
Congress
Upstate
Assemblyman
Perkins
Broome County
Cobb
Changes in Delegation Representation and Convention Voting
Provisions modify delegation representation by reducing from three delegates per Assembly district to one, plus extra delegates per thousand votes over a thousand cast for the gubernatorial nominee, with potential rule changes. The delegation chairman may announce votes as in state conventions. Each judicial convention delegate has one vote.
Four Jump On Patrolman Daly In East Side Attack
Patrolman John Daly of East List street station was beaten by men said to be from the Terry Reilly gang after arresting one at 424 Street and Second Avenue. He was taken to Flower Hospital with head wound a scalp wound a cut eye and contusions. Police assisted him to the station house where Dr Newcomb diagnosed the injuries.
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Flower Hospital
Terry Reilly
East 42d Street
Daly
424 Street
Second Avenue
Newcomb
Lions Shearing Rumor Draws Crowds at Central Park
Visitors mobbed the Central Park menagerie after an innocent act by Head Keeper Bill Snyder with a pair of shears sparked rumors that the lions would be clipped. Snyder joked he had been shearing the llama, ending the frenzy as observers questioned the idea of lion grooming.
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Lion House
Bill
Snyder
Elephant House
Strong Praise of Waldo by Returning General Smith
Brigadier General Jacob H. Smith, fresh from the world tour, visited Fire Headquarters with Commissioner Waldo. He praised the Fire Department’s workings, commented on Japan and diplomacy, and lauded Waldo’s Philippine leadership, even expressing interest in Waldo heading the local police force.
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Worl
Waldo
Smith
Samar
Philippines
Japan
May Force Broker to Answer in Bankruptcy Hearing
Edward Popper of Popper and Stern bach was held in contempt by Referee Stanley W. Dexter for refusing to answer questions in the Lathrop Haskins bankruptcy hearing. Abram I. Elkus questioned Popper on the market value of Keene's securities as of January 18 1910 and the status of Keene's account. Elkus plans to pursue punishment in the U S District Court on July 11.
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Stock Exchange
Popper & Sternbach
James R. Keene
Stanley W. Dexter
Lathrop, Haskins & Co
Abram I. Elkus
Mr. Popper
Mr. Keene
Hoxking
Lathrop, Harkins & Co
J. M. Fiske & Co
Roberts, Hall & Criss
Popper
Keene
Elkus
United States District Court
VETOES The Water Bill In Albany June 28
Governor Hughes vetoes the Fowler bill amending the state boards and commissions law to broaden the State Water Supply Commission’s jurisdiction over watercourse improvements. He warns the bill would enable state funded water power projects without proper safeguards and calls for a comprehensive power development plan. The veto notes the need for a lawful framework and states continued investigations by the commission.
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Fowler
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State Water Supply Commission
Hughes
New Tax and Slot Machine Bills Touted in Albany
Albany reports multiple measures. Senator Kissel reintroduces a state income tax on incomes over two thousand with April reporting and penalties for noncompliance. A slot machine licensing bill would tax machines and seize unlicensed ones, while Assembly actions discuss a Rule 23 amendment to streamline special orders before adjournment.
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Grady
Kissel
Ebbets
Frisbie
Bates
Liquor Dealer Proposes Breakup of Saloon System
George B. Hugo of Boston urged Sagamore Beach Sociological Conference to separate wholesale and retail liquor trades and bar on site drinking. He backed banning distilled liquor sales for on premises consumption except with food to curb drunkenness and the practice of rushing the growler.
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Mass
George B. Hugo
Boston
Whbdlesale
Massachusetts
Charlton Extradition Fight Moves to July Hearing
In Jersey City the Charlton case adjourned to July 8 as diplomatic talks with Italy over extradition continue. Defence plans include an insanity plea. four aliens and doctors attend, while spectators watch Charlton among petty offenders.
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State Department
Foreign Office
Blair
Jersey City
United States Supreme Court
Italy
Supreme Court
Chariton
W. J Arlitz
Hoboken
Garven
Hudson County
Edwards
New Jersey
Renominated Assembly Candidates Oppose Direct Primary
Ogdensburg June 2 The First Assembly District Republican Convention renominated Freq J. Gray of Ogdensburg for the Assembly with no opposition The Canton district renominated E A Merritt Jr of Potsdam majority leader of the Assembly The conventions voted against any direct primary bill in the Legislature.
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Ogdensburg
N. Y
Freq J. Gray
Canton
E. A. Merritt, Jr
Potsdam
Assembly
Browne Jury Still Out After Four Days Of Deadlock
Chicago June 28 There were no indications at midnight that the dead lock of the Lee O Neill Browne bribery jury had broken. The twelve jurors have been out 104 hours with rumors centering on one juror opposed to conviction. Judge McSurely gave instructions in court this afternoon. Morford appeared worn, Spare stands alone against the others, and bailiff Whalen has lost weight after eighty three hours on duty as the jury endures the strain. Ice water pours into the room throughout the evening.
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Lee O'Neill Browne
McSurely
Whalen
Illinois citizens call for probe into Lorimer election
Six hundred Illinois citizens at the Purity Conference demand federal and state investigations of bribery charges in Senator William Lorimer’s election. Resolutions urge initiative and referendum, corruption reforms, a comprehensive Civil Service system, and merit-based appointments. Winston Churchill spoke urging the short ballot system at the Majestic Theatre.
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Martin A. Hull
Chicago
Ilinois
William Lorimer
Illinois
Hull
Oregon
Winston Churchill
New Hampshire
Majestic Theatre
Rayner Attacks Bryan in Turbulent Interview
In a long late night interview Senator Isidor Rayner reviews the political scene in Baltimore. He predicts a Democratic victory if Bryan stays away from influencing the party and criticizes the Republicans for broken pledges tariff passage and failed Congress. He suggests Bryan may be forced to nominate and shape a platform himself.
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Democratic Party
United States
Harmon
New York Central Wins in Rate Dispute Over Water and Electric Competition
Albany June 2 8 The Public Service Commission dismisses Milford J Whedons complaint against the New York Central Railroad Co ruling the Medina to Rochester fare is not discriminatory because of competition with the International Railway Co from Medina to Buffalo the old principle allowing railroads to meet water route competition applies to trolley road competition as well.
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Medina
New York Central Railroad Company
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Buffalo
Commission
New York Central
International Railway Company
Fernald to be renominated by acclamation at GOP convention
Augusta Maine June 28 Governor Bert M Fernald of West Poland will be renominated for governor by acclamation at the Republican State Convention tomorrow Edwin C Burleigh of Augusta was named for Congress for the eighth time at the district Republicans meeting The state committee adjourned after a long session and a platform plank favors a direct primary or similar change to the caucus law
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Bert M. Fernald
West Poland
Edwin C. Burleigh
Congress
Noted Forger York Captured After Nationwide Run
Pinkerton detectives captured Thadus York in Seattle after a nationwide forgery spree. York used aliases including N N Sutherland and John W Lee, operated in Ohio cities, and netted about $100000 in three years. He left clues through a telegraph career and an artificial limb wrench, with ties to Reno Chelan and Indianapolis postings.
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John W. Lee
Frank B. Houston
Klamath Falls
Ore
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Womaetachoo
Seattle
Northern Express Company
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Federation of the United States of America launched
The De Federation of the United States of America is launched with a plan to form a nationwide federation of Democrats. It aims to select issues by state votes and publish candidates’ replies, with leaders from Owen Newlands Chamberlain Stevenson and others guiding the movement. George H. Shibley serves as secretary.
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United States of America
Owen
Oklahoma
Newlands
Nevada
Chamberlain
Oregon
Adlai E. Stevenson
Illinois
Congress
George H. Shibley
District of Columbia
Federation
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