Guild Prefers Taft Secretary in Boston Dinner
In Boston Symphony Hall a large Republican Club audience heard Secretary of War Taft and other leaders including Elmer Burkett Governor Guild Jr and Lt Governor Draper. Guild backed Taft for president and Draper for governor, while Taft defended Roosevelt era reforms and urged strong support for lawful capital and labor rights.
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Governor's anti gambling message delays racetrack bills
Albany March 3 report shows at least a week more before anti-racetrack gambling bills are heard as Senator Hill schedules a March 11 hearing. The governor declines to identify a gambling letter writer and defends the legislature against corrupt influence while urging action to bar pool selling and bookmaking.
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Gans Replies to Charges in Governor Hughes Case
Howard S. Gans, former Jerome aide, issues a sharp reply to charges against Jerome and himself. He labels the charges as cheap shrewdness and asserts funds came from the same sources, with split handling by different campaign staff. He denies soliciting favors from corporations and defends his and Jerome’s integrity amid Xavier case disclosures.
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Judiciary clash over Penal Code amendments creates confusion
The Judiciary Committee and the Codes Committee face a joint hearing on Penal Code amendments. Delegation talks failed earlier, promising delay. Ex-Governor Black advocates for farmers and the Jockey Club against the measures, while supporters may have Joseph H. Choate arguing for them.
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Application to the Governor for independent prosecution
John T. McGovern filed to Governor Hughes on March 3 a request to appoint a special assistant attorney general to pursue the complaints by Barney Marks Ruth Kirsch Harry L. Mitchell and others against Edward J. Reardon and Joseph A. Wasserman tied to District Attorney Jerome. They accuse oppression and seek investigation by competent authority outside the New York County DA.
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Choate Stands By Jerome Letter From March 3
District attorney Jerome released a March 3 letter from Joseph H Choate in which Choate says Kings charges seem preposterous and offers any service Jerome may require in addressing them.
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No Politics in Business at United Cigar Stores
George J. Whelan, president of United Cigar Stores Company, issues a broad memo to about five thousand employees forbidding political discussion during work hours. The directive urges neutrality, separating business from politics, and cautions staff to avoid opinions or debates while on duty.
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Public Service Commission Extends Fare Dispute Hearing
The Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company and the Coney Island and Brooklyn Railroad Company have a ten day extension to answer a citizen’s complaint that a ten cent fare to Coney Island is excessive. The request is to reduce the fare to five cents and the firms' answers are due by March.
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Albany Debates Transit Reform Repeal and Bond Rules
Senator McCarren proposed a bill to repeal Elsberg rapid transit amendments restoring pre 146 law conditions. It abandons separate construction and operation contracts and pipe galleries provisions while adding a bond requirement up to 1 million for subways up to 10 million and 10 percent of cost above 10 million. Senator Travis suggested selling subway franchises if private capital is needed with a maximum fifty year term and city purchase option after twenty five years.
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Busy days ahead for Governor Hughes
Albany March 3 Governor Hughes will speak at a North Side Board of Trade event in New York City and attend dinners for the Traffic Club at the Hotel Astor and Brown Alumni at the Knickerbocker. He will join a Dutchess County Republican Club dollar dinner in Poughkeepsie and visit an exhibit on population congestion before an Easter tide dinner in New York. He then travels to Boston for several addresses to New England groups including Drygoods Association Rubber Club and Delta Upsilon and Brown Alumni of New England at their annual dinner.
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New York City Bills Introduced
Albany reports several NYC measures including expanding the Board of Education from four to fifteen with borough representation and a July reorganization date. NYC elections bureau would add posts including a 4900 salary counsel and a field deputy at 000, with staff rising from 150 to 200. a concurrent resolution seeks to merge City Court with the Supreme Court making City Court judges Supreme Court justices.
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Hearing on Coney Island fare bills before Senate panel
Albany reports the Wagner McCall McManus Owena Scent Coney Island fare bills heard by the Senate Railroad Committee with Attorney General Jackson praised for legal skill. Three former opponents urged passage, renewing public interest. Senator McCall admitted last year’s opposition drew criticism, while McManus faced heated scrutiny over his family’s fate.
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New York City teachers salary bill advances
Albany March 3 The Senate Cities Committee voted unanimously to report as a committee measure the bill providing equal pay for men and women school teachers in New York City. The action was without bind on the Senate floor and linked to the tale My Brother Bill in a Taft collection.
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Banking Bills Reported Favorably By Albany Committees
Albany reports both Senate and Assembly banks committees voted to report five of Clark Williams proposed measures. The bills would expand the Banks Superintendent powers, require a trustee oath for savings banks, allow securities hypothecation in crises, and apply amortization to bank securities. Brooklyn speakers urged a Brooklyn reserve tweak. committees set reserve changes by boroughs and upstate districts.
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Postmaster Greiner Visits Albany Sentiment Share
Postmaster Greiner of Buffalo a Roosevelt leader in New York state stopped in Albany to meet Erie County legislators and gauge opinion. He found little presidential talk, lukewarm reaction to Governor Hughes, some Taft sentiment, and mixed views on the governor’s racetrack plan before heading to New York City.
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