Will of the people and the freight on progress
The text champions popular sovereignty and railroading progress, urging fair regulation via the Interstate Commerce Commission, transparency in inquiry, and balanced action to prevent discrimination. It defends protective tariffs, American wage standards, and honest enterprise, asserting the public interest in just governance and national development.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
New York
America
Governor Hughes Addresses Delta Upsilon Dinner at Young's Hotel
Governor Hughes spoke briefly at a Delta Upsilon dinner at Young's Hotel. He recalled the fraternity’s role in safeguarding stability and future prospects, noting his past active membership as a Brown University undergraduate.
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Governor Hughes
Young’s Hotel
Delta Upsilon Fraternity
Brown University
Brown Alumni Dinner in Boston Hosts Governor Hughes
The thirty fifth annual reunion of the Sons of Brown University in Boston drew over six hundred fifty alumni and guests at the American House. Governor Charles E. Hughes of New York, class of ’81, was guest of honor with speeches by Brown President Faunce and other dignitaries. officers of the alumni association were elected at a preceding meeting. Hugo spoke of loyalty to Brown and the duties of public office before leaving for Albany.
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Whiting
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Brookline
Mass
Frederick L. Gamasei
Providence
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Alumni, Association
J. M. English
Newton Centre
George F. Bean
Charles E. Clift
Commonwealths
Hughes
Albany
Boston & Maine Railroad
Taft Gets His Home Districts In Two Republican Conventions
In Cincinnati Taft is hailed with taft first last and all the time as delegates from the 1st District name George B. Cox Julius Fleischmann with August Herrman among 1st District alternates Norman G. Kenan chosen elector for the 1st District Brooks S. Beebe elector for the 2d District In the 2d District Wade Ellis John Cornette Jr. are named as delegates The 18th Congress District at Alliance nominates James Kennedy for a fourth term eulogizes Roosevelt and indorses Taft Delegates to Chicago chosen Judge Henry Wise and Judge James A Martin
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Taft
Republican Congress
George B. Cox
Julius Fleischmann
Wade Ellis
John Cornette
August Herrman
Norman G. Kenan
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Alliance
Ohio
18Th Congress
James Kennedy
Congress
Roosevelt
Chicago
Henry Wise
James A. Martin
Long Island Ferry Investigation Proposed by Senator Harte
Senator Harte of Queens introduced an annual resolution for a legislative investigation of the Long Island Ferry Company. The inquiry would examine fares, profits, dividends, and capital with the Committee on Commerce and Navigation tasked to conduct it.
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Tribune
Albany
Harte
Queens
Long Island Ferry Company
Committee On Commerce and Navigation
Diplomatic vision of friendship between United States and Japan
Remarks on harmony between nations highlight unshakable friendship as the tool for resolving issues. Reflections on Roosevelt, the Portsmouth Treaty, and Japan’s modernization reveal praise for peace efforts, humane leadership, and ongoing mutual interests. Speech notes governors and senators lauding Takahira and international goodwill.
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United States
Japan
Trump
Portsmouth
Mr. Roosevelt
Tammany for Subways Urged by General Committee
At a Tammany County General Committee meeting the body renamed itself county general committee and set April 3 for Assembly district conventions. An appropriation of 500 for Kruger monument passed, and a resolution urged building more subways. J Sergeant Cram presided, Patrick A Whitney acted as secretary, and new rules maintained dual district leadership and empower expulsion for cause, aligning with the Devery case ruling.
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Plain County Committee
County General Committee
Assembly
J. Sergeant Cram
Patrick A. Whitney
Thomas F. Smith
Whitney
Senate
Executive
Devery
Grady Defends Independence League in Senate Debate
Albany March 10 Senator Grady of Tammany Hall minority leader championed the Independence League during the Casssidy bill debate on party regulation. The bill was sent back to Judiciary to assess impact on the Independence League with Cassidy warning it would oust any party that hides behind corporate law. Grady praised the Independence League while criticizing Senator McCarren, marking a high profile defense this year.
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Grady
Tammany Hall
Independence League
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Fuller
Kings
Cassidy
P. H. McCarren
Court of Appeals rules local taxes on state property improper
Albany decision upholds lower court ruling disapproving local levies on state assets such as normal schools armories hospitals and canal lands without state notice. It also rules on William C Duell mandamus case, saying the State Controller need not appoint a Surrogate recommended candidate and that without Surrogate consent an appointment is illegal.
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Albany
Marek W
Buffalo
Glynn
William C. Duell
Westchester County
Duell
John D. Sullivan
Vote Down Green Bill In Assembly Committee
The Assembly Judiciary Committee voted 10 to 2 to kill the Green direct primary nominations bill, with Chairman Phillips blocking discussion. Sentiment favors killing Governor Hughes's bill this session, as critics fear a broader push to reject his measures unless an extra effort changes minds.
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Tribune
Albany
Assembly Judiciary Committee
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Phillips
Green
Kings
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Erie
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Oswego
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New York
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Meade
Monroe
D. C. Robinson
Chemung
J. A. Foley
Travis
Senate
Assembly
Massachusetts
House
Coghlan Favors Resolution For Veteran Civil Service Rise
Rear Admiral Joseph Coghlan told the Albany Assembly Judiciary Committee that he supports Assemblyman Fowler's concurrent resolution to amend the constitution granting Spanish-American War veterans a 10 percent Civil Service rating increase. He said veterans lost opportunities and urged a fair reward for valiant service.
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Albany
Joseph Coghlan
Assembly Judiciary Committee
Fowler
Assembly passes dance hall licensing bill in New York
Albany report states the Grauchard bill for licensing and strict regulation of New York City dance halls passed the Assembly with only two opposing votes from Assemblymen Holbrook and Glore of Brooklyn. The measure aims to close down East Side dives and other districts where dance halls act as saloons and brothels.
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Albany
Holbrook and Glore
Brooklyn
Grauchard
New York City
Assembly
Banking measures reported by New York committees
Albany March 10. Senate and Assembly banks committees vote to report eight Clark Williams bills. Proposals include new reserve requirements for banks and trust companies, branch approval by the Superintendent, director stock hypothecations and oaths, fitness rulings, an amortization system for valuing premium securities, and safe deposit firms with capital of 31.0 allowed branches.
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Superintendent of Banks
Anti racetrack gambling bills face key votes in Albany
Telegraph report from Albany notes Assembly Codes Committee likely to report Hart and related bills tomorrow with strong support, while Senate Codes faces obstacles. Governors supporters push, Merritt predicts passage soon. Agnew and Judiciary Committee actions also shaping the outcome. Lobbyists, lawyers flood the Capitol as debate intensifies over poolrooms and racing legislation.
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Assembly Codes
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Senate Codes Committee
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Assembly Codes Committee
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Judiciary Committee
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Percy-Gray
Codes Committee
Bingham
Tompkins County
Capitol
Bitter primary fight disrupts 1ath Assembly enrolment case
In the Appellate Division a bitter primary fight over enrolment lists was debated as Mack faction lawyers sought to strike names from the Republican list, challenging Stephen J. Duffy’s enrollment and intent. The case pits Saxe and Douglas factions with Quigg Gilman and Mack Parsons backing, and the turf at stake is the 1ath District amid party maneuvering for delegates.
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Friends
Harry W. Mack
Mack
Justice Platzek
Stephen J. Duffy
Duffy
Martin Saxe
Chicago
William Harris Douglas
Douglas
Mack-Parsons
Saxe
Quigg-Gilman
Uth
Charles F. Bostwick
Lemuel E. Quigg
Charles W. Lefer
13Th
Alfred BE. Ommen
Tammany
Odell Leads Bitter Fight for 25th Assembly District
Ezra Prentice, longtime assembly member and party leader figure, faces a hard battle for control of the 25th Assembly District as Odell backs opponents. The contest centers on delegates to the state convention with intra party maneuvers involving Cannon and Woodruff. Barnstorming figures Henry Birrett Richard Van Cott Lemuel Quigg George Manchester Abe Gruber join the anti Prentice effort while the negro vote solidifies for the opposition. Herbert Parsons vows support for Prentice to the end.
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Odell
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Congress
Hughes
Cannon
State Committee
Timothy L. Woodruff
Republican State Committee
Chitage
Henry Birrett
Dr. Uchardson
Richard van Cott
Banking Reform Bills Opposed in Albany Assembly Debate
Telegraph report from Albany on March 10 notes opposition to banking reform bills including reserve trust companies, banks, and delinquent corporations regulation. Representative Palmer led a minority debate as measures moved to second reading amid calls for lengthy discussion. Senate approved appointment of a third deputy superintendent for the New York department, with speculation on Superintendent Clark Williams quitting when a suitable deputy is found.
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Chemung
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