New York Prison Reform Urges Limits On Lawyers At Tombs
The Prison Association of New York reports on February 13 urging overcrowding relief at the Tombs Bronx trial fees for boroughs, building a modern women’s prison, stricter visitor orders, and a state law barring lawyers from visiting prisoners in large cities without magistrate orders. The report condemns lawyers as “shysters” and details alleged abuses, while praising care for male prisoners and criticizing the women’s prison condition as antiquated and depressing.
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Bronx
Orly
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Protestantism Spent Declares Burgess in New Haven
The Rev. Frederick Burgess of Christ Episcopal Church told Episcopal clergymen that Protestantism has spent itself and is passing its era. He argued Protestantism is individualistic and disunifying without Catholic balance, praising its ethics but calling for a universal Catholicism to guard the social organism. He urged a broader unity over purely individual rights.
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the Tribune
New Haven
Frederick Burgess
Christ Episcopal Church
American yacht wrecked near Gilbert Islands reported
From the Gilbert Islands comes word of the wreck of an American built schooner yacht about 129 tons. The vessel showed no name or clearance papers. Two young men, J Taylor and G Jackson, both English, aged 24 and 19, claim they bought the yacht at Valparaiso and were bound for Tahiti.
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San Francisco
Gilbert Islands
J. Taylor
G. Jackson
England
Valparaiso
Tahiti
Murder Comes to Light in Ohio River Death
Wheeling West Virginia March 17 Charles Cook seventeen Lila Cook twenty and Joseph White twenty one all of Wheeling were arrested in connection with the death of Charles Bennett twenty who went missing last September. An alleged confession says Lila Zane enticed Bennett a book agent to a park where Cook and White attacked and killed him. The trio allegedly married and fled with Bennett’s $35.
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W. Va
Charles Cook
Lila
Joseph White
Charles Bennett
New Kensington
Penn
Ohio River
Wegee
Here
Cook
Lila Zane
Bennett
White
Robery
Miss Zane
Night and Day Bank auto halted after speeding stop
A Night and Day Bank armored car carrying John Hickson and driver W S Terner was stopped at Broadway and Sth street. Turner charged with speeding exceeding limit, bail set at 290, magistrate Walsh to hear case. Nearby a blaze at The Lambs club dining room was put out by staff and members, damage under 85 dollars.
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W. S. Terner
Broadway
Sth Street
Casey
Turner
Walsh
Weer
Autoanchile
Hickson
the Lambs
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John McGrath Dies at 75 Survived Little Big Horn
Charlotte, March 17. John McGrath, claimed sole survivor of General Custer's force massacre at the Little Big Horn, died at his Charlotte home. He served thirty years in the army through Indian and Civil wars and was pensioned by a special act of Congress years ago.
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John McGrath
Custer
the Little Big Horn
Congress
Crosby local option bill defeated in lower house
The Crosby local option bill was defeated in the lower house this afternoon by a vote of four to one amid a heated debate.
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the Tribune
Trenton
N. J
Elsberg Opposes Bill to Sell City Subway Franchises
Ex Senator Elsberg testified before the Senate Cities Committee in Albany on March 17 opposing the Travis Robinson measure that would let New York City franchises be sold to private bidders with a right to repurchase in 25 years. He warned perpetual franchise risk and urged voter input and municipal ownership remains the people’s mandate.
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Albany
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Travis-Robinson
J. Edward Swanstrom
Allan Robinson
Oliver Semple
Public Service Commission
1St District
Brush
Brooklyn
Belmont
Mr. Elsberg
Lmit
Glynn Scores On Emerson In Dannemora Inquiry
Albany reporters describe a legislative clash as Controller Glynn and Senator Emerson spar over a supposed Dannemora prison charge of about fourteen thousand dollars. The Finance Committee opts to hire an accountant to audit the prison books, a move Glynn proposed and Emerson opposed amid heated exchanges.
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Albany
Glynn
Emerson
Warrensburg
Senate Finance Committee
Dannemora Prison
Mrs Gillette Seeks Clemency From Governor Hughes
Mrs. Gillette met Governor Hughes in Albany seeking clemency for Chester Gillette. The meeting lasted about an hour in the locked executive chamber. She would not speak for publication, saying further notes would be reserved for consideration.
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Albany
Chester Gillette
Hughes
Long Distance Lobbying At Albany
Women schoolteachers advocate equal pay flood Assembly with telegrams and letters. Brooklyn's Warren Lee received 187 communications. Messages to Cities Committee chairman Hammond urged action and mocked by odd-number sayings. Senate bill prints delayed. errors disclosed. lawmakers doubt passage and fear Governor Hughes veto.
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Brooklyn
Hammond
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Bronx
Alice
Cuvillier
Lst
White
McCarren
Senate
Fuller
Assembly
Hughes
Blocked by Grady delays anti gambling code in Senate
Albany March 17 blocked by Senator Grady today as Senator Agnew's attempt to set the anti racetrack gambling code amendment for discussion stalled. Gov Hughes faces opposition on direct nominations and PSC powers. anti Hughes and pro racing factions may unite to thwart bills. Federation of Church Clubs in New York City endorses repeal of the Percy Gray Racing Association law.
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Tribune
Albany
Agnew
Senate
Grady
Hughes
Public Service Commission
Raines
Senate Judiciary Committee
Federation of Church Clubs
New York
New York City
Aaa
Agnew-Hartilis
Federation
Executive Council
Percy-Gray Racing Association
Owens-Cuvillier bill opposed at Bronx franchise hearing
A mixed coalition including the Civic League of The Bronx and the Association of Bronx Brokers opposed the Owens-Cuvillier bill granting the New York Central perpetual franchise rights to streets in The Bronx. They argued no further perpetual grants should be made, citing planned underground loops and local patron impacts at 149th Street.
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Tribune
Albany
Owens- Cuvillier
Board of Estimate of
New York City
New York Central Railroad
Bronx
Assembly Cities Committee
Civic League of the Bronx
Association of Bronx Brokers
United Civic Associations of
Manhattan
The
West Side Taxpayers’ Association
Eleventh Avenue Track Removal Association
Citizens Union
Silbermann
Sheridan
W. P. Rudd
Central
149Th Street
Spuyten Duyvil
Harlem
Governor to start hearings on Jerome charges in New York
Albany March 17 Governor Hughes announced ex Judge Andrews would hold testimony sessions in New York on charges against District Attorney Jerome. Eight days' notice will be given to both sides. Hughes signaled forthcoming public remarks on extending Public Service Commission jurisdiction and direct primary elections.
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Hughes
Andrews
Jerome
New York
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Small Fire Under East River Causes Smoke at Brooklyn Station
A minor blaze in the East River subway under Brooklyn caused heavy smoke at the Borough Hall station. Fireman Frank Ferguson was hospitalized after being overcome by fumes. No passengers were hurt, and a stalled train reached Brooklyn after power was restored. The fire started from a short circuit in an emergency switch.
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Borough Hall
Brooklyn
Frank Ferguson
Third Rail Guard Board
Will of James Oliver Filed Probate Admitted
The will of James Oliver, veteran plough manufacturer, was admitted to probate in South Bend Indiana. The bulk of the estate goes to his children and their issue with distribution to grandchildren when the youngest reaches thirty. Joseph D. Oliver is named executor and trustee administrator.
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South Bend
Ind
James Oliver
Joseph D. Oliver
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