Hearing Proves Tame Opposition to Race Track Bills
Albany march 18 open opposition to racetrack gambling bills collapses at Senate Judiciary Committee hearing The scene lacked the earlier crowd with only Joseph S Auerbach and a few supporters presenting arguments Critics condemn Governor Hughes while Dr Charles H Parkhurst and Rabbi Stephen Wise urge constitutional limits The hearing hints at future moves to restore code amendments and potential next week votes amid lingering political tensions
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Charles H. Parkhurst
Stephen Wise
Parkhurst
Rabbi Wise
Walter Laidlaw
August Belmont
Ward's Island Lease Approved by Assembly
Albany March 18 The Assembly passed the Grady-Oliver bill authorizing New York City to lease Ward's Island to the state for fifty years. The deal requires a modern hospital for the insane within ten years with plans approved by the Board of Estimate and Apportionment. At lease end the state pays the city the appraised value of city improvements.
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Harper Quits Bank Presidency After Conviction
Robert N. Harper resigned today as president of the American National Bank in Washington amid his recent pure food and drug law conviction. President Roosevelt urged jail time for Harper for manufacturing a headache remedy's formula. R. Henry Lynn becomes cashier, succeeding Harper.
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Robert N. Harper
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Harper
United States
R. Henry Lynn
Mr. Harper
Franklinville Bank Officials Indicted in Fraud Case
Buffalo March 18 A Federal Grand Jury indicted Edwin D Scott cashier and Roy W Van Hoesen bookkeeper of the People's National Bank Franklinville on charges of false entries and fraudulent records to the Currency Controller. Bank had been placed in receivership two months earlier amid fund depletion. Both men were arrested and bailed with Scott later confined to the State Asylum Gowanda.
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Roy W. van Hoesen
People’s National Bank
Franklinville
United States
Scott
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State Asylum For the Insane
Gowanda
Toronto Business Men Indicted For Smuggling And False Invoices
Federal grand jury in Buffalo indicts Robert H. Fairweather and William J. Clancy of Toronto for smuggling fur garments into the United States and Thomas Crowe for false invoicing. Crowe allegedly listed a $4 Toronto sale as $1,200 in Buffalo. The report appears in The Tribune and notes an upcoming Jacob Riis feature.
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Buffalo
Federal Grand Jury
Toronto
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J. W. T. Fairweather & Co
William J. Clancy
Thomas Crowe
Crowe & Murray
Saxe Pushes Senate Resolution For Jackson Probe
Albany March 18. Senator Martin Saxe introduces a concurrent resolution for a legislative committee to investigate Attorney General Jackson’s conduct amid the financial panic. The move could lead to further actions, including possible removal, if evidence supports charges.
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Attorney General Jackson Refuses to Act Further for Tax Cases
Jackson releases a letter to Senator Saxe explaining his decision to decline further duties as special counsel in several special franchise tax proceedings. He critiques Saxe’s multiple government roles and notes his own desire to avoid conflicts while pursuing public duties.
Piles Cured in Days With PAZO Ointment Guarantee
Advertisement claims PAZO Ointment cures piles including blind bleeding or protruding types within six to fourteen days or money will be refunded. It asserts relief from itching and promises full cure or refund.
Legal Ethics and Jackson Frustrate Saxe's Special Counsel Role
Albany dispatch reports Senator Saxe criticizing Jackson over public letters and franchise tax disputes. Saxe details his designation as special counsel by Mayer and Metz, access issues to case papers, and his resignation request amid concerns of state interests and potential corporate retainers. He notes cases worth millions await Jackson’s action, which he claims he refuses to advance.
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Tammany Hall
Hearing on Grady Bill in Albany Senate
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard Senator Grady's bill prohibiting railroad construction under 100 miles without full stockholder consent. The aim is to block the NYN H & Hartford from splitting Port Chester and Westchester lines. Francis L. Stetson represented the NY, Westchester & Boston Railroad in opposition.
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Albany
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New York & Port Chester
New York, Westchester & Boston
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Grady
Port Chester
Westchester
Francis L. Stetson
New York, Westchester & Boston Railroad
Banking Bill Progress In Senate
In Albany on March 18 the Senate advanced three banking bills amid Democratic protests. A proposal to place liquidation power with the Superintendent of Banks was sidetracked, while a measure limiting director overlap between savings banks and other banks was amended to include trust companies and approved. Two amortization bills were debated, with one opposed and the other advanced after the minority leader withdrew opposition, bringing three bills to final passage while a fourth was laid aside for possible amendments.
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Albany
Senate
Clark Williams
Banking Department
Assembly
Savings
National Banking Association
Hooker
Grady
Assembly committee shifts to Hughes plan on public service powers
Albany March 18—The Assembly Committee on Electricity Gas and Water Supply adopted amendments to Assemblyman Hammond’s bill to extend Public Service Commission jurisdiction over telegraph and telephone companies. The measure with amendments will be reprinted and recommitted. The Judiciary Committee reported Green’s Torreng land title registration bill and Fowler’s concurrent resolution offering a 10 percent Civil Service rating boost for Spanish War veterans who pass exams.
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Hughes
Public Service Commissions
Assembly Committee
Hammond
Onondags
Assembly Judiciary Committee
Green
Kings
Assemblyman Fowler
Ulster
Allds says highway bill objections largely met in draft
Albany reports Senator Jotham P Allds states State Engineer Skene concerns about the proposed highway code are practically resolved in the current bill draft. The joint committee chaired by Allds has been revising and codifying decades of highway legislation in the state.
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Jotham P. Allds
Chenango County
Skene
Allds
Morse tied to bank loan by stock collateral and perjury case
Morse assigns shares of bank stock as collateral for a $170,000 Corn Exchange Bank loan that matured in 1997. He paid part of the debt and claims the collateral covers the sum sued. Justice Dowling reserved ruling on Morse’s bid to inspect grand jury minutes amid claims illegal evidence and lack of cautions to Morse as a witness.
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New York City
Corn Exchange Bank
Smith
O'Brien, Boardman & Platt
Smith and
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Boardman & Platt
Kresel
Ira J. Bayliss in Custody in Los Angeles
Sheriff A B Adams of Coheces New York brought Ira J Bayliss to Los Angeles on a charge of defrauding the Prudential Life Insurance Company. He is accused of burying empty coffins and collecting on forged death certificates and fictitious policies. Bayliss was captured at Demuir California.
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A. B. Adams
Coheces
N. Y
Ira J. Bayliss
New York
Prudential Life Insurance Company
Bayliss
Demuir
Cal
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