Hughes Memo on Subway Bill Opposes Fifty-Year Franchises
Albany May 24 Gov Hughes released a memorandum explaining his refusal to sign the Robinson rapid transit amendments. He argues a fifty year private franchise would cede city control and delay transit while urging a clear view of New York’s debt and finances before further action. He also rejected a Senate Cities Committee bill expanding fares and public auctions of routes.
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Tribune
Albany
Hughes
Robinson Rapid Transit
New York
City of
New York City
Senate Cities Committee
Robinson Hill
Legislative Hearings This Week in Albany
A Senate and Assembly Judiciary Committee hearing is set for tomorrow on Senator McCarren of Brooklyn's bill regulating political parties. Executives will vote on bills creating a mercantile inspection bureau, direct nominations, elector identification, and telecoms under Public Service oversight. The Senate Finance Committee will hear the Davis bill on stock speculation, with earlier hearings on the Sexe unemployment probe and related measures and rebates on tax certificates.
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Albany
Senate and Assembly
Judiciary Committee
McCarren
Brooklyn
Judiciary
Senator Page
Bureau of Mercantile Inspection
State Labor Department
Travis
Public Service Commissions
Senate Finance Committee
Davis
Sexe
Armstrong
Sunday Ball at Fort Slocum in Westchester Ban Break
Fort Slocum soldiers hosted New Rochelle teams on Sunday drawing large crowds. A recent Justice Tompkins ruling bans Sunday games in Westchester, but attendees moved to the government reservation to avoid disturbance.
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New Rochelle
Fort Slocum
Justice Tompkins
Westchester County
Steamer Hornsee Floated After Wrecking Tug Tow
Atlantic City May 21 The steamer Hornsee was towed from the wrecking tugs before daylight. She showed no damage and moved under her own steam toward Sandy Hook, indicating a successful release after the incident.
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Atlantic City
Hornsee
Sandy Hook
Subway Capacity and Returns Highlight Arnold Report
Bion J. Arnold warns New York subway profits stay modest at a 6 cent fare due to capacity limits. He proposes headway improvements, automatic signaling, and express car configurations to boost throughput and potential future subways in density-heavy corridors.
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New York
Bion J. Arnold
Public Service Commission
Arnold
Brooklyn
South Ferry
Bowling Green
96Th Street
6Th Street
Transit bill hopes dashed by governor action
Allan Robinson of Allied Real Estate Interests said Governor Hughes likely would have signed the original transit bill but amendments blocked the action. He retains hope for a recommendation and a pass in an extra session. Assemblyman Beverly I Robinson called further action this year unlikely.
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Allan Robinson
Allied Real Estate Interests
Hughes
Robinson
Beverly I. Robinson
WANTS TEST VOTE ON GOVERNOR HUGHES ENDORSEMENT
The Union League Club of Brooklyn debated a proposal to hold a test vote on endorsing Governor Hughes and his policies. Francis H. Wilson, a long time Hughes supporter, urged the measure while Ludwig Nissen chaired the political committee. The board of governors tabled the proposal by a 10 to 2 vote, with officials undecided on a full endorsement beyond Hughes' direct nominating fight.
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Union League Club
Brooklyn
Hughes
Francis H. Wilson
Ludwig Nissen
Nissen
Wilson
Board of Governors
Kingston to Celebrate 20th Anniversary and Clinton Funeral Return
Kingston New York prepares a three day memorial marking the 20th anniversary of its founding while General George Clinton’s reburial from Washington to Kingston is planned for Memorial Day. A Monday parade will be signaled from the White House by President Roosevelt.
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Kingston
N. Y
George Clinton
New York State
United States
Congressional
Washington
Clinton
New York State Armory
C. O. Howard
Supreme Court
A. T. Clearwater
G. D. B. Hasbrouck
Naval Flotilla
National Guard
John Garnsey van Slyke
America
Amsterdam
Hudson River
Order of Red Men
Esopus Stockade
Kingston Point Park
Roosevelt
White House
Hearst denies plans to abandon Independence party
Hearst declares he will abroad briefly before the Chicago Independence party convention and will loyally back the party nominee. He denies considering Bryan or Taft, and says Independence leaders are gathering from across the country to organize for the July 27 convention and campaign.
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W. R. Hearst
Europe
Independence Party
Chicago
Conners
Democratic State Committee
Hearst
Bryan
Lexington Avenue
Mr. Hearst
N Tne Union
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Taft
Hisgen
Independence League
Far West
Middle West
New England
Reception to Johnson in Atlanta
Governor Johnson of Minnesota spent several hours in Atlanta on his way to Tuscaloosa Alabama to speak to University of Alabama students. An informal reception was held at the Piedmont Hotel with many Atlantans meeting him before he departed at 11 for Birmingham en route to Tuscaloosa.
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The
Tribune
Atlanta
Johnson
Minnesota
Tuscaloosa
Ala
University of Alabama
Fortune in Old Trunk Heir Claims Irish Estate in New York
Robert James Kelly of 369 Tenth Avenue, once a modest pedlar, says he is the rightful heir to a 4 million dollar Irish estate left by Charles Kelly of Drogheda. Dublin Castle letters, a birth certificate, and a marriage certificate link him to the Drogheda property once held by the commonwealth.
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Robert James Kelly
Tenth Avenue
West Side
Pennsylvania Tunnel
Kelly
Dublin Castle
Charles Kelly
Tellyard
Drogheda
Ireland
Commonwealth
James Kelly
Royal Irish Constabulary
Riverside Drive Palace
Fifth Avenue
Taft Campaign Gains Pace Across New York State
Enrolment slips reaching about 70 weekly are arriving at Taft headquarters at 170 Broadway. Over 40 printed slips asking for Taft’s endorsement have been issued in six weeks. Louis Hay, Taft committee chair, cites broad state drift toward Taft with formerly opposing Black Republicans now backing the Secretary.
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Taft
Broadway
New York State
Louis
Hay
FIGHTING PHYTHISIS AIMS SHARP STATEWIDE TB WORK
The State Charities Aid Association reports on 35th year work up to November 1, 1907. A new tuberculosis prevention committee coordinates with the State Health Department in cities and rural areas outside New York City. The association supervises alms houses and hospitals across 43 counties and urged higher appropriations for charitable institutions. It notes 1,082 children placed in families or with mothers, and estimated saving costs of care for these children. The finance show a $2,256 gain in the general fund over last year with $130 balance, despite prior deficits.
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State Charities Aid Association
State Department of Health
Department of Charities
Board of Estimate
Finance Committee
Bite Mars Snake Hunt in Schaghticoke Reservation
The fifth annual Schaghticoke Rattlesnake Club hunt in Litchfield County faced a near tragedy when guide Shang Wheeler was bitten on the hand by a rattlesnake. Peter Gruber and Dr. Spencer quickly treated the wound after Wheeler was struck at 1:50 pm, with swelling subsiding by 2:30 pm. Wheeler traveled to Providence after the hunt, while Gruber, known as Rattlesnake Pete, is credited as the foremost authority on rattlesnakes.
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Tribune
Bridgeport
Conn
Schaghticoke Rattlesnake Club
Schaghticoke Indian Reservation
Litchfeld County
Lindsey Dennison
Peter Gruber
Dr. Spencer
Chelsea
Mass
Wheeler
Gruber
Spencer
Providence
Rochester
Pete
Slayer of Girl Buried in Brooklyn after Double Tragedy
The body of Lippman Kessler, who killed his former fiancée Miss Nina E Doane at 9 Pineapple Street Brooklyn and then shot himself, was buried after coroner permission. Police note puzzling movements between the shooting and suicide as Thomas Faulkner, Doane’s companion, is questioned.
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Lippman Kessler
Nina E. Doane
Pineapple Street
Brooklyn
Brewer
Samuel Kessler
Herkimer Street
Hebrew Benevolent Society
Mount Zion Cemetery
Maspeth
Kessier
No. 89
Poplar Place
Wth
Va O’connor
Fulton Street
Miss Doane
Nina
Thomas Faulkner
Kessler
Coney Island Avenue
Avenue N
Adams Street
Democratic Leader Conners Talks McCarren Bill and 1900 Nomination
Fingey Conners chairman of the Democratic State Committee travels to Albany to testify on the McCarren bill before the Senate Judiciary Committee. He argues the measure shifts convention control to Republican judges and predicts a tough, popular fight within the party. He weighs Bryan versus Taft and Hearst’s role, and notes the state convention may be held in Rochester Syracuse or Saratoga in September.
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Fingey” Conners
Democratic State Committee
Albany
McCarren
Senate Judiciary Committee
Conners
Hughes
Coney Island
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
Bryan
Mr. Conners
Denver
Solid South
New York
New Jersey
Ohio
Taft
Roosevelt
Mr. Hearst
Independence League
Hearst
Rochester
Syracuse
Saratoga
Battle Against Racetrack Gambling Roars Through Brooklyn Churches
Across eighteen Brooklyn church meetings opponents of gambling attacked racetrack betting while defending horseracing as sport. Arthur Brisbane urged Governor Hughes to close Belmont and others warned of jail for defiance. Governor Hughes sent a letter praising reform and pledging action. resolutions called for abolition of racetrack gambling to protect youth and state integrity.
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Patrick H. McCaereabouts
Brooklyn
Hughes
Baptist Temple
Third Avenue
Schermerhorn Street
Arthur Brisbane
Brisbane
Belmont Track
Belmont
Hempstead
Payne Whitney
Senate
Mad dog scares Brooklyn as bites spread through streets
Rabies fears trigger frantic chases after stray dogs in Brooklyn and Queens. Victims include Mary Vite and her daughter Lillie at Front Street, with others bitten near East 14th Street and Fifth Avenue. Police shoot suspects and dogs are examined for rabies.
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William HL Marsh
Mary Vite
Lillie
Front Street
William Nare
Pearce
Cumberland Street
Qualey
Fulton Street
Queens
Catharine Bergman
Neo
East 14Th Street
Max Catto
West Wth Street
Bessie Pinklestein
Ninth Avenue
East Fist Street
Fifth Avenue
Ith Street
Lantry
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Bradford Street
Atlantic Avenue
Brooklyn
David Pilner
Pasteur Institute
Edward Herstman
Madison Avenue
East 4Th Street
Bennet
Harler Hospital
Highwaymen Hold Up Trolley Car Near Boston Penn
In Pittsburg on May 24 two masked highwaymen stopped a trolley near Boston Penn, taking 125 in cash and two watches from the conductor, motorman, and nine passengers. They also relieved farmer John Mowry and his wife of 15 after dragging them from their buggy. Eleven passengers on the car faced the hold up with no revolvers shown, some hiding money and watches. Detectives have no leads to pursue.
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Pittsburg
Noel
Boston
Penn
John Mowry
Mowry
City News in Brief: Forgery Suspect Held in Jefferson Market
Charles Bartlett alias Charles Gordon, 63, waived examination in Jefferson Market Court and is held as a suspicious person amid plans to call St Paul witnesses for forgery charges. In Tombs Court Leonardo Bertolini of First Avenue and 66th Street is held on $5,000 bail for examination as a suspicious person tied to a bomb drawing at 1145 First Avenue last week.
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Charles Bartlett
Charles Gordon
Jefferson Market Court
St. Paul
Tombs Court
Leonardo Bertolini
First Avenue
66Th Street
No. 1145
Cannon For Compromise In Emergency Currency Plan
Washington reports Speaker Cannon backs a compromise on the financial bill via Senator Hopkins with Aldrich seeking a plan for emergency currency of 500000 dollars backed by bonds or clearing house certificates. The three year term aims to ease stringency and avoid broad bond purchases while awaiting Senate action.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Cannon
Hopkins
Illinois
Aldrich
Finance Committee
Congress
Vreeland
Senate
New Alien Record Creates Desk Duty Nightmare for Police
Commissioner Bingham introduces an alien record card to log arrest details including birthplace, arrival, ship, and parental names. East Side precincts fear storage limits as officers struggle with non English speaking prisoners, while none admit prior arrests in their homeland.
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Bingham
United States
East Side
Richard Peck
Heutenant
Steuer
Richard Peek
H. M. Whitney Still Grounded After Wrecking Efforts
Four wrecking tugs from Merritt-Chapman Wrecking Company labored into the night to free the Metropolian Line freight steamer H. M. Whitney which ran aground on Flood Rock near Hell Gate in dense fog. Part of her cargo has been lightered but officials fear she may remain on the ledge posing a navigation hazard. The Whitney sits about two hundred yards off Astoria shore with the starboard rail awash as the Fall River Line steamer Priscilla slowed to pass yesterday.
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Metropolitan Line
H. M. Whitney
Flood Rock
Hell Gate
Astoria
Fall River
Priscilla
Whitney
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