Governor Hughes foils Robinson subway bill in memo
Albany May 24 Governor Hughes released a memorandum explaining why he would not sign the Robinson rapid transit bill. He warned fifty year private franchises risk delaying transit and urged full city financial disclosure before any move. He also rejected a Senate Cities Committee plan for higher fares and public sale of rail franchises.
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Tribune
Albany
Hughes
Robinson Rapid Transit
New York
City of
New York City
Senate Cities Committee
Legislative Hearings This Week in Albany
May 24 Albany reports a joint Senate and Assembly Judiciary hearing on Senator McCarren Brooklyn bill regulating politics. After, committees will vote on bills creating a mercantile inspection bureau, direct nominations, identifying effectors, and placing telecoms under Public Service Commission oversight.
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Albany
Senate and Assembly
Judiciary Committee
McCarren
Brooklyn
Judiciary
Page
Bureau of Mercantile Inspection
State Labor Department
Travis
Senator Page
Public Service Commissions
Assembly
Senate Finance Committee
Davis
Saxe
Armstrong
Sunday Ball at Fort Slocum Draws Big Crowds
In New Rochelle soldiers at Fort Slocum hosted morning and afternoon games for Sunday ball fans, drawing large crowds. A recent ruling by Justice Tompkins banned Sunday games in Westchester. attendees moved to the government reservation to avoid disruption.
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New Rochelle
Fort Slocum
Justice Tompkins
Westchester County
Steamer Hornsee Floated After Wrecking Tugs
The steamer Hornsee was floated before daylight by wrecking tugs at Atlantic City. She showed no major damage and moved under her own steam toward Sandy Hook.
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Atlantic City
Hornsee
Sandy Hook
Needs of the Subway Notably Stressed by Arnold Report
Bion J. Arnold, consulting engineer for the Public Service Commission, says the present subway lacks capacity to yield large returns on its $75,000,000 cost. He proposes headway improvements, automatic signaling, extra car doors, moving platforms, and express train upgrades to boost throughput and profitability. He notes future subways should target dense traffic and rush hour handling.
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New York
Bion J. Arnold
Public Service Commission
Arnold
Brooklyn
South Ferry
Bowling Green
96Th Street
Hope for Transit Bill Hinges on Governor’s Action
Allan Robinson of Allied Real Estate Interests says Governor Hughes likely would have signed the original Robinson transit bill. He believes amendments led to a veto and hopes the governor will push a bill in an extra session to uphold the original intent. Assemblyman Heverly states further action this year is unlikely.
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Allan Robinson
Allied Real Estate Interests
Hughes
Robinson
Heverly
WANTS TEST VOTE ON GOVERNOR HUGHES
The Union League Club of Brooklyn debated a proposal for a test vote of members on endorsing Governor Hughes and his policies. President Francis H. Wilson, a Hughes ally, urged a member ballot, but the board tabled the motion 10 to 2. The club has supported Hughes on direct nominations though officials balk at a full sentiment test.
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Union League Club
Brooklyn
Hughes
Francis H. Wilson
Ludwig Nissen
Nissen
Wilson
Board of Governors
Kingston to Celebrate General Clinton Burial and Founding Anniversary
Kingston prepares a Memorial Day reburial for General George Clinton, first New York governor and two-term U.S. vice president, moving from Washington to Kingston. The program includes a Memorial Day observance, public meetings with General O. O. Howard and Justices Clearwater and Hasbrouck, church addresses, a Hudson River automobilist parade, a Red Men reenactment, fireworks, and a band concert. President Roosevelt will signal the Monday parade start.
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Kingston
N. Y
George Clinton
New York State
United States
Congressional
Washington
Clinton
John Garnsey van Slyke
America
Amsterdam
Hudson River
Order of Red Men
Esopus Stockade
Kingston Point Park
Roosevelt
White House
Hearst Again Denies Abandoning Independence Party
Hearst dismisses rumors he will skip the Independence party convention in Chicago and deny plans to back Democratic nominee Bryan. He travels abroad briefly but vows to return for the July 27 convention and to work for the party’s nominee. Independence leaders from across regions gather in New York to plan continued campaign activity.
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W. R. Hearst
Europe
Independence Party
Chicago
Conners
Democratic State Committee
Hearst
Bryan
Lexington Avenue
Mr. Hearst
Union
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Taft
Hisgen
Independence League
Far West
Middle West
South
New England
Reception to Johnson in Atlanta
Governor Johnson of Minnesota spent several hours in Atlanta on his way to Tuscaloosa to address University of Alabama students. An informal reception at the Piedmont Hotel drew a large crowd before he departed at 11 for Birmingham.
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the Tribune
Atlanta
Governor Johnson
Minnesota
Tuscaloosa
Ala
University of Alabama
Piedmont Hotel
Fortune in Old Trunk Reveals Irish Inheritance Claim
Robert James Kelly of 369 Tenth Avenue claims a $4,000,000 Irish estate from Charles Kelly of Drogheda. Letters from Dublin Castle officials prompted scrutiny as barracks and Linen Hall are linked to the Droghera property. Kelly, a modest peddler, resists grand plans and plans to hire a lawyer to pursue the claim while staying in his neighborhood.
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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 Slips Reach 7000 Weekly in New York
Enrolment slips to about 7 000 weekly arrive at the Taft organization in New York City. Over 40 000 printed blanks asking for Taft’s endorsement have been sent out in six weeks, flooding every Assembly district. Louis Hays, chairman, says the state shows a Taft drift with many Republicans, including previously critical Black voters, now aligned with Taft.
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Taft
Broadway
New York State
Louis ©. Hay
State Charities Aid Association reports expanded tubercu losis prevention and child placement
The thirty fifth annual report shows new TB prevention work with a state health department agent, supervision of alms houses in 43 counties, visits to thirteen state hospitals for the insane and twelve state charitable institutions, and 1 082 children placed with families or mothers. The group aided legislation for the welfare of the poor and reports a rise in general fund receipts with a year end balance of 150 dollars.
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State Charities Aid Association
State Department of Health
Department of Charities
Boards of County Supervisors
Board of Estimate
Finance Committee
General Fund
Rattlesnake Hunt Ends With Fatal Bite Rescue
The Schaghticoke Rattlesnake Club hunt in the Schaghticoke Indian Reservation, Bridgeport area, saw five venomous snakes captured. A bite to Shang Wheeler’s right hand required immediate treatment by Peter Gruber and Dr. Spencer after a rattler struck during handling. Wheeler’s life was saved by the quick suction and medical care.
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Tribune
Bridgeport
Conn
Schaghticoke Rattlesnake Club
Schaghticoke Indian Reservation
Litchfield County
Lindsey Dennison
Peter Gruber
Dr. Spencer
Chelsea
Mass
Wheeler
Gruber
Spencer
Providence
Rochester
Pete
Yn Snithkes
Slayer of Girl Buried After Brooklyn Tragedy
Lippman Kessler, who killed his former fiancée Nina Doane at 89 Pineapple Street, Brooklyn, and then shot himself, was buried after coroner permits. Police investigate movements between the shooting and suicide as a revenge note is found among his belongings.
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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 Precinct
Va O’connor
Fulton Street
Miss Doane
Nina
Thomas Faulkner
Kessler
Coney Island Avenue
Avenue N
Adams Street
Conners Fights McCarren Bill Amid Albany Hearings
Fingey Conners Democratic State Committee chair travels to Albany for a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the McCarren bill to regulate party conventions. He argues the bill would hand convention control to Republican judges and criticizes Governor Hughes over the Coney Island fare vote. He hints at Democratic nomination pacing and notes possible Bryan support, with the state convention set for September in Rochester Syracuse or Saratoga.
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Democratic State Committee
Albany
McCarren
Senate Judiciary Committee
Conners
Hughes
Coney Island
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
Govenor
Bryan
Mr. Conners
Denver
Solid South
New York
New Jersey
Ohio
Taft
Roosevelt
Mr. Hearst
Independence League
Hearst
Rochester
Syracuse
Saratoga
Anti betting push targets Brooklyn gambling bosses across 18 meetings
A coordinated drive denounces Senator Patrick H. McCargen and other Brooklyn leaders for blocking anti racetrack gambling bills. Arthur Brisbane and Dr Hillis urge Governor Hughes to close Belmont and halt racing related evils. Governor Hughes conveys praise and vows action.
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Patrick H. McCargen
Brooklyn
Hughes
Baptist Temple
Third Avenue
Schermerhorn Street
Arthur Brisbane
Brisbane
Belmont Track
Belmont
Hempstead
Payne Whitney
Mad dog scares Brooklyn as rabies fears rise
In Brooklyn multiple dogs were blamed for rabies after the death of William H. Marsh. Citizens rushed to kill suspected mad dogs while victims including Mrs. Mary Vite and her daughter Lillie were bitten. Police and doctors treated the injured and examined the animals for rabies.
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Brooklyn
Mary Vite
Lillie
Front Street
William Nare
Pearce
Cumberland Street Hospital
Qualey
Fulton Street
Queens
Catharine Bergman
No. 143
East Sth Street
Max Catto
Nemo West Wth Street
Bessie Finklestein
No. Ninth Avenue
East 11St Street
Fifth Avenue
4Th Street
Lantry
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To
Bradford Street
Atlantic Avenue
David Pilsner
Highwaymen Hold Up Trolley Car Near Boston Penn
Robbers in masks stop a trolley near Boston Penn in May taking 125 in cash and two watches from the conductor motorman and nine passengers. Two highwaymen halt farmer John Mowry and wife scattering 15 from them after dragging them from a buggy. Eleven passengers on the car offered no resistance. one man hid 60 in his shoe and others concealed watches. Detectives have no crew to work.
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Pittsburg
Boston
Penn
John Mowry
Mowry
City News In Brief: Old Forgery Suspect Held
Charles Bartlett alias Charles Gordon, 63, waived examination in Jefferson Market Court and is held as a suspicious person. Witnesses from St Paul may be brought to press forgery charges. In Tombs Court Leonardo Bertolini of First avenue and 66th street is held on $5,000 bail as a suspicious person linked to a bomb thrown at 1145 First avenue a week ago.
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Charles Bartlett
Charles Gordon
Jefferson Market Court
St. Paul
Tombs Court
Leonardo Bertolini
First Avenue
66Th Street
No. 1145
Compromise Proposed on Emergency Currency by Cannon Ally
Washington May 24 Speaker Cannon backs a Finance Committee compromise on a financial bill offering 500000 emergency currency backed by state county or municipal bonds or clearing house certificates. Banks may choose backing method with a three year expiry to avoid broader bond purchases. Senate conferees had not met by evening. earlier review found the Vreeland bill impractical in its draft form.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Cannon
Hopkins
Illinois
Aldrich
Finance Committee
Congress
Vreeland
Senate
Bingham Adds Alien Card System For Police
The city police adopt a new alien record card to log details of arrested foreigners, including birth, arrival, ship, and prior convictions. East Side precincts fear the extra workload as officers struggle to store the growing files and handle language gaps.
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Bingham
Comemissioner
Herm
United States
East Side
Leutenant
Richard Peek
Wrecking Tugs Fail to Dislodge Whitney Off Flood Rock
Four Merritt-Chapman wrecking tugs labored through dense fog to free the Met ropolitan Line freight steamship H. M. Whitney, which ran aground on Flood Rock near Hell Gate. Cargo partially lightered, but salvageers expect tough work to lift her from the ledge as she sits about 200 yards from Astoria with the starboard rail awash. The Fall River Line steamer Priscilla slowed but passed safely.
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Metropolitan Line
H. M. Whitney
Flood Rock
Hell Gate
Astoria
Fall River
Priscilla
Whitney
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