Albany probes and political intrigue reshape New York state
A mixed report on the Allds resignation and the Hutchkiss led inquiry prompts discussion of a sweeping legislative probe. Governor Hughes supports a thorough investigation, while opposition argues for a statewide inquiry covering graft, party influence, and insurance practices as Albany insiders face renewed scrutiny.
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Senate
Fender Jotham J. Allds
Prosa
New York
Hughes
Old Pot
Merritt
Brace
Brice
Bruce
Ife Insurance
BH. Merritt
St. Lawrence County
Wv. M. Allen
Réneselaer
Aldxander Brough
Republicik
Robert F. Wagner
William Colne
Kings County
Frederick & Toombs
Frank L. Young
Westchester
Hotchkiss
Ben Conger
Allds
Europe
Washington
Buffalo
New York State
Williats
Hughes Abe
Willam A. Prendergaat
Il Anamie
Roosevelt
Motchkiss
Hamilton College
Col Meron
Buffalo Law School
Cornell Law School
National Association of Referees
New York State Automobile Association
Legislative
Dusy
Conger
Leven
Albany
Sears
Itn
Steateat
Ite
Tana, Sea
Investigation of bribery inquiry faces doubt and pressure
Report delves into a proposed investigation led by Assembly Leader Ed A Merritt with chief counsel M Linn Bruce amid skepticism about the panel’s independence. Critics doubt a machine-aligned panel can uncover truth as Toombs says press scrutiny will force scrutiny beyond Wall Street. The governor’s counsel allegedly promises cooperation and guidance.
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Sus
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Assembly
Ravantick R. Toombs
New Acounty
Mir
Tooraba
Abe Graber
Bridge Bight Across a Fraying Town Tale
A tale of two villages linked by a new bridge becomes a wedge in hearts. Parson Lane’s sermon spurs bitterness, while Noah Wade and Almira Turner’s romance falters over who crosses the bridge. As seasons scorch the coast, townsfolk drift apart, and a once hopeful union wanes under painted divisions.
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Inter
Palgtedata
Harbort
Portside
Harborhead
Lane
Noa Wade
Almirs Turner
Noah
Hartiorhead
Alinira
Aluiz
Almira
fFather
Ghore
Akimira
Noah Ware
Theo
T. Turner
The Lightdog Strikes Harborhead and Love Reunites
In Harborhead a night storm follows a deadly bridge dispute between Harborhead and Portside. The Lightdog’s strike brings a blaze under control as Noah Wade saves lives, and Almira and Noah confess love amid rebuilding. Neighbors unite to paint the bridge white red or green, sealing a fragile peace.
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Tong
Alere
Wade
Almira
Harborhead
Portsiders
Noah
Ake
Almaira
Zee
Portekée
The Lady of the Lake and Sir Walter Scott’s Fame
A fragmented reminiscence on The Lady of the Lake by Sir Walter Scott, noting its immense initial impact, rapid multiple editions, and lasting place in English literature. Mentions Scott’s modesty, Ballantyne’s involvement, and contemporaries like Milton and Goldsmith as contrasts.
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Wales
Scott’s
Scotland
Jean
Bard
Abbotsford
John
Miko
Paradise
Scott
James
Ballantyne
Areresold
ST Sn Con
Dames
Perth
Ebirg
Stott
Ballintyne
Sophia Scott
Electric Farm Planned for Faster Crop Growth in New York
Thomas H Williams plans an electric farm at Belle Crest East Northport NY to test if electric currents speed fruit and vegetable growth. He will enclose over one acre with wooden posts and run a short-distance wire ring, powered by a windmill and storage batteries feeding a dynamo. Williams cites German experiments claiming electricity stimulates life and yields larger crops three weeks to a month earlier.
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Buckley
Canada
Humpty Buckley
Witners
Hughes
Thomas
H. Williams
Belle
Crest
East Northport
Mn Williams
William
Amputation by Electricity, A New Surgical Method
Paragraph discusses a Parie surgeon proposing a 3 DOFEl method of amputation using high frequency currents. Animal experiments claim possible painless amputation with treated limbs later falling away and leaving a perfectly centered stump. Also notes mineral output depreciation and water price figures in a local town.
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Paintons
Agwoara
Etance
Muddled Exchange Over Status and Beauty In Rail Crossing
A fragmented dialogue from a historic issue shows two men debating a woman's beauty and a mother’s state as they approach a railroad crossing. The quips touch on old maid stereotypes and assumptions about maternity while an engine whistles by, hinting at a hurried moment and a driver’s cautious reaction.
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Wayne
American P'ress’ Association
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Monay
Milton
Goldsmith
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