Cobb Succeeds Allds as New York Senate Leader
George H. Cobb of Watertown will succeed Senior Thoma s DP Allds as president pro tem of the New York senate. A lengthy balloting process ended with Cobb chosen over rivals after federal and state political pressures and a late push by Republicans and Governor Hughes. The vote followed a telegram from Elihu Root and a push by the party leadership in Albany.
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Associated Press
Albany
N.Y
Greorge H. Cobb
Watertown
Lotham DP. Allds
New York Senate
United States
Elihu Hoot
Washington
Harvey 1
Winman
Hinghampton
Slinman
Hughes
Washingwn
Tin L. Woodruit
Republican State Committee
Cobb
Repubican
Tye
George A. Davis
Buffalo
Cébb
Albany Senate Battle Shows GOP Factional Struggle
The article reports on a Republican split in New York State Senate amid federal interference. It notes Woodruff's influence, Raor's ordering of Hinman’s election, and a staged Telegram to expose Albany turmoil. Local bosses resist Washington attempts to suppress coalition politics.
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Ruff
Woodruff
Raor
Hinman
Albany
Hughes
Cabbs
Washington
Wandruff
Cobb
Internal party struggle and looming Taft meeting in Albany
The article describes factional infighting within the party over leadership and candidate support. It notes the governor's strained standing, a powerful organizational backing for an opponent, and that President Sherman and Representative McKinley sought a briefing with President Taft to address the caucus turmoil.
Slum Endorsements Scrutinized by City Chairman and Senator
Chairman McKinley criticized the selection of Cobb as president pro tem and warned against Hinman, saying the choice would have invited complications. Senator Noot declined to comment on Cobb’s selection, stating he had no statement to make.
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McKinley
Cobb
Protem
Hinman
Root
Senator Noot
Selectinn
Farm Hand Loses Money in Fixed Race Swindle Trial
Green Bay man Alex Delane testified in Council Bluffs on March 11 that he lost $2,500 after being recruited by Fenby and Coon to wager with a $20,000 pool. He claimed the bookmakers closed, a barn loft held the bet, and he never recovered his funds. Witness William Seare described taking customers to Denver and Council Bluffs who lost about $10,000. Zachariah Pierpont alleged a “millionaires’ club” betting $48,000 on a fixed horse race decades ago. The trial of John C. Mabray and 82 associates continues as prosecutors press witnesses about mail swindling and interstate connections.
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Associated Press
Council Bluffs
John C. Mabray
Alex Delane
Green Bay
Fenby and Coon
Connell Rinks
Denver
Omaha
Tierpont
Kam
Shallenberger Opposes County Option in Nebraska
Governor Shallenberger said he favors the eight o'clock liquor closing law and opposes county option. He noted Democrats will decide the stance through the party and legislative candidates may declare for or against county option based on state conditions and lawmaking roles. He stressed legislators and executive officers have different duties in enacting laws.
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Associated Press
Tancaln
Neb
Mfareh Il
Shallenberger
William J. Bryan
Shanenberger
Omaha Team Rolls Well in Bowling Tryouts
Omaha pair J P Ghia and M R Huntington led the American Bowling Congress two man event squads in Detroit with 1153, Ghia opening 203 and Huntington adding 19% but slipping in later frames.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
J. P. Ghia
M. R. B Huntington
Omaha
Ghia
Huntington
George Quatv
Schmidt
St. Louis
W. Nieman
CG. Cullinan
Columbus
Marn- Meyers
Arlington Heights
Trischmann-Wuebner
Chicago
Martin-Vandertunk
Postmaster Hackett Resigns From Garden Prairie Office
B Hackett to retire after serving twenty years as Garden Prairie postmaster appointed during Lincoln era and serving through Cleveland administrations. He notes long tenure and plans to step down.
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Associated Press
Roerkford
B. Hackett
Garden Prairie
Hackett
Graham Lincoln
Cleveland
Efe
Uniform Improvement Cited by AP Dispatches
March 11 reports suggest uniform improvement in the business situation with demand moderating and higher temperatures. Labor troubles persist, affecting Bath, Philadelphia, and retail lines. outsiders place orders while locals respond to the shifts.
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Sasociated Press
Bath
Philadsinhia
Intercity breach of promise case reads rival testimonies
In New York on March 11 the trial of Mrs. Fielen M. Walters of Chicago versus Theudery A. Ryerson of New Brunswick NJ proceeds with testimonies about love notes and the breach of promise suit seeking $80.09. Ryerson claims he could not marry due to finances while asserting his willingness to marry, citing a salary range and commissions.
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New York
Fielen M. Walters
Chicago
Theudery A. Ryerson
New Brunswick
N. J
Fhyerson
Po Omarry Abrs
Walters
Noy Anancally
Ballinger and Davis clash over power land withdrawals
Arthur P. Davis testifies before the Ballinger Pinchot committee that Secretaries Ballinger and Garfield ordered wholesale withdrawals of lands for power sites and restorations while denying written directives. He recalls Ballinger urging slow action to avoid public notice and claims no direct orders were written.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Arthur P. Davie
The
Reclamation Service
Ballinger- Pinchot Investigation Committee
Ballinger
Lindis
Gar Reld
Davis
Gifford Pinchot
Gallinger
Clarence Cunninghame
Joes
Guggenheim Syndicate
Cnani
Ala
Senate Committee On Territories
Gugenheims
Attar Brandeis
Cunningham
Ary Graffield
Batliuiger
Davis Raday
Lremendag
Reckupation Service
Mgr. Garfield
Field
Altorny Tepper
Garfield
Mr. Davis
Neilson
Varia
Secretare Ballinger
Ventigel
Var
Strikers Enjoined in Catholic Cathedral Construction Case
A federal judge returned a sweeping temporary injunction against striking bricklayers and stone masons who worked on the Catholic cathedral. The order restrains unionists from interfering with workers and forbids visiting the workers' homes.
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Associated Presa
St. Louis
Dyer
Tnited States Dietrier Court
Bricklayers
Stone
New Catholic Cathedral
Haumes
Patten Mobbed at Manchester Exchange and Flees
Chicago cotton speculator James A. Patten was mobbed at the Manchester exchange and forced to seek refuge in a business office. Reports from New York say he plans to retire from active business while denying a full retirement.
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Associated Press
London
Manchester
James A. Patten
Chicago
Manchester Exchange
Jev
Patten
En. Intel
Sasig
Strike Breakers Arrested After Guard Stand
In a clash at the International Paper Company mills, 140 non union men were marched under guard from Sardiega to the New York state line amid cheers and jeers. A strike breaker, Chris Roach, was jailed in South Glens Falls after a stand by police and a crowd of 500.
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D Press
New York National Guard
International Paper Company
Sardiega
Inth
Bellows Valie
Teew
York State
New England
Akers’ Union
Sten
York
Nation
Fort Edward
Stare House
South Glens Falls
Chris Loach
New York
Pee Hiceman
Roach
Seath Glens Falke Mol
Strike Breakers Arrive as Police Clash in Saratoga
A carload of strike breakers arrived from Saratoga with fifty detectives escorting them toward Corin. Police clashed on the sidewalk as Roach was arrested after knocking two boys down. A second item notes a train load of 200 breakers leaving for Corin to face company workers.
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Saratage
Roach
Coal
Saratoga
N.Y
Todas Tor Corin
International Paper Company
Will
Franklin
N. Th
Mrs. F. E. Waite Dies After Sudden Collapse
Mrs. F E Waite of Algoma Street died at noon following a sudden heart collapse. An operation had been performed weeks earlier at St Marys Hospital but she appeared to be improving. She was secretary treasurer and in charge of a company to which she belonged, with several near relatives.
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St Marys Hospital
Teecay
Waite
Algoma Street
Glen
Anite. Gruss “Carper ¢ Company
TFL
Waites
St. Mary's Hospital
Federal arbitration urged to end Philadelphia trolley strike
Telegraphs from Washington and Philadelphia report businessmen urging federal action to settle the Philadelphia trolley strike. The Pennsylvania Federation of Labor and local officials seek arbitration, with Mayor Treynor proposing wage advances and extended return time for strikers. Telegrams go to President Taft, Governor Stuart, and Senators Penrose and Olivers requesting official intervention.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Philadelphia
Dali
Penrose
Olivers
BE. J. Green Hawalt
Pennsylvania Federation of Labor
White House
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Seth Low
Sette On
Civile Federation
Low
Treyhurn
Gent Offelter
Charles 0. Kruger
Sigegesting
Newcastle
Pennsylvania State Federation of Labor Convention
Oatnd Beter Tel
Ty Revkurn
Philadelphta
Reesange Stl
Stuart
Oliver
Bank Pays All Depositor Claims Amid Crisis
Report states a major bank faced a run with about 1.1 million dollars withdrawn as foreign depositors sought refunds. President Maren T resigned, claiming the Savings Bank Society was never in danger of default despite the turmoil.
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Rye Agsalatd Press
Cleveland
Maren
Ngy
Maren T
Tsim
Society For Satyngs Bank
Judge and millionaires faces warrants for failure to file tax returns
Warrants were issued for former federal judge David R. Prancia and four others including ex Judge Henry S. Priest and John Scullin, Alfred Clifford, James H. Allen. Deputies to execute warrants as law makes it misdemeanor to fail to file sworn tax returns.
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St. Louia
Maren A
Aind
Lodas
Falkenhainer
David R. Prancia
Henrys
Priest
John Scullin
Alfred Clifford
James H. Allen
Arizona New Mexico statehood bills advance in Senate
The Senate Territories Committee ordered favorably reported the Arizona and New Mexico statehood bills with amendments. A one year residence rule was added to voting for ratification, replacing the prior six month rule. Rockefeller Foundation charter moves forward. amount of funding to be determined and endorsements noted including Dr. Eliot and Dr. Elton.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Arizona
New Mexico
Senate Committee On Territories
Beveridge Falls
Territories
Beveridge
Senate
Foundation 15
Rockefeller Foundation
Senate District of Columbia
Starr J. Murphy
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Murphy
Gallinger
Rockefeller Sieerely
General Education Board
Congress
Mr. Murphy
Eliot
Harvard University
Elton
Cunningham Defense in Alaska Coal Claims Case
Clarence Cunningham faces questions before U S Commissioner McCree over Alaska coal claims while his counsel John Gray disputes the validity of an option held by the Guegeenheim group. Gray explains the 1907 Salt Lake City agreement lapsed as most entry men refused consolidation. The government inquiry resumes with Cunningham on the stand and cross examination anticipated to last.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Clarence Cunningham
United States
Wiliam J. McCree
Alaska
Washington
Waltinger-Pinechot
John ©. Gray
Cunningham
Gueggenheim
Miles C. Moore
A. P. Campbell
Salt Lake Ciy
Abd
Guegeenheims
Mr. Gray
Gray
Guerrenh Cate
Seeater Cunningham
Chirence Cunningham
Reservoir Gives Way In Colorado Flood Hit
A Julesburg irrigation district reservoir breached near Jienver Colorado causing a large spill and unknown damage. A branch line of the rail railroad washed out and power lines were down.
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Associated Press
Jienver
Colo
Julesburg
Taday
Hoss
Thien
Death of Mrs Lenz at 759 Tenth Street
Mrs Lenz mother of Henry Leng a commercial traveler and member of the national guard, died this afternoon at her residence 759 Tenth Street. The brief notice notes her service and connection to the guard.
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Lenn
Meoon Tenth Street
Ternoon
Henry L. Leng
Tenth Street
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