Assembly Moves to Investigate Lighting Company's Status
The New York Assembly votes to probe Lighting Company finances and rates. Assemblyman Martin introduces a resolution asking the Public Service Commission of the second district for information on capitalization, surplus, dividends, salaries, current rates, and other financial details.
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Lighting Company
Public Service Commission
Westene Capa Co. Ee
Second District
Scarsdale Residents Form Defense Against White Plains Annexation
Scarsdale Murray Hill Grange property owners form an association to resist annexation by White Plains as the latter seeks a city charter. The meeting at Dr. Eugene M. Holden’s home elected Frank O. Ayers as temporary chairman and Frederick H. Elliott as temporary secretary amid turnout and plans for a constitution committee and further gatherings.
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Scarsdale
White Plains
Murray Hill Grange
Eugene M. Holden
Cooper Road
Frank O. Ayers
Irman
Frederick H. Elliott
Pitas
W Liam C. White
A. Grabau
Edward M
Frederick H. Fillo
Reine
New Bill Aims to Lower Railroad Rates in State Senate
Senator Healy introduced a bill to empower the Public Service Commission to suspend railroad rates, promising immediate relief to commuters after recent fare reversals by the appellate division. The measure mirrors a prior proposal, citing the interstate commission’s authority and a US Supreme Court stance.
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Healy
Public Service Commission
State Senate
Commission
New York Central
New Haven
Appellate Division
Interstate Commission
Supreme Court of the United States
Westchester County
New York New Haven and
Hartford
Lennon
Yonkers
Fiske
Mount Vernon
Colwell
New Rochelle
Joseph S. Wood
Cohen
Senate
Supreme Court of the State
County Supervisors debate relief funds and aqueduct costs
The Monday Board of Supervisors meeting discussed a resolution to allocate 8500 for relief to indigent Grand Army of the Republic members and 1000 for indigent Spanish War veterans. A Bridgeman amendment to cap at 8000 was deferred by Forsythe. TheCounty Attorney urged New York City liability for aqueduct prosecution costs, with the city to deduct from contract sums. Reports on expenses were requested from the District Attorney, Sheriff, and Superintendent of the Poor. A draft military law to revert maintenance to county brigades was set as a special order for Wednesday. Eastchester was authorized 6206.75 in bonds for local improvements and interest. The Pittsburgh Contracting Company contract was discussed for release upon full payment of prosecutions, with $22.50 and $107.50 identified as costs. The matter was tabled for further inquiry.
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Grand Army of the Republic
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New York
Forsyth
Eastchester
Midland Avenue
Pittsburgh Contracting Company
Pittsburgh Company
Sullivan County
Scarsdale Residents Protest Annexation by White Plains
Scarsdale taxpayers dominated the City Charter Committee hearing in White Plains voicing opposition to annexing any part of Scarsdale. Speakers from Scarsdale argued the town’s pride history and low taxes would be harmed, urging the panel to reject proposed boundaries and keep Scarsdale independent.
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White Plains
Scarsdale
Brown
Tlaing Daily Record
Benjamin J. Carpenter
Cleveland A. Dunn
New Rochelle
William C. White
Robertson Honey
Philip W. Russell
Nee Wee J
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the County Trust Company
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Joseph G. Wyman
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Wall Street
Doepel’s Market
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White Plains, N. Y
Scarsdale Estates
Robert E. Farley
Fifth Avenue
New York City
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M. J. Ortman
Dr. $. J. Neuman
Dentists
Railroad Avenue
Washington Avenue
Debyema
Warren Thayer
Pres
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Comaniee
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