28 Mar 1914
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Newspaper
Scarsdale Inquirer
Location
Scarsdale, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1914
Page
1
A bill by Mr Hopkins to adopt a city charter for Plains City Y passed the Assembly after debate. White Plains lumber backed the measure while opposition from a small Democratic faction in the Senate aroused concern.
The Jesuit settlement ends a dispute with Mr. Oglesby gaining complex control of Watson Company plus 17 722 dollars in cash while Mr. Prince secures Crestwood Company with 20 300 dollars. Deeds contracts bonds and stock transfers are authorized, with two pending actions to be discontinued and no attorneys for either side.
Hartsdale Fire Company rehearsals indicate the upcoming musical will be their best. William V. Thomas leads and will perform after the show, with York providing the music.
Augustus Thomas of New Rochelle, the playwright, will serve as toastmaster at the Westchester County Democratic Club banquet. The event will be at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on Saturday evening March 28. Expected speakers include U. S. Senator Ollie James, State Chairman William Church Osborn, and likely Governor Glynn. Also listed are Waldron Williams, Lemmon, W. Everit Macy, Platt, and John J. Sinnott.
An editorials notes the advantages of using coal and cautions against carrying coal and ashes when not needed. The piece suggests coal range benefits over other fuels and mentions common maintenance concerns.
The Board of Supervisors on Monday refused to withdraw support for the Westchester County Tax Bill before the Legislature. Chairman Barrett won 31 to 2 as Sinnott’s objection to Mr Norman’s fall was upheld. Supervisor Herndon of Velhamy faced opposition, with only Turner in support.
Westchester County leaders led by Senator John F. Healy push through two rate commutation bills in the Assembly to lower rail transportation rates in the county if Governor Glynn approves. The measures faced strong Senate opposition but passed both houses, with Healy securing broad support and a final roll call of all yes votes vs. 14 against.
A reader argues the choice on a large school bond is a community issue best left to voters under Education Law rather than trustees. The letter asserts that proper instruction and discipline trump new buildings and sites, noting Scarsdale faces enduring split opinions and risk of unsatisfactory consensus.
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