John W. Russell (1874/1875–March 26, 1930) was an American politician from New York. Russell was a member of the New York State Senate (19th District) from 1903 to 1904, sitting in the 126th and 127th New York State Legislatures.[2]
John W. Russell | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York Senate from the 19th district | |
| In office January 1, 1903 – December 31, 1904 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel S. Slater |
| Succeeded by | Alfred R. Page |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1874 or 1875 |
| Died | (aged 55)[1] Goshen, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
Career
editIn February 1903, Russell introduced a bill to create the Board of Railroad Commissioners of the City of New York.[3] Also in February 1903, Russell introduced a bill to expand the Municipal Court with sixteen additional justices.[4]
In January 1904, Russell introduced legislation to require railroad passenger cars to be heated during the winter months.[5][6]
In October 1904, Russell declined renomination to run for re-election in the 19th District.[7]
References
edit- ^ "J.W. Russell Dead; A Former Senator". New York Times. Vol. LXXIX, no. 26360. March 27, 1930. p. 24. ProQuest 99017395. Retrieved January 29, 2023 – via ProQuest.
- ^ Fitch, Charles Elliott, ed. (1911). "State Senators from 1883–1911" [1903–1904 Section]. Official New York from Cleveland to Hughes - in four volumes. Vol. IV. New York and Buffalo: Hurd Publishing Company. p. 365. Archived from the original on March 4, 2022. Retrieved March 5, 2018 – via Google Books and the Internet Archive.
- ^ Shepard, Edward M. (February 10, 1903). "City Railroad Board: Senator Russell's Bill for Appointment of three Commissioners. Powers of Rapid Transit Commissioners Not to be Abridged". New York Times (1857-1922). Vol. LII, no. 16567. New York. p. 16. Archived from the original on October 16, 2023. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
- ^ "MUNICIPAL COURT BILL: Justices Not in Favor of Senator Russell's Measure". New York Times. Vol. LII, no. 16566. New York. February 9, 1903. p. 11. ProQuest 96334502. Retrieved October 9, 2023 – via Proquest.
- ^ ""COLD CAR" Bill Introduced". New York Times. Vol. LIII, no. 16851. January 7, 1904. p. 1. ProQuest 96458928. Archived from the original on October 28, 2023. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
- ^ "Black Horse to the Rescue: Railroads Trying Hard to Beat the Cold Car Bill in the Assembly". The New York Times. Special to The New York Times. Vol. LIII, no. 16888. New York, N.Y. February 19, 1904. p. 3. ProQuest 96399522. Archived from the original on October 29, 2023. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
- ^ "Tammany Senate Nominees: Dowling and Russell Not Renamed". New York Times. Vol. LIV, no. 17084. October 5, 1904. p. 2. Retrieved May 7, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
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