Albany, Feb, 1.
Governor "AI" Smith of New York has recommended the institution of criminal proceedings against Mrs, Florence Knapp, who was charged with forgery, grand larceny and other criminal offences in a report on her administration secretary of the 1925 State Census prepared by a special investigator appointed by the Governor.
Mrs. Knapp was the only woman ever elected to State office in New York.
The Governor is also seeking the State Attorney's advice with regard to the civil proceedings recommended by the investigator for recovery part or all of the money she alleged wrongfully to have expend-fed. This is stated to exceed $197,- 000.—Reuter.
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