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Newspaper

Perth Amboy Evening News

Location

Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1908

Page

2

Education for many workers in New Jersey plan

Assembly on John D. Prince of Passaic introduced a bill to form a state funded system of industrial schools in first and second class cities. A commission will report before the next session. The plan seeks to provide apprentices and workers with supplemental education to become skilled mechanics, emulating schools like Newark Technical.

Trenton John D. Prince Passaic Yaster Arger J. W. Ferguson Taxpayers’ Association Newark Technical School

Federal building contract not let in Washington

Collector of Customs Robert Car on has received two bids from Washington painters for interior painting and decorating of the local federal building. Four bids were read ranging from 800 to 1000 dollars. The two higher bids were returned with bonds while authorities consider which of the two lower bidders shall do the work.

Robert Caron Ashington Ocal Fedral

New Members for Raritan Yacht Club

Several applications for membership will be voted on at tonight's meeting of the Raritan Yacht Club at the club house at 8 o'clock. This will be the last regular meeting before the annual session in May for officers. The outlook is bright for an active season.

Raritan Yacht Club

North Amboy Social Notes: Residents and Visitors

D S Hollander renovates home with Hans John son in charge. Miss Alice Miller of Parker street visits Newark. Mrs A Landt of Woodbridge spends Saturday here. Mrs D S Hollander of Metuchen visits Mrs Thomas Klink on Hall avenue. Miss May Frederickson of Newark visits Penn street friends. John Obock on Catherine street has place repainted. Mrs J Menniveg of State street hosts friends. Mr B Goldman and family move downtown from Hall avenue. Mrs David Eldridge spends Saturday and town. Mr Dorwitz of New York visits Hall avenue friends. Miss Rose Bohlke of Chauncey Street visits Rose Landt of Woodbridge. Miss Bertha Oxenford spends Sunday in Newark. Mr and Mrs J O’Hara start housekeeping on State street. Mr and Mrs P Quirk of State street spend Sunday in Jersey City. Victor Hulsman spends Sunday in New York.

North Amboy D. S. Hollander Hans Johnson Alice Miller Parker Street Newark A. Landt Woodbridge Metuchen Thomas Klink Hall Avenue May Frederickson Penn Street John Obock Catherine Street

Pittsburg Men Arrested for Intoxication and Disorderly Conduct

Victor Warhol aged 26 and Peter Piatrik aged 25, both of Pittsburg, Pa., were arrested by Patrolman Kozusko on drunk and disorderly charges. Warhol was fined $5 and Piatrik was discharged.

Victor Warhol Peter Piatrik Pittsburg Kozusko Recorder Warhol

Dogs Run Mad And Cause Much Terror

A noon report to the police described a mad dog roaming Hall avenue with a second canine on Gordon street. Patrolman McDermott failed to locate the animals as hundreds pursued them across the northern city. Health officials cite repeated dog bites and hydrophobia cases, urging action while owners resist lethal options. A Letter from Dennis F Collins to Mayor Bolschweiler discusses dog nuisance solutions and requests city guidance.

Olice McDermott Hall Avenue Gordon Street Water Street Butt Mni Dent J. Charles I. Silk Tottenville Rently Alfonso Somonette Smith and Prospect Streets Michael Loesger Bolschweiler Dennis F., Collins Elizabeth City Elizabeth Dennis F. Collins

Princed George Gould Saga Ends in Elusive Union

The prince voices frustration over failing to win George Gould as a brother in law while Mme. Gould seeks reconciliation with the Gould family. Mme. Gould and her children remain with relatives as plans and rumors surface about a Paris voyage and a possible marriage within a week after the prince departs.

Chow George Gould Mme. Gould Gould Mmé Frank Tee Frank Gould St. Regis Helen Gold Paris Prince de Sagan

Library board president complains about Sunday boys

President Kitchel of the library board filed a complaint with Chief Burke this afternoon about groups of boys who gather at the library every Sunday.

Kitchel Library Board Burke

Soft coal miners quit work in western states

Pittsburg April 1 joint wage talks failed and western Pennsylvania bituminous mines closed for an indefinite period. About 250,000 miners nationwide halted work as districts await new agreements between United Mine Workers and operators. Main dispute centers on wage term length with operators opposing two years and miners seeking one year. A arbitration clause and cross-mining grievances also fuel tension.

Pittsburg Pennsylvania United Mine Workers’ ‘Union Operaors Joint Committee Ugg Illinois Ohio Indiana Mitchel Mitchell

City Briers resigns as doorman at Happyland

L J Underhill has resigned his position as doorman at Happyland. The executive board of the Associated Building Trades Councils of this state will hold a monthly meeting next Sunday at Morristown. The Boss Builders Association changed their meeting place from the Dana building to the Odd Fellows building. The steamer Melderskin lies at the American Smelting and Refining plant with ore from Chile. The Lyric Mandolin Club rehearsed last night in the studio in the Scheuer building.

L. J. Underhill Happyland Associated Building Trades Councils Morristown Boss Builders’ Association Dana Odd Fellows Melderskin American Smelting & Refining Company Chile Lyric Mandolin Club Scheuer Edward Bomamberger Acific Avenue People’s Society St. Stephen’s Perth Amboy Jefferson Sharpoon

Competition Drives Advertising for Visibility

A terse note asserts that facing competition requires advertising to gain exposure. It emphasizes proactive promotion as the sole path to stand out and attract customers in a crowded market.

Ten-Year-Old Society Highlights and Local Notices

A First Presbyterian day school event drew about seventy five attendees with Rev James H Northrup and Henry Jones presenting a Mexico stereopticon lecture. Mrs E W Barnes led arrangements and E W Barnes supervised the lens show. A social hour followed. Also noted are a tenth wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs George Ryder with a reception and performances by Nellie Ryder. a coming marriage of Clark J Kellam to Jessie Pierson. various society meetings, arrivals, and local updates including hospital auxiliary plans and community notices.

James H. Northrup Henry Jones Mexico E. W. Barnes Gener Home Department George Ryder Hobart Street J. Ryan Frank Munn William Burbank G. H. Ryder, Jr W. H. Skirm B. Sylvester J. Fitzgerald 3B. Brownmiller C. Ryder Laura Regan Mary Murray Nellie Ryder Patrick Laughlin Charles Munn Clark J. Kellam Jessie Pierson Somerville Haddonfield Frank A. Smith Kellam Public Service Corporation Shumsky Market South First Streets

Negroes Back Foraker Urges Southern Republicans Support

Special report from United Press Wire Washington April 13 The Foraker National League a coalition of prominent negro republicans headquartered in Washington issues a call for southern republicans to back Foraker's nomination H C Smith editor of the Cleveland Gazette is president of the league Dr B W Lampton secretary of the A M E church financial department heads the advisory committee delegates claimed from Florida Alabama South Carolina Mississippi Tennessee and Ohio

United Press Wire Washington Foraker National League Campo Foraker H. C. Smith O. Gazette League B. W. Lampton A. M. E. Church Florida Obama South Carolina Mississippi Tennessee Ohio

Mayor 10 Be an End Man in Raritan Yacht Club Show

A rehearsal was held for the Raritan Yacht Club minstrel show at the Majestic theatre on Tuesday April 21. The event features Mayor Albert Bolschweiler and well known city figures as end men with Joseph H Stricker as interlocutor. Soloists include Ernest B Hilsdorf C Lee Straub and C R Templeton with S F Somogyi cello. Harmony Four, J B Stricker and his auto car, Orpheus Glee Club and Willie Bollschweiler also appear. Tickets are on sale at the Majestic box office.

Raritan South R. Farrington Frank Crowther Chauncey Baldwin Samuel J. Mason Nathaniel W. Pierce, Jr Peter C. Olsen Ernest 8. Hilsdorf C. Lee Straub C. R. Templeton S. F. Somogyi Harmony Four J. B. Stricker Orpheus Glee Club Willie Bollschweiler Majestic Theatre

Two Building Contracts On Hand In Sewaren Area

M. J. Dinesen holds the brick building contract on Woodbridge road while C. C. Christensen handles the mason work. Ground was broken yesterday for a fine house in Sewaren for Mr Turmer. Carpenter work by Dinesen and mason work by Christensen, both of local firms.

M. J. Dinesen Woodbridge Road CC. C. Christensen Sewaren Mr. Turmer C. C. Christensen

Extradition Aide Taken From City Jail To County Lockup

City Marshal Walters transferred Francesca Paulino an Italian bootblack of New York to the county jail at New Brunswick to await extradition after an arrest here on a charge of grand larceny filed by Detective Francis Carnelle.

Walters Franceisca Paulino

Background for Taking Photographs at City Studio

H Ricci of 401 State street designs a highly lifelike background for a photo scene. A central doorway will create an illusion of entering another room, on a 10 by 8 foot plaster ground tinted black and white. Work is for Photographer Louis Gonda, gallery at 403 State street.

H. Ricci 401 State Street

Minister and wife depart for Plainfield conference

Rev. Dr. W. C. Snodgrass of Simpson M. E. Church, accompanied by Mrs. Snodgrass, left this morning to attend the annual conference at the First Methodist church in Plainfield. Mrs. Snodgrass will stay two or three days.

W. C. Snodgrass Simpson M. DB Snodgrass Plainfield

Nielsen Buys Insurance Business In City Deal

Adolf Nielsen of 81 Smith street has bought the insurance business of C. M. Van Dusen at 231 Madison avenue. Pool Parlor owner Frank Ross reported two men fighting there last night at 11 20. Disturbers vanished before police arrival. Ross to file a recorder complaint. Danish M B church Sunday school to meet Friday at 8 30 for Easter preparations. Epworth League to hold a devotional meeting tomorrow night.

N. Adolf. Nielsen Smith Street C. M. van Dusen Madison Avenue Frank Ross A. Jensen Ross M. B Epworth League

Singer Carl Zeyen Joins Happyland Stage

Carl Zeyen of Sewaren becomes a singer at Happyland and will stay briefly before heading back on the road. He plans a short engagement before touring again.

Happyland Carl Zeyen Sewaren

Call for an Officer at Roessler Works Ends Quiet

Roundsman Morris was sent to lant 2 of the Roessler and Hasslacher chemical Works at 9 30 last night after a telephone call. He arrived to find the disturbance already over and no further action required.

Morris Roessler & Hasslacher Chemical Works

Battle Over Adjournment Looms in Essex Legislature

In Essex county, factions clash as Republicans and Democrats push for final adjournment amid disputes on the governor’s measures. Fourteen Republicans align with twenty Democrats to block action, while a civil service bill advances. 600 copies of a minority railroad report are requested, signaling ongoing contention over rail and utility oversight.

Quarantine Season Opens Along Coast

Today begins the coastwise quarantine season with Quarantine Officer Dr Henry and Deputy William Pelt starting active work. Dr Henry reports little disease aboard vessels so far and no contagion cases of any note. Deputy Van Pelt will board steamers schooners and other vessels to ensure they are free of disease and contagion.

Henry William F

Fejedelem Guilty in New Brunswick Girl Case

John Fejedelem Jr was found guilty in court on charges related to Lizzie Reversz. The 18 year old girl testified about his relations with her and he admitted some claims but said he had not promised marriage. He was not sentenced and plans for an appeal were mentioned. He is 21 and lives in Roosevelt.

New Brunswick John Fepedelem, Jr Lizzie Reversz Fejedelem Roosevelt

German Societies Plan for Big Day

At a meeting of the five German societies chaired by Justus Kaletsch the group decided to hold a German Day celebration in the city on August 17 at Loeser's Excelsior Grove Maurer. A follow up meeting is scheduled for next Monday night at the same venue.

Justus Kaletsch Masopust’s Hall State Street Loeser’s Excelsior Grove Maurer

Farrington Appears in Supreme Court at Trenton

Andrew J. Farrington of 71 Washington Street appeared in the Supreme Court at Trenton to answer an action brought by the Trenton Catholic Diocese.

Andrew J. Farrington Waington Street Trenton Yestead Trenton

Tax Board in Session at New Brunswick today

The County Board of Equalization of Taxes is in session at New Brunswick today. Citizens may present evidence on property values and assessments to appeal tax levies and seek adjustments. The meeting continues through the day with officials hearing cases and noting filings.

County Board of Equalization of Taxes New Brungwick

Senator blasts majority for petty action on Whiting report

The senator criticized majority members for petty action in ignoring the Whiting report, which they said made their own look like two cents. Leader Robbins defended the commissioners against an insinuation, insisting they acted rightly as the minority report could have altered the official content. Senator Celby questioned the board’s handling, noting the governor controlled what got printed and accusing the board of avoiding printing Whiting’s minority report.

Martin Ouse Witeld A Uéus Sta Martin Republican Party Essex County Long Bank Senate Utility Commission Colby Borden T. Whiting Commission Edmund Ilson Whiting Hughes Public Utilities New Jersey Robbins P Rie Iting Celby Iit

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