Water Main Extension Plans for Woodbridge Creek Runyon Plant
The Board of Water Commissioners discussed extending the Maurer area water main about 20,000 gallons daily to Boynton’s plant of the G M Westman Company for arsenical ore smelters. They cited $3,000 estimated cost and lack of funds due to a weak bond market. The matter was laid over for two weeks, with the clerk to inform the new concern of the decision. Superintendent Burns received authorization to purchase supplies. The Engineering Company contract for Runyon’s balance draught system was placed on the minutes. The treasurer may receive a temporary loan certificate for three months ending April 20. The Security Bank Note Company bond printing query was noted. Readings of superintendent, comptroller, and treasurer reports were accepted. warrants approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbridge Creek
Boynton’s
G. M. Westman Company
Board of Water Commissioners
Loeser
Maurer
Boynton Beach
Voorhees
Burns
Engineering Company
New York
Runyon
Perth Amboy Trust Company
Security Bank Note Company
Philadelphia
Laborers Quarterly Meeting Scheduled in New Brunswick
The State Conference Board of the International Laborers Union of America will hold its quarterly meeting Sunday afternoon in Fuller ton's hall on New Brunswick avenue. Delegations from across the state are expected along with Fourth Vice President Thomas Haley and President John W. Christlow of Ohio. Several speakers from the state organization will attend and a social gathering will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
International Laborers’ Union of America
Fullerton’s Hall
New Brunswick Avenue
Thomas Haley
John W. Christlow
Ohio
International Association
Firemen Hurt In Maiden Lane Warehouse Blaze
In New York on April 4 a five story brick warehouse at 159 Maiden Lane and two adjacent buildings were damaged by a blaze that wounded many firefighters including Chief Croker. Two men were hospitalized, some may die, and several will be off duty for days. Loss to William H Scheele & Co. varnish and gum makers is about 50000 dollars.
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New York
Croker
Maiden Lane
Hudson Street Hospital
William H. Scheele & Co
Local Firm Wins Gas Pipe Contract for Keyport Job
Hardiman and Diedricksen of this city were awarded a contract by Standard Gas Light Company of Keyport to lay 4,800 feet of six inch cast iron gas pipe. Tonight features special ladies night with music by Steinhauser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardiman &Diedricksen
Standard Gas Light Company
Keyport
Steinhauser
Policeman Attacked at Brewery Workers Hall Fight
John Galligan, 21, New York pipetiter, was arrested at 5 am after resisting Patrolman Quinlan during a riot at United Brewery Workers Local 148 hall in Washington Hall. Galligan pleaded guilty, paid a $15 fine, and a crowd kicked the officer. Galligan was injured, claiming intoxication. Personnel from the pipe fitters’ shop were active nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Galligan
New York
Quinlan
Washington Hall
United Brewery Workers of America
Galligan
Ligan
Johnstone Street
Sayreville Brick Yard Strike Settled At $1.50 Daily
Special to the Evening News New Brunswick Apr 3 strike at Sayreville ends with wage compromise. Workers earned 1.35 daily, demand 1.60. A compromise settles at 1.50 per day. Men return to work and deputies are dismissed.
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Sayreville
Everning
New Brunswick
Thos Eggert Hurt In Runaway Accident
Thomas Eggert, local feed and hay dealer, is laid up at his Metuchen home with broken ribs and other injuries after a Sunday afternoon runaway on the Plainfield road. The horse bolted a half mile, throwing him from the carriage. the rig was damaged. Dr. W. E. Ramsay attends him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Eggert
Metuchen
Plainfield Road
Revoke Licenses of Law Violators in County Action
Special to the Evening News from New Brunswick reports Judge Booraem has written to the local excise board urging cooperation to revoke licenses where saloonkeepers are found guilty of violating liquor laws. The judge notes he lacks direct control over the board but seeks shared enforcement in his jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Brunswick
Booraem
Court Amboy Foresters Hold Meeting with Six Initiates
Court Amboy No 55 Foresters of America gathered in Odd Fellows Hall last night with many members and visitors from Court Tottenville. Six candidates were initiated and are expected to move into new quarters in the Bile building by May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Amboy No. 55
Foresters of America
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Court Tottenville
Bile Building
Counihan Visits City on Theatre Plan Financing
W. J. Counihan, proposing to build a theatre here, was in the city yesterday afternoon from Plainfield and outlined the preliminary plan ning for the contract. Solicitors canvass the city for the new independent system, arguing the only way to meet competition is to advertise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Counihan
Plainfield
Vacuum engine built in city by Natural Air Power Co
The Natural Air Power Company plans a vacuum engine factory and is constructing a ten cylinder stationary engine at Perth Amboy Foundry and Machine Co in Washington street. It is designed to run Cunard Line steamers on much less coal, using a vacuum operated piston system patented by C H Goebel. Leadership includes Andrew Low as president and Nels Nelson as vice president, with offices at 116 Nassau Street, New York.
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The
Natural Air Power Company
Perth Amboy Foundry and Machine Company
Washington Street
Philadelphia
C. H. Goebel
New York
Cunard Line
Andrew Low
Nels Nelson
J. W. Stevens
W. Dooley
Nassau Street
Apartment plan for Appleby Estate sale urban housing
The Appleby estate in Lewis street between Madison and Brighton avenues was sold by Brower & Bolger. Wolff Construction Company buys a tract of about twenty eight lots to build twenty three story apartments and a row of single family flats. The same firm sold 25 Smith street, a two story building previously owned by S M Jacobson.
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Appleby
Lewis Street
Madison and
Brighton Avenues
Brower & Bolger
Wolff Construction Company
Smith Street
S. M. Jacobson
Ads Attracting Customers With No Visual Cues
The note suggests that customers find it easy to enter stores on days when advertisements offer little to draw attention, implying that other factors besides bold visuals may drive foot traffic.
Thaw Found Sane By Lunacy Commission In New York
The lunacy commission reported Harry K Thaw sane after private tests lasting over two hours. Lawyers optimistic, trial likely to begin soon with Delmas expected to deliver the opening address. If Thaw is found sane, the trial proceeds. if not, he could be committed to an asylum.
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New York
Harry IX. Thaw
Criminal Courts
David McClure
Peter B. Olney
Leopold Putzel
Pitzgerald
Jerome
Thaw
Iie
Delmas
Stanford White
Putzel
Delinas
Vitagerald
Tha
Samuel Sues Perth Amboy Foundry and Machine Company
In New Brunswick on April 4 a jury hears Frank Samuel's suit against Perth Amboy Foundry and Machine Company over delivered iron. Samuel claims payment is due. the machine firm disputes the claim. George J. Plechner represents Samuel, Joseph E. B. Stricker defends for the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sues Machine Company
New Brunswick
Frank Samuel
Perth Amboy Foundry and Machine Company
Samuel
George J. Plechner
Joseph EB
Stricker
Machine Company
Raritan Yacht Club Meets And Theatre Booking Update
The Raritan Yacht Club held its monthly meeting last night and received one membership application. Nominations for the May 1 annual election will be made soon. Perth Amboy patrons hear the return of The Choir Singer, as manager Billott notes the difficulty of arranging the second appearance in the city.
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Raritan Yacht Club
The
Perth Amboy
Billott
The Choir Singer
A fragmented OCR entry notes a choir singer involved in an event titled The Choir Singer. The readable text hints at a performance or literary piece set for tomorrow night with unspecified location or participants. Further details are unclear from the fragments provided.
Crowther and Drake Knock Bishops' Bill Passes
Trenton April 4 The Klenert Silzer amendment to the Bishops bill passed the house 32 to 18 aided by unexpected Republican votes. Democrats who broke with caucus opposed. Barber denounced it as subterfuge. Crowther Drake and Stille voted affirmative for the bill. Speaker remarks cited enforcement rests with police.
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Trenton
Klenert- Silzer
Silzer
Middlesex
Klewert
House
Barber
Crowther
Kienert
Aves
Messrs
Alexander
Auf der Heide
Baader
Backus
Baker
Blohm
Brady
Bruenig
Chaplin
Home Mission Anniversary Observed in Morristown
The Newark conference of the Methodist Church marked the Home Mission Anniversary with Ada Funt named as lone deaconess candidate from Jersey City to be consecrated Sunday. Rev H K Boyd spoke on expanding home mission work, and the Mutual Life Insurance Association announced eleven new members and three deaths with claims paid. The Centenary Fund and Preachers Aid Society session followed with Rev Richard J Cooke delivering the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morristown
Newark
The
Methodist Church
Woman’s Home Missionary Society
Charles 8. Woodruff
Ada Funt
Jersey City
Hedley R. Woodward
H. K. Boyd
Conference Board of Deaconesses
Charles E. Locke
Brooklyn
Home
Mutual Life Insurance Association
J. A. Cole
Daniel Halloran
Frederick Bloom
Jesse L. Hurlburt
Rufus K. Boyd
Warren R. Neff
Hedding B. Leech
Centenary Fund and Preachers’ Aid Society
Daniel Halleran
John A. Gutteridge
Milton E. Blanchard
Richard J. Cooke
Ice firm seeks agency in town this Tuesday
Representatives of the Mutual Ice Company, an independent artificial ice manufacturer, were in town Tuesday making arrangements for an agency. August Mussigbrodt of Hall avenue is considering an offer.
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Mutual Ice Company
August Mussigbrodt
Hall Avenue
Signs on Water Gates Along Runyon Meadow Line
Water department places small signs at each water gate along the Runyon to meadow line. Signs mark each gate with notices visible on the meadow stretch.
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Water Department
Runyon
First Ball a Big Success at Washington Hall
Washington Hall hosted the United Brewery Worker of America branch No. 1 ball. The event opened with a march led by Patrick Quirk and Miss Florence Arthur, featured intricate dance figures, and concluded with midnight supper in the balcony. Delegations came from Newark New York Rahway Woodbridge and New Brunswick. Arrangement committee members included John Volkmuth John P. Kilmurray and Joseph Kutcher. Refreshment committee featured John Lawrence Henry Slater John Petersen and treasurer John A. Landt. Patrick Quirk served as floor manager with Terrance Flanagan assisting.
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Washington Hall
United Brewery Worker of America
Cy and
Patrick Quirk
Florence Arthur
Newark
New York
Rahway
Woodbridge
New Brunswick
John Volkmuth
John P. Kilmurray
Joseph Kutcher
John Lawrence
Henry Slater
John Petersen
John A. Landt
Terrance Flanagan
Hanson Realty to Build Seven Cottages on Amboy Road
The Hanson Realty Corporation plans seven seven room cottages on the Amboy Metuchen road tract near Metuchen. Architect John Dayton drew the plans and bidding builders may view them in Dayton's office. Contracts awarded after bidders submit figures. lots on 50 by 109 feet will be developed to encourage more homes.
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Hanson Realty Corporation
Amboy-Metuchen
Metuchen Borough
John Dayton
The Choir Singer at Wilder Theatre Tomorrow Night
A notice announces the Choir Singer performance at Wilder Theatre for tomorrow night with ticketing or subscription details in the local News listings.
Water shutoff for delinquent accounts ordered in South Amboy
Delinquent water bills led Superintendent Burns to begin turning off water in several houses before a water board meeting. About 200 properties owed money. by last night most have paid, but remaining debt prompted action. The board warned school water would not be interrupted, though some meters and accounts were cut off to recover roughly $2,000 in unpaid charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns
Ther Department
Water Board
Board of Nation
Water Department
Schoc
Denn
Missioner
Haney
South Amboy
Silver After Strong Head Of The Thore Strong
Trenton April 4 Senator Silver seeks the official head of Th dore Strong in Middlesex county with a bill to the railroad and canal taxation act. It creates a three member elected board, sets a $2500 salary, and a $1000 secretary. Terms align with existing three year terms and Mr Strong has just been reappointed to the State Board of Assessors. Additional bills include state fund deposits and death damages to widows in certain cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Senatorzer
Dore Strong
Middlesex County
Strong
State Board of Assessors
Silver
Senate
Discontinued suits end court adjournments in district cases
The attachment suits of Steve Seres Joseph Toth Frank Kovac Florian Bilka and Cernlo Dom against Jo Deutsch the absconding banker were discontinued as district court adjournments were held over to today The Peterson pany v Esterbrook suit also ended with adjournments The reference notes a local advert and upcoming event “The Choir Singer” at Wilder theater tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Seres
Joseph Toth
Frank Kovac
Florian Bilka
Cernlo Dom
Jo Deutsch
District Court
C. M. Peterson & Pany
F. D. Esterbrook
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Sewaren
Laborers
BP the Savoy
S: Earch Street
Kirby's Cafe
Virat Chase
Hobart Street
Restauran Witt, F Homes
Timothy J. Quinlan
Gal
Thos
Eggert
Court Amboy
Mr. Counihan
Rotesaurs
Peters Chapel
P. A. Foundry
Appleby Estate
Commission
Thaw Sane
Putww
Crowther and Drake
Bishops
BILL
Corish
Daab
Drake
Earle
Eppinger
Firth
Groel
Hahn
Holzapfel
Lane
Tethbridge
Mead
Merz
Orwell
Pawelski
Riordan
Stille
Sullivan
Tumulty
van Blarcom
Wright
Nays
Cattell
Devine
Elvins
Fake
Gibbs
Hendrickson
Holcombe
Iirick
Jess
Jones
Buck
Bunrk
Buxton
Davidson Haines
Sillagore
Manson
Perkins
Potter
Tillman
Chaplin, Crowther, Drake and Stille
Hendrickson, Holcombe
Morris
Dr. Crowther
Klensot
Focal Agency
March
Wilder Theatre
JOS. Deutsch
Wilder Theastre
N. Dayton
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