Atlantic City probes prompt cleaner resort push
Atlantic City reels from a sweeping liquor probe by the State Excise Commission. Officials say the expose will drive a cleanup, oust objectionable license holders, and curb liquor influence as prosecutors, the mayor, and police chief pledge to enforce the Sabbath law and curb vice. A Newark commissioner’s Sunday raid anecdote adds local color to the investigation.
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Atlantic City
State Excise Commission
Goldenberg
Stoy
Woodruff
Leanson
John Howe
Newark
John Brown
Olice
Seams Fail as Circus Seats Break During Show
Less than 1,000 people attended Leon W Washburns circus last night though a crowd gathered in the afternoon. The program featured trained animal acts and a handful of acts were cut. The big show ended about 9 30 with two men falling when a seat gave way. They escaped with minor scratches. A troupe member suffered spasms for two hours and a canvas man of African descent was overcome by heat.
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Leon W. Washburn
Warden Rogers Moves Five Boys to State Home for Boys
New Brunswick August 56 Warden Rogers escorted five youths to the State Home for Boys in Jamesburg during the morning. The group included Harry Jackson James Curry August Bucke Waldimar Cumman and Harry Golden.
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Brecal
New Brunswick
Warden Rogers
Jamesburg
Harryackson
James Curry
August Bubacke
Waldimar Cumman
Harry Golden
Van Syckle Faces Examination in Abandonment Case
Frank Van Syckle, arrested Monday night at John Ross's saloon, appeared before Judge Handy in West Brighton and was held for examination Friday. He is charged with abandoning his wife Freda Van Syckle of 44 Main street, whom he brought from Perth Amboy two months ago. The wife obtained a warrant on July 31 and described the case to Borough Commissioner Connoly, who will likely press it Friday at Judge Marsh's hearing. Van Syckle, previously charged with not supporting his wife in Perth Amboy, was released on bail posted by John Boss.
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Tottenville
Frank van Syckle
John Ross
Streeter
First District Court
Handy
West Brighton
van Syckle
Freda van Syckle
Main Street
Perth Amboy
Hoe
Boys Buried Alive in Church Collapse Tragedy
An accident at a church construction site left two boys dead and several injured as cement and blocks toppled. Parish priest Father Galassi, Gutowski, Urbanski, and locals aided in the rescue efforts amid grief and anger over blame directed at Italians. Funeral plans for Urbanski and Fox were announced, with community shock lingering.
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Father Galassi
Fox
Galassi
Terrido
Autumn advance ads reflect Father Time’s lingering speed
The store advertisements hint at seasonal shifts while aging processes and timekeeping linger in public life. Father Time remains a vivid metaphor for rapid passage, echoed by retail pitches that emphasize timely transitions and upcoming seasonal offers.
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Father Time
Market Day Preparations Near Perth Amboy Opening
Arrangements for Perth Amboy public market opening were perfected by the Board of Trade committee in New Brunswick avenue. The board sent 286 letters to farmers and 10,000 hand bills will be issued with postal reminders going out Saturday. Signs will line Smith street as details are finalized.
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New Brunswick Avenue
Fayette Street
Board of Trade
Louis Kreielsheimer
Perth Amboy
Smith Street
Moore Franks Ceremony Setstle Bet Wager Heirloom
The piece notes L. B. Moore and Miss Franke are united in marriage with Somogyi and Moore settling a doubled bet that began at 25 dollars as the bachelor ranks were left. Attendees included Louis H. Franke, Thomas Baker, Charles F. Moore, Louis Franke, May L. Moore, Alice Dayton, S. F. Somogyi, Mrs. L. O. Moore, and others.
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Somogyi
Moore
Louis H. Franke
Thomas Baker
Charles F. Moore
Louis Franke
May L. Moore
Alice Dayton
S. F. Somogyi
Break Ground for New Pfeiffer House on Market Street
Ground was broken this morning for a two story residence to be erected for William H. Pfeiffer on Market Street just west of Kearny Avenue.
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William H. Pfeiffer
Market Street
Kearny Avenue
Hans W Jorgensen Train Victim Buried
The funeral for Hans Wilhelm Jorgensen who died after being crushed between two cars in Bound Brook was held from 34 Elizabeth Street at 2 PM and followed by services at Our Saviour's Danish Lutheran church. Rev V B Skov officiated and interment was at Alpine cemetery. Pallbearers were Thomas Kelly George Kelly Edward Dwyer Charles Gallagher and Victor Hulsmann.
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Hans Wilhelm Jorgenson
Bound Brook
Elizabeth Street
Our Saviour
V. B. Skov
Alpine Cemetery
Thomas Kelly
George Kelly
Edward Dwyer
Charles Gallagher
Victor Hulsman
Capitol employés bid to Sea Girt luncheon
Governor Fort invited Capitol clerks and other employes to Sea Girt for a luncheon, sending executive clerk Charlie Ransom from the state house. The invitation followed an anonymous letter urged that clerks and attaches be included, after they were previously left out.
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Sea Girt
Accident at Knights of Pythias camp in Boston
Special by United Press Wire reports an encampment drill at the Knights of Pythias camp in Boston proceeded as five people were injured when a runaway auto tore through the camp. One person, Mary Kort, was killed though officials say the driver bore no guilt and a coroner's investigation is unlikely.
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United Press Wire
Boston
Knights of Pythias
Mary Kort
Lien Filed Over Joselson Building in New Brunswick
In New Brunswick on August 6, papers were filed in the county clerk’s office in the lien suit of Contractor Tube Diamonds against Philip Joselson of Perth Amboy. The claim seeks $8,642.76 alleged due on the contract to erect a three story building at Jefferson and State streets.
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New Brunswick
Tube Diamonds
Philip Joselson
Perth Amboy
Jefferson and
State Streets
Strike on Lines of Canadian Pacific
United Press report from Winnipeg says Canal Pacific workers struck at 10 am while Toronto notes most crews have not joined. If orders to strike stand, a full walkout across the line is expected. Bees and Their Baskets describe how bees carry pollen in a basket formed by stiff hairs on the hind legs.
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United Press
Winnipeg
Canadian-Pacific Railroad
Toronto
Gray and the Elegy, A Nine Year Crafting Gem
The piece notes poet Thomas Gray kept his elegy nine years before publication, polishing it like a lapidary with gemlike care. He wrote little in life, explaining his small output was due to the exertion required for composing.
Diverting Attention From Foreign Suit
A fragment shows a two character exchange about a legal or personal suit. Mr. Comrox favors a man with an English mother, preferring him over the speaker for prominence or fame. The dialogue hints at a discussion of credentials and public perception in a Washington context.
Sunday School Picnic At Tottenville Farm
The Swedish Congregational church Sunday school holds its annual picnic tomorrow at Mr Fagerlund's farm on Tottenville Staten Island. They sail from Perth Amboy on the ferry at 10 20 AM and plan a day of games and seashore fun with refreshments and dinner pails ready. Committee members are L F Carlbon H J Zoyer A E Elmquist and Miss Hilda Olson.
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Swedish Congregational Church
Fagerlund
Tottenville
Staten Island
Perth Amboy
L. F. Carlbon
H. J. Zoyer
A. E. Elmquist
Hilda Olson
Susquehanna Coal Co Appeal Taken Up
The State Board for the Equalization of Taxes sat at Trenton yesterday and heard the appeal of the Susquehanna Coal Company versus Madison Township. They reserved decision on reducing taxes from 179000 to 30000, claiming Susquehanna buildings at South Amboy were incomplete at taxation. A hearing next Saturday will consider New Brunswick Trust Co versus the city of New Brunswick.
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State Board For the Equalization
Trenton
Susquehanna Coal Company
Madison
State Board
Susquehanna Company
South Amboy
County Board of Equalization of
New Brunswick Trust Company
City of
New Brunswick
Health Board Sets Up New Room at City Hall
Deputy Inspector Brewster described a plan for the health department to maintain birth records previously held by the city clerk. President Reynolds and Commissioners Kennedy Main Hansen Quick Kreielsheimer with Deputy Inspectors Frost and Brewster attended the discussion.
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Brewster
Health Department
Reynolds
Kennedy
Main
Hansen
Quick
Kreielsheimer
Frost and
Vice Chancellors On Their Vacation
Newark August report states Vice Chancellor James B. Howell left for Maine for August leaving Newark chancery courts without a vice chancellor. Vice Chancellor Stevens will preside first on September 1 while Vice Chancellor Walker sits in Trenton next Tuesday to hear motions. No litigated cases before fall term opens next month.
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Newark
James B. Howell
Maine
Elkins Girl to Become Catholic Before Marriage
Rome reports Cardinal Gibbons told the Pope that Katherine Elkins will join the Catholic faith before marrying the Duke of Abruzzi. The Pope reportedly questioned him about Miss Elkins and the pending marriage.
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United Pressuire
Rome
Cardinal Gibbons
Katherine Elkins
Duke of
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Miss Hikins
Elizabeth Monek Obituary In Newark Hospital
Miss Elizabeth Monek of Stockton street dies at St. Michael's hospital Newark after peritonitis operation. Funeral plans include burial at the new Hungarian cemetery Monthly Exideavor Meeting. The Presbyterian Christian Endeavor Society meets Thursday night in the ladies parlor. The signs on Rint cars and stores do not make them go.
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Elizabeth Monek
Stockton Street
St. Michael’s Hospital
Newark
New
Presbyterian Christian Endeavor Society
Horse Theft Disrupts Newark Construction Site
At Smith and Hobart streets contractors excavating for D. Wolff & Co. faced another incident of horse theft. A man posing as the owner and two Newark sleuths took a horse claimed stolen in Newark, despite a buyer’s installment plan. A second horse was later unhitched after its partner was taken. Excavators threaten action against the seller.
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Smith and
Hobart
D. Wolff & Company
Rocco Teriolo
Newark
Max Rodburg
Carnival at Keyport Soon
The water carnival will be held in Keyport on Monday August 17 with Henry Salz as committee chairman. A large local delegation is expected with events in both afternoon and evening including a firemen parade decorated autos and business man floats and a baby parade inviting local mothers to enter their youngsters. Prizes will be awarded in all classes.
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Keyport
Henry Salz
Two Saloon Keepers Fined for After Midnight Screens
Mike Yatsko of 83 Catherine Street and John Szumyak of 83 Cortlandt Street were fined $20 each by Recorder Pickersgill for failing to remove barroom window screens after midnight. Yatsko pled guilty and was given until tomorrow to pay. Szumyak paid at once. Patrolman Gutowski testified the complaint, with Chief Burke noting Yatsko had threatened to kill the officer.
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Mike Yatsko
Catherine Street
John Szumyak
Cortlandt Street
Recorder Pickersgill
Yatsko
Gutowski
Burke
Election Board Reelects Officers in New Brunswick
The County Board of Elections in New Brunswick reelected Judge H. H. Brown as president and John E. Elmendorf as secretary. Members Oliver Kelly and John L. Suydam were named to the board, with another meeting set for August 19 to select district officers for the September primaries. County committee men Hagerty and Wilson are to submit names by August 19.
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New Brunswick
County Board of Elections
H. H. Brown
Browntown
John E. Elmendorf
Oliver Kelly
Metuchen
John L. Suydam
Jamesburg
Thomas H. Hagerty
R. H. Wilson
Edison Refuses 10 Discuss Resignation
Newark August 6. A rumor claims Thomas A. Edison will withdraw from active work at the West Orange Edison Phonograph Company to rest and travel. Edison would not confirm or deny. manager Miller doubts the story though not authorized to speak.
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Newark
Thomas A. Edison
West Orange Works
Edison Phonographompany
Edison
Miller
Phonograph Company
Saloon Increase Sparks Boonton Uprush
Boonton council vote six to two to raise the number of saloons to nine after a heated session with ministers and W T U members present. Indignation rises and talk of a Law and Order League to tighten enforcement. The dissidents were President William Booth and G N Vincent.
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Boonton
Common Council
Law and Order League
William Booth
G. N. Vincent
Broad Street Sewer Work Reaches High Street
City reports progress on the Broad Street sewer, begun near Rector Street and now extending to High Street. The Danish Brotherhood Society held its regular meeting last night in Washington Hall.
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Broad Street
Rector Street
High Street
Danish Brotherhood Society
Washington Hall
South Amboy robbery suspects held for Further questioning
Police say William Dexter and Robert Stagaway robbed Ernest Neiltop's Broadway store Sunday night. They led officers to hidden plunder at Manning's bridge and confess to recent burglaries, including the Dunham residence and a huckster robbery near Stelton. They await arraignment as evidence is gathered.
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William Dexter
Robert Stagaway
Lehigh Valley
Ernest Neiltop
Broadway
South Amboy
McDonald
Neiltop
Long
Manning’s Bridge
Stagaway
Dexter
Chief Burke
Dunham
Fords
Burke
Stelton
Boy defies detective in wire theft case ends with capture
A youth around nineteen known as Scholski is accused of stealing about eight places of wire and rifling nearby properties including a farm at Spa Springs. He fled toward Spa Springs but was tracked to a barn, handcuffed, and brought to New Brunswick. He confessed and aided recovery of most stolen goods.
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Port Reading Railroad Company
Woodbridge
Scholski
Spa Springs
Underhill
New Brunswick
Majestic Boxes Engaged for Tonight Zooming Arizona Cast
The Majestic theatre reports all boxes filled for tonight's Arizona performance. Cast member Miss Arline Fort and producer Hollis Cooley, both from Great Kills, reside in New Brunswick. Also noted is the quiet July wedding of Dennis Sullivan of Perth Amboy to Miss Anna Hobbs of South River at Sayreville, with attendants Katherine Cross and Michael Wilbert.
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Majestic Theatre
New Brunswick
Dennis Sullivan
Perth Amboy
Anna Hobbs
South River
Sayreville
Sullivan
Hobbs
Father Gilfillan
Katherin Cross
Michael Wilbert
Perth Amoy
Marcy Stoye
Raritan Yacht Club Holds August Meeting Tonight
The Raritan Yacht Club will conduct its regular August meeting tonight with many membership applications to act upon as the club continues its notable growth. An informal dance is planned for Friday evening at the clubhouse and the committee hopes for larger attendance after last week's successful event.
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Raritan Yacht Club
Reg Captain Kicked by Horse at Camp Girt
Captain Hennessy of Battery BH Third United States Artillery in camp near Girt Aug 56 narrowly escaped serious injury after a horse he was leading in the water bucked and kicked him. He swam to shore and will suffer no ill effects.
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Girt
Hennessy
Third
United States Artillery
Decision in Road Matter Comes to Status in Woodbridge
Testimony and argument in the certiorari action Thomas F Dunigan versus the Towns hip of Woodbridge concluded before Commissioner John W Beekman. Clerk James Edward Harned testified on the clerks books and whether funds for township improvements were properly entered. Evidence included three clerk books. testimony will be sent to Justice Willard P Voorhees for a ruling on writ of certiorari to restrain macadam work on Woodbridge avenue Woodbridge and Avenel. Attorneys Daly Adraft for Dunigan Cutter for township. Case closed awaiting Voorhees decision.
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Thomas F. Dunigan
Woodbridge
James Edward Harned
Woodbridge Township
John W. Beekman
Willard P. Voorhees
Beekman
Justice Voorhees
Cealre Dunigan
W. R. Thomson
Woodbridge Avenue
Avenel
Peter F. Daly
Robert Adraft
Dunigan
Ephram Cutter
Landslide Devastates Bisbee Arizona Town
United Press reports a cloud burst sparked a landslide in Bisbee Arizona. Twenty lives are believed lost and property damage is enormous as debris engulfed the town center, where businesses were flooded several feet. The town of about twenty five thousand sits along two canyons.
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United Press
Hi Paso
Téx
Bisbee
Arizona
Jewish Ninth of Av Fast Begins Tonight in Two Temples
Orthodox congregations begin the ninth of Av fast for 24 hours abstaining from food and drink. Services tonight at 6 o'clock at Temples Beth Mordecai and Shaarey Tfiloh, with prayers and wearing rituals omitted tomorrow. The fast recalls Jerusalem's destructions by Nebuchadnezzar and Titus and marks the end of a penitential season amid rising nationalism and Zionist sentiment. Morning and evening services planned for tomorrow.
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Holy
Nebuchadnezzar
Titus
Tammaz
Russia
Beth Mordecai
Shaarey Tfiloh
New Roof for Pattern Shop After Fire
A new sheet iron roof is being installed on the pattern shop of Schantz and Eckert on Front Street following a recent fire that destroyed the building’s wooden roof.
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Schantz & Eckert
Front Street
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