Holiday Trade Breaks All Records in Perth Amboy
Perth Amboy reports unprecedented holiday commerce with crowded stores on Saturday night and bustling streets along Smith and State. Suburban shoppers and Staten Island ferries fueled traffic. post office and express firms handle record mail and packages as Santa letters await postmaster guidance on charitable distribution.
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Perth Amboy
Smith and
State Streets
Tottenville
Staten Island
Post Office
Woodbridge
Rahway
Postmastr Tice
Salvation Army
State House Crowded as Assembly Caucus Chooses Leader
Dec 23 Trenton The state house hummed with politicians watching the assembly caucus. Senator Golby’s move against Hillery widened a split with Colby, jeopardizing Martin of Essex in the plan to name a house leader. Governor elect Fort backs New Idea men, while David Baird of Camden mobilizes southern delegates in a bid to edge Martin. The result was expected to be settled late this afternoon.
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Trenton
State House
Assembly
Golby
John Boyd Avis
Gloucester
Senate
Colby
Hillery
Morris
William H. Martin
Essex
House
vAll
David Baird
Camden
Martin
Baird
New Idea
Jersey
Fort
Jess
Tax Board May Sit in South Amboy
Clerk Spencer of the County Board of Taxation will go to New Brunswick this afternoon to set a date for the next hearing likely in South Amboy. Few appeals remain as city and New Brunswick hearings are done. suburban towns are left. Spencer noted applications are less than one third of last year.
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Spencer
County Board of Taxation
New Brunswick
South Amboy
Bridge Work Is Halted By Iron Shortage
The New York and Long Branch railroad bridge over the Raritan River is again stalled due to iron shortages. Several shipments arrived recently and further delay was expected, but a wrong shipment will be returned. Subscribe for the NEWS.
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New York & Long Branch
Raritan River
Rescued Bride and Baby Die in Tenement Fire
Fred Koening saved his bride and their week old baby from a blaze on the upper east side then returned to awaken other inmates. He was overcome by smoke and died as investigators link the fire to a bomb set by a "black hand" group.
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United Press Wire
New York
Upper East Side
Fred Koening
Shoplifter Arrested After Second Visit to Store
Steve Yando, a 24 year old Hungarian of 392 State Street, was held at police headquarters on a shoplifting charge after being seen concealing articles in a Smith Street store. Floorwalker J E Henderson alerted manager Harold L Hall. Yando was turned over to police and fined $10 the next morning, but unable to pay and rehoused.
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Steve Yando
State Street
Smith Street
J. E. Henderson
Yando
Henderson
Harold L. Hall
Christmas Service Led by Presbyterian En deavor Society
The Presbyterian Christian Endeavor Society held a special Christmas service in the chapel last night with Miss Ruth Hancock leading the meeting and Mrs. James Chalmers singing a solo "Night of Nights." Special Christmas hymns were sung and a large stock of meeting perfumes was available at Gardens at 433 State Street.
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Presbyterian Christian Endeavor Society
Ruth Hancock
James Chalmers
Garden's
State Street
Alarm Man and Wife Near Retirement Targeted
Mr and Mrs Andrew Pokosky of Chapman avenue were alarmed late Saturday when three men fled their yard after a noise. A police night stick dropped by a suspect was recovered by Pokosky and taken to police headquarters. Mrs Pokosky reported illness from the incident and named a suspect, leading to a warrant issued for his arrest. The case is set for court tomorrow night.
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Andrew Pokosky
Chapman Avenue
Pokosky
Hanson
St Pauls German Lutheran Church Christmas Festival
Sunday school children of St Pauls German Lutheran Church held their annual Christmas festival in Washington hall from 4 to about 6:30 pm. The event featured a large decorated Christmas tree, musical selections, songs, recitations, and toys and fruit for the children. Teachers led by Justus Jkaletsch and others organized the program and gifts, with broad church turnout.
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St. Paul’s German Lutheran Church
Washington Hall
Justus Jkaletsch
Henry Detering
H. Detering
Jacob Ganns
Mary Rodecker
Minnie Nebel
Schumann
J. Kaletsch
Max Kaletsch
Washington Hose Co Celebrates Twenty-Fifth Anniversary
The Washington Hose Company marks 25 years with a banquet in Braga hall tonight. Mayor Bollschweiler, the Board of Aldermen, former and honorary members, and guests are invited. New York talent will entertain and a local orchestra will provide music. Andrew Anderson chairs the arrangements.
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Washington Hose & Chemical Company
Braga Hall
Washington Hose Company
Bollschweiler
New York
Andrew Anderson
Christmas Tree Night at Keasbey School
The Presbyterian Sunday school in Keasbey will host a Christmas tree event Thursday night at the Keasbey public school. Christmas stationery will be sold at Garden's located at 433 State Street.
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Keasbey
Presbyterian Sunday School of
Garden’s
State Street
Ice House Fire Spurred New Build At Dorsey Site
Fire crews quelled a still alarm at 2:30 PM yesterday when embers from the Dorsey ice house on Second Street reignited. A firm official said construction of a taller replacement will begin immediately, with the Central Railroad of New Jersey discussed for spur use. The firm also expands ice facilities at the Eggert estate pond in Metuchen with a 256 by 50 foot structure, about 26 foot posts, capacity 7,500 tons.
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Washington Hose & Chemical Company
Dorsey
Second Street
Central Railroad
New Jersey
Eggert
Metuchen
Retiring Public Service Supt Honored With Gift
W A Belcher resigned from the Public Service Corporation and was presented a cut glass punch set by local office employees. H P Chandler spoke for the group and will succeed Belcher in the operating department with J C Olwine as assistant. Changes will follow in the local office.
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W. A. Belcher
Public Service Corporation
H. P. Chandler
Central Division
The
Public Service
Belcher
Chandler
Elizabeth
J. C. Olwine
New 250 HP Oil Engine Tested at Pearl Place Plant
A test of the new 250 horse power crude oil engine at Citizens' Electric Light Heat and Power Company in Pearl Place proved entirely satisfactory. It is twice as powerful as the existing engine and of the same make. Installing the new generator and dynamo is rapidly progressing and the addition is expected to be in use before January 1.
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Citizens’ Electric Light, Heat & Power Company
Pearl Place
Greene and Gaynor to penitentiary for harbor fraud
The U.S. Supreme Court denied Benjamin D. Greene and John F. Gaynor review of their conspiracy case with Captain Carter over Savannah harbor improvement work. The ruling upholds the lower court judgment, directing Greene and Gaynor to serve penitentiary terms as the noted case ends.
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United Press Wire
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States Today
Benjamin D. Greene
John F. Gaynor
Carter
Savannah Harbor
Greene
Gaynor
St Marys School Holds Christmas Exercises
Pupils at St Marys School staged Christmas programs this morning reflecting credit on teachers. The program featured duets, hymns, recitations and songs by primary to sixth graders, with gold medals awarded in spelling con tests. Monsignor O Connell and Reverends Carr and Massey were presented with gifts as the school closed for holidays until January 6.
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St. Mary's School
M. Donovan
A. Deegan
F. Buckley
John Huff
Mary Beatty
Alice Cladek
Marie Powers
Michael Mansfield
Anna Donovan
Dennis Walsh
Monsiegnor B. T. O'Connell
Peter Carr
Thomas Massey
Perfume Stock Listed with Seaman and Drugstore
A large stock of first class perfumes is noted. The listing mentions Seaman and a druggist as likely handlers or sellers, with catalog number 14452-12-17-51.
Thief Steals Turkeys From Hall Avenue Butcher Shop
Police report a burglar entered Barnet Goldman’s butcher shop at 26 Hall Avenue early yesterday and carried off a number of large turkeys still awaiting delivery. About ten to twenty birds missing. a suspect seen leaving with a bundle and a turkey later cooked at a suspect's home.
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Barnet Goldman
Hall Avenue
Goldman
Frank Schultz
Sergant Huff
Huff
House Owners Settle Suits Out of Court
State Board of Tenement House Supervision actions against seven local owners were settled out of court in district court this morning. Inspectors have been active, and many owners were notified to improve conditions. Some ignored orders, leading to legal action to enforce compliance.
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State Board of Tenement House Supervision
Choral Society Rehearsal Tonight at Simpson M E Church
All members of the Choral Society are requested to attend the final full rehearsal tonight at Simpson M E Church. An assortment of fine stationery is available at Seaman's druggist.
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Choral Society
Simpson M. E. Church
Seaman's
Chesebrough Association Elects Officers and Plans Theatre Event
Nearly all Chesebrough Employes Mutual Aid Association members attended the Saturday meeting at the plant where James H. Cassidy was re elected president and officers for all posts were chosen. The group aims to secure the Majestic theatre for a high class play as a season event.
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Chesebrough Employes
Mnutual Aid Association
Majestic Theatre
James H. Cassidy
George Westfield
Fred H. Lonseth
Louis Lonseth
Miss
John F. Carlson
Nathaniel Cornelison
William Nelson
Albert HH. Bram
John L. Mundy
Association
Gorge Westfield
Cassidy
Chesebrough Manufacturing Company
Chesebrough 2Am Factor
Christmas Cards And Calenda Dars At Seaman's
A brief notice reports a sale of Christmas cards postals and calena dars at Seaman's store with a catalog entry number 13452-12-17-6¢% and no further details.
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Seaman's
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Mgr
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Clue
ST. Paul
Washington Hose CO
Ige House
Garden
Santa
Chesebrough Assn
Elect and
Plan Play
Edward Stahl
Gillis
South Second St
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