Meat boycott spreads rapidly across states
The nationwide anti meat price campaign tightens as Ohio and nearby states see unions, labor clubs, and city firms pledge to abstain from meat for thirty days. From Cleveland to St Louis and Waterbury, organizers report growing participation and new pledges to boycott meat and related products to pressure prices downward.
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Harmon
Chicago
Chicago Federation of Labor
Baltimore
Federation of Labor
Kansas City
St. Louis
United Press Wire
International Brotherhood of Stationary Firemen
Proomiers
National Capital
Washington
Four Cops Respond to Fight Where Man Is Stabbed
Four officers were sent to 443 Chapman avenue at 1:30 this morning to quell a fight. They found John Maleckski stabbed in the back, allegedly by Andrew Zeria, who admitted stabbing him after being struck with a bottle. Zeria faced charge of atrocious assault, bail set at 500. Maleckski held as witness with 200 bail.
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Chapman Avenue
John Maleckski
Andrew Zeria
Stockton Street
J. G. Cottrell
Morris
Lybeck
Calvin
Martin
Zeria
Maleckski
M.S. Meinzer
Walters
New Brunswick
Snow drifts six to eight feet halt street clearing
Street Commissioner Adair with ten teams faced eight foot drifts on Waltrous Lane. Drifts stretched hundreds of feet delaying road opening. Workers shoveled to free teams and cleared adjoining streets. By noon many streets were passable though sidewalks still held ice. Cleanup continued with aim to finish tomorrow.
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Waltrous Lane
Mr. Adair
Amboy Avenue
Alpine Cemetery
Smith Street
Wood Says Not Guilty In Liquor Case At Cheesequake
L D Wood who ran the Olde Spye House at Cheesequake pleaded not guilty to selling liquor on Sunday before Judge Lyon. He was released on 500 bail for trial. John Horemza admitted stealing a bicycle in Metuchen and selling it in Perth Amboy. sentenced to three months in county jail. Julian Mieckosky of Roosevelt pleaded not guilty to assault and battery on Richard McDonald. trial set for Tuesday. Frank Cialacki of Woodbridge faced trial Tuesday with Thomas Brown assigned to defend him.
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L. D. Wood
Cheesequake
Lyon
John Horemza
Metuchen
Perth Amboy
Julian Mieckosky
Roosevelt
Richard F. McDonald
Frank Cialacki
Woodbridge
Mary Calacki
Thomas Brown
Hearing Planned in Perth Amboy Lunacy Case
Special to the Evening News reports a lunacy case involving George Swinson of Perth Amboy, sent for examination after an assault on his father. A hearing before Judge Lyon will determine next steps for the young man. In unrelated items, Jack Rhodes suffered injuries when his left middle finger was mashed in a block and tackle. Dr Meinzer treated him. Local ads note Schade's pork sausage at 20 cents per pound.
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New Brunswick
George Swinson
Perth Amboy
Jack Rhodes
E. J. Dorsey and Sons
Dr. Meinzer
Ice House Seeks Lower Prices Says Consumers’ Coal & Ice
Notice states Consumers' Coal and Ice Co and partners offer discounted ice to customers, promising lower prices than competitors. Handles contact details and sale pitch, urging readers to buy now for savings.
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Consumers’ Coal & Ice Co
Ae Frankel
P. Paviovaky
Examinations for Census Positions Announced in District
Examinations for census enumerator jobs will be held here on February 5. Secretary Percy Coutts of the local Board of Civil Service Examiners has been notified but has not yet received the necessary blanks and forms. The exams mirror national census testing with many applicants expected.
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Percy Coutts
Board of Civil Service Examiners
River and Harbor Bill Cut to 35 Million
Washington January 21 The House committee on Rivers and Harbors set a 35 million dollar ceiling for this year's bill, aligning with the administration program for economy in river and harbor appropriations. The 1907 act totaled about 80 to 90 million.
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United Press Wire
Washington
House Committee On
Canadian R R Men Seek General Wage Increase
Delegates representing every railroad in Canada meet with system managers in Montreal to push for a broad wage rise. Demands range from ten to twenty percent above the current scale.
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United Press Wire
Montreal
Canada
Fire in Danbury destroys Silver Hat factory plant
Fire began in the engine room of the Silver Hat factory in Danbury Connecticut early today destroying the plant and its contents. Loss estimated at 100000 dollars with 70000 dollars covered by insurance. Cause undetermined. Ad for Schade's pure pork sausage at 19 Smith Street.
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Silver Hat
Schade
Smith Street
Churches Plan Meetings Here in City Evangelistic Conference
A conference of pastors and church representatives met at Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church. Leaders from First Baptist First Presbyterian Danish M E and Swedish Congregational discussed union evangelistic meetings. Plans included two large meetings at Simpson and Presbyterian churches or a central auditorium with an evangelist and assistants. The Baptist delegation abstained from voting. A follow up meeting is set at Rev. William H. Bawden’s home to decide dates and venues.
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George C. Wilding
Simpson Church
Edward R. Proctor
First Presbyterian Church
William H. Bawden
First Baptist
James H. Northrup
First Presbyterian
A. E. Elmquist
Dr. Wilding
Simpson M. E
Carl W. Hanson
M. H. Church
Louis Nanassy
M. E
Henry Ostrom
Wisconsin
Beiderwolff
Indiana
Baptist Church
Bawden
Gordon Street
Bart o Not To Go 10 Prison (New Brunswick Jan 21)
George Barto, arrested for stealing gin from a Lehigh Valley car, was sentenced to five months in the county jail after habeas corpus proceedings. Previously at Rahway reformatory, he was deemed a first offender, so authorities refused further confinement there. Judge Lyon ordered five months in jail, rejecting state prison because the crime did not warrant a felon’s sentence.
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New Brunswick
George Barto
Rahway Reformatory
Lyon
Barto
Reformatory
Telegraphers Demand Wage Hikes On Big Four Railroad
Washington January 21 Commissioner of Labor Neill will travel to Cincinnati to examine telegraphers complaints on wage increases and improved working conditions on the Big Four system. Action may await arbitration between Illinois Central and its telegraphers on similar terms.
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United Press Wire
Washington
Neill
Cincinnati
Illinois Central Railroad
Aviator leaps from burning aeroplane in Algeria
Oran January 21 French aviator Olie Flagers escaped death when his aeroplane caught fire at height. He leaped from the blazing craft near the ground, suffered burns and bruises but is believed to be not seriously hurt. A Ruthenian Opera Company performance in Pulaski hall last night drew applause and good patronage.
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Algeria
Olie Flagers
Flagers
Ruthenian Opera Company
Austria
Pulaski Hall
Concannon Beats Bliss in Paterson State Pool Championship
Joseph Concannon defeated James Bliss of Montclair at Paterson in the state pool championship last night by a score of 150 to 48.
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Bliss Joseph
James Bliss
Montclair
Paterson
Attorney Shot in His Office in New Haven
Howard C. Webb once city attorney of New Haven was shot three times in his office shortly before 1 PM by Walter E. Newport state manager for Preferred Insurance. Webb is in dangerous condition at home with doubtful recovery. Newport, recently divorced from Webb's client wife, is in custody without bail.
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United Press
New Haven
Conn
Howard C. Webb
Walter E. Newport
Preferred Insurance Company
Webb
Newport
Feature of affair for the nurses home
A lecture and entertainment at the city hospital nurses home in the Auditorium next Thursday night will feature Major D Scott Chisholm a prominent bag piper from New York. He will impersonate the famous Scotch comedian Harry Lauder in a program designed to aid the nurses home.
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City Hospital
D. Scott Chisholm
New York
Major Chisholm
Harry Lauder
Demands Made on Sixty Five Railroads
Cincinnati Jan 21 J P DeFrates chairman of the committee presenting demands to the Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern railroads for conductors and brakemen said the wage increase demands have gone to the executive offices of sixty five railroads from the Mississippi to the Atlantic and north of the Ohio He expected general managers to meet soon to craft a reply to the demand.
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Cincinnati
J. P. DeFratés
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railroads
Mississippi River
Atlantic Coast
Ohio River
DeFrates
Burglar James Gordon Arrested After Penitentiary Release
Philadelphia Jan 21 James Gordon a burglar was arrested as he stepped from the Western Penitentiary after a 23 month sentence He is wanted in Jersey City on a gang charge linked to a reign of crime there and is held awaiting Jersey City police arrival.
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United Press Wire
Philadelphia
James Gordon
Wastern
Gordon
Jersey City
Leak in 24 Inch Water Main Near Runyon
A twenty four inch water main leak was found near Runyon and reported to the department. Superintendent Crowell led a repair crew to investigate as city hall gauge showed only twenty five pounds, well below the normal forty pounds. The weak pressure affects high city areas. Everything in prime meats at Schade's on Smith Street.
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Runyon
Crowell
City Hall
New Officers Lead Board of Home for the Aged
January 13 meeting at the home elected Maria Pierce as president replacing Mrs Baldwin. W F Van Pelt became vice president and R M Laing named secretary. Martha Washington tea planned for February 22 at 271 High Street. Rummage sale delayed a month. Christmas collection totals about 240 dollars so far.
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Home For the Aged
C. C. Baldwin
G. J. Haney
Ladies’ Board
Maria Pierce
Baldwin
W. F. van Pelt
R. M. Laing
Martha Washington
Washington
High Street
Floods Hit Paris Subways Paralyze City Traffic
Paris, Jan 21. The Seine flood floods the subway after a cave-in, suspending all subway traffic and threatening full tube inundation. Water fills the river police station and Henry IV park. city shipping halts as flood crest expected Sunday. War Minister Brun orders tents, food and clothing for refugees in eastern and southern France.
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United Press Wire
Paris
Seine
Henry the Fourth
Brun
France
Berlin social leaders protest American guests at court
Berlin social leaders revolt over 28 Americans, mostly women, attending last night's Kaiser court reception. A German paper claims the court's dignity is compromised by associations with ordinary Americans deemed socially unfit and sworn republicans.
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United Press Wire
Berlin
Capital Stock Raised by Hudson and Middlesex Telegraph
The Hudson and Middlesex Telegraph Company will raise capital from 250000 to 1000000 dollars. Directors approved the recapitalization and stockholders meet January 21 at 11 AM in New Brunswick Avenue to elect directors and discuss the plan. William J. Lansley said the move expands lines including a New York to Washington direct line now mostly complete. Cables under the Raritan river were laid with War Department approval. officers include Lansley president McLean vice president and Lawrence secretary-treasurer.
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Hudson and Middlesex Telephone and Telegraph Company
New Brunswick Avenue
William J. Lansley
New York
Washington
Wilmington
Del
Washington, D. C
Raritan River
Warment
Ley
O. K
Board of Freeholders
County Bridge
War Depot
Henry C. McLean
B. L. Lawrence
Decision Reserved In District Court In Saloon Case
The suit of Joseph Deak against Charles Hussar was heard yesterday with Judge Beekman presiding in district court. Deak seeks the return of 150 dollars after claiming he paid 500 for a Woodbridge saloon. Hussar could not complete the transfer and Deak says 350 was refunded, leaving a balance due. Trial extended through the day with Joseph Stricker for Deak and Thomas Brown for Hussar.
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Joseph Deak
Charles Hussar
Beekman
Woodbridge
Deak
Hussar
South River
Joseph B. Stricker
Thomas Brown
Japan Rejects Knox Plan To Neutralize Manchurian Rail
Tokyo reports the Japanese government formally refused United States Secretary Knox's plan to neutralize the Manchurian railway. The rejection was delivered to Ambassador O'Brien with the decision described as impracticable. The official text was not released.
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Tokio
United States
O'Brien
Knox
Cox Says Roosevelt Can Have His Seat
Washington report quotes Representative William W. Cox saying Roosevelt may take his seat in the House, stating he will resign for Roosevelt but not for anyone else. The item notes a heavy snow fall and includes an unrelated adv about Lauer Emulsion Cod Liver Oil priced 25c and 45c.
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Roosevelt
United Press Wire
Washington
William W. Cox
Smith and State Streets
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