28 Jan 1911
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Newspaper
Perth Amboy Evening News
Location
Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1911
Page
1
Builders push ahead on major local projects with J C Donohue & Son favored to land the Cortlandt Street Church of Our Lady of Hungary contract. The Seemingly slow week contrasts with earlier bursts of filings while Dr J Sil’s new State and Broad storefront and apartment building nears completion in brick and loom.
Real estate transfers entered in the records of Collector of Revenue Richard F. White over the past week include Peter C. Peterson selling lot 10 block 92 Gordon Street to John Zavaz ky via Hans Nielsen. Soren P. Stark selling lot 4 block 246 Brace avenue to Jens N. Wester through Hans Nielsen. M. Rosett selling lots 11 and 12 block 218 Parker Street to Massopust Brothers via Massopust Brothers. Catherine A. Laney selling lot 45 block 147 Smith Street to George G. Hrzezko. Peter S. Peterson selling lot 26 block 68 First Street to Olaf P. Ole Sen. Koyen and Ostergaard transferring to Adam Bebmidie lots 5 and 6 block 324 B Amboy Avenue via John Hanson. More than 20 000 people in this vicinity read the Evening News.
Real estate north of Hall avenue shows few residential lots left as factory workers occupy most available plots on Charles Elizabeth Catherine Parker and Cortlandt streets. Parker street lot sold to Massapust Brothers for about 700 dollars. Spring openings by local real estate men follow surge in population from nearby factories driving dwelling and apartment demand.
Manila reports the Taal volcano on Bombom lake in Batangas province erupting for the first time since 1873. Explosions are heard for miles, large smoke columns rise from the crater, lake water has dropped about three inches, and numerous earthquakes are felt across Luzon with no major destruction yet.
Notice to landowners in Perth Amboy and Middlesex County of a hearing on February 3 at New Brunswick Court House to assess benefits from a new Pulaski Avenue sewer. Objections to assessed lands must be in writing and filed with the Middlesex County Clerk prior to hearing.
The fragment shows figures of 16.92 and a file code 8280-1-28-51 connected to Cc. C. Hommann, City Attorney, indicating a financial or legal matter tied to the attorney and a referenced file number.
Middlesex County Circuit Court notices the application by the City of Perth Amboy for appointment of lands and real estate in Baker Place from Sayre Ave to New Brunswick Avenue. A final hearing is set for January 10 in the courthouse, with objections in writing due by filing with the county clerk. Attorney Hommann represents the case.
Court announces a February hearing on the Amboy Avenue sewer case in Middlesex County at the New Brunswick court house. The order dated January 28 directs the hearing date to be set by the court as to lands and real property affected by the proposed sewer project.
A discussion of attractive and practical illustrations for modern moderate priced houses provides guidance on design ideas that balance aesthetics with cost. The text outlines how these drawings give a fairly accurate sense of construction costs and feasible features for prospective buyers and builders.
This bungalow plan offers four rooms and a bath in a 30 by 40 foot layout with porches. The living room and dining alcove form two main spaces, plus a cozy nook and a large protected porch under a wide roof overhang. Construction described as stucco and metal laths to sill level, rest in shingles, price 3200 dollars.
Washington reports on the newly formed National Progressive Republican League as it seeks to separate party machinery from interests and bosses. Senators Bristow Dixon Morris and Norris and Representatives Gronna Madison Lenroot and Cooper explain the group aims for a people driven platform, a tariff commission, and legislation enacted through the Republican party. The movement envisions electing delegates by general primary and giving citizens a direct say in presidential choices.
Statements by Senators Bourne and Representatives Lindbergh Hubbard and Nelson outline a drive for a reform movement within the Republican Party. They advocate popular referendums, direct election of senators, and real inclusion of the people in government, while warning against party cliques masking actions.
The piece argues most men can save money but few understand investing. It urges seeking experts to manage investments, noting larger margins in some cases and many Americans lose money to illegitimate schemes. It implies the value of professional guidance.
A short note points readers to neighborhood news found in today’s want ads. It hints at local happenings but provides no specifics, urging readers to scan the page for details and items of interest in the community section.
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