Perth Amboy profile as industrial hub and port
Perth Amboy sits 3 miles from New York on Staten Island Sound at the mouth of the Raritan River. It offers 21 foot channel depth, docks for ocean steamers, four railroads, two telegraph and two telephone firms, electric light and gas, a daily newspaper and federal post office. The city supports rich clay deposits, major factories such as American Smelting, Raritan Copper, Barber Asphalt, Chesebrough Vaseline, and several brick, terra cotta, cement, and shipyard works. Public amenities include a library, ten grammar schools, a high school, parochial schools, churches, a city hospital, and municipal water works.
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Perth Amboy
New York
Staten Island Sound
Raritan River
Aritan Bay
Sandy Hook
New_York
Pennsylvania, Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Leigh Valley
Staten Island Rapid Transit
Beiendis
American Smelting Refining
Coma’s
Raritan Copper Works
Elter
Barber Asphalt Works
United Works
Chesebrough Vaseline
Arcy Stove Works
Moon Moon Moon Changes in March
The record lists moon phases for March with new moon on the 8th, second moon on the 9th, first quarter on the 9th, full moon on the 17th, last quarter on the 25th, and new moon on the 31st. A New York Herald weather forecast notes overcast to partly cloudy, warmer in the Middle States and New England, with rain or snow northern districts, then clearing, followed by Sunday fair and colder, and Monday generally fair with slight changes. The coming events section catalogs numerous March and April activities in New York areas including musical benefits, masquerades, balls, concerts, socials, cake sales, and organizational meetings across churches, lodges, and clubs.
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New York
Middle States
New England
Local Government Officials and Meetings Listed
The document lists city officials across parties with titles from mayor to ward aldermen, clerks, and department heads. It notes regular meetings on the second day of each month and additional sessions for boards of health and education, reflecting a structured municipal timetable.
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Alpert Fach Wrethee
William D. Voorhees
Whiamnae van Pelt
Ber‘d Nan
James Garland
George T. Son
Lawrence J. Lion
Stephen Schultz
Ef Ork
Wilbur la Roe
D. A A. OF
Revenue
Rich- Lidasutterr Pr—C. P. Convery
He. Ft
Attornehy
C. C. Hommann
William Wice
Board OF Assessors
W. A. Cro- Font B
Board OF Health
W. W. Matin
W. N. Kant
Mathgow
G. F. Reynolds
D. A Pennedy
Jos. BH. Quick
Board OF Excise
J. H. Mulchay
John Seaman
C. Meshrow
Bred H. Walker
Wm. Cheshire
Ois
Egular
Thomas J. Clark
Win G. Fraser
G. Janey
Bellatrick Convery
Ira R. Cr
Fire Alarm Box Locations and Signal Guide
A list of fire alarm box locations at intersections such as Raritan Copper Works, Madison and Paterson, Market and First, Smith and High Streets, New Brunswick Ave, and others. Instructions describe pulling the box lever once and staying by the box until firemen arrive, with coded taps for various responses including fire under control and police calls.
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Raritan Copper Works
High
Lewis Streets
Madison Ave
Paterson St
First Streets
Smith and
High Streets
New Bruns. Ave
Siete
Smith Streets
Buckingham Av
Hartford St
Commerce
Front Streets
Ligh
Washington Streets
State St
Buckingham Ave
Hail Ave
Charles St
State
Wayne Streets
United Lead Works
Washington
New Bruns Ave
Kim ‘St
Smith Street
Watecn
Front
Water
Gordon Streets
Kearny Ave
Gordon St
Herbert Streets
Woodbridge K’d & Wash
Hook and Lader
Eagle Hose Com
Lincoln Engine Pany
South Amboy City Bill Prompts Local Debate
South Amboy aims to become a city with a bill in the legislature. The move sparks strong opinions on government power, improvements, and taxation. Some urge annexation to Perth Amboy as the wiser path, arguing services and streets would benefit without high taxes.
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Middlesex County
Perth Amboy
New Brunswick
South Amboy
Perth
Public Opinion Letter Calls Out Religious Bigotry in Perth Amboy
In a March 7 public opinion letter from Roosevelt, a Perth Amboy editor pleads for action against religious bigotry permeating local schools. He cites secret meetings to block education by opposing creeds, condemns civic and business leaders for stoking anti education sentiment, and urges unity to protect children. He invokes shared duty and brotherhood to stamp out divisive zeal.
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Roosevelt
Mar
Perth Amboy News
Letter from the Christian Brothers at Ammendale Md
Brother E Alfred reports from the Ammendale Novitiate that Father Johns Medicine has beneficial results with boys and young men preparing to join the order. He calls it an excellent preventative of pneumonia and says it cures colds and builds strength as pure nourishment, free from dangerous drugs.
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The
Christian Brothers
Ammendale
E. Alfred
Father John
John
All And Those Of Creeds To Clergy
A brief exhortation by P. J. Mitchell urges unity beyond caste or creed. He calls on clergy to test humanity by shared standards, insisting that every man remains a brother despite crime or origin. The message emphasizes fraternity over division within religious ranks.
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P. J. Mitchell
Licensing Saloons Scarce as Legislation Looms
The excise board slows new liquor licenses while pending bills may cap licenses at one per 300 people. Perth Amboy already exceeds the limit, and the bill would revoke licenses for violations and prevent new licenses until counts fall within the limit, urged by Senator Robbins and echoed by Governor Fort.
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Perth Amboy
Robbins
Senate
Fort
Excise Board
Camden youths charged in pie thefts amid grand jury case
The grand jury heard a case described as the main item, while local bakers and their temperaments are noted in passing. Two Camden youths faced trouble after stealing several jars of pies, tied to a broader story about indulgence in sweets and the consequences.
Dogs Running at Large Criticizes City Watch
Article urges authorities to act on dogs roaming city streets amid rising bites and attacks this winter. It argues the dog problem endangers residents, becomes a nuisance, and worsens as warm weather nears, calling for cleanup despite ownerless or stray dogs and community tensions.
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P. Olmstead
South Mboy
Woodbridge
Rottenville
Oe Somal
Suburban Advertising Service
North William St
Yridu
March
WH. W. Barnes
High Street
Children’s Society of
Braga
Braga Hall
Workingmen’s
Ladies of Presbyterian Church
Westminster Cadets
Presbyterian Chapel
Reapers of
First Baptist Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Junior Epworth League
Danish M. E. Church
Shamrock
Willow Grove
Woodmen’s Circle
Balli
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the Lodge
Washington Hall
San Salvador
K. of C
Fremad Sick Benefit Society
Columbia A
Arbeiter- Maennerchor
Beth Mordecai
Trainer's
McClellan Engine Company
Presbyterian Church
Daniel Beddoe
National Baseball Club
Presbyterian Congregation
Spring Institute of Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Polish Citizens’ Club
Pulaskia Hall
Daughters of the American Revolution
the Westminster
Slovak Union
Sokal
Dewey Park
Slovak Union Sokal
Cronstadt
Cabin Amboy
Woodchoppers
M. S. Meinzer
Bealth
G. W. Fith
Police
P. J. B Y BF
Dept.—Idugene “Srat
Cornelius Ly
Samuel J. Mason
Geo M. Adair
D. Sers Ge
William Flynn
Weer
Eorne
Public Opinion
Board of Education
Brother
Hoboken
14Th Street
SaLe Henry Stegel Pres
P.M
PXLL
MR. Henry Siegel
Boston
Chicago
P. M
Hudson River Tunnel
Brooklyn
Hudson Tunnel
NLY
Evening News
Mother Hubbard
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