White Way planned on Smith Street before Easter
Merchants form the Merchants' Progressive Association to convert Smith Street block between High and State into a Great White Way with 20 Polar Flaming Arc Lamps. Officers elected John K Sheehy chair Harold L Hall secretary William M Floersch treasurer. Lamps to cost about 75 dollars each installed outside buildings with installment payments.
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Smith Street
High
State Streets
Odd Fellows
Merchants’ Progressive Association
John K. Sheehy
Harold L. Hall
William M. Floersch
Chandler
Public Service Corporation
Nesbitt
Fox Brothers & Company
New York
Sheehy
Mr. Sheehy
Lamp
C. A.exter
George Kerkelson
Chris Christofferson
John Kelly
William Murdoch
Louis Briegs
William H
Perth Amboy Ticket Rule Change Pleases Local Officials
Perth Amboy residents welcomed the Staten Island Railroad move to lift the three day limit on excursion tickets within the island. General Traffic Agent George J. Brown indicated Perth Amboy tickets will follow soon, with interstate tickets to be adjusted at an early date. The Perth Amboy Evening News received the letter outlining the intent to remove limitations on Perth Amboy and related interstate tickets.
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Perth Amboy
Staten Island Railway
Staten ‘Island
The
News Today
George J. Brown
Perth Amboy Evening News
N. J
New York
Four Months in County Jail for Disorderly Conduct
Richard Daly aged 38 of Elizabeth was arrested by Patrolman Tonnesen for disorderly conduct. Recorder Pickersgill sentenced him to 120 days in the county jail. Daly was abusive and insulted bystanders yesterday. Mrs Kanajay of Keasbey reported being overcharged at a store on 239 Smith Street.
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Richard Daly
Elizabeth
Tonnesen
Pickersgill
Daly
Kanajay
Keasbey
Hanson
Smith Street
Grand Exhibition of Spring Millinery at J Kreielsheimer
A grand exhibition of spring millinery is hosted by J Kreielsheimer & Son at 117 Smith Street on Friday March 26, Saturday March 27, and Monday March 29. The event showcases new hats for the season and invites local dames and shoppers to inspect the latest styles.
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J. Kreielsheimer & Son
Smith Street
J. Kreielsheimer & N’s
Smith-street
Ilis-Baeaks
J. Kreielssheimer & Son
Pedromagen
Spr
J. Krebelsheim
Viday
Monda
J. Kretelsheimer & N
Fuonodiat
J. Kretelsheimer & Son
Postmaster Tice Plans Two New Letter Carriers
Postmaster George H. Tice drafts his annual report for the fiscal year ending March 31 and expects business to be similar to last year. He plans to apply around June 1 for two new carriers but cites street conditions on the outskirts as a barrier. He previously faced denial but gained a clerk addition. He is distributing free seeds provided by the Department of Agriculture.
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George H. Tice
Tice
Department of Agriculture
Champ Clark on the Bill Appplauds, Urges Amendments
Washington reports Champ Clark Democratic leader in the House delivering his expected tariff bill speech. He applauded the Democratic side and urged thorough consideration and amendments to reduce prohibitive rates, noting the Dingley bill created a deficit and calling for revenue-based cuts.
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United Press Wire
Washington
Champ Clark
House
Claus Spreckles
Taft
Repair Work Planned For 16 Inch Water Main
A sixteen inch water main on the south shore meadows remains unrepaired after several days of a gang’s work. The pipe has rotted from mud acidity, so a new section will likely be installed to restore service.
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South Shore Meadows
Perth Amboy Aerie Committee Plans Social Event
The Perth Amboy Aerie social session details show local and out of town talent for a program and Charles Cluncy to provide refreshments. A Valhalla Association entertainment and dance in Washington Hall Saturday night is also arranged by the committee with Guce H. Jesndie as a member.
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Eagles
Charles Cluncy
Valhalla
Connelly Resigns as New Brunswick Team Manager
New Brunswick March 24 John J. Connelly of Perth Amboy resigns as manager of the New Brunswick Outdoor Amusement Company baseball team. David Driscoll, longtime Hoboken manager, is chosen to succeed him and will head Perth Amboys in New Brunswick. A meeting discusses securing players and grounds, with aims to cover grandstand and improve the park. Connelly plans to manage a Perth Amboys team in this city and promote Sunday baseball at Amusement Park.
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New Brunswick
John J. Connelly
Perth
Connelly
Perth Amboys
Driscoll
Dr Ramsay Auto Skids Hits Curb On Sprinkled Street
Dr W E Ramsay's Buick runabout skidded on a slippery Smith Street near State Street, breaking a rear wheel. Carl Veneziano of Broad Street, a helper at Ramsay's, was alone in the auto during the morning mishap.
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W. E. Ramsay
Smith Street
State Street
Smith Streets
Carl Veneziano
Broad Street
Dr. Ramsay
Trials Set In Middlesex Circuit Court At New Brunswick
Two cases to be heard before Judge Lloyd in the Middlesex Circuit Court in New Brunswick tomorrow. Hattie C Black and R A Peltier in replevin. Thomas Langan and Harry Wolff over a lumber bill balance. Stricker represents defendants. Also reported are youths damaging Mrs Klinks property and a drum corps caps committee update plus a Goodwill Corps dance invitation.
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Lloyd
Middlesex
New Brunswick
Hattie C. Black
R. A. Peltier
Replevin
Thomas Langan
Harry Wolff
Joseph KE. Stricker
Drum Corps
Washington
Drum & Bugle Corps
Goodwill Corps
Local Classifieds Advertise Sprin Miliimery at Smith Street
Fragments mention a listing for Sprin Miliimery at J Kreiels heimer and Co on 117 Smith Street with a Friday Saturday event. The readable text urges readers to let the NEWS tell your wants.
Capture of Kidnappers Claimed as Suspects
Sharon, March 24 United Press reports Billy Whitla and his father James P Whitla with officials left for Cleveland to identify kidnap suspects Helen Faulkner and James Boyle arrested in Cleveland. Police tie money packages to ransom. search of Prospect avenue apartment and candy laced with poison. suspect admissions follow.
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United Press
Sharon
Billy Whitls
James P. Whitla
Frank Buhl
Crain
Cleveland
Helen Faulkner
James Boyle
Ranger
United Press Wire
Billy Whitla
Whitla
Prospect Avenue
Billy
Faulkner
Pennsylvania
Terra Cotta Combine Election Will Stand
Albert Bond, leading minority stockholders of Atlantic Terra Cotta Company, failed to overturn the January 21 officers election. Attorney General E R O Malley denied the petition to void the slate, affirming Powell as president replacing De Forest Grant. Plants continue operating, with Powell optimistic for a busy season.
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Combine
Powell
Tottenville
Roosevelt Dining Etiquette Aboard Hamburg Steamer
On the Hamburg voyage Roosevelt, 290 miles east of Sandy Hook, sits at the middle of the captain’s table after an agreement with Italy repositioned the Italian commissioner to his right. Captain Burmeister shifts from head of table to middle to ease the seating arrangement. Captain Butt delivers Taft’s message and gift.
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Hamburg
Sias
Consett
Mass
Sandy Hook
Col
Roosevelt
Boas
Italy
Signor
Mazzuccni
Captain Burmeister
Mr. Roosevelt
President Taft
Archibald Butt
Butt
Ambassador Reid Grandfather in Birth Announcement
London dispatch reports a son born to Mr and Mrs John Ward King Edward's equerry and former Miss Jean Reid daughter of Whitelaw Reid The note recalls their 1908 June marriage of social interest Also mentions Waldorf Astor and Langhorne Shaw with millinery openings at J Krebsheim Parlors Smith Street Dates provided in OCR fragment.
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Beccia
United Press Wire
London
John Ward
King Edward’s
Jean Reid
Whitelaw Reid
Internanal
Me Waldorf Astor
Wiy
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Beth Mordecai Annual Dance in Washington Hall
Congregation Beth Mordecai held its annual dance in Washington hall with an eight piece orchestra directed by C Howard Smith. The grand march at 11 pm was led by Mr and Mrs Leo Goldberger, about twelve couples, with intricate figures guided by Floor Manager Klein. Refreshments were served on the balcony. Arrangement, Floor, and Reception committees listed with multiple local members.
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Washington Hall
Congregation Beth Mordecai
C. Howard Smith
Leo Goldberger
Klein
Balccony
Albert Leon
Max Wortzel
J. L. Klein
Joseph Bruck
Max Klein
Jack Klein
James B. Sameth
Samuel Borak
Michael Fingerote
Max Kreielsheimer
Sidney Kaufman
Albert Klein
H. Friedman
Jack Weitzen
Leo Schwartz
Adolph Greenbaum
K. Finkelstein
H. Philo
E. Kramer
Henry Wolff
Jacob Goldberger
Max Gibian
William Gross
New Isolation Hospital to be Built as Smallpox Cases Rise
Last night and today two new smallpox cases were added to the city list. Mrs. Little and her child were taken to the isolation hospital at 212 Elm. Theo dore Little had prompted quarantine on that home. Sixteen cases remain under quarantine with seven more still in hospital. A 30 by 18 foot building to expand the isolation facility will be erected this week near the present unit. City Engineer Mason prepared sketches and the plans move forward without bids due to time limits. Quarantines at 191 Oak street and 68B Washington street were lifted, and 84 Buckingham avenue’s case likely will be lifted today.
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Health Department
Samuel Little
Child
Elm Street
S. J. Mason
Oak Street
Freezing a Mother in Law Farce At Presbyterian Chapel
The Men's Society presents a Monday night performance on March 29 in the Presbyterian chapel. The English drawing room farce features five roles led by Roy Minton Edgar Mullen Russell Rock Arthur Gardner and Harry Trimmer portraying Mr and Mrs Henry Pipp Emily and guests Ferdinand Swift and Percival Pemberton. A local ad notes prescriptions available at Sexton's 70 Smith Street.
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Presbyterian Chapel
England
Henry Pipp
Emily
Ferdinand Swift
Percival Pemberton
Roy H. Minton
Edgar Mullen
Russel Rock
Arthur Gardner
Harry Trimmer
Spring Millinery Sale at J. Kretels Smith Street
Fr day event promised at Spring Millinery by J. Kretels on Smith Street with limited items and special offers. Local shoppers expected to visit Saturday for unique hats and accessories.
Governor seeks mansion for State capital residence
Governor Fort asks the New Jersey legislature to study the feasibility of establishing a gubernatorial residence in Trenton. He cites executive convenience, close capital access, and reduced travel time as reasons, urging an inquiry by the house commission and a report to future sessions. The message notes bipartisan practice in other states and states no immediate construction plan or funding is requested.
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Trenton
Fortin
Union
Senate
Capi
Nevada
Eature
House Commission
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Desirea
Perth Amboy Aerie Committee
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THURS
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Shattuck
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Dev Wood
Iain Shattuck
Detective Wood
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Terra Cotta Combine
Grant
Wayving Goodby
Bridge
Theodore Roosevelt
William Howard Taft
Ambassador Reid
Raritan Ae Payette
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Gast For Coming Play
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