Fort moves away from machine leadership in New Jersey
Governor Fort widens gap with party bosses as his public stance hardens on excise and Bishop law. The Jersey City Journal urges Fort to break with guardians, praising his rising independence and predicting he will lead if he sustains the fight. The piece notes past machine opposition and Fort’s growing mastery of publicity to rally voters.
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Judge Fort
The
Jersey City Journal
Fort
Murphy
Republican Party
Stokes
Baird
Voorhees
Kean
Strong
Murray
Governor Fort
State Committee
State House
Civil Service
Health Board
Board of Guardians
New Jersey
Amboy Evening Star details and staff credits
Independent afternoon paper except Sundays published as Perth Amboy edition. Editor Clevenger and business manager Olmstead oversee operations. No. 284 slate indicates issue numbering for the Perth Amboy, N. J. newspaper edition.
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O A
Amboy
Perth Amboy
Clevenger
Olmstead
Perth Amboy in 1909 Prominent Port and Industrial Center
Facts about Perth Amboy describe a city of about 30,000 with steamers docked along a 21 foot channel, multiple railroads, two newspapers, a federal post office, public library, city hospital, water works, and extensive industries including smelting, copper, cement, brick, terra cotta, and shipyards. The notice promotes its factories, utilities, transport links, and educational institutions, inviting inquiries to Albert Lyon, Secretary of the Board.
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York
Sandy Hook
New York
Haag
Pennsylvania, Central Railroad of
New Jersey
le Valley
Staten Island
Federal Post Office
American
Cain‘s
Raritan Copper Works
Keelt Asphalt Works
United Lead Works
Pardee Steel Works
Ile Works
Ceramic
Ough ‘Aseline Works
Marcy Stove Works
Gether
Marine Always
Standard Underground Cablepany
Roessier & Niasslachermical Works
Emery Mills
Coke
Rosenthal Bandker
Albert Lyon
Board of | E
City Government Officials And Meeting Schedule
Listing of mayor and aldermen by ward with party affiliations, city officers including clerk treasurer solicitor and various department heads, board names, and regular meeting nights. Includes education, health, and water boards with names and roles, plus a clothing ad from Hart Schaffner & Marx inviting readers to view spring suits.
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Albert Bolschweiler
William D. Voorhees
W. Hornsby
M. Gannon
Oe J. Galvin
Rge T. Larson
Law- Sedie
Dalton
Stephen Joe R
Wilbur Lakoe
Rich FP. White
C. P. Convery
John F. Tene
Pickersgill
Lommann
M.S. Mein
J. L. Lund
William Tree
Board OF
W. A. Crowell
Math Weirup
Jos. Masust
D. OM
ASSM
Matthew Smith
Henry Toft
W. P. O’nara
Trustees OF Public Library
Francis W. Kitchel
Henry W. Jones
J. McCormick
Fritz Hoyler
Board OF Health
P. N. Kennedy
C. C. Sibley Thomas Grieve
A.P. Kennedy
Richard Henderson
Otto Smith
J. Bkreielsheimer
EF. Brewater
John Seaman
Miesh
Fred H. Walker
Wm Re
Wilbur la Roe
Board OF Water
G.pe
I. R. Tice
J. Mason
Regangs
Alarm Boxes Map to City Fire Alarm Schedule
The document lists fire box locations and cross streets, guidance for raising alarms, and a calendar of community events from March to October including concerts, balls, dances, and charity suppers sponsored by local organizations and schools. It notes specific box numbers and corresponding streets, plus emergency call codes and police links.
Moon Phases for March Highlight Tull timing
The calendar lists key lunar phases for March with notable dates including the sixth last quarter on Tull moon, the 14th new moon, the 21st first quarter and the 26th full moon. This outline guides timing for tides and night sky viewing.
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Tull
Rainbow Easter Egg Dye Papers Free With World Offer
Free Rainbow Easter Egg Dye Papers accompany the New York World next Sunday. The color set promises marbled, non staining, non-poisonous results for egg dyeing. Out-of-town readers can obtain a set by writing to Master Egg at P.O. Box 1,354, New York City.
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New York World
Eggee
It Doesnt Turn Up Detective Joke About Roman Nose
An employer seeks a detective to find a clerk who vanished. The employer describes the missing man as having dark hair, a sallow face, and a Roman nose. The detective quips that a Roman nose never turns up, implying the man may be hard to locate.
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Aasid
Punishment for Kidnaping of Willie Whitla
A Pennsylvania case of Willie Whitla’s kidnapping spurred national outrage and later relief at his recovery. The piece argues kidnapping warrants severe punishment, noting current law allows life imprisonment and discussing a proposed bill to make it a felony with death as a possible penalty. It urges removing judge discretion to require life terms and condemns the kidnappers in custody.
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Willie Whitla
Sharon
Pennsylvania
Variety of snippets and quips from city life
A collection of humorous and vignette items from New Jersey and New York scenes. References to theater fashion, local politics, a baseball outlook for Perth Amboy, a police complaint about overcharging, and a witty exchange with Delia after a wake. Includes names like Taft Roosevelt and Delia with casual, period tone.
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Perth Amboy
John Connelly
New Brunswick Outdoor Amusement Company
Perth Amboys
Hale Minute Smiles 4 Step Farther Muzzied De Dog
A fragment from a rural bit stories dialect recalls a dog, waking news, and a debate on long-ago law and customs. Residents like Mrs Black Bay and a parson discuss how dark ages shaped behavior and law, hinting at a community memory of restraint and curiosity.
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Black Bay
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Perth Amboy Evening News
Perth Amboy Republican
South Gabe
Woodbridge
Roosevelt
Totville
Kong
UPT
P. J. Burke
HIEF
Fire Dept
George E
Cornelius Lyons
Samue J. Mayon
George M. Adair
D. Harbor
William Flynn
Danny Spring
Gannon & Sheehy
Reece
Washington and
First Sts
New Brunswick Ave
Elm St
Smith St
Watson Ave
Commerce
State
Front
Smith Sts
Water
Gordon Sts
Kearny Ave
Gordon St
Smith and Terbert Ste
Amboy Ave
Washington St
Lehigh Ave
Stanford St
City Hospital
Naurer
Washington Hose Co
McClellan Engine Co
Eagle Hose Co
Lincoln Engine Co
Garfield Hose Company
St. Paul’s German Church
Auspices Ladies’ Aid Society
High School
Valhalla Lodge No. 275
Independent Order of Oda Telons
Washington Hall
Lucky Seven
McKinley Mall
Men’s Society
Presbyterian Chapel
Simpson M. FE
McKinley Hall
Canyel
George B. McClellan Engine Company
Plenic
K. A. V. Excelsior
Nickenig’s Grove
Maurer
Pall
Protection Hook & Ladder Company
Donohue
A.M
Sewer
Reginald
Smith Street
Taft
Minnesota
New Brunswick
Delia
New York Globe
Mr. Rastous
Elle
Stella
Jack
Miss Sweet
Miss Swift
Syret Weil
Magiatrate
Rasius
Mre. Jinkson
Mr. Jinkson
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