davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-10-14
PUPILS PLAN FOR TESTS

NEW BRUNSWICK, Oct. I4.-Sev-
eral Rutgers College students arc pre-
pairing to take the Rhodes scholarship
qualification examinations next week.
Rutgers has already sent two men to
oxford on Rhodes scholarships n re-
cent Years. The exanlinat,ons will
he conducted on Tuesday and We'd
nosdaN mex IN the public library at
Trenton.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-10-14

Deaths of Newark policemen in the
performance of their duty have been
few. The first on record is that or
Policeman Stanley Brock, who was
shot as he entered a vacant house
at Murray street and Clinton avenue
in 1875. He died at st. Barnabass
Hospital a few hours later. Charles
Oschwald was executed for Brooks
murder, and Thomas Ryan, who was
also arrested, cheated the gallows by
committing suicide in the state
prison.
In the same year Patrolman Rob
ert Elston, jr., was shot and killed
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-10-14
McGovern, Fifth Policeman
Killed in Newark Since 1876

by two brothers named Thielhorn
when he entered a factory at Ferry
and Adams street to arrest them.
The two brothers were pursued by a
mob to the Madison street dock,
where they jumped into the Passaic
and were pelted to death with stones.
In 1885 Policeman Thomas Lyons
vas shot to death during a struggle
with a prisoner in Mechanic street,
between Lawrence and Mulberry
streets.
Nine years ago Thomas O'Neil, a
special officer, was murdered in maxi
ing an arrest in Bowery street.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-10-14
WEBER ON STAND
IN BECKER TRIAL
Gambler to Corroborate Roses
Story of Herman Rosen-
thal's Murder.

given only his opinion" as to the
authenticity of Becker's signature,
John w. Hart, of counsel for the de-
tense. objected to the introduction of
the papers in evidence. Justice Golf
said he would sustain the objection
Unless the witness could make his
Identification more positive. The wit
ness later testified that 81 recognized
that signature as the signature on all
papers handed to me by Charles
Becker. To the best of my belief that
is Becker's signature"
No inkling of it's plans has> been
given by the defense. John F. Nc
Tntyre, chief counsel for Becker, init
mated that he might not call any wit
.lesses at all. simply letting the
States case go TO the jury and at
tempt to brand it as incomplete. The
defense has a number of witnesses
under subpoena, however, and no def
mite announcement that they will moi
be called has been made.
After his rest over Sunday Becker
| appeared somewhat refreshed when
he came into court today. AS here
tofore, his wife sat near him. The
Jury, too, had a quiet Sunday and a
refreshing automobile ride in order to
put them in fit condition for the pro-
trscted sessions demanded by Justice
Goff.t
Refuses to Admit Papers.
Justice Golf refused to allow tn
- - - ~ ~l 81 - .
was excused and BRIDGE" Webbel
was sworn. He said his real nam
was Louis and hat he was a gam
bier. He had known Herman Rosen
thai for fifteen years and Jack Ros'
for the same time. Becker he hat
known for two years. having frs
met him in Jack Roses place and tn
next time in front of his (Webber's
poker rooms.
He used to come to my plac'
often,' said Weber.
Did you ever have conversation
with Becker about Rosenthal??'
Yes. with Harry Valon and Jael
Rose the latter part part of June
Becker said The - = is try
ing TO do me in every way He
trying to see Waldo, the commits
sioner, and now he's going to get t.
Whitman. That - " a go
to be stopped; he's got to be croake'
before he gets to whitman
Il said: Charley, that's a prett.
dangerous thing to do, to murder
man..
=" That's all right said Becker
He's got to be stopped
BRIDGE" told of a ~subsequen
meeting with Becker at the Uniol
Square Hotel.
What are you doing about tina
- Rosenthal9'' Becker said L
me- Weber testified.
Hes doing me-: he's got to b
croaked.'
81 said: Charley, he's going to b
taken care of. You're liable to see
in the papers any day
Tells Of Murder Plot.
The witness then old of meetin
Rose and telling him of Becker's in
sistence that 1.-The job be done. Wei
Der described the inception of Il,
murder pot. Rose had agreed to &c
the four GUNNER together at hi
poker rooms on the night of July Il
ON that night he (Webber) sa'
Rocker and Jack Sullivan at a priz
fight. left them and went to his poke
rooms:
Lefty Louie" Jack Rose. Harr
WALTON. "Gyp the Blood, Sat
schepps and Dago Frank appeare
on the scene, Bridge said.
- I
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-10-14
CHARLTON'S CASE
BEFORE THE COURT TODAY

JERSEY CITY, Oct. 14-The fate of
Porter Charlton, who killed his wife
on Lake Como, Italy, in June, 1910,
and who has been held a prisoner in
the county Jail for two years
comes before the Supreme Court of
the United States. whose sessions be-
gin in Washington today.
The question as to whether Charlton
viii be turned Owe to the Italian au-
thorities and sem back to Italy. to
be tried there. will be argued before
the court.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-10-14
NEW ROAD CALLED BEST

WOODBURY., oct. 1A-when the
State authorities praise a road to the
extent of saying it is the finest stretch
Of highway in the state or that it
will compare favorsbly with any
highway to be found anywhereusthe
comment is taken as meaning much,
Rut that is the opin; ~ passed on The
new stretch OF road from Mantna
5repe tchooIi house to. MicSleson and
vhirh has just been formally accepted
by The Board OF Freehoiders.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-10-14
BIBLES GIVEN TO
TARS OF ANCHORED FLEET

NEW YORK. Oct. l4-If every
and sailor aboard the fleet
now gathered in New York is not the
owner of a Bible IT is nor the fault Of
the churches. A committee Of lao
young men and women during the
last two days has visited every ship
of the fleet, distributing 24,60o Bibles
to members OF the various crews.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-10-14
DEAD LABORER WAS HEIR
TO 1,O0O,O 900 ESTATE

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Oct. John
Zimmerman, a laborer, drowned in
the Sacramento river a month ago.
was heir to an estate of about $1.00o.-
coo. according to information re-
ceived today by Casper Hauser,
friend of Zimmerman, from a New
York attorney. The. lawyer did not
know of Zimnerman's death and
wrote TO Harser. telling him Of Zim-
merman's good luck.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-10-14
GETS BODY ON FIsHHooK

ATLANTIC CITY, Oct. H.-with
6sbhook and line Frank Sprow re-
aovcrsd the hody of a I-yeer-o,d hoy.
Leroy sWeidenerr OF prexei avenue
who. While playing with other boys.
fell TO hts death in Clam Creek. at
The head Of Connecticut avenue.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-10-14
GIRL SURVIVES POISON
GIVEN FOR MEDICINE

sPRINGDALE, Oct 14.-Milk. given
in large quantities to counteract the
effects of iodine, saved the life OF
Laura Fritts, aged Ia, yesterday. Her
father, Carmen Fritts, had accident
ally given her the iodine ii the night
In mistake for cough medicine.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-10-14
CHURCH TO TALK POLITICS

PALMYRA Oct. 14.-Under the
auspices Of the Baraca class of the
Palmyra Baptist Church a political
debate will be held next Wednesday
evening, the subject being Resolved,
That the country would be more
benefited by the election of Wilson
than by the, election of Roosevelt"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-10-14
ITALIAN TURKISH TREATY
is SIGNED, SAYS REPORT

NEW YORK, Oct. IA prominent
house in this city having important
connections with London has received
advices from that city indicating that
,the treaty Of peace between Italy
and turkey has.peen signed.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-10-14
SELL HUNDRED HOUSES

GLAsSPORo, Oct. 1L-As the re-
suit of the decrease in its working
force. dre TO the Installation of blow
Ing machines. the Whitney Glass 0pin-
pany VII sch nearly 100 Of it's small
dwelling houses, formerly rented 10
employees.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-10-14
GIRL KILLED BY AUTO

HARTFORD, Conn, Oct ll,-SiK-
.ysar-old Margaret McCue heca me
confused while crossing a street yes
iereday and Was struck by an aptor
mobile owned by County Commits
sioneF William Bailey, receiving in
; aries from which she later died.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-10-14

McGovernts death "a the result of a n attempt to chase a gang OF
rowdies from in front of the Webster Street School ne om.erc Game I"
the Crane street side of the school at 1925 last night n "a a disor-
derby crowd of rpfans skylarking o n the sidewalk
Part of the crowd moved away W hen, McGovernor approached ut q
half dozen or SO farced him., a S thou gh daring him to 1sturp MIN n
bravado of all but one of these sud- emily disappeared Wnen fMcooVerho
can nearer and sfernly ordered tn EN- away. F.
The man who remained taunted McGovern in an insulting way, n
the officer seized him and started to walk toward n station GUS
He had O taken his prisoner m lore than seventyfvel feet when W
men stnked Up behind HIM WHnes SEES of the shooting who have told
heir stories disagre a to what ha opened next. Some say only n man
shot at the officer, while others declare that both drew guns azed
away. The police are inclined o the latter theory, which is substannated
by the finding of the automatic pistol with only four empty shells
News that the policeman had been shot spread like Whdhre. WITHIN a
very few minutes the automobile al bulance of the Second precinct a
OF the scene and McGovern was hurried to the City Hospital He was
when the body was taken from the mbu1ance n the hosptai sur-
geons believe With County Physician Mckenzie that McGovern died IN
stam1y - .@# .H #e@f HZFR -
One of the bullets that struck McGovern went clear through his
hospital All of the other shots took effect cal McGoverns near
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-10-14
CHEERFUL
AS He REVIEWS FIGHT
AGAINST DEATH CHAIR

the prison palor showing plainly through his dark complexion, But he
vas OF nervous; not in the least
1t was Just 10 o'clock when Chief Justice Gummere assembled the
bench and ordered Court Crer Charles w. Oughetree to open court
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-10-14
LAUDED IN HIGHEST TERMS

Other members of the departing It, especially several of the detec-
tive bureau. whom McGoverno had assisted, 1auded him in highest terms.
One Of the detectives said today that a recent case, for which credit vas
given to the detective bureau had been worked up almost entirely by
McGoverno. ~ er H# !
since February, 1910. He WIS born in a little town near Glas-
gov, Scotland. and was taken to this country by his parents when he
was 2 years old. Since that time he has lived in this city.
He was an active member of the First battalion, Naval Reserve of
New jersey and a a former membe r of the regular army. r During the
Spanish American War he served in Cuba a a member of the Sixth
United States Cavalry, receiving an honorable discharge at the end Of his
enlistment.
He lived with his father, Tnomay McGovern, at 1855 South Orange AVE.
II The elder McGovern is grief-strcken. A sister, Mrs. May G. De
wore, lives at 51s South Fourteenth street Arrangements for MeGoverns
funeral have not yet been made. *
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-10-14
NEARBY HOUSES SEARCHED

While McGovern was being taken Ito the hospital members OF tn
bureau and reserves from the Second precinct were securing the
neighborhood in the vicinity of the scene If the shooting in a search, for
omeone who might know something of the murder. Every nearby house
"a searched from cellar to roof tA+~ +%
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mcconnell o Is Crane street, eptered their apart
mont oil the top floor IF the building just in time to hear the shots
that we're fired It the officer. They hurried to the front window and
saw McGovern's murderers and the prisoner they had rescued running
away. L#
John Ridden, 16 years old. OF s. Eighth avenue, and Claude Della
mater of q Crane street also ia the man running away. Deiamalr
found a long bladed knife engraved Made in Italy a fey feet rom where
McGovern died. This probably dropped by one of the prisoners al
they sped away. F- ~ ~.
McGovern's death cast a shadow of sorrow over the entire police
he a n of the best liked young members Of the force
and knew personally every policeman in the city -
Captain Browns eyes filed with tears today a he spoke of the dead
officer. < +.
"He was a fine. high-mnded young fellow" he said, and a credit to
the city" A #~# II E @t
Chief Corbitt spoke In a similar strain.
This is of the saddest cases l yer knew IT. said tn chief ~
strkes me particularly hard. because | remember young McGovern salu
ing m during the Holy Name parade yesterday. He val a fine young
man, and his future a most promising
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-10-14
3 HELD FOR MURDER
OF WHO
WAS SHOT BY THUGS
RUFFIANS %SKYLARKINo

sons regulation revolver to the secO nd precinct today. where he gave Il
over to Lieutenant Fa1on.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-11-06
FIVE WALL0PS
BRONX Y. M. \. A. 67-3

Playing like whirlwinds and back
Ing up their brilliant passes with
clever shots, the Y. M. H. A, OF this
city, swamped the visiting Bronxites
In the first Y. M. H. A. league fray
by a 81 to 8 score. While the visi-
tors showed up very poorly, the vic
tory was a splendid one for the local
crew, for they worked like Trojans
every minute of the battle and they
gave a splendid exhibition.
The Bronx Y. M. H. A. boys stuck
to their task like the old guard at
Waterloo, but did not have the neces-
sary calibre to cope with the speed
and shooting abilities of Harry
Schwartz and the rest of his team
mates.
To Harry Schwartz belongs the
greatest spoils of the win. From
every angle and distance he shot
baskets. When the scorekeeper
finally was dismissed from duty he
announced seventeen field goals for
Schwartz. Such shooting has V
before been seen on the Auditorium
court and it shows that Harry is back
into his old time form. 1t vas gen
orally remarked that Harry could
have beaten the team single handed.
Supporters of the Y. M. H. A, of
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-11-06
TRINITY FIVE FORCE
T%0TTENV|LLET TO BOW

Once more the Trinity Club, OF
New York, showed their prowess in
basketballdon when they trounced
the T. A. G. quintet In a we'll played
game by a 40 to 26 score. Chris
Faist, the small forward OF the
metropolitan aggregation, displayed
his usual fine form In dropping them
through the net, for when the game
vas ended seven field goals we're
credited to him. However, his side
kink a a greater scoring factor
than was he, the former tallying ten
baskets from the field.
With their forwards shooting In
wonderful style the other members
of the Trinity Club became wont to
sending the sphere through the net
so that every member of the squad
made at least n field goal.
Belts, who played at the throttle
for the Tottenville crew, located the
ring sever times, proving the highest
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-11-06

this city, welcomed their team back
to basketballdom and were greatly
pleased with the return of Doc"
Feldman, who, although out of the
game for n season, proved that he
was the same artist as of yore.
Every one of the visitors had sew
eral chances to score field goals but
they were m~iserably lacking in their
abilities in this department Of the
game. They also lacked the game
less which was displayed by the local
boys.
Here are the lineups:
p. A. (67) b. Y. Nj. II. A. (3)
Feldman Kalish
right forward
Shumsky, L. ~Goldberger. .Gladstein
left forward
Schwartz Silverman
left guard
Doris ........ Fropp, Friedman
right guard
Goals from fleld-Feldman (S),
Schwartz 90, Sarokin %, Gold
berger ca, Shumsky (2), Kalish
az. Goals from foul line-Gladstein
ID, Schwartz 90. Referee, Ben
Goldberger.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-11-06
HIGH SCHOOL
BOYS PRACTICE

For the first time this year, the
candidates for the crimson and white
basketball quintet will hold indoor
practice. The initial workout will
be held as will all th4 a.hors his
year, In the AuditorfaleAk-
M. Lipscomb will be on hand az
regularly as possible to give his serv-
Ices to the school boys so that they
will be In fine shape for their game
with Woodbridge high school Nov.
Is.
Manager Brace Eggert claims that
one of the largest bunch Of candi-
dates that ever tried for a berth on
any athletic team of the local higA
school will be out for honors In bas-
ketball. This assures local fandom
that Perth Amboy &ill be represent
ed by a fine high school quintet.
Captain Howard Rooms. In speaking
of the Woodbridge-Perth Amboy
game, stated that his favorite will be
in good enough condition Nov. 15, to
trim our neighboring rivals.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-11-06

Fighting until the last ditch Of the
second administration, the Sopho-
mores made the last encounter of the
high school inter-class outdoor bas-
ketball series a real thriller although
they lost out finally by a 2i-26 score
By winning, the Juniors became
champions. A victory for the
"Sophs" would have meant a three
cornered tie between the two teams
that battled yesterday afternoon on
the high school court and the SEN
Tors, who finished second with two
games won and one lost.
Nathan Goldberger and Percy
Quackenbush shared honors in scor-
ing yesterday. each dropping the pei
let through the ring a half dozen
times from the field.
The score at the end of the first
period was 1911 in favor of the vie
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-11-06

The puritans yentured into foreign
territory last night and were defeat
ed by the clever South River tossers
on their Washington Park court by
a 1919 score. Many fouls were call
ed by Prof. Clancy and the South
River boys favored most by them.
Charlie Crabiel was the bright star
for the victorious team while Duh
ham played a fine game for the
losers. Johnny Deegan also proven
a great factor In the tussle holding
mon" Miller to Two field goals while
he dropped one through the net him
self.
M. j. Schicker did not keep up his
rep" as a star tosser last night,
making many poor passes and being
none too good at shooting, since he
gathered but two field goals. Hank
Thomas scored but one field goal
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-11-06
PLAYING
TENNIS HERE

Despite the fact that the tennis
season has been closed more than a
month ago, there are an unusually
large number of lovers of tho sport
who have not yet given 1t up. The
high school mounts, the Perth AM
boy Country Club courts, those owred
by Roessler and several other courts
are used nearly every day.
The seasonends usually about the
last few days of September, when the
winds are expected to blow too strong
for good playing. But the weather
some days these weeks is as agreea-
Bile to tennis playing as it was be-
fore September, thus accounting for
the bunch that is still playing the
game.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-11-06
EDCEWATERS| IN
FIRST LOSS TO
ROYAL ELEVEN
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
Pleasant Plains, 8. l., Nov. ST.
In a hard fought gridiron battle the
Royal eleven downed the Edge
waters, OF Stapleton, 7 to 0 yesterday
afternoon on the local field. This
was the first decisive fray between
the two squads. the games hereto
fore in the last three years ending
In tie cores
"Tody" Booz, of the Perth Amboy
Dexters. played fullback for the
locals and showed up In fine style.
After Walters, of Tottenville, scored
a touchdown Booz kicked the goal
from touchdown, scoring the seventh
counter.
Fans in this burg are rejoicing
over the victory not only because Of
the supremacy decided in their favor
but because of the return to the win
column. The Royals have lost but
one tussle to date and that with the
Elms, of New York, who defeated
the local boys Sunday by a 60 core.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-11-06

scoring factor Of the Staten Island
squad. Bobby Macan showed clever
form on the floor, as well as around
the goal post.
When the first half ended the tally
read 7. A. c., IL; Trinity, 81.
Here are the lineups:
T. A. G. (26) Trinity (46)
Bedell ...............M M. Smollick
right forward
Macan, Preacher. ,.......C c. Fa1st
left forward
Belts Smolllck
centre
Oliver, Macan, Price ..... .Sharkey
right guard
left guard
Goals from feld-M. Smollick
(10), Macan (3), Bedell (3), C.
Faist 90, Belts CD, Sharkey 90,
Fucker %, L. snrollick ca. Goals
from foul line-Sharkey, M. Smol-
lick. Referee, Cline.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-11-06
LIVE
TIPS
+ j
By Gosh
By BOsCO

Wilson winsl
HE was elected.
My favorite drink the next four
years will be Wilson-that's all.
1.-THE Fatal Tug" Is the boat that
rescued Otto Swenbor from the float
ing cake of ice. Turn over that free
years subscription, please.
Where a kiss Ia concerned few
fellows are too proud to beg or too
honest to steal.
Congratulations to all the success
full candidates and sympathy to those
that lost.
Don't worry over the past. The
future will give you Il enough.
Too tired to write any more today.
Been up all night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-11-06
MELROSE WIN
SOCCER FRAY

Too much election celebration had
much to do In the defeat of the Me-
tuchen F. G. soccer eleven yesterday
afternoon on their grounds when
they were beaten by the Melrose
squad, of Newark, by a 9 to l score.
The Newark aggregation supported
their claim as league leaders In fine
style and had the Metuchen boys
been in their proper form a nifty
battle would no doubt have resulted.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-11-06
PURITANS LOSE
IN SOUTH RIVER

from the field but he only played one
half, getting into the game just ell
ough to get warm.
The Puritans were handicapped
without their brilliant Jimmy Cant
Ion, who Is out of the game because
of his Doctors orders. Canton will
probably be out for about two more
weeks.
Here are the line-ups:
Puritans (10) South River (3O)
Eagen Miller
right forward
Schiker, Thomas. ....... Crabiel
left forward
Durham, Schiker ........ Pha1r
center
Sullivan, Durham .......,. Taylor
right guard
Deegan .............:.... Smith
left guard
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-11-06
JUNIORS WIN INTER
CLASS CHAMPIONSHIP

tors. But the husky Juniors forged
ahead In the last half and the ambi-
tious '15 crew had all they could do
in keeping In striking distance OF the
tally. While the Sophomores did not
annex victory in the contest, they
feel proud of their showing and will
enter the indoor inter-class series
with greater vim and spirit than they
have yet displayed.
Here are the lineups:
Juniors (26). Sophomores (21).
Henry .......... Quackenbush
right forward.
left forward.
N. Goldberger ......... Hardiman
center.
Dimond -. Van SICKLE
left guard.
Jago Main
right guard.
Goals from field-N. Goldberger
CO., Quackenbush go, Hardiman
(2), seel (2), Dimond (p), Henry
(2), Parker 90. Goals from foul
Eua-ODackenbugh 7
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-11-06
Easy Check to Foroe,

Judge Lumley Smith remarked III
the Old Bailey that checks for R8
cdd were most frequently altered by
forgers engaged In what was now an
needed to change the eight into
eighty. In the case before him q
check for f8 AS had been made into
one for ESQ las.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-11-06
Learning From tho Fish.

That's the tenth can Of sardines
you have ordered" said the railway
magnate. Aren't you afraid you will
make yourself sick?" "I'm not eating
them" replied the employee with in
ventive genius. II think I'm on the
track OF q way to get more people
Into 4 street car"