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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-06-25
ENbARGO{ IN
EFFECT ON COAL
So. Amboy and Port Reading
Docks Affected 80 Public
Service Has Supply.

Conditions at the coal shipping
docks in this vicinity today are not
as bright as those reported yester-
day. Embargoes are now in force at
the Pennsylvania dock in South Am
boy as we'll as at the Philadelphia and
Reading dock in Port Reading. The
Lehigh Valley Offices here, however,
reports that no embargoes have
been placed on shipments from their
dock as yet. The Public Service
power house in this city reports a
shortage of coal, and unless copdi-
tions soon return to normal 1t may
only be a question of time before
the plant will have to curtail SER
vice to considerable extent.
Most of s!e coal now being ship
ped from the Pennsylvania dock at
South Amboy is shipped under per-
mits. due to the recent ruling of the
Interstate Commerce Commission. 1t
was claimed at this dock that al
though an embargo had been placed
on certain shipments. that the public
utilities in New Jersey and New York
City would be assured supply OF
coal.
Normally, a total of 5000 cars of
coal are dumped at the Pennsylvania
dock each month which means a daily
output of 400 cars. Under the en-
barge however, the daily output has
been reduced to 800 cars. The causes
given at this dock for the present
embargo and shortage of fuel, were
shortage of labor and cars. Due to
the lack of production, the officials
at the dock said it would be we'll for
all users of coal to conserve as much
as possible.
The officials at the philadelphia
d reading railroad dock at Port
Reading reported that although
there Is an embargo governing the
shipments from that dock, 100 cars
of coal were dumped yesterday. The
normal output of this dock is be-
tween ESQ and 500 cars, it is said.
1t was learned at the Public
Service Company's powerhouse here
today that IL the present shortage
OF fuel continues this plant will also
be affected, although at the present
time everything Is operating at nor
NAL. A surplus of 1900 tons of coal
is kept at the plant, but this Is only
a seven days supply.
According to a bulletin sent out by
the Public Service Company today
Dudley Farrand, assistant to Presi-
dent McCarter, left for Washington
late yesterday afternoon to keep in
close touch with the Interstate
Commerce Commission in an effort
to get more coal through from the
mines to the utility companies. The
commission has issued certain pri-
ority orders for the benefit of New
York and New England. and it is
felt that similar consideration can
be secured for this state.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-06-25
HOLDUP MEN TAKE TRUCK
AND $4,000 LOOT today
Driver and Helper Being Held
in Woodbridge Following
Robbery on CoIonia Road
Special Correspondent.

correspondent.
y WOODBRIDGE, June 25-A hold
up in broad daylight and the theft
OF an automobile truck containing
$4,000 worth of yarns on the state
highway road between Colonia and
Iselin early today, was reported
to the Woodbridge police at 1880
o'clock this morning. The chauffeur
Of the truck and his helper are be-
ing held by the police here until
their, stories OF the hold-up can be
corroborated. there being some of
the details which. the police believe.
will need considerable explaining.
Orders were received by the Wood
bridge police from the shippers of
the yarn to hold both the chauffeur
and his helper until an investigation
of the circumstances surrounding
the hoid-up be completed.
this morning. according to the story
told the Woodbridge police by
Frank r. Mckinley, of 155 Snede-
ker avenue, Woodhaven, L. l., the
owner of the truck and chauffeur,
and John Mcdonnell. of 1918 Rock
away Road, Woodhaven, his helper.
The truck, the men said, contained
4 cargo Of cotton yarns valued at
about $4,000 and was proceeding
slowly between Colonia and Isslin
when three masked and armed men
stopped them. :.
MCKINLEY and Donnell were forced
TO dismount, they told the police.
were taken into the woods and
there robbed of IS, the shipping
bills for the yarns and chauffeur's
license. Two Of the men, the police
were told. then got on the truck
md drove n way while the other
one, armed with a revolver, held
Mckinley and Donnell under guard
for three hours. The man then
escaped. the police were told. and
word of the holdup spread about
this section.
The Woodbridge police are hold
ing both Mckinley and Donnell un-
til some trace of the stolen truck
and goods is found and the shippers
have an opportunity to investigate
the case.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-06-25
CAUSED
BY BIC STORM
Clark Gays Legal Action Due
to Alleged Poor Sewerage
SlilI Come, Unless Relieved

AS the result of the sewers at the
northern end of Mechanic street be-
ing blocked up, cellars OF houses in
that neighborhood were flooded
during last nights storm, some to a
depth of four feet, and IL is possible
that legal action against the city
will be started by the residents un-
less immediate remedy is forthcom-
ing, according to Aldermen John J.
Clark, who was called to the scene
of floods early this morning by resi-
dents in that part of the city.
Complaints have been made to
both the Board of Health and street
department by the residents, Alder
man Clark said, but conditions have
not been alleviated. Last night the
deluge resulted in the floods becom-
ing worse than they have yet been
this year.
The sewers are being blocked,
the fifth ward alderman says. as the
result of the street department and
Public Service dumping ashes at the
street end and thus filling up the
receiving basin. This condition has
existed for some time. the alderman
says, his attention and that of
Mayor Frank Dorsey having been
called to it on Monday of this week.
on which day they made an inspec-
ton of the. street end.
Immediate action by the health
board and street committee to pre-
vent further dumping will be neces-
sary. Mr.. Clark said, or the city will
have a civil suit on its hands.
The large drain pipe under upper
State street, which has been filled
with an accumulation of dirt wash
ing in it is to be immediately clean
ed out by the county. This matter
was reported to Freebooter y. Leon
board of health the early part of the
week, who. stated that cellars in
that vicinity had been flooded on
account of the stoppage of the drain
and was a menace to the health of
the people living in the community.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-06-25
FOIL ROBBERS
At JAMESbURG

By Special Correspondent.
JAMESBURG. June 25.-Four
men in the act of robbing railroad
cars that were situated on a siding
between Helmetta and Dayton, were
rounded up last night by railroad de-
tectives. under the leadership of De-
tective Lloyd. The men gave the
following names: Paul Grill of New
York City. Edward Ash. William,
Weinberg, and Royal Hanson, all of
Hoboken.
The men were taken to the bor-
ough hall. and given a hearing.
They all claimed that they were not
guilty, but could not explain why
they were around the cars. Justice
of the Peace, Paxton, held them
each under $1,000 bail. About a year
ago forty cars were broken into near
this place and their contents taken.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-06-25
VANISHED ON
WEDDING DAY

The EVENING NEWS has been
asked by Mrs. Julia Lucas of 2S5
Bertram avenue, this city, to aid
in locating her brother Stephen Ho-
bert who disappeared on his we'd
ding day, leaving his bride-to-be and
relatives and friends at the Church
of the Sacred Heart. in North Plain
field. where the ceremony was to
have been held. The last seen OF
Hobart, was by his sister here. when
he left her home threatening to kill
himself. For this reason and the
fact that he did not appear at his
wedding. his sister is lead to believe
that he has done away with his life.
When last seen Hobert was attirad
in brown suit.
Hobert was to have married Miss
Esther Agnes Shields. twenty of
North Plainfield. but on the day OF
the wedding, although the bride and
wedding party were waiting at the
church, the groom did not arrive.
Miss Shields. is now said to be at
a bungalow in Keansburg with her
parents and hourly expects some
word from Hobert. She says she Is
certain he has met with some ac-
ciGcnt
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-06-25
A. 5. & R. MEN
BACK At WORK
Labor Conditions at Two of
City's Largest Plants Are
Adjusted and Men at Work

All the striking employees OF the
American Smelling & Refining Com.
pany returned to work yesterday.
The majority of these men went on
strike last Saturday and the mana
ger of tho plant has been unsuccess-
full in having them accept terms un-
til they returned to work yesterday.
The striking employees of the Barber
Asphalt Paving Company returned
to work on wednesday.
The entire force of three hundred
and fifty workers at the plant of the
Bayuk Cigar Company whose plant
is located at Cornell and Barclay
streets. are out en- a strike for highor
wages. The first went out on Tues
day, and a general walkout followed
on Wednesday. There have been
no disturbances reported at this
plant.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-06-25
PUSHES MOVE
TO GET EQUAL SUFFRAGE

WASHINGTON, June 25.-Presi-
dent Wilson has sent messages to
Governor Beckett and Senators Sim
mons and Overman. of North Caro-
lima, suggesting that he need not
point out to them the critical i'm
portance" of the xorth Carolina leg
islature on the federal suffrage
amendment the assembly meets in
special session next month. The
president previousl. "a asked Gov
ernor Roberts of Tennessee to call
special session of the Tennessee
legislature to act on the amendment.
The presidents message was sent
after acting Attorney General
Frierson had ruled that the SUI
preme court decision in the Ohio ref
erendum case had invalidated the
section OF the Tennessee constitu-
ton prohibiting the legislation from
passing on an amendment IL the mem
bers were elected before the amend
ment was submitted to the state.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-06-25
PUSHING CAMPAIGN TO
ENFORCE SANITARY LAW

DR.. f. x. Urbanski, D. J. Dalton
and John J. Buckley, composing the
committee of inspectors of the
board OF health. are pushing their
policy of condemning every institu-
Hon which is not up to the mark.
and giving all due credit to those
who are acceptable. An inspection
of the slaughter house last Saturday
revealed many dirty and insanitary
conditions. the place infested with
flies. devoid Of screening and much
refuse.
An inspection Of the milk estab-
lishment of Reder Bros. Of High
street received the approval of the
committee, the method of handling
milk meeting with the satisfaction
Of the authorities.
Many complaints have come to
the board of health from various
people about conditions in several
parts of the city.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-06-25
EXPLOSIVES To
BE INSPECTED.
FreehoIders to Visit Morgan
and Raritan Arsenals Next
thursday for Inspection.
! STAG Correspondent;

NEW BRUNSWICK, June 25:-
Both OF the government owned
plants in this county are o.Ngain
be inspected by the Board Of Free
holders with the view of looking
into the amounts of explosive ma
terials in storage, the methods Of
storage and the patrol system
around the areas where the explo-
sives are stored.
The inspection is to be held next
Thursday, the Morgan General Ord
nance Depot being visited at 10
o'clock in the morning, and Raritan
Arsenal at noontime.
The commandants at both posts
are to be advised Of the inspection
80 that the necessary permits may
be granted.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-06-25
PORT READING WOMAN
SHOOTS HUSBAND TWICE

WOODBRIDGE, June 2b.--Aug-
ust Label. thirty -four years old. of
Boynton avenue Port Reading was
shot twice last night by his wife
following an argument. and Is today
in a serious condition in the Rah-
way general hospital. Both bullets
passed through the mans back and
although the injuries might prove
fatal there was said to be- a chance
for his recovery at the hospital this
morning.
The shooting is said to have re-
suited from quarpel between Label
and his wife. What the quarrel was
over cannot be learned by the Wood
bridge police investigating the case
as the wife, Anna. has refused to
make any statement whatsoever con-
cerni1g her action.
The two shots. flrod from .52 call
ibre revolver by Mrs. Label were
heard by neighbors who rushed to
the house and finding the woman's
husband with blood Sowing from
two wounds The Railway Hospital
and Woodbridge police were notified
by phone. Label was removed to
the hospital IN an ambulance and
his wife taken into custody by Officer
Romond of the Woodbridge police.
The shooting occurred at 1925
O'Clock.
Mrs. Label is charged with afro
cious assault and battery with intent
to kill. She has refused to make
any statement which might explain
her action in firing at her husband.
Label Is a locom ot.ve engineer
on the Philadelpliia and Reading
Railroad. The police have no reg
ord of his having been in any otf.,.r
trouble with his wife up until this
time. Until either label or his
wife make some statement the
shooting will remain Il mystery.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-06-25
MAN FOUND GUILTY

Ensinger in his testimony stated
that while demonstrating with Pod
gurska over the manner in which he
was doing his work, the defendant
had turned on him without any
provocation. Podgurska in his de-
ferse admitted striking the blow,
but claiming he was justified in
that he did it in self defense, in pro-
tecting himself from an assault
made by Ensinger. and that he had
welded the shovel over the fore
mans head only after the foreman
had struck him several times with
broom.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-06-25
COMMISSION move
meet TUESDAY night

Although the citizens Of the city
have been denied the use of the
council chamber in the city hall in
which to hold a non-partisan meet
ing In relation to the commission
government movement now under
way here, supporters of the move
say this fact will not stop the hold
ing OF the meeting or delay the
movement any longer. Arrange
ments were made today for the
meeting to be held in the auditori-
um of the library in Jefferson street
on next Tuesday night at s o'clock.
All citizens of the city are invited
to antend this meeting. at which
general discussion of the movement
here will take place.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-06-25
DIR. Meacham is Released.

By STAFF Correspondent.
NEW BRUNSWICK, June 25-
DR.. Thomas Meacham. of this city,
was ordered dismissed from custody
this morning by Judge Daily after a
plea had been made by the pris-
oner through his attorney, Horace
Barwis, to have him released from
custody as an insolvent debtor.
Three months ago a jury awarded
Sarah Houghton $4,000 in breach
of promise case and Meachem was
sent to Jail in default of payment.
Information given by the defendant
shows that he is without the money.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-06-25
Gunmen BomI,ard Jail.

BY The AssccIated Press.
TOLEDO, June 25--Five gunner
wounded Webster Slough. 65. a
watchman and bombarded the Full
ton county jail at Wauseon early
today in an unsuccessful attempt to
liberate Edward O'Niell, alias NAL
ady." awaiting trial for alleged par
ticipation in s21 900 bank robbery
a. Delta. o.. month ago. Slough
with a bullet in his arm, Sheriff
James b. McGuillin and Deputy
Walter Stevens exchanged twenty
five shots with the men who had
forced a kitchen window in the jail.
Shots from the gunmen's sawed-off
guns riddled the prison windows.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-06-25

At this meeting permanent
working organization will be Great
ed in order to carry on the cam
paign. This organization will con-
sist of a non-partisan committee
which will be appointed from among
those who stated they were willing
TO serve on such a committee in
answering the questionnaires which
were sent out some weeks ago.
At the present time 1t is estimat-
ed that at least 700 names have
been obtained on petitions in favor
of the movement. A few over 1000
signatures of those in favor of the
commission form of government are
required to hold the election, 1t is
said.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-06-25
File Lien Claim

BY Stan Correspondent
NEW BRUNSWICK. June 25.-A
lien claims hes been filed by l. r.
Robbins, of Perth Amboy. against
Alfred Fl. Storer. builder and owner
of two story hollow tile residence
situated in Green street, Wood
bridge. for s5S1.60 the amount owed
the complainant for materials used
in the construction of the house.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-06-25
Accounting I'm Conyery Estate

BY STAN Ccrrespondent.
NEW BRUNSWICK, June 25.-
The accounts of James T.. McAlin
den and the Perth Amboy Trust
Company on the estate of Cornelius
z. Convery, of Perth Amboy. were
approved today by Judge Peter f.
DAILY in the orphans court. The
total receipts amounted to S102,-
034. So. the disbursements were $685.
013.S6 and the balance 7.020.73.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-06-25
Yale Crew Beats Harvard

Yale captured first honors with
Harvard over the historic famed
river course this morning by win
ming the two-mile freshmen race.
The Ely crew came from behind
and caught the Crimson shell soon
after the mile mark. In the last
half mile Yale hit up a terrific
stroke and passed Harvard. The
time was Yale 1913 rs; Harvard
1906.
Yale also took the second race,
the Junior varsity eight-oared crew
defeating Harvard by IA lengths.
The official time for the second
varsity race was: Yale 10:06:3-5,
Harvard 1910.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-06-25
Williams Wins ut Tennis.

By The Associated Press.
WIMBLEDON. Eng, June 20
r. Norris Williams. of Boston. won
his match in the fourth round of
the British lawn tennis champion
ship. He defeated j. Brugnon. the
brilliant young French player. Go,
6-2, 6-2.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-06-25
Saws Not Guilty to AssauIt

NEW BRUNSWICK, June zs:--
Nicholas Gandaro plead not guilty
to an indictment charging atrocious
assault and battery on William
Green at Perth Amboy on April IA.
Gandaro is accused of using an AK
handle on GREEN'S head. causing
several stitches to be taken. He was
held in 500 bail
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-06-25
Palmer Expects to be Chosoe.

RENO, New. June 25-A. Mitchell
Palmer, United States attorney gem
eral here last night. enroute to the
Democratic convention at San Franz
cisco. expressed confidence that he
would be nominated.
Even though I should not be
nominated 1t would not preclude an
inevitable Democratic victory In
November" he said.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-06-25
EXPECT ACTION
ON R. R. PAY

WASHINGTON, June 25.-Reprc-
sentatives OF the railroad union ex-
pressed belief that promise of early
action by the railway wage board
OF wage dema nds, would tend to
squelch further strike disturbances.
With return to work last midnight
of practically all striking yardmen
at yards here, railroad officials an
nounced they would be able to hand
le freight through and from the
south without delay. The walkout
has caused congestion at the re-rout-
ing of cars. through other points.
tforts were renewed to rush freight
from the south to northern points.
At the same time the interstate
commerce commission Is watching
the strike in the eastern railroad
centers. being particularly concern
ed in the walkout and It's recent ef-
forts to release freight congestion
and remove coal to New England
and other eastern points where a
coal shortage prevails.
Confer to Keep Men at Work
BY The Associated Press.
CHICAGO. June 25:-Officials
representing all the recognised rail-
way unions met here today In an
effort to keep their men in line and
put 4 halt to unauthorized strikes.
W. @. Lee, president of the Bro
therhood of Railway Trainmen, az
spokesman for the union leaders,
laid responsibility for the present
situation at the door of President
Wilson in a statement made before
the meeting opened.
Mr.. Lee charged that the Presi-
dent had permitted the railway. ad-
ministration to daily along" for
nearly a year after the men pre-
sented their demands and 1t took
the President forty days to appoint
the railway labor board after the
Esch-Cummings bill authorizing it
had become law.
More Join Strikers
BY The Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, June 25:-
Twenty-four crews of Reading rail-
way yardmen at Coatesville. near
here, comprising ITS workers. join
ed the trainmen's strike today.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-06-25
HARDING SEES
COL. ROOSEVELT

BY The Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, June 25-A con-
ference with Col. Theodore Roose-
welt was the only pre-arranged en-
gagement Senator Warren Harding.
the Republican nominee, had for
today. and he expected to devote
most of the day on his acceptance
speech and a mass of correspon-
dence.
Col. Roosevelt is a leader in the
progressive wing of the party. in
vited to come mere by Mr.. Harding
to discuss policies and campaign
plans.
BY The Associated Press.
MARION, o., June 25-The Amer
lean Legion make complete plans
for the homecoming celebration OF
Senator Harding. July 5, the Repub-
lican presidential nominee.
Tentative arrangements call for a
sham battle to be participated in by
Marion county legion men at the
county's fair grounds in the after
noon,
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-06-25
Criminal Trials Monday.

Dy Special Correspondent.
NEW BRUNSWICK, June 20
The trial of John N. Lindsay will
come UP in the county criminal
court on Monday. The man is
charged with manslaughter. Blanche
Bauman, charged with desertion,
will be represented by Rensen Cow
enhoven and Imery Macsa. charged
with embezzlement will have for his
attorney George. Miller OF Perth
Amboy.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-06-25
Bomb Plot I'm Waterbury.

WATERBURY. Conn. June 25-
An attempt to kill persons. who
have persisted in working while
there has been a strike in brass
mills here, was made with a bomb
today. No one was injured. This
was the third bomb explosion dur
ing the labor trouble.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-06-25

Save your fruit trees and bushes by
using Bordeaux Mixture and Slug Shot.
". II. Mccormick & Sons. Inc. se smita
et. 114o4-6-ls-tf'
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-06-25
Hail Large as Annlcs

BY The Associated Press.
CHEYENNE, Wyo.. June 25.-
Hal stones as large as apples crash
ed through roofs at Hilldale, and re-
duced two farm buildings to kindling
according to telephone reports early
today. No casualties were reported.
but searching parties were sent out
10 the storm swept area.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-06-25
Want Utilities Plank.

WASHINGTON. June 25-E4QFt1
to incorporate plank in the DeIds
ocratic platform, declaring for pres
ervation of public utilities will bo
made tomorrow before the resolu-s
tions committee. according to N
announcement of the American
Gas Association.
A committee headed by Judge
George A. Cooke, OF Chicago. will
present arguments in favor Of such
a plank. Shortage of materials
and great increases In cost of labor
and material require public resula-
tion.