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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-09-01
Pulls Truck With Teeth

Pull a ten and a half ton truck
along the street with his teeth? I'M
possiblei
But hal is what will happen on
Elm street tonight at 6 o'clock when
Sailor Jim White, the u. S. Navy
strong man. goes into action.
Such tricks are easy for him, he
iays. When it I'M to pulling three
trucks at once, as he did several
weeks ago on Broadway, New York,
that. says White. is a different mat
Ter.
This is in connection with the car
niva1 being run by the local firemen
Itarting tonight and constitutes one
pr the attractions offered by the af-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-09-01
SCHOOL DAYS. SCHOOL DAYS"

Do you remember the old song
about school days being golden rule
days? 1t is wrong to send a cough
ing, %sneezing. splitting child to school
to spread disease germs among
other little ones. Common colds are
infectious. Protect your own and
other little ones with Foley's Honey
and Tar. This safe family remedy
checks coughs and colds. loosens
phlegm and mucuous and coats raw,
Irritating membranes with a healing.
soothing medicine. Sold everywhere.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-09-01

the Republican choice for alderman
in the first ward. and Frank s. Dis
brow and E. ]. Coogan. r in the
field for the fourth ward nomination..
Edward Roberts is the G.. o. P. cam
didate for constable in the fourth
ward. The fight between Coogan and
Disbrow, Is a friendly one. 1t is said.
because each candidate signed the
Others petition last night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-09-01
To Launch Dreadnought

CAMDEN, Sept. 1.-The super
dreadnought Washington, n of the
biggest ships ever launched for the
United States navy, was scheduled
to be launched here today. A large
party of officials from Washington
and guests from other cities arrived
Il witness the event. Miss Jean
Summers, daughter of Congressman
j. w. Summers. of Walla Walla,
Washington, who was to sponsor the
big craft, was among the arrivals.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-09-01
Wheels Of Fortune Stopped

IBy EVENING NsWs CurrespUuueht'J
ROOSEVELT. Sept. 1:County
Detective William Fitzpatrick last
night visited the carnival which has
been going on here this week under
the auspices of st. Joseph's church
and ordered all of the wheels Of for
tue to be closed. He was carrying
out orders issued last week by Pros
ecutor Joseph L. Stricken forbidding
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-09-01
City Briefs

A rehearsal of the degree team
Of Pc Ambo Tribe No. 65. Improved
Order of Red Men, viii be held to-
night following the pow-wow of the
tribe at Red Men Hall. Arrange
ments for the degree work which is
to start this month for the season
after the lay-off for the summer. will
be made.
salhalla Lodge, No. 275. Odd Fel-
lows, expects to start the season to-
night with the comforting of the ini-
.la;ory degree on candidates.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-09-01
n. Y. BONUS DECISION
DOES NOT AFFECT JERSEY

TRENTON, Sept. Attorney
General Thomas +. McRan today
declared that the New York court
of appeals decision declaring the
New York soldier bonus law uncon-
stitutional in no way affects the va
lidity of the New Jersey soldiers
bonus act.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-09-01
Sell Old Bridge Property

lBy Evening News staf Corrcspondent,l
NEW BRUNSWICK, Sept. Item
lots in Old Bridge were yesterday
sold by Sheriff Elmer Wyckoff in
connection with a chancery court
action brought by Ethel Scarvan
against Martin A. and Irene L.
Klein, to the complainant in the ac-
ton for 500. The sale included
payment of 1920 and 1921 taxes,
and a mortgage amounting to $4,000.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-09-01
ITALY ACCEPTS INVITATION

WASffINO IONt Stpts I'-IHS
italian government has formally ac-
copied President Harding's invita-
ton to participate in the Washington
conference for international reduc-
ton of armament and discussion of
Pacific and Far Eastern questions.
The acceptance completes the list
of nations invited to participate.
Great Britain, France, China and
Japan already have favorably an
swered.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-09-01
Confer At south Amboy

(By Evening Newa Corrsspondent.J
SOUTH AMBOY, Sept. IA con-
ference of Republican workers was
held here last night and a complete
city slate was prepared. There will
be one contest at the parimry cleo
ton this year, two candidates are In
the field for alderman in the
fourth ward. Jacob Schuley will be
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-09-01
COMMANDER MAXFIELD'S
BODY FOUND, IS REPORT

LONDON, Sept. 1.-The body of
Commander Louis Fl. Maxfield, COM
manding officer of the American
naval contingent. killed in the ZR-2
disaster, has been recovered, accord
ing to a dispatch to the Daily Mail
from Hull. -.... s.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-09-01
Zionist sessions Omen.

CARLSBAD, Czecho Slovakia,
Sept. More than 500 delegates
from every country in the world
was here to attend the twelve ses-
sions of the International Zionist
Convention,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-09-01
Sees Need of Armed Force.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-Presi-
dent Harding, speaking today at the
opening of the fall term of the Army
War College, declared that mo mat
ter where the best aspirations of the
world lead us there eve may be a
time without the necessity for armed
forces"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-09-01

less than fifteen years and not more
than thirty years when convicted of
attempting to kill his wife and of
killing his mother-in-law.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-09-01
p. O. S. 7. Club To Meet.

The p. o. S. T. Club will meet to-
morrow night at 7 6'clock in the
Public Library in Jefferson street.
All members are urged to attend as
important business connected with
the winter season will be transacted.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-06-06
MAN SAVED FROM
BLAZING HOME BY
TERRIFIED HORSE
Two Families Flee Fire As
Flames Leap Through
Windows.

The neighing OF a horse saved the
life of ]. Arthur Lowry, 30 N street
eoutheast, when fire started at his
home about o'clock this morning.
Aroused from sleep by the noise
created by the animal, Lowry leaped
from bed as flames shot into his
room. He hurried to the stable to
save the animal but was unable to
unite or cut the rope with which the
horse was hitched. Then striking
the horse over the head with stick
the animal Jerked it's head suddenly
upward and broke the rope. 1t was
then led from the stable.
Damage is estimated at $4,000. In
addition to the destruction OF the
house and the partial destruction of
the two adjoining homes, three wa
rons and an automobile were burned.
Margaret Kelpy and her husband,
George Kelpy, both about fifty years
old, who live at 2S N street south
east. rushed to the street in their
night clothes when flames shot
through the window of their room
on the second floor. Mrs. Reipy said
shis morning she was awakened by
the glare and called to her husband.
He. being deaf, did not hear and she
had difficulty in arousing him.
oliver Johnson, his wife, three chill
Aren and brother-in-law, who live
at 80 N street southeast. were also
driven to the street In scanty attire.
Mrs johnson was awakened by the
cracking OF glass and in an instant {
flames were leaping over their bed.
johnson and his brother-in-law fought
the Flames until the arrival of the
dremen-
After releasing the horse from the
sNb1e, Lowry. hurried to the fire
alarm box about block away and
turned in an alarm. So quickly did
the flames shoot. into his room that
he was slightly burned about the back
Of the neck as he was leaving
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-06-06
MAN
NAMED AS
D. c. JUDGE
President Accepts Recommen-
dation of Legal Fraternity in
Filling Vacancy.

Adolph A. Hoehling, leading men,
Der fthe Washington bar, was to-
day named by President Harding to
succeed the late Associate Justice M.
Gould on the District of Columbia
Supreme Court bench. The nomina-
ton went to the Senate this after
noon, along with the nomination of
Thomas l.. Degnan to be purchasing
agent Of the Postoffice Department.
BACKED BY LEADERS.
Mr.. Hoehlfng had the backing OF
leaders of the bar here. A delegation
of locan bankers and lawyers last
week waited on the President to urge
the nomination of Mr.. Hoehling.
Some ten years ago Mr.. Hoehling
was mentioned for a place on the Su-
preme Court bench here. The va
cancy, however, was filled by Presi-
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-06-06
WOMAN FLlER SLIPS
FROM SEAT TO DEATH

NEW YORK. June 6.-Loose safety
straps, which allowed the wearer to
slip from her seat, were today held
responsible for the death of Miss
Laura Bromwell. Americas foremost
woman flyer, who was instantly kill
ed while looping the loop in a single
seat Canadian airplane at MiDeoia
yesterday afternoon. F>3
/ Within a few minutes after Miss
Bromwell had syared skywakdTwfth a
laugh upon her lips. her oody wac
lying mangled beneath the wrecksge
OF her machine. Miss Bromweli was
holder OF two air records for women
loop the loop and speed. She was a
native OF Cincinnati.
Miss Bromwell was only twenty
three years old. Her fiance, George
Davis, who was at the Mineola flying
field, tainted when the airplane
crashed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-06-06
PAY RAISE
FOR 5000
IS LEGAL.
D. c. Workers to Retain Salary
Boosts Given by Minimum
Wage Board.

The District of Columbia Court OF
Appeals today upheld the Constitu-
tionality of the minimum wage law
for women and minor workers in the
District of Columbia. Chief Justice
Smythe rendered the courts opinion
in the case Of Children's Hospital.
AFFECTS 1000 WORKERS.
The action of the courts affects
some 1000 women and boys in Wash
ington, whose wages have been boost
ed considerably in the last year by
orders of the District minimum wage
board.
Justice Smythe declared that in view
OF the fact the law affected the NOR
ais and health of the community Con-
gress had ample right to enact 1T He
pointed out that 13 States and prov
inces In Canada had passed a similar
law:
The Childrcn's Hospital held that
the law was unconstitutional, attack
ing. 1t on the ground that Congress
has no power to regulate wages OF
women. and minors in the District
Justice Smythe pointed out that tho
raasonabieness of the law was not
contested, by the appellants.
HAILED AS, VICTORY.
This Is a great victory for us"
said Miss Clara Mortenson Beyers,
secretary fthe board. "It upholds
eur. right to see that women and
minors in the District government
are given wage scale that will
enable them to live properly"
Justice Van Orsdale dissented from
the courts decision.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-06-06
SAYS HE COMMITTED
BICAMY TO AID FRANCE

PARIS, June Gas the result OF
the fearful pleas of his two wives,
Louis Domergue was released from a
charge of bigamy here.
"I committed bigamy patriotically
in order to help increase the low
birth rate in my beloved France" he
explained to the Judge.
When arrested Domergue was living
double life with his two wives in
towns twenty miles apart.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-06-06
RANDLE HIGHLANDS IS
"ROCKEp" BY SOMEBODY

Somebody was rocking the good
ship Randle Highlands shortly after
IL 80 o'clock this morning.
Capt. J. Walter Mitchell, a resident
OF that section, reported that windows
were rafting. crockery falling off
the mantelpiece and that distinct
tremors of Mother Earth were felt.
Believing the disturbance might have
been caused b yblasting in the neigh
borhood, he inquired, but learned no
such operations were in progress
Inquiry at the Weather Bureau re-
ceived the literal response. Moth
ing stirring" The person who's rock
ing the boat will kindly sit down.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-06-06
CANADA coNvIcTS SINN
FEINER; ORDERS HIM OUT

OTTAWA. Ont. June 6.-Osmond
Grattan Esmonde, Sim Fein ennis
sary. who formerly was connected
with the Irish Diplomatic Mission in
Washington. has been found guilty
of sedition in Vancouver and ordered
TO leave Canada. He passed through
here yesterday en- route to New York.
Esmonde recently was refused
permission to land in Australia be-
cause he would not take the oath of
allegiance to Great Britain.
Esmonde last winter addressed the
Washington City Club on the aspira-
tions OF the Sim Fein. He is IS years
old. a native OF Dublin. and the son
of Sir Thomas Grsttan Esmonde,
banker and for many years member
of Parliament
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-06-06
CATHERINE TYLER
GIRL, SAVED, TOUCHES
. RESCUER FOR A DIME

!, BOSTON, June 6.-Isaae jacobson.
a Lynn leather dealer, Jumped into
Flax pond and pulled out Eva Lee,
twenty-four years old, of West Lynn.
after she had -attenpted to end her
life
The rescue complete. the girl. hav-
ing changed her mind about calling
OF the struggle, touched" her
rescuer for "dime" with which to
purchase sandwich, she said.
Jacobson fshed into mis- pocket and
discovered half a dollar which he
gave the young woman.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-06-06
HARDING DEPLoRES TULSA
RIOTS IN OXFORD SPEECH

OXFORD, Pa, June 6.--President
Harding today made this statement
with reference to the recent race riots
at Tulsa, Okla:
God grant there never be such a
spectacle in this country"
The President stopped off for a
few moments on his return trip to
Washington and addressed briefly the
members of the graduating class OF
Lincoln University, near oxford, the
oldest theological seninarv in
America
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-06-06
WOMAN THROWS ACID
ON RIVAL; FINED $500

TRENTON, N! J., June 6.--Mrs.
Margaret Haynes was fined $500 to-
day for throwing carbolilc acid in the
face of Miss Irma Stimson, 12S Hon.
man avenue.
Mrs. Haynes said that she went to
Miss Stimsons home to reproach her
for receiving attentions from her hus-
band, John Haynes, took the acid
along to drink after the talk, and
threw II in burst of anger.
Miss Stimson was not much hurt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-06-06
GRAIN DEALER PROTESTS
AGAINST EXCHANGE BILL

Trainers OF the Constitution would
turn over in their graves" IL they
knew that Congress now proposed
to use its taxing power to control
business, Leslie +. Gates, former
president OF the Chicago Board OF
Trade, told the Senate Agriculture
Committee today when IL resumed its
hearings on the Capper-Tincher
"anti-grain gambling" bill.
Gates declared he was In favor OF
legislation which would curb the
activities of "manlpulators" but he
objected to the passage OF the pend
ing bill.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-06-06
COAL STRIKE CONFEREES
NEARING AGREEMENT

LONDON, June 6.-The outlook for
a compromise settlement of the Ma
tional coal strike was declared to
be more favorable this afternoon,
following a joint meeting of the
colliery owners and the executive
committee of the Federation OF
Miners.
After a brief session the confer
ence adjourned to meet again later
in the day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-06-06
6 KILLED, 20 WOUNDED
IN IRISH DISORDERS

DUBLIN, June 6.-Half a dozen
persons were killed, including a child,
and more than score were wounded
in weekend disorders in ireland.
The child was killed when bomb
was thrown at a military lorry in this
city. 1t fell short, exploding in a
crowd.
Two members of the crown forces
were killed and six wounded in fight
with republicans in County London
derry. A number OF other attacks.
with casualties, were reported.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-06-06
WEEPSAS
CHILD LIES
NEARDEATH
Horrible Accident" Sobs
Woman Who Fired in Answer
to Girls Plea for Candy.

"God knows no mother would in
tentionally hurt one of her children.
| swear | don't know what made me
reach for the pistol in the first place
My finSer hardly touched the trig-
ger when | saw the flame and Cath
crime sprawled across the bed"
This was the statement OF Mrs. Rose
Tyler Gross, of 1850 Four and hall
street southwest, whose thirteen-year
old daughter, Catherine Tyler, lies in
Emergency Hospital, her head pisroed
with a 80 calibre bullet fired by hsr
mother yesterday noon following a
slight mother-child discussion bveT
some candy. The chIld's condition II
reported serious, but physicians sag
her chances for recovery are good.
Mrs. Gross was arrested by Detec'
tive Thompson, of the Fourth pre-
cinct, and taken to the House OF
Detention following the shooting
but was released last night on $1,000
bond. g.
Realizing what she had done and
praying for GATHERINGS recovery Mrs
Gross was this morning at the homs
of her father. 1910 Four-snd-a-hall
street sorrowing over the injury she
had inflicted on the oldest of her thret
ilttle SiFlss
"The children had just had an early
dinner yesterday" she said, land
had told them to run upstairs and
brush their hair and l would let then
all go to the movies.
CATHERINE sULKED. SHE SAYS.
Frances and Theresa went upstairs
but Catherine sulked behind. saying
she wouldn't go until gave her some
candy. told her she could have
some after the movies. for they had
just had oranges and cake, and
didn't want them to get sick.
Catherine refused to mind and
threatened to whip her.
why don't you shoot me mother
I'm not afraid to die,' she said, and
she pointed to my husbands air
rife in the corner.
"T wouldn't shot you with that.
I said Then / pulled open the bu-
reau drawer and picked up my hus.
bands pistol. The children knew
couldn't pull the trigger even with
both hands, because IL had been un-
loaded one afternoon and we had
! all tried It.
DAZED by SHOOTING.
You can't shoot that; you cant
pull the trigger Catherine said
laughing, l looked at the gun "a
make sure IL wasn't loaded, but my
eyes are weak, and j was wrong
The gun suddenly exploded and
Catherine sprawled over the bed.
rushed to her and picked her up
oh. My God, Mammals killed Cath
crime said to her.
Then the neigSbors rushed In and
they took Catherine to the hospital
1--WE had been having a good time
together all morning, and the whole
thing was more in play than any
thing. l wouldn't hurt her for the
world"
William X. Gross, the stepfather
CT the child, is employed as m
engineer on a police boat OF the
harbor precinct.
During former President WILSON,
administration Mrs. Gross sought ar
interview with Mr.. Wilson, in ar
effort to get employment to aid he'
in supporting her six children, upor
the disappearance of her husband
Though 1t took her three days ol
waiting to see the Chief Executive
II Is understood she was finally aideo
through appointment TO minor
position in one of the Government
offices
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-06-06
O'cALLAGHAN HERE DESPITE
ORDER OF DEPORTATION

Donal o'Callaghan, lord mayor of
Cork, who came to this country to
testify before the American Commits
sion on conditions in Ireland, is stiII
In this country. The time limit set
for him to leave expired yesterday.
1t is understood that O'Callaghsn
Is in New York city, and that he will
not leave under the conditions which
have been imposed by the Department
OF Labor. which is said amounts to a
virtual surrender to the British au-
thorities. .
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-06-06
LLOYD GEORGE, ATTACKED
BY CHILL, ORDERED TO REST

LONDON, June 6.-Premier Lloyd
George is suffering from a slight
attack of illness, but IT was declared
today. that his condition is entirely
satisfactory. The premier was taken
with a chill and his physician order
ed him to rest for a day or two.
Domestic and international prob
lens have thrown a terrific strain
upon the premier and he has insisted
upon giving his personal attention
to all of them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-06-06
HAPPIEST MAN ON EARTH,
SAYS MARLBOROUGH DUKE

PARIS. June 6.-"I am the hap
piest man on earth" the Duke of
Marlborough told friends on his ar
rival here.
He was non-committal when aues-
toned as to the date OF his marriage
to Miss Gladys Deacon, but II Is
rumored that the ceremony will be
performed in Paris in July.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-06-06
STOP DEMPSEY BATTLE,
NEBRASKANS ASK HUGHES

Characterizing the proposed Demp-
sey-Carpentier night as "a dishonor TO
the nation" score OF citizens OF
Nebraska today petitioned the Secre-
tary OF State TO Institute injunction
proceedings TO challenge the Now
Jersey Law, under which the hght will
be held.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-06-06
PoLISH-BRITISH CLASH
NOT HEARD OF IN LONDON

LONDON, June 6.-The war office
is without official confirmation OF re-
ports that clashes have occurred be-
tween British troops and Polish in
surgents - Upper Silesia. 1T was
announced this afternoon.
According to a press report, the
British were fred upon by Polish
insurgents near Gross Strehlitz, sus-
tanning some casualties.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-06-06
U. S.-AMERlcAN CAN co.
SUIT MAY BE ABANDONED

Abandonment OF the Governments s
suit to dissolve the American Can
Company. charged with monopoly
in the manufacture and sale OF tin
cans, was indicated today when the
Government moved for the dismissal
by THE Supreme Court of the United
States of it's appeal from a decision
favorable to the company In the
lower courts
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-06-06
GERMANY PAYS ANOTHER
INDEMNITY INSTALLMENI

BERLIN, June 6.--Another Install
ment OF b0,O00,000 gold marks Is be-
ing transferred to American Federal
reserve banks to apply upon Ger
many's indemnity TO the allies, IL
was announced today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-06-06
PUEBLO, ] sIUNNEDBY TRAGEDY
CAFES ON EXPANSE Of RUINS
By FRANK r. WHITE
international News Service.

PUEBLO, Coo- June 6.-Ths city of $4,000 nhabi-
tants early today not yet fully awakened from the
stupor into which thrown Friday night when great
gush of water the banks of the Arkansas and
swept deanty the entire business district and many
of the poorer residential sections.