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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-07-15
NORTH AMBOY BUILDING
LOAN MAS DIVIDEND

A dividend Of eight per cent was
declared last night at the annual
meeting and election Of Officers OF
the North Amboy Building and
Loan Association. A large number
Of stockholders were present at the
meeting, which resulted in the pres
ent board OF directors being re-
elected for another year. The board
consists of the following members:
Michael ZZylka, S. H. Rostkowski,
Joseph Mazgaj, Frank Stas, Jacob
Damitz.
With the exception of the vice
president, the officers remain the
same as last year. The new vice
president is william Massopust. The
office last year was held by Peter
Kruger. The other officers of the
association are: Joseph Riznichak.
president, John e. Nikodem, treas
urer, and Joseph M~assopust. secre-
tary.
The auditors are: Rev. Joseph
Urban and DR.. Mathew Urbanski.
DR.. Urbanskf was elected to fill the
vacancy caused by the death of w.
e. Majenski.
Andrew j. Wight. of the law firm
Of wight, Wight and Golenbock,
was reelected solicitor.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-07-15
LEONARD SPEAKER At
K. OF C. SESSION HERE

State Deputy William A. Leonard
OF Elizabeth, the new head Of the
knights of Columbus. in the state
of New Jersey, was at the meeting
of San Salvador Council No. 299,
Knights of Columbus, last night at
the club house in High street. He
was well received by the members
of the council. He made an address
as also did District Deputy John j.
Quinn and John Toolan, a member
OF the council.
Grand Knight James A. Murray
was in the chair and welcomed the
deputy and the many members that
were out at this time. The excur-
sion committee gave partial report
of the event on Tuesday. but as to
the financial part that will be given
at the next meeting. After the
meeting a social time was held with
refreshments.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-07-15
London Interest Grows.

LONDON. July Is Continued
discussion. of President Harding's
proposed disarmament proposals tes-
titled to sustained interest in the
subject. The conference in London
was given prominence in the news
papers, which printed long dis
patches some of which indicated
such a meeting would not be favored
in America.
The view that it was improbable
the Washington parley could be held
in November If the Pacific question
was to be discussed in conjunction
with limitation of army was dis
cussed by the Daily Mail.
The political engagements of
both Premier Hughes of Australia,
and Massey, of New Zealand, are
such as not to allow them to leave
their countries before next spring.
In view of the national status ac-
corded British dominions at the
Versailles conference 1T was posi-
BILE Mr.. Harding would send formal
invitations to Canada, Australia,
South Africa, New ZEALAND and Aus
tria.
Any tendency to place a sinister
construction on the Japanese COM
mission or mention of Pacific and
Far Eastern problems in it's reply
to the proposal was deprecated by
the Londan Times. 1t cited the tra-
ditional sagacity and moderation OF
the Japs and suggested Japan might
wish to know more of the details
Of plans laid for the conference
before promising to take part in the
discussion.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-07-15
PERSONALS

Miss Madeline Ford. of Lewis
street, left today to visit her cousin,
Harry Maloney, of Red Bank.
Mrs. Benjamin Goldberger and
family are spending some time in the
White Mountains.
Miss Jetta Stacey, of Kearny AVE.
nue., is taking a summer course in
physical training at Rutgers College.
Miss Dorothy Watson, of Market
street. is the guest of her aunt. Mrs.
H.-B. Sebring. of Elizabeth.
Mrs. w. w. Oliver and Miss Eliz-
abeth Oliver have left to spend the
Mrs. Anthony La Gatutta. Of Bound
Brook.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Bernard, of
| Rector street. leave Sunday to occu-
py the cottage Which they have taken
in the Catskills for a month.
Mrs. George Wood, of J~ohnstown,
Ohio. is visiting her sister-in-law,
| Mrs. William Wood. Of Elm street.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Muir. Of Pitts
| burgh, Pa, are also her guests for
several days prior to sailing for Scot
Hand.
Mrs Charles Smith. Of Brace ave-
nue., is spending the day in New
York.
Mrs. Fred Clarke, of Baltimore.
who has been spending several days
with Mrs. Smith, OF Market street,
sails for Scotland tomorrow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter H.. War; and
daughter Jane have returned to
their home in Kearny avenue from
a motor trip in New York state.
where they visited Mrs. Wars par
ents in Pleasantville.
Misc Gallo aha Gle nf Market
street, and Miss Gladys Sheyer OF
State street, leave tomorrow for
Camp Altamount, N. T., where they
will spend the next two weeks.
Mrs. Frederick D.. Niedermeyer,
Of Market street, is visiting her par
ents at their home iii Milford, Conn.
Mrs. Nelson Maean, of State street
Is spending a week with her sister,
Mrs. Sidney Scott, Of Belleville.
Miss Claire Pfeiffer returned with
her sister and brother-in-law, MI.
and Mrs. Garrett Brodhead, who
have been visiting here, to their
home in Glenburn, Pa. today. Miss
Pfeiffer will be their guest for sew
era1 weeks.
Miss Marion Taylor. Of Carson
avenue, is entertaining Miss Edith
Smith, Of Crapbury.
Miss Edith Ramsay, of Kew Gar
den, l.. T., is the guest of Miss
Eleanor Jones, of Rector street.
Alderman and Mrs. John Wester
and sons, Clifford and JAMES, of
Brighton avenue, have been spend
ing the past two weeks at Wester-
brook, Conn. They are expected
back on Sunday.
Miss Evelyn L. Coolidge OF Cam
bridge, Mass, Is spending a week
with Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse ]. Jones OF
State street.
Mrs. Oscar Amer and son of
Washington, d. c., are visiting Mrs.
Hattie Woelom of Market street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-07-15
Excu+s,on Next 1aaesiiay,

There have been many excursions
planned for the present season but
zone have been or will be more en-
joyable than that of the Order OF
Eastern Star next Tuesday to Asbury
Park. Many Nave purchased tickets
already from the committee and 9TH
ers have decided to 60 IL the day
dawns bright and clear. The wealth
er. however. should make little diff
ference as there are many attrac.
lions at Asbufy under cover as well
as outside. and the travelling con-
veniences from the train to the beach
are very good. Trains will leave the
Central Railroad station at 10 o'clock
that morning. returning to this city
~erlt in the evening"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-07-15
BY GRAND
JURY IS LIKELY TODAY
CONTINUED from page ~

wolves County Detective Ferd A.
David and Adolph Ramponi, brother
of William Ramponi, who was con-
nected with the robbery of William
Crilla, the Milestone farmer. Ram
poni was In the Office of the prose-
cutor yesterday to see Prosecutor
Stricken. Informed by Detective
Fitzpatrick that the prosecutor was
not present. the man began an at
tack upon Detective David, accusing
him of having a cellar full of liquor.
and making u~nfavorable remarks
concerning David's record while
connected with the Newark police
force.
AS a result of Ramponi's attack
he was placed under arrest and re-
leased upon $4,000 bail to appear
before the grand jury today to make
his charges against the county de-
tective. He is also held as a ma
terial witness against his brother.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-07-15
KILLS BROKER, Then SELF,
IN STRANGE TRAGEDY

NORTHPORT, July 15-Word
came today from Duck Island of a
tragedy at the country home of Mrs.
Harry G. Hemming. wife Of the New
York stock broker. Mr.. Hemming
was shot ana killed last night by
Frank Eberhard, caretaker, OF the
estate and a deputy sheriff, who
then shot and killed himself. En-
ployes said Mr.. Hemming was seek
ing an interview with his wife in
an endeavor to effect a ~reconcilia-
zion. They were married about two
months ago. but separated soon af-
forwards.
Mrs. Hemming saw, her husband
killed. She told the authorities that
she had denied him admission to
the house and that she had called
Eberhard to hold him when Hem
ming started Ia torce his way in.
Eberhard had beer made special
deputy sheriff to protect the estate.
He lived on the island with his wife.
Mrs. Hemming had been married
three times and Hemmfng was the
husband of her deceased sister.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-07-15
OBITUARY
william Hanson

William Hanson, formerly OF this
city. died in Weehawken a few days
ago following an operation. Mr..
Hanson was connected with the
Porto Rico Tobacco Company at
their New York office. He Is sur
vived by his widow, who was for
merly Irene Curry, Of this city. The
funeral services will be held tonight
at s o'clock at his late residence in
Weehawken.
Mrs. Bartlett.
Mrs. Bartlett, mother of Professor
l.. J. Bartlett. of the high school
faculty, died yesterday morning at
her summer home in Deposit. N. Y.
The funeral services will be held
tomorrow afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock
at Deposit.
Mrs. John McNIurfay.
Mrs. John McMurray. formerly of
this city, died last night at $50 West
147 street, New York city. The
body will be brought here for burial.
Funeral for Mrs. Kunibas
The funeral of Mrs. Anna Kuni-
avenue, who died on Wednesday,
was held from st. Stephens Polish
church today. Interment was in ST.
Stephens cemetery. Mrs. Kunibas
is survived by her husband, John,
and several sons and daughters.
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Negro Sent to Prison.
TBy Evening News STAFF Correspondent
NEW BRUNSWICK, July 10
Joseph Reed. twenty-one,, colored.
pleaded guilty to a charge Of break
ing and entering and was sentenced
to from four to eve years in
states prison. The mar admitted
stealing hammers and chise1s from
a local blacksmith shop and break,
ing into the W0olwerth store here.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-07-15
CityBnefs

Thirty new members were add
ed to the roll of the Perth Amboy
Hungarian American Citizens Social
club at it's meeting last night at
Stumps hall in Hall venue The
club NJ. IS rsa';rr the 100 mark.
President Borros made known at the
meeting that a number of the new
members would make application at
once for their first and second citi-
zenship papers. Mathes Zserai was
named a committee of one to secure
the blanks for the men. Prepara-
tions for the outing of the club to be
held on July "a, are being completed
and arrangements for securing a
charter and permanent home for the
club are being made.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-07-15

FOOD SALE TOMORROW
AT OUR SAvl0UR'S

At this season of the year. when
folks are i~ndisposed to work, a food
sale should be very successful. and
with this thought in mind it would
seem that the Ladies' Auxiliary of
Our SAVERS Lutheran church in
State street have solicited a large
number Of delicious dishes for this
sale tomorrow afternoon in the
church hall in State street. Includ-
ed in the sale which will continue
between the hours of 2 and S O'Clock
are pies, cakes, breads and other
tempting foods, all home cooked and
prepared with particular skill. All
of the women will assist in the sale
al this time and the proceeds will
be put with the auxiliary fund.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-07-15
MRS. KAbER ILL;
TRIAL GOES ON
Defendant is Carried into the
Court Room-- Doctor TeS-
titles as to Sanity

CLEVELAND. July 15.-Mrs. Eva
K. Kaber was carried into the county
court room this morning. When
seated she c1utched the arm of at
tending bailiffs. and amid sobs
pleaded that he not leave her.
"Don't leave NEEDN'T leave me.
You won't leave me-" she cried.
William J. C%orrigan her attorney,
tried to ouiet her. 81 want to tell
them. but Mr.. Corrigan won't let
me-" she sobbed. Mrs. Kaber's hat
had fallen from her head and her
hair was disheveled.
DR.. Jacobs, county coroner, testi-
fed that Mr.. Kaber's death was
caused by stab wounds received on
July IS, 1919. He declared Mrs.
Kaber was perfectly sane when n
testified at the inquest conducted
before him.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-07-15
To Plan for Mardi Gras

A meeting Of the mardi gras COM
mittee of the Raritan Yacht Club
has been called for tonight at $40
o'clock at the clubhouse for the pur-
pose of talking owe plans for the
coming event to be held next week.
The members of the Ladies' Auxil-
larry who are assisting the members
of the yacht club in this undertaking
will also meet with the mems COM
mittee at this time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-07-15

rest of his party following the cleo
tion of a Republican sheriff last fall
at which time new c~onstables. all
Republicans, were named. The
action on the part of Sheriff
Wyckoff IN dispensing with Howley's
services was contested in the SUI
preme court by Howley, who claimed
the job under the tenure of office
act, as an exempt fireman, in which
he was sustained by the court.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-07-15
Braga Ladies to Meet

The Braga Ladies met at their
July meeting yesterday afternoon in
Frem hall and in spite of the warm
weather the meeting was well at
tended and interesting. Mrs. Peter
son. of Brooklyn, formerly of this
sick list for eome time, was reported
as we'll and crossed off the list The
afternoon concluded with refresh
ments as usual. The next meeting
of the women will be held on Thurs
day afternoon, August IL.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-07-15
Action IN Turner Estate

IBy Evening News Stan Co~rrespondent.1
NEW BRUNSWICK, July Is
Harry c. Turner, of Sewaren, was
today named as the administrator
on the estate of his father, William
H., who died April 80. 1909. The
widow, Rebecca c.. was originally
named as the administrative, but
she r~enounced it and the son was
named III her stead.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-07-15
Approve

[By Evening News staf Correspondent
NEW BRUNSWICK, July Is
Two accountants were approved by
Judge DAILY in the Orphans court
this morning. The account of Eliz-
abeth Neuman, administrator of the
estate Of Henry Dissel, formerly of
| Perth Amboy, showed receipts of
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-07-15
p. G. G. Girls Entertain

The p. G. c. Girls were entertain
ed at the home Of Miss Mary Prem
dergast. of East avenue, last night
and after a brief business session,
the hostess served a dainty lunch.
The next meeting will be held at the
home of Miss Ethel Lorentzen, Of
Gordon street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-07-15
expenditures OF

$4,661.74, and expenditures OF
SCOTIA, leaving a balance of $4,000
for distribution among the heirsf
while the account Of Berthe Thomp.
son, administrator Of the estate Of
Edward Thompson. of P%lafnsborer
showed receipts of $2,949.62 and
expenditures of $zs9.63, leaving a
balance Of ~$2,649.g9.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-07-15
POSTPONE PET SHOW
AT PLAY GROUNDS

On account of the rainy weather
this morning and the poor chances
for a clear afternoon. Supervisor
Moench of the city Fairgrounds an
nounces that the pet show, which vas
to have been held this afternoon,
will be postponed until Monday af-
ternooD,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-07-15
no Meet With Mr.. Damgaard.

The Past Pocahontas Association
will meet at the home of Mrs. Charles
Damgaard, 226 Brighton avenue. at
8 o'clock tonight. All members are
urged to be present.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-07-15
GREEKS CAPTURE RAILROAD
STATION ON BAGDAD LINE

CONSTANTINOPLE. July is
Green troops occupied Asiun-Kara-
hissar. an important station on the
southern branch of the Bagdad rail-
way. The town vas given up by
Turkish Nationalist without fighting
it is said.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-07-15

WASHINGTON, July 15-Plans
for the issuance of invitations to
the proposed disarmament confer
ence are being pushed today in
spite of the action of Japan in with
holding her assent to an unrestrict-
ed discussion of the Far Eastern
question.
The Japanese reply to the prelim-
mary question of whether she would
receive an invitation to such a con-
ference came to the State Depart
ment through the American En-
bassy at Toxic. Its text was not
made public and department Off
Gals declined to reveal its contents
except to say that 1t expressed APP
prevail of the disarmament discus
sion, but did not agree to a consid-
Grafton of Pacific problems. Today
however, it became known that the
attitude of the Japanese Cabinet
was known to the government here.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-07-15
Aid ri Installation.

Nine members of Mohawk Coun-
ell No. So, Daughters Of Pocahontas,
went to Sayreville last night to help
install the new officers of the Mon
Damien Council. They were most
enjoyably entertained.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-07-15
To f5ntertain Ornhans.

~ IIHtSH tUIH OTEutUII5s
The Mechanicsville Hose Company
will have as their guests at the block
party and bazaar in South Amboy
the orphan children of both South
Amboy and Perth Amboy tomorrow
afternoon between the hours of 2
and 5 o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-07-15

MADRID, July 15:-DiscuSsing
President Harding's proposal on the
disarmament the Epocha. the gov
ernment organ, said:
1T is difficult to foresee success of
this protective disarming of the peo-
pie. 1t is ar oil. idea and some years
ago those who negotiated for the
same purpose brought about the
European war;"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-07-15
RESERVATIONS BY JAPS
IN FAR EAST PROBLEM

CONTINUED from page ~
far Eastern affairs with the Chinese
in the background as a diplomatic
force to- be reckoned with.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-10-21
John B. rioore Elected President
Fourth Time--Thos. j. DonneIly
Again Secretary S=Treasurer--
Lorain Gets Next Session

After five busy days, during which
time much work was done, the thirty
eighth annual convention of the Ohio
State Federation of Labor came to Il
close last Friday evening. For a
time it looked as though the conven-
tion would have to continue over to
Saturday AS the time drew near to
6 o'clock Friday, motions were made
for night session, but this fell be-
fore motion to continue on until all
business was completed The dele
gates stuck throughout the supper
hour, and it was nearly o'clock when
President John B. Moore declared all
business for which the convention had
been called was completed and asked
for a motion to adjourn. The motion
was offered and the thirty eighth an
nual convention of the Ohio State
Federation of Labor came to a close
after the most successful session in
the history of the organization.
The election of officers took place
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-10-21
Unemployment Receives Atten=
tiOn-=EndOrse 44=HOur Week
For Women==FavOr r1inimum
Wage LaW==FreedOm For
Irish People Demanded

officials, employers and members of
the labor movement, to try to find re-
lief of the present situation.
Many resolutions were offered and
adopted, among them being;
That the convention go on record
as definitely opposed to the order
kown as the Ku Klux Klan with the
resolve that the delegates return to
their respective locals and make this
resolve known to them
That every effort be made to secure
legislation limiting the hours which
any female may be. employed in any
work at A
That the lawfully established gov
ernment Of Ireland shall be recognized
by England.
Following are the chief resolutions
adopted, in addition to the foregoing,
during the course of the convention.
That home rule provision be put
in the Ohio constitution so that each
municipality may be allowed to work
out it's own financial destiny
That there seems to be in our state
a united action on the part of judges
against the best interests of the wage
earners, and that the convention 90
on record as favoring the election of
more just and honorable judges at
the next election.
That a law be asked for, providing
uniform text books in schools, and
that these books and all school sup
plies be supplied free to the children
attending school
That an effort be made to make
prison labor exempt from any work
in state soldiers and sailors homes.
That all members Of organized la
Dor refrain from patronizing jitney
busses iii localities where they act
against union men operating street
cars
Favored enactment of law compel
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-10-21
"a "a Hs
JUDGE GROSSCUP is
DEAD

New York Peter S Grosscup, for
mer federal judge, died at sea, en-
route to England. Deceased impris-
oned Eugene v Debs and five asso-
ciates for contempt of court in con-
nection with the A. R. u strike in
1904.
Almost simultaneously with the
death of Judge Grosscup came the
announcement that the Pullman Car
Company signed its first agreement
with organized shop employees. The
A. r. o. strike was an extension of
a strike that the Pullman employees
started The president of the COM
pany made the memorable declaration:
u have nothing to arbitrate."
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-10-21

Washington-The advisory COM
ed by Samuel Gompers, president of
the American Federation of Labor,
and including about 100 of the leading
men and women of America, will hold
it's initial meeting in the ballroom of
the La Fayette hotel, in Washington,
at 10 o'clock the morning of Tuesday,
October 19, 1921.
Mr.. Gompers' viewpoint, it was an
nounced at his offices, is the same in
relation to this advisory committee as
in relation to the great program of
Armistice Day demonstrations to be
held throughout the country. 1t is
that labor takes the initiative, invit-
ing all elements of American citizen
ship to participate, the responsibility
thereafter resting jointly upon all who
join in the effort.
In calling together the advisory
committee for its initial meeting, Mr..
Gompers made the following state
ment:
"The coming international confer
ence on limitation of armaments and
Pacific problems will succeed if it has
adequate support from the public
opinion of America and other countries
and in the absence of such support will
almost inevitably fail
The occasion presents an opportun-
ity for the effective mobilization of
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-10-21
MUCH WORK DONE BY CONVENTION
MAnnHH
OF MUCH IMPORT TO LABOR ADOPTED
DURING ANNUAL SESSION OF STATE ORGANIZATION

grown old in honest toll without be-
ing able to lay something aside.
Members of trade union who take
up work of different character must
join the union of the new work
That effort be made to better or
ganize the colored workers of Ohio.
State Building Code
Endorse building code for the
state governing Of the erection of any
structure
That since the courts of Ohio have
made imperative the initiative and
referendum provision of the amended
constitution in 1912, the federation go
on record as deploring the economic
situation brought about by the ignor-
ing of our constitution and laws and
direct the executive board to be rep
resented by counsel in all pending and
future actions before commissions and
courts where the constitutional rights
or property of the people be involved,
and further, that copy of these res
olutions be sent to the governor and
attorney general.
That support be given to the con-
stitutional amendment providing for
compensation to the world war vet
Grams.
To bring before the state board of
health the necessity of law whereby
workmen's homes should be made
more sanitary
That year book should be issued
from the offices of the secretary.
That fire hose couplings and hy-
drants should be standardized in the
state 50 as to enable one city to help
another in case of an emergency.