davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-15
WOmen'S DiyisiO1

The Y. NJ. G. A. membership team
workers lived up to all expectations
last night when the reports of the
fourth day were received, the total
reported for the one day alone be-
ing more than the total number Sc
cured on the first three days of the
campaign. No more reports will be
made until the final dinner which
will be served Monday night at 6
o'clock,
The women have made a wonder
full showing and are now within 100
members of their goal. They start
ed out to get 400 new members and
renewals task which the men be-
lieved impossible. With but four
days of the campaign gone by they
have secured 800 members. With
three more days in which to get
their hundred there is little doubt
but what their goal will not only be
reached but left far behind. Miss
Ruth Macan's team turned in the
largest number of memberships last
night. 46. Miss Bjork was a close
second with 43 and Mrs. Howell
third with Al. Mrs. Howell still leads
for the four days. however, with SO
memberships.
In the mems division 305 mem
bers have been secured, more than
three-fifths of their quota. The men
must get 1876 more by Monday nighr
in order to reach their goal. Capt.
n. Christian Nielsen's team report
ed the largest number of members
last night, thirty. Capt. Charles
Seaman reported twenty-six and
Capt. John McComas twenty-five.
These two teams had challenged
each other, but the latter reported
Continued on page %
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-15

Feltus street vending their way
southwark toward Bordentown ave-
nue.. From that time on came re-
ports from different parts of the
city about masked men and the chill
dren were put into a sort of hysteric
condition.
The first news of the masked
mans activities on Thursday, came
when a young couple were taking
walk along Bordentown avenue. All
and masked, started after them. The
two parties took to their heels down
Feltus street. with the figure after
them. The girl was in a dangerous
nervous condition when she arrived
at her home.
One of the members of the new
fire company was politely asked to
throw open the front door by the
masked stranger. The member
threw open the door and demanded
what the covered figure wanted. The
reply was that he wanted him. The
rest of that story. could be told more
clearly with piece of crayon. Like
a streak of wind. leaving nothing
but dust in his trail. the fire laddie
retreated to more safe position
and was not heard from until late
yesterday. All this happened from
10 o'clock until HAS on Thursday.
The masked young man. whose
Identity was closely concealed. prom
ised that it would be the last OF this
kind of sport, so far as he was con-
cerned.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-15
Big Premium For City
Bonds Sold Yesterday
middieSex Assessments
Are Being Investigated

TRENTON, Oct. .15-The counties
of Essex and Union are the first to
take advantage of the 1921 legisla-
tion. which aims to stop under-val-
uations in the making of tax assess
ments, it was learned here today at
the office of the State Board of
Taxes and Assessments. In accord
ance with the authority given it un-
der the recently passed law. the
board has commenced an investiga-
ton into the assessments in the tax
ing districts of Morris and Middlesex
counties. This action has been
taken upon the complaint of the
Board of Freeholders in both Essex
and Union, which have themselves
been inquiring into the valuations in
the two counties under criticism.
The prospect of third complaint
today with the information that it is
from Hudson county also loomed up
investigating the assessments in a
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-15

number of the other counties said
to include some in South Jersey.
The complaint of Union county
against Middlesex is of particular
interest as it was mainly through
the activities of the Union County
Tax Board officials. headed by for
mer Assemblyman Francis V. Dob
bins, of Railway, that the act under
which the state is now proceeding
was passed by the last legislature.
At that time the alleged under-valu-
ations in Middlesex county formed
the basis of the argument advanced
in favor of the bill. Since that time
Union has had experts making an
examination in Middlesex, county
where. it is alleged, they have dis
covered that the assessments are far
below true value with the result that
the taxpayers of Union county are
being forced to pay more than their
proportionate share of state taxes.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-15

spring will see big improvements but
we must arrange to swing through
the cold winter months"
In closing, Mr.. Leon said that the
savings banks of the city report few
decreases. If any in the accounts OF
their members. the Christmas clubs
are being continued and reports re-
ceived by him from his own field
men showed that in cases where his
customers are temporarily out OF
work, they are doing nicely because
of what they saved during the per-
iod when wages were high. lie pro-
missed the cooperation of the busi-
ness men of the city in assisting in
any way and told of plans now being
made for a selling plan in which the
public will be urged to buy only the
things that they need.
Commander William Thompson
and Joseph Deegan. representing the
American Legion spoke. the latter
telling what that organization has
done in it's efforts to place unem-
ployed ex-service men since the
first of the year.
A total of 116 were registered
he said and of this number only f1f-
teen had been placed in jobs. He
said there Is great amount of dis
tress among the ex-service men and
during the first eight months of the
year less than one a month was
given work. Last hired, first fred
seemed to be the slogan in most
places, he Said. irregardless of the
fact that the employe is an ex-ser-
vice man.
There is too much indifference.
Mr.. Deegan said on the part of those
Ncho could remedy conditions. He
told of sending letters to the fac
lcries asking cooperation and read
copies of these letters and also of a
resolution passed urging the alder
men to act. In closing Mr.. Deegan
offered the services of the Legion
in remedying conditions and urged
that schools and other public i'm
provements be started.
Tracy d. Waring offered the SER
vices of the Red Cross home service
division in investigating cases of
unemployment.
After hearing all present who de-
sired to speak on this subject Mayor
Wilson announced that he would
appoint a committee by Monday to
take charge of the registration and
go ahead with definite plans for So
luton of the unemployment situa-
ton.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-15
Ask CITY TO SPEND MIL LION Doll LARS
FOR DEvEL 0PmENT OF THE Waterfront
TO REGISTER ALL men
OUT Of WORK; PLANS
ARE MADE At SESSION

AS the first step in relieving the unemployment condi
ton in this city, the committee which got together with
Mayor William c. Wilson last night in city hail. decided to
every in the city who is without work register at
the office of the State, Municipal Federal Employment Of
lice at the of Jefferson street and New Brunswick
Mayor Wilson also announced that he would
by Monday committee whose duty it will be to study the
local situation and arrive at some means of solution.
In order to acquaint all of the unemployed with the
request that they register suggestion made this morn
ing by Secretary Oliver Hatfield of the Industrial Associa
tion that every minister and priest in the city
from their pulpit in church tomorrow that every with
out job should register at in the employment office
jefferson street and New Brunswick avenue Those
iserng will be required to give their tell if they have
any dependents if they eXservice men, how long they
out of work. what their occupation is and other
deta
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-15
S2,5OO DAMAGE IN FIRE
IN SMITH ST. STORE

Damage totaling $4,000 was caus-
ed by the fire occurring shortly be-
fore midnight last night, when
flames broke out in the grocery
store operated by Louis Szabo, at
SEQ Smith street. The loss involved
by destruction of the stock contain
ed in the establishment has been es-
timated at $500 while the building
suffered damage amounting to ap-
proximately $1,000. The property is
owned by w. ]. Cohn, of Madison
avenue.
The flames were discovered at
HAS O'Clock and the alarm turned
in from box 32 at Smith and Her
bert streets by Patrolman Joseph
GaVdOS
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-15
]. S. RippeII Co., of Newark,
and Raritan Trust Co. Are
the Highest Bidders
II SUBMIT ESTIMATES
1888 Premium on School
Bonds and $237 on the
City Water Bonds

J. s. Rippell G. Company of New
ark and the Raritan Trust Company
of this city. were the highest bidders
yesterday in the sale of $4,000
worth of school bonds and $4,000
worth of water bonds offered by the
city through Treasurer Ferd Garrett
son. There were eleven bidders,
but Rippell e Company obtained
the school bonds by bid of $80,SSS
while the local trust company OBJ
$12.237. This makes a total pre-
MUM of $1,125 on the sale of the
school and water bonds.
In some instances the bidders only
offered bids on the water bonds
the school bonds, others, however,
offered bids with the stipulation that
they take all or none.
The bids as received follow:
Clinton Trust Company of Newark,
water only, $12,OO7.20; Security
Trust Company of Camden. school,
sS0,20O, water $1.,O50: Raritan
Trust Company of Perth Amboy,
school sS0,S17. water $12.237: First
National Bank of Perth Amboy.
school sS0,0f1.11. water s12.111.11;
c. d. Whitis & Co.. of New York.
school, $S0,620. water s12, ,250: all or
none: George b. Gibbons Co. of New
York, school. sS0.376, water s12.-
042. all or none; J. o. White & Co..
New York. school, sS0.469, water.
s12.147, all or none: Outwater &
Wellss Jersey City. school. $S0.011.
water $12.123: Perth Amboy Trust
Company, school. $4,000, water,
s12,126: B. J. Van Ingen Co., of New
York. school. only $S0.435: J. s. Rip
pell & Company. school $S0.SSs,
water S12,220.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-15

tures at the coming session this wtu~
ter.
THE fact that our shore front to-
gether with the Raritan bay and
river are included within the juris-
diction of this port authority makes
it highly desirable that the inter-
ests of this section be looked after
at once so as TO be properly proyid-
ed for in the report that is 10 be
submitted"
Another hearing before the Port
of New York Authority is to be held
at IL Broadway, New York city, on
Friday, October p. to which yous
board. we understand. has been in
vited TO send representatives. We
cannot urge too strongly upon you
the desirability of Perth Amboy be-
ing represented in its official capacity
at that time. We are also here to
urge that those who represent you
be authorized through a resolution
to be passed by your board at it,
next meeting TO present some con-
crete plan on the part of the city
for developing its water front.
This is highly necessary because
at one of the previous hearings OF
the port authority at which this Sec.
ton was represented only by or4
member of the Chamber OF CONF
merce Of this city. one member n
the Chamber of Commerce OF Sou1h
Amboy and one representative OF the
Raritan Terminal and Waterways
Association. these gentlemen were
told that the commissioners weft
committed to present definite plans
TO the legislatures of New York and
New Jersey by the first of January.
1922, and that il became imperatixe
that the different municipalities IN
terested in the development OF the
Port of New York indicate their de-
sires and criticisms of the present
proposed projects as promptly a.
possible. II was also intimated thar
the port authority wanted TO know
what such community was doing 70
help itself as well as what il desired
the port authority TO do for Il.
1--WE would like 10 suggest. there
fore, that your body go on record
at it's next meeting as favoring the
expenditure of at least one milhcH
dollars for the construction Of piers
CONTINUED on page p
sesplane at Yacht Club; pass IS each
Te77-10-lz4t' 8
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-15

The following plan was outlined by
| the Chamber of Commerce commit
tee, of which ]. Logan Clevenger was
chairman, and Isaac Alpern. Jean
Dubois, Peter C. Olsen. John y. Wes-
ter and John Bergen, were the other
! mem bers:
In response TO a request OF the
committee of ten appointed at a
! public meeting held in the high
school auditorium September Z. at
which all the municipalities in the
Raritan district was represented
the Chamber of Commerce OF Perth
Amboy has appointed this commit
tee to appear before your honorable
board to urge that prompt action be
taken toward the development of
our waterfront for shipping pur-
poses.
las you are aware. through a
treaty or agreement between the
states of New York and New Jersey
and duly approved by congress. a
Port of New York Authority has
been created whose duty it is to
study and propose TO legislatures
of the above two states a plan for
the development of the Port Of
Greater New York. Up until a few
years ago the two states were con-
tinually fighting over rates and
practices between the two sides of
the port. Finally New Jersey made
an attempt TO get preferential rates
for freight consigned to Jersey City
or Hoboken so as 10 relieve the
shippers of the hghterage charges
that are added to convey the freight
after it reaches the port of the va
rious parts of the port.
The Interstate Commerce Com
mission held. upon the argument Of
the state of New York, that "histor-
ically. geographically, and CONNER
cially New York and the industrial
districts in the northern part of the
state Of New Jersey constitute a
single community Perth Amboy
is included within its community.
"Realizing that the best interests
of all would be served by coopera-
ton instead of litigation. a move-
ment was started in both states TO
get together on a port development
scheme. The outcome was the crea-
ton in 1917 of what was known
as the New York, New Jersey Port
and Harbor Development Commis
sion. This commission consisted of
three men from New York and
three men from New Jersey.
This commission made an ex-
haustive study of the whole matter
and its voluminous report has been
published a copy of which you
doubtless have. This report was
submitted TO the legislatures Of the
respective states last year and was
formally adopted by both. The re-
port, besides going into great detail
as to how the port should be devel-
oped, recommended that the matter
be placed in the hands of a body to
be known as the Port of New York
Authority and 1t is this authority
that is now holding hearings on the
subject for the purpose of submit
ting a final report TO both legisla-
-~~~~~~-~-~-~~--~---~---
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-15

Although Mayor Wilson invited
representatives of all of the whole
sale and retail businesses of the city
their absence. Albert Leon was the
to attend many were conspicuous by
only merchant present who spoke.
None of the retail or wholesale gro
cery, meat. shoe, clothing or milk
men were present to speak. these
:. Comprising. the essentials of life.
FoAmer Mayor Dorsey suggested
that tie present Pierson act. which
limits the bonded Indebtedness Of
municipalities, be amended by legis-
htion which would permit of the
city's debt being increased SO that
municipal work such as the building
of schools might be started. He
pointed out this would result in en-
ployment, material being sold and
carted and transportation for the
railroads. It would mean an in
creased tax rate, he said, hut felt
sure the property owners would md
no fault. 1t was pointed out that
this would not furnish immediate
relief as it would be necessary 20
wait until the legislature meets
abain before any action could be
taken to amend the Pierson act.
Mr.. Dorsey said that the only re-
lief in sight is what the state and
municipality can give the unemploy-
ed, it not being up to the business
men to solve the question. If mu-
nicipal work could be created, he
pointed out, the condition would be
remedied. He said he did not look
for any further great reduction in
the prices of materials. In conclud-
ing the former mayor stated that
the men do not want charity but only
the chance to help themselves.
Mr.. Leon told of the prices of
food, clothing and furniture being
cheaper in Perth Amboy than in
Newark and Trenton and read a list
of prices taken from advertisements
comparing the costs In the three
cities. He also showed the drop in
prices as compared with last year
but said many who had become ac-
customed to buying expensive arti-
cles when money was plentiful could
not adjust themselves to lower prices
and do not want the cheaper goods.
Speaking of needy cases, Mr.. Leon
said a survey of his credit accounts
showed that payments had not been
lowered ten per cent as compared
with last year. the workingman be-
ing able to meet the payments as
formerly.
The cost of procuring money
should be lowered. Mr.. Leon said,
the building loan and mortgage bon
uses being too high throughout the
state. If money can be secured, he
continued, homes will be built, ma
terial used, labor employed and the
money put into circulation. II be-
lieve we have turned the corner of
the hardest times" Mr.. Leon said,
"and am of the opinion that the
Electric Heaters at Kelly & McAlinden
Company 1362-10-14-3t'
p. A. Hdwe. for Weather Strips. etc.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-15
Man Crushed To Death
By Penna. R. R. Engine

ftenant John Morris detailed Oficers
William Clooney, William Petersen
and Sergeant George Kozusko to in
vestigate the case. The body was
searched for means of Identification
and later turned over to James j.
Flynn pending further disposition.
Samuel Fromman, the conductor
of the freight train, found the body
after the accident. Engineer For
sythe, of Long Branch, was operat-
ing the locomotive.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-15
Chase Robed Figure

More Ku kluXes in town were re-
ported by officers Michael FiZpat-
rick and John Sharkey, of upper
Smith street after the two chased 4
white robed figure across the fields
for some distance last night. Shar-
key had the first experience saying
that as he was passing the field ad-
Joining the Pardee field a man
dressed in white jumped out at him
from behind a clump OF bushes.
Sharkey arrived at the car barns
in nothing fiat. recruited Officer
Fitzpatrick, and returned TO give
battle. On the other side of kirk
land place they saw the "ku klux
which Immediately took to its heels
in the direction of the Lehigh VAL
ley tracks. The figure, in spite OF
its robes, appeared TO be much fast
er than the two pursuers, so f1tz-
patrick and .Sharkey gave. up the
chase.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-15

Paul Sarika, of Sewaren. was in
stantly killed this morning at !
o'clock when he was struck by a
Pennsylvania railroad freight train
at the Inslee street crossing of the
railroad. Little is known of the
man, he having been identified
through letters found in his clothing
after the accident.
The authorities were notified of
the occurrence through the Jersey
City offices of the railroad and Lieu
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-15
STRIKE ACTION
BY PRESIDENT
Summons 8 Representatives
of Public in Threatened
Railroad Strike

WASHINGTON. Oct. 15:-Three
representatives of the public on the
Railroad Labor Board were sum
moned to the White House today by
President Harding to discuss means
of avoiding the threatened strike.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-15
ELKs, NOTICE

The first social session of
the season will be held at
the Club House, Saturday
Evening, October Is, 1921,
for members and their fam
lilies.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-15
Walkout Authorized

CHICAGO, Oct. 15:-Sixteen rail-
road unions have taken a secret
strike vote and authorized their or
ficers to order a walkout il deemed
advisable. c. ]. Manion. president OF
the order of railroad telegraphers.
announced today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-15
NOTICE

NOTICE
All members of Perth Amboy Fire
Department are requested 10 meet at
Garfield Engine House on Sunday.
October 10th at 1880 p NJ. in full
uniform to attend funeral of de-
ceased brother. Nels Peterson. who
died in service of his country.
HARRY TOOKER.
Chief
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-15
MATANAN MAN
SHOOTS SELF
Argument Over Money Re-
suits in Man Attempting
Suicide--In Hospital

MATAWAN, Oct. 15.-Michael
McCluski, Polish, of Oak Shades, was
removed to the Monmouth Memorial
Hospital at Long Branch, this morn
ing suffering from a bullet wound in
his neck, which he had inflicted in
an attempt TO kill himself. DIR. c. A.
Gesswein, who attended McCluski.
although believing that the wound
would not prove serious advised thar
McCluski be removed to the institu-
tion for treatment.
According to the information re-
ceived following the attempted sui
eide, McCluski last night had an ar
gument over some money with an
other Polish resident. The affair so
upset him that this morning about s
o'clock he went into the yard and
attempted to commit suicide by
shooting himself in the throat with a
.22 calibre revolver. McCluski has
been out of a job for the past sew
eral weeks. He is about thirty-fve
years old and is not married. Of
ficer Patrick Magan is investigating
the affair.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-15
NOTICE OF
REGISTRATION

All Democrats OF the Cry
of Perth Amboy, who have
failed to register up to the
present time Tor the 6en-
eral Election to be held on
Tuesday, November s, 1921,
are requested to personally
call at their respective poll
ing places, ON Tuesday, Oc-
tober Is. 1921, between the
hours of / and 9 p. M. and
register so that they may
vote at the General Election
In all other municipalities
where there is a house to
house canvass, the polls viii
be open during the same
hours to add names to the
registration list.
JOHN WHITE,
Chairman of Democratic
City Committee.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-15
BRICKLAYERS, MASONS AND.
PIASTERERS, UTNI0N No 27 ~ Il

bhlCfkl<A1 ENS. MASONS AMI
PLASTERERS' UNION. NO. "a. N. j.
Members requested to attend the
funeral of our late brother j. es Ded-
man. to be held Sunday. October 10th,
at LAS o'clock from SCI Augusta ST..
South Amboy. N. J.
w. MATHIASEN.
President.
NJ. NOLAN.
Secretary.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-15
NOTICE

All Soldiers, Sailors and Marines
of Perth Amboy are asked to turn
out Tuesday morning to honor our
departed comrade. Sergeant John B.
Egan.
Meet in front of Odd Fellows Hall
at $40. October Is, 1921.
SERGEANT .. b. EGAN POST.
NO. 663
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-15
YIN, c, A, GETS
GREAT BOOST
Still Have Much Work to Do,
However, to Go Over
the Top
WORKERS MUST PRODUCE
Final Reports of Men and
Women Teams Will be Civ
en- Monday Night
WORKERS MUST PRODUCE

Standing of teams in Y. NJ c. A.
membership drive:
Mems Division
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-15

See us for Perfection Oil Heaters. Kelly
& McAlinden Company. 7362-10-14-3t'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-15

seaplane at Yacht Club: pass IS each.
7277-10-12-4ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-15

Gas Heaters and Radiators at Kelly q
McAhnden Company. 7s62--10-14-3ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-15

II your coal or gas range does not bak.
or burn. I will make II or no charge. F
j. Larkin. 2s7 Mcclellan St Tel. 5s5-R
t174-3-14-t NJ w So
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-15

seaplane at Yacht Club: pass ss each.
72T7-10-I3-4ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-15

p. A. Hdwe. for Quality household tools
seaplane at Yacht Club; pass IS each.
797T-10-Ie-4ls
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-15

Rayo Lamps at Kelly & MeAlinden
Company. FSa1-le-l4-St-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-15

seaplane at Yacht Club: pass IS each.
7s77-10-le-4ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-15

seapIane at Yacht Club; pass IS each.
T2T7-10-13-4ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-15

Carpenter worx ana ,ooofne promptly
attended to. Geo H. Thompson. 81 Lewis
st. Phone 1409-w
54T4--s-25- Ted. Sat. tie
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-15

store TO let at 127 Smith st. Inquire
Joseph E. Stricken. 11a Smith ST.
1s-22-25-29-11-1-5'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-15

P. A Hdwe. ror Coal scuttles, shovels.
etc.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-15

sespians at Yacht Club: pass S each.
Ts77-10-1z-4t'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-15

p. A. Hdwe. for Weather Strips, etc.
seaplane at Yacht Club; pass IS each.
72TT-10-12-4ts