davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The New York herald., 1922-10-21
No salary increases.

''If it were not for the mandatory
legislation they passed at Albany" he
continued. ''the new budget would be
the same as this years. The proposed
budget doesn't give any salary in
creases. unless an error has crept in
or unless ii was mandatory.
some of the increases arc Sl.50000l
for widows pensions. Si5o0.000 for the
pension fund Of the Board of Education.
and 100000 In mandatory salary in
creases for school teachers. ] want
the public TO know that this mill at
Albany that Is grinding out mandatory
legislation is piling Up a burden on the
taxpayers. and must be stopped"
In regard 10 the thirteen department
heads whom the Mayor wished TO raise
from $500 to $4,000 year. he said:
There was desire to increase some
sincere and earnest men and womei.,
who never watch the clock. Also heads
of big departments. Men in other de-
partments of the city. like the Board
of Education. receive larger salaries
than commissioners cf our city depart
ments.
There Is a man who purchases sup
plies for the Board of Education. All
he does is look after supplies. lie gets
$4,000. The president of City College
gets sl2,500 and lives rent free In a resi-
dence that would rent for $4,000. lie
also gets his coal. light. gas, &C.. and
he has only been here less than seven
years from Texas. There are many
others in positions where they do little
work and have no responsibility. The
salaries of the department heads We're
fixed twenty years ago and something
ought TO be done. but after considering
the budget mounting higher and higher
and the mandatory legislation we are
obliged to forego any consideration to
those who work night and day"
Two Classes OF Employees.
the proposed increase for department.
heads having been suggested at =
private meeting OF the board, Mr..
Hylan sald
1T was natural that we had 10 talk II
over I'm committee. and some people
were much perturbed that they were
not let In on Il. so they concluded II
was done behind closed doors. We con-
slider many matters in executive ses-
sion"
In expressing his regret that the city
cannot afford this year to reward its
dcaerving employees, the Mayor said:
There are two classes of employees.
Ono has its hat on ready to quit at
quitting time ;~the other works night and
day. ] think that II the Supreme Court
Judges who have raised some OF their
court attendants salarics had the In
tcrests OF the taxpayers little at
heart they might save several hundred
thousands. We all know those connected
with the courts don't work very hard"
President Riegelmann of Brooklyn
suggested that the Mayor mention the
school budget. which is se5.o00.o0o this
year. The Mayor pointed out that the
city has spent S6.0o0.oc0 on new schools
already. and Is prepared. "as soon as
the opportunity presents itself. 20 spend
fifteen. twenty-five. thirty or forty mil
lion more"
II invite the public and the newspa-
pers they're included In the public).'
he continued. e"to the public hearings
next week. We have tried TO do the
best we could
The New York herald., 1922-10-21
Thinks 1t Was Blackmaii.

My impression is that blachmail was
the motive. Many bad characters live
IL certain sections OF New Brunswick
some would not hesitate to commit muir
der II they thought they, could obtain
a large sum Of money.
1T is my impression that some OF
d csc evil Characterization no doubt more
than one person was involved inca crime
cf this nature and one of them might
veil have, been a criminaiiy inclined
voman-heard Of the town gossip tina;
associated the names of DR.. Hall and
.drs. Mills. These desperate characters
probably decided to take advantage of
the talk to try TO blackmail DR. Hall.
1T was well known that DR. Hall had
money or could obtain II from friends
in case OF need. IL was further known
that my sister. Mrs. Hall. had money
or could get 1t IL needed 10 suppress i
scandal.
THE telephone n,essages reported
sent 10 Or. Hall and Mrs. Mills on the
night ~ the tragedy September 10 may
have heen part of Z. plot to lure the
victims to where they could be jointly
accused and the demand for hush
money made.
DR.. Hall was athletic and strong: ne
could put up n fight. DIR. Hall may
lavo become infuriatcd at his accusers
and attacked them. \ struggle may
have followed. which might account roy
the abrasions found upon his arms.
Seeing that. they were being thwarted
the lsupposed blackmailers may have
decided the safety policy would be 10
shoot Or. Hall and thus silence him
forever. That. according 10 my i'm
preston is likely what Happened.
1t cannot be supposed that Mrs.
Mills remained calmly by. one could
imagine her terror and horror with
her still alive and Dr. Hall dead there
remained the possibility that she might
have been able 10 furnish q description
10 the police OF the biackmailers. There
fore these desperate characters probably
eleeincd II best 70 XIII Mrs. Mills as well.
why Mrs. Mills's throat was cut is
question for speculation. II may have
been done TO throw Off the detectives
when the crime was discovered. Per-
haps the woman in the party may have
done this
we can only speculate on why the
bodies We're laid out IN orderly manner
after death and the alleged love letters
were scattered about. They say murder
will out No living being Is more aux-
ious than ] about this frightful deed.
II Will not deny that I feel. bitter be-
cause OF the manner IN whicif my name
has been linked with this double crime
and without Justification. Statements
have been made IN newspapers accus-
ing me OF knowing more than I have
told.
The New York herald., 1922-10-21
Indictments Are Espiained.

A. 70 Grand Jury actions generally.
IN answer TO questioi-s Mr.. Beekman
said this evening:
~ Grand Jury cannot return an in
dic,mont on the information and bciicr
of q Prosecutor or county detective. The
Wry has 20 have before Il facts Nor.
d IL possible Tor Prosecutor TO obtai,
on indictment and a warrant and with
held service OF the warrant. One or
te points that has yet TO be cleared
VI. and on which the authorities are
wcrking with exec ptionai diligence. is
tho question as 10 whose motor car
was used by tho slayer on the night
q the killing"
Reference has been made frequently ~
a green motor car. Now IL appears that
the color Is not 20 important as tho
style. and The garages throughout tho
city are being searched for a touring rai'
OF almost obsolete pattern which was
seen in the neighoorhood Of DeRuss
ne on the night OF the murder. Thougp
Il Is pretty late 90 lcgin such a search
the oaicers are also looking for burucd
automobiles which if reconstructed would
resemble the car mentioned.
Z. X Sopor Of Hehland Park Is tho
man who saw the car on the night OF
the murder. lie told his story long aeo
but little attention was paid to H. He
saw the car with the lights out coming
toward him as he drove in Easton ave
nue ana noted that the car t,irncc in-
ward toward DeRussy lane and stopped
there His statement IN that woman
wearing q light coat and a man were
occupants Of the car. Tho board OF tha
car was high and the whole mae hine old
fashioned. lie said he would be able ia
recognise the car II he saw II again.
II have an idea that !. is still IN New
Brunswick" he said tonight. 'and ba-
The New York herald., 1922-10-21

HOW NEW YORK CITY BUDGET
HAS INCREASED IN FIVE YEARS

HE following table steadily mounting
budget during the Hyan The figures for
1923 proposed adoption by the board
acceptance
The New York herald., 1922-10-21

Theatrical and Hotel and Restaurant.
Advertising will be found on Page f0.--Adv.
The New York herald., 1922-10-21
Tell Of Petty GRAFT.

other witnesses testified to incidents
indicating that the Whalen bus sys-
tenn has been permeated with petty
graft at the expense OF the chauffeurs
One OF them sworc that his brother
had had to give $500 to obtain a run
on one OF the more profitable of the
lines.
Commenting on these petty scandals
and on other disclosures OF the day.
Mr.. Shearn at the opening of the after
noon session said 70 tho commissions;
During recess 7 soticcd that his
Honor had emitted n ricrcing shrek OF
The New York herald., 1922-10-21
Movements Being Checked
OF Persons Accused by
Alleged Witness.
INDICTMENT LOOKED FOR
Evidence So Far Obtained Put
Before Grand Jury-Green
Motor Sought.

sEsciai Dispatch 70 the NEW YORK HrsALn
New BRUNSWICK. n. j., Oct. 20
An eyewitness, a reputable woman,
who has not hitherto been mentioned
in connection with the murder Of the
Rev. Edward W. Hall and Mrs.
Eleanor Mills, is the most important
figure in the recent Developments that
Prosecutor Azariah Beekman of Som
erset county believes will bring about
solution of the mystery.
The Grand Jury of Somerset county
met in Somerville to-day, and, while
Mr. Beekman will not admit it, il is
understood that the Hall-Mills muir
der case was taken up. Beekman and
Detective Totten were before the
Grand Jury for an hour tonight. Dis
cussion OF the activity of the Grand
Jury led to reiterated reports that in
dictments will be found In the near
future, possibly at the beginning OF
next week. OF these matters Mr.
Beekman would not speak, explaining
his attitude by referring to state
ment he had made earlier in the day,
and which read.
at must be remembered at all times
that the proceedings of the Grand
Jury are absolutely secret, and there
fore no questions. either affirmative or
negative. will be answered in respect
/ 10 proCedlire, ANY reports as 10 the
action OF non-action of the Grand
Jury are absolutely unauthorized as
coming from this Office. Investigation
I is far from standstill and we are
satisfied with the progress Of the last
few days"
The New York herald., 1922-10-21

J
action OF non-action of the Grand
Jury are absolutely unauthorized as
coming from this Office. Investigation
I is far from a standstil and we are
satisfied with the progress Of the last
few days"
Dod2es Indictment Query.
When as he was leaving the court
house here this afternoon Mr.. Beck
man was asked the direct question.
"Will you deny that the Grand Jury
found an Indictment to-day?" he re-
fused TO make any statement. and in
some quarters it was regarded as an
admission by him that an Indictment
had been found. Such. however. was
not the case. No indictment has been
found in the case. nor will any be
found in the next twenty-four hours.
It is equally true that there will be no
arrest made within the next twenty
four hours.
('rhe eyewitness referred 20 II a woman
who. it Is understood. on the night or
the murder was close enough to observe
the actions OF "a group said to consist OF
five persons, two OF whom were women
and three then. one OF the men wax
Hall. one OF the women was Mrs. Mills.
The eyewitness IL IL stated saw the
crime committed. bG. II was dark and
there is some question as 10 the ability
Of Prosecutor Beeknan 10 establish
I beyond doubt the identity Of the persons
who formed the rest OF he group.
SO far he has made definite progress
/ along this lire.
! Ia cases where identification by an
| eyewitness is the chief feature OF tae
prosecutions evidence the defense must
Of necessity be an alibi. 1t is wih "A
view to ascertaining whether those
under suspicion viii be able positively
t. establish an alb. that Mr.. Beekman
( has refraincd from acting more quickly
/ TIE checking up CT the movements Of
| those concerned ga the case is OF the
utmost Importance Meanwhile secrecy
l j. bein' maintained as 70 the identitF
I Of the mysterious eyewitness, but lt
has been established that IL IS not the
Hungarian wo, an referred TO early
/ this week. although {; is q woman who
! lives not far from the Phillips farm
The New York herald., 1922-10-21

Continued Oh Page Two.
The New York herald., 1922-10-21

Special Gable to THE New York Ilf:sALp.
Copyright 1879, by THY NEW York HERALD
The New York herald., 1922-10-21

Continued on Page Two.
The New York herald., 1922-10-21

The New York Herald, with all tnat was
best of The Sun intertwined with 1t, and
the whole revitalized, is bigger and better
and sounder newspaper than ever before
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08
Mrs. Santa Claus

The joiest story about Santa Claus sad mishap in
sprainng his ankle the day before Christmas and Tho
Great Adventure of Mrs. Santa Claus. BY Sarah
Addington; illustrated in color.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08
Zane Grey

Start The Vanishing American today. It is the
greatest serial of Americas most popular author-the
and adventure of Indian boy and Eastern
society girl.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08
A Serial by Cora Harris

small town in Georgia-A and NADIA
courtship, marriage heartbreak That is The House
of Helen. Never before has Mrs. Harris shown such
sou-searching insight.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08
Eleanor Hallowell Abbott

He was Tho Man Who Didn't Know Christmas
from tho Fourth of July. She was a specialist in
Christmas fancies Together-but you must read this
merry story to know what happened.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08
A. s. Nj. Hutchinson

whimsical tale of a whimsical friendship. The Rough
Little Girl and the Smooth Little Girls the first of
several stories by the author of If Winter Comes
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08
Play

Just the thing for holiday amateur theaticas end you
may put it without royalty charge. The Loveliest
Thing, by Roland Pertwee, has all the jovia spirit of
Christmas.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08
Booth larkinSton

What right have you to be happy7 What is happiness;
anyway Read Tarkngton's thoughtful editorial for
Chrstmastime Miracle.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08
A Great Cover by Souler,

Don't hurriedly pass by the cover on the December
ISSUE It is wonderful work of art-the whole Story
of Christ in great painting. Still another picture
you will frame.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08
Enemies oc Prohibit tion

Who these people who want to repeal the Eighteenth
Amendment and flood us again with rum? They are Of
three kinds-the whisky ring, the drinkers and the
"personal-liberty" shouters Charles A. Selden has
traced the booze propaganda to its nsdious source
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08
The Sermon on the Mount

One of q new series Of modern Biblical pictures by
Harold Coping. A thoughtful, reverent representa-
ton of the Savior and His disciples Another picture
to frame.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08
What's Wrong withhe Church

A. Maude Royden, the greatest preacher in the
world, says the Church is losing the well
the men. It can bring them back, if
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08
Cakes and Plum Ruddinqs

When in Doubt Give Christmas Cake. A page of
recipes, with pictures, to show how festive they
can look And the best plum puddings you tasted
for gifts or your Christmas dinner.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08
The Friend Of the Lowly

There is both human understanding and divine love in
this great painting by Lherntte. fourth picture to
frame in this colorful Christmas Journal.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08
Gifts that are EasytoMake

The woman who is clever with her needle needs only
new ideas to make her gifts distinctive. Here the
ideas for simple things that bring great happiness.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08
The Golden Adventure

story Of the days when Paul beginning his great
missionary work for the Christian Church-vvdly COL
orf in its characters and descriptions. BY Katharine
Holland Brown.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08
Grace Richmond on Visitors

The babbling- brook had nothing on Mrs. Trelawny.
She on necessarily. Perhaps you've had visitors
like her. The Visits of Mrs. TreLawny.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08
Mid-Winter Fashions

In December some dresses always needed
Here's the last word what to get. Clothes made
from Journal fashions will be in style until they
are worn out.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08
Dolls, Toys, Candies, Books

All kinds of dolls-the ones that mother makes from
rags and tags; those new that hide lamp or a
pretty bag. And candy recipes from famous maker.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08
Subscribe for Christmas!

Buy the December issue from your newsdeaer-then
order subscription for all Of 1929 for yourself
delightful extra gift for in your family
for friend. The editorial page 30 suggests
of the features coming, including serial starting
in each issue. Your gift subscriptions will be an
nounced in your name with ful-color copy of
Murilo Madonna, sent cost free, to those whom you
choose to favor Order from local agent use the
coupon below.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08
Grandmas Gone Fishing

That's what the family said when she took day Of
solitude away from her everyday duties. Do you
need to get away from worries2 Read Sarah D.
LoWrie's advice.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08
The Greatest Painting intheWorld

Ten million dollars could not buy the original but you
may have the finest reproduction made for fifteen
cents. You will frame Raphaes Sistine Madonna.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08
Your Own Christmas Cards

Have individuality about the greetings you send
out this year. Make your own cards-its easy with
the designs shown on page l04.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08
A Rogram for Womens Clubs

Mrs. Thomas G. Winter, president of The National
Federation has written the second in the Journals
great series of programs for the winter work of the
women's clubs The Citizenship Program.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-08
WARM POLITICS
IN WHITESIDE
Especial Correspondence

Sterling, ILL.,. April Politics
are getting rather warm in White
side county. There has been some
what of a splitup in the various
political groups and it is everyone
for himself. There is a three-cor-
nered fight on for sheriff. Albert
Byam of Morrison, under-sheriff, is
a candidate for that Office. Arthur
E. Hamilton of Lyndon, who filled
the unexpired term of his father
several years ago, is in the field.
and NJ. C. Martin. a merchant DO
lice of Sterling, is also after the
job. 1t looks like a toss-up.
w. E. Burritt of Morrison. clerk
in the office of county treasurer.
wants the position of treasurer.
Charles A. Davis of Sterling. for
merly treasurer. and Joe Mann of
Sterling are also candidates. This
VIII be a neck and neck fight.
For state representative. Henry
c. Allen of Lyndon and Russell
Burleigh Of Sterling, an ex-seryice
man, are candidates for Whiteside
county. and are in the fight with
John Byers, A n. Tourtilott and
A G. Harris of Dixon. Allen looks
to have the advantage in Wbite-
side county.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-08
PLANS CAMP FOR
SUMMER TOURISTS
Especial Correspondence. !

Galva, April s. - The Galva
chamber of commerce at its last
meeting appointed two very i'm
portant committees, one to take
care of the proposed city camp for
auto tourists and the other in re-
gard to having band concerts this
season. Forrest Kelly was an
pointed some time ago to look after
the camp proposition. Mr.. Kelly
recommended that College park
would make fine place for the
tourists but the city ordinances
prohibits its use for that purpose.
A new committee was appointed to
interview the members of the CITY
council in regard to having this or
dlnance changed. They will re-
port in the near future.
The following committee was an
pointed to make arrangements for
band concerts and to raise funds
Tor the same: Roy Engstrand. ]
j. Schneider and Harold Nye The
Galya band will play again this
season.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-08
GIVE HOME TALENT
PLAY AT CISCO HALL,
Especial Correspondence.


CISCO, April S.-A three-act home
talent play, THE Adventures of
Grandpa" was given at the NJ. W.
A. hall in CISCO Thursday evening.
There was large crowd in attend
ance. Bert Richardson of Orion
gave humorous readings between
acts. The cast of characters were
as follows:
Montgomery Ray (Monte), Grand
pas grandson ...... Carl Ohlert
Tod Hunter, a young dancing
Otis Hammerhead (Grandpa)
from Yellow Bud, Ohio. ...
Harold neville
officer Mccormick, who seen his
duty and done it. George Higgins
Lucy Hunter, our little wife. -.
....... Bernice Hultgren
Dorothy May, just out of college
...... Margaret Anderson
Mrs. Pansy Hopscotch, fair, fat
and 40 Pearl Schlenzen
Marie Ribeau, the girl from Paris
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Ruth Sharp
KIoompy, '12 days from Copenha-
gen over ...-- Maybelle Higgins
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-08

Charles A. Clark of Sherrard,
candidate on the Republican ticket
Tor county treasurer appears to
have considerable advantage over
his younger opponent, Isaac c.
Johnston, by reason of mature age
and experience in public affairs.
Mercer county agriculturists say
that they are now carrying too
large a part of the tax burden, and
feel that a land owner, with farm
ing experience, and of Clark's age,
is the proper man to be supervisor
of assessments when all real estate
Is reyalued next year for a four
year period.
Mr.. Clark is we'll and favorably
known over the county, and the
sentiment is growing that the Re-
publican party owes it to the out
side townships to nominate and
elect one county officer from an
outlying township. Party leaders
state that Mr.. Clark is a good rem
resentatiye of the party to be called
into countys service. 1t is conceded
that he viii receive a heavy vote
from the olfler voters of the party,
and that his nomination will. add
strength To the November ticket
and guard against any division of
the party vote with a Democratic
nominee who would have some
chance against a younger man.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-08
AGED CENESEO
WOMAN PASSES
Especial to The Argus.)

Geneseo, April S.-Mrs. Wilhei-
nina Gritman, aged "a years, wild
ow of the late John Gritman. died
at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Charles Sickler, at 4:30 o'clock this
morning.
Mrs. Gritman suffered a paralytic
stroke at her home about five
weeks ago. She was taken to her
daughters home a week ago.
She was born in Pomern, Ger
many, Aug. 10, 1897, coming to
America with her husband and thT@
children about fifty-five years ago.
They came Immediately to Geneseo,
where they have since resided. Mr.
Gritman died in 1897. She is sur
viVed by three of the seven chill
dren- They are: Charles. Mrs.
Charles Sickler of Geneseo; John
of Waterloo, Iowa A sister. Mrs.
Bernard Wahlheim, of this city, and
two brothers of Brazil, South
America, also survive.
Funeral services will be held at
2:30 o'clock next Monday afternoon
at the Concordia Lutheran church.
Rev. Chr. Bergen will officiate. In
terment will be in lakewood Gene
terry.