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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07
2 Election Night Fires
Cause Big Damage

Two fires broke out in this city
last night about 1 o'clock, one of
which caused over $1,000 damage,
while the other damaged property
to the extent of about $1,000.
The first through unknown origin
broke out at a cigar store at S5l
Division street, and biscuit company,
353 Division street, the property be-
Ing owned by Philip Gathoff, of New
Brunswick avenue; $500 was the
damage estimated on the cigar store.
and $500 damage to the biscuit COM
pany and $500 to the property about.
The alarm was sent in from box
SO.
About ten minutes after the first
alarm had sounded, box 81 sum-
moned the local firemen to Fayette
street where the second blaze, which
also started from unknown origin,
endangered four places of business.
The total damage estimated by Chlet
Campbell being about $1,000.
The blaze is said to have started
in the rear of the New Jersey Fruit
Compony at 10O-102 Fayette street,
and quickly spread to the adjoining
buildings of Sol Barberetta, barber
shop; a grocery store and routed
colored family, whose name could
not be ascertained. After about two
hours and half of fighting the To-
cal laddies succeeded in quelling the
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07

fire, but not before it had damaged
each of the individual stores to the
extent of over $1,000 each. I. Miller
of Gordon street, is owner of this
building.
Later Reports
Good work by the flremen in the
Division street fire, saved the row
of one story buildings. Damage to
the Eben Cigar company property
was estimated at several thousands
of dollars. The alarm for this fire
was turned in by Joseph Herdosh,
of 695 Parker street. Insurance is
carried on the buildings and stocks
damaged.
A womans scream attracted the
attention of Officers Reager and
Tonghini to the 100-102 Fayette
street fire about ten minutes after
the Sc alarm was turned in. Ac-
cording to the report made by these
officers, this alarm was turned in
from box 81 by officer Joseph Dwy-
er. The police officers notified and
escorted occupants of the building
from the burning structure. The
firemen have been called out num-
erous times for fires in this build
ing and last night, water and smoke
accounted for a big portion of the
damage. A string of pearls found
on the second floor of this structure,
was turned over to the police by
Chief Campbell.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07
POLICE HERE
ARE KEPT BUSY
Quieting Election BraWlS.
Several Arrests Are Made
And Fines Imposed.

For q time yesterday and last
night the local police gave their
attention to the investigation of pre-
election and election day troubles.
Lieutenant Detective Joseph Gut
owski cleared up the case of Mike
Rogar, of Barclay street, who was
attacked following a meeting in the
Fourth ward on Monday night. The
detective learned that after po-
litical controversy, Rogar hit Frank
Leonard of Fayette street, on the
Jaw and when he latter grabbed a
hold of him Rogar pulled knife
and cut Leonard's leg. He also
ripped George Gacsko's clothes with
the knife and inflicted wound on
the left arm. While Rogar was
slashing right and left with the knife
Leonard picked up rock, threw
it. The rock landed over his eye
and eight stitches were taken in the
wound by DR.. Smith. All three men
are confined to their beds as result
of their election eve activities.
Martin Wybranrec of tombstone
street, and a juvenile, were arrest
ed by Detective Murray and officer
Layden last night for the theft of
a local bakers wagon. The top OF
the wagon had been damaged and it
was about to go up in flames when
the police arrived. One of the boys
arrested has given the names of five
other participants in the theft and
the seven will be arraigned tomor-
row morning. The recorder made
known this morning that the boys
should be satisfier to pay for their
election night fun.
Following a hard day given over
to electioneering Harry Muldoon, of
outer Market street, stepped out and
drank more than his share. He en-
countered Catherine Collins, another
old timer, and the two were arrest
ed by officer Koyen on a disorderly
conduct charge. The woman was
fined SO this morning and her op-
ponent wdas sentenced to ninety
days in the county workhouse.
Carl Rankin arrested last night
by Officer Joseph Dwyer on n disor-
derlv conduct charge, was paroled in
John Pfeiffer's custody until Friday
Rankin, it is said, had an election
argument and when he refused to
do as the officer ordered was ar
rested
-Four stitches were taken in the
left cheek of Tony Leo. of 326 Elm
street last night. Leo, 1t is said
had IN election argument with Tony
Geanata and a knife welded by the
latter caused a wound which ne
cessitated four stitches. DIR. Fithian
attended the man and the police are
looking for Geanata
Considerable damage was done in
the city by persons celebrating cleo
tion. Large plate glass windows IN
two saloons were broken and a great
deal of damage was done in a local
restaurant. In all cases the trou-
BILE makers fled before the arrival
of the police.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07
NEARER ACCORD
ON PREPARATIONS
Prospects Brighter for Agree
ment Between France and
England on U. S. Invitation.
POINCARE GAINS POINT
Differences Hinge on Deflnl-
ton of Word ''PreSent"-
May Mean 2 or d Years.

PARIS. New. z (By The Asso-
ciated Press 1.-The prospects for an
agreement between France and
Great Britain on the text of the in
yitation to the United States to JOIN
the conference of experts for eX-
animation of the reparation question
were regarded in diplomatic and
French official circles today as
brighter than yesterday.
The improved situation was SAID
to be due to the tendency of the
British government to accept in at
tenuated form Premier Poincare s
reservation restricting the estimate
of Germany's capacity to pay to the
present
M. Poincare, it is stated, has al
ready declared he was Wiling TO
give a rather elastic Interpretation
to this reservation, permitting 1t 10
cover a period of perhaps two years.
Discussion is now proceeding as TO
whether an accord cannot be reach
ed on the understanding that tne
word "present" would mean the Pc
riod of the moratorium asked for by
Germany, which every one admits
must be granted for at least four
years.
The French premier is under
stood to desire an early decision, as
there is uneasiness in the foreign
office as to the effect of pro-
longed press campaign on French
nublic opinion, the foreign Office
having particularly in mind the ar
ticIes and dispatches tending 10
show Great Britain and the United
states as drawn up together against
France.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07
DEMOCRATS Win
GOvERN0RSH|PS
Three States Elect Democrat
iC Governors Yesterday.
| Rep. Senator Returned.
Try The Associated Pressl

Democrats were elected yesterday
in all three states where there were
gubernatorial elections-Kentucky,
Maryland and Mississippi.
Vermont, where the only senato-
rial contest was held, returned a Re-
publican-Porter II. Dale who de-
feated Park II. Pollard, cousin of
President Coolidge.
In the nine contests for the House
the Democrats won four and the Re-
publicans three, one of the Repub-
lican victories being an upset in
which former representative de-
feated his Democratic opponent for
the place made vacant by the death
of J. Vincent Ganly in the oath
New York district Party alignment
was unchanged in the other con-
gressional elections.
The victory of the Democrats in
Kentucky, where Representative
William J. Fields defeated Charles
T. Dawson, represented a swing of
the pendulum which at the last cleo
ton swept Governor Edwin p. Nor
row, Republican into office. Mr..
Fields majority was decisive and he
will have a Democratic legislature to
support him.
Governor Ritchie, reelected in
Maryland over Alexander Armstrong
Republican, had an increased ma
jority over his first election. Fl.
T.. Whitfield, Democrat had no op-
position in Mississippi.
Mayor Rolph. Republican of San
Francisco, apparently was re-elec-
ted
The results of the senatorial and
oil 1, -
two houses of congress with this
lineup:
Republicans 225: Democrats 204:
Socialists 1: Independents /: Farm
| er-Labor l. Vacancies 3. Republi-
can majority 18.
The Republican majority in the
senate will remain at six.
In New York state the Republi-
cans retained control of the general
| assembly. but the Democratic judi
ciary ticket in Manhattan and the
Bronx was swept into office, over
| whelming the Republican and In
| dependent ticket supported by Will
| liam r. Hearst. The soldiers bonus
| apparently was carried and the
| hydro-electric power project beaten.
| Local issues were voted on in var
! ious sections of the country. Vir-
ginia turned down $50,000,000 bond
issue for good roads. Ohio elected
| mayors supported by the Ku KluS
Klan in Youngstown, Portsmouth
Akron and several smaller cities
Philadelphia returned w. Freeland
| Hendricks, Republican, as mayor, by
an overwhelming majority.
In Illinois, Miss Mary M. Bartel-
me, the first woman to be elevated
| to a circuit court judgeship, was
| elected in Cook county. She is a
Republican and led the ticket. The
Republicans elected eleven and the
Democrats nine judges of the su-
perior court.
The New Jersey legislature re-
mained in the Republican column
Notwithstanding the vigorous cam
paign waged by Governor Silzer
Democrat, for a Democratic law
making body. American party can
didates, who waged fight in Utah
under the slogan separation OF
church and state were beaten.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07
AZ Republican and 18 DEM
oCratiC AssembIymen Named
i Democratic Senator

NEWARK, Nov. 7:-The New
Jersey state Legislature, overwheln.-
| ingly Republican in 1928, will again
| be Republican by large majority in
| the session of 1924 as a result of the
| Republican victories which swept
| the state in the general elections
yesterday. In the senate the Repub-
| licans, as was expected, retained
their seven seats while the Demo-
Gratis were successful in retaining the
one remaining seat leaving the poll
tica1 complexion of the upper house
exactly as it was in 1928, II Repub-
licans and Democrats.
Despite the vigorous campaign
waged by Governor Silzer and his
party TO return a Democratic assem-
bly, and to cut down the large 1928
Republican majority of "A to 16 the
Democrats were able to capture only
two additional seats, leaving the 1924
assembly with a lineup of AZ Repub-
licans and Is Democrats. The two
additional assemblymen were return
ed in Mercer county, placing all
three assemblymen in that county on
the Democratic side.
In Essex county, where DEM
ocratic leaders had waged a Vigor-
Gus campaign designed to capture
the twelve Republican seats the re-
suits were particularly disappointing
from the Dem ocrotic point of view.
Not one Democrat succeeded in WIN
ming a seat while the margin of vic
tory for the Republicans was un-
usually large. With all but one of
the 42S districts accounted for Howe,
high man for the Republicans, had
polled 64,239 votes while Miss Fort,
who ran lowest on the Republican
ticket carried 5000. Hardin the
head of the Democratic ticket was
more than 1000 votes below Miss
Fort, polling 52,922 votes with Miss
Miele trailing with 1896.
Despite the eleventh hour entrance
into the campaign of Evan ID. Ed
wards, Independent Republican
James II. Harrison the Republican
candidate for state senator in Essex
carried the election, polling 52,11S
votes to 80, ,260 for his Democratic
| opponent. Edwards received 2,25S
votes.
The Republican victory is regard
ed as a set back for the plans Of
Governor Silzer who had engaged in
strong campaign to elect Dem
, ocratic assembly, making the plea
| that his program had been defeated
| by the 1928 Republican legislature
and that it would need a Democratic
body to support it in 1924. Just
what effect the election will have up
on Governor Silzer's future political
fortunes is being watched closely by
political leaders throughout the
state.
In MiddIesex, the Governors home
county, the two Republican assem-
blymen were returned, while in Mon
mouth and Somerset counties, where
the Governor actively entered the
campaign. Senators Stevens and Case
were reelected by the Republicans.
Senator Barber of Warren county
was reelected, the only Democrat to
gain victory in the senatorial con-
tests.
Atlantic county, scene of a warm
campaign in which the Democrats
predicted victory, again went Repub-
lican by a comfortable margin.
Despite the entrance of the wet"
and dry" issue into the campaign
in several counties. the issue APP
parently played very little part in the
results no upsets or changes result
ing from it.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07
DEkA0CRATS WIN EVERY CITY CONTEST;
REPUBLICANS SWEEP COUNTY OFFICES
Evening News SSEXtra"
Gave Complete Winners

At 4:45 o'clock this morning
the Evening News had an cleo
tion extra on the streets of this
city, the remarkable feature of
which was the fact that every
winning candidate was correctly
listed. The winners were named
even in view of the fact that
politicians and officials of the
county at that early hour would
not admit that Klemmer Kal-
teissen, the Democratic candi-
date for freeholder, had been
defeated for the office of free
holder by J. Fred Orpen, who
was selected by the voters to
serve on the board for another
year.
The fact that the Evening
News was able to give these cor
rect returns so early is due to
the excellent election organiza-
tion maintained by this paper.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07
Y. NJ. II. A. Auxiliary Meets

A meeting Of the Ladies Auxiliary
of the Y. M. II. A, was held at
the club rooms yesterday afternoon
at which time considerable business
of importance was taken up. The
ladies are looking forward to the
dedication of the new building at
the corner Of Madison avenue and
Jefferson street and the bazaar which
is to take place in about three or
four weeks time. Following the
business cards were enjoyed, the
high scores being won by Mrs. J.
Blum Mrs. Max Klein. Mrs. j. l..
Klein and Mrs. Max Fucker. Re-
freshments were served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07

Each polling place throughout
the county was covered by an
Evening News representative
and as soon as a poll had been
completed the results were
wired to the Evening News,
whore they were tabulated and
made ready for the paper.
Representatives who were in
touch with the city polls re-
ported to the Evening News
office as the count progressed,
not waiting until the counting
of the poll had been finished
and these reports were flashed
on the screen in front of the
Evening News office, which gave
one as much information as If
they had been standing in each
polling place.
City and county election tables
will be found on page II of to-
days issue.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07
Have Hearlng on Preparations

PARIS. Nov. Z (By The Associa-
tod Press) The reparations COM
,,ission has decided to comply I'M
mediately with the German request
FOR a hearing on the reparatloh
ouestion as proposed in the Berlln
Governments note of october z4. IL
the several governments, including
the United States, are unable TO
agree regarding the setting up OF the
advisory investigating commlttee'
This decision was reached by Sir
John Bradbury of Great Britain, M
Barfhou of France, Signor D'Amello
of Italy. and M. Bemelmans of Bel
eium, at a meeting of the commits
sion last evening at which Colonel
James A. Logan, official observer for
the United States, also was present.
The Germans in their note last
month asked the commission to be-
gin an examination into Germanys S
capacity for payment and to allow
representatives of the Berlin govern
noent personally to explain the sltua-
tion and the measures Germany had
taken for reforming her budget and
etabilizing her currency. They IKE
wise suggested that the German del
egates be heard regarding the doeu-
ments embodying the results of the
Belgian technical studies OF the
reparation problem.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07
New Jersey LEGISLATURE
Nm Republican Control
CITY AND COUNTY VOTE
WINNERS AT A GLANCE
ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY
Harold G. Hoffman, Republican
Thomas IL. Hanson, Republican
Fred w. DeVoe, Democrat
SHERIFlF
Frederick Gowen, Republican
CORONERS
Robert p. Mason, Republican
Joseph S. Hay, Republican
FREEHOLDERS
William S. Dey, Republican
j. Fred Orpen, Republican
Walter Qual<enbush, Republican
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Richard j. Calvin, Democrat
ALDERMAN, SECOND WARD
James Kelly, Democrat
ALDERMAN FOURTH WARD
Robert A. Mcclure, Democrat
ALDERMAN SIXTH WARD
John A. KoZusko. Democrat
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07
Gowen Highly HonOred

NEW BRUNSWICK. Nov. T.
Sheriff Elect Fred Gowen arrived in
his office this morning after a hard
night of election return receiving,
and was given a hearty greeting by
the employees of the office. He was
presented with a basket of chrysan-
themums.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07
Troy elects Republican

TROY, N. Y, Nov. 7.-Unofficial
figures from all the districts of this
city show the election of Harry T..
Clinton. Republican, as mayor by
about 800 majority. He defeated
forrrer State Senator John j. Mack
rell, Democrat. He will succeed
James w. Fleming, Democrat, who
is also State Comptroller.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07
-Four women in Assembly

NEWARK Nov. There will be
four women in the New Jersey 1924
general assembly as compared with
three H. 1923. Their political af-
filiations will be equally divided,
two Democrats and two Republi-
cans having been returned. All of
the four are new members.
In Essex county Miss Margaretta
Fort, Republican, was elected while
Mrs. Lila Thompson also Repub-
lican, was elected in Ocean county.
Hudson county returned two women
members Miss May Carty and Mrs.
Catherine Finn.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07
democrats Leading

BALTIMORE. Md, Nov. 6.-Re-
turns from 142 precincts out OF J. ll5
in Maryland give Albert 9. Rltchle,
Democrat, for governor, 1922 Alex
Armstrong, Republican, 1l,5O9.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07
NOTICE

Republican Parade tonight, at
Fords. All cars meet at fire house.
Fords. at p. m.
Second Ward Republican Club
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07

Announcing the 1924 Star Sedan Cars:
finest car built for the money. Call AMI
see them. East Jersey Auto Co. a Smith
Street. 29711-11-5-3t%
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07

Announcing the 1924 Star Sedan Cars;
finest car built for the money. Call and
see them. East Jersey Auto Co. AZ Smith
Street. 2971l-11-5-3t.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07

Basketball and Dancing at the Auditor.
ium every Saturday night.
29127-1O-1stf'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07
Going Cunning!

Here you will find every necessity
for your hunting trip. Such as -
moccasin shoes, shell vests, canvas
and leather leggins, hunting coats,
breeches, shirts. boots, etc, at prices
beyond comparison.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07

WEATHER.:

Cloudy today with
showers; tomor-
row fair; 10
change in temp
erature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-24
HOUSE VOTES RETURN
$4,000 EACH ESTATE
OF ENEMY ALIENS

Washington. Feb. 2:,-The admin
istration bill directing the return of
as much as $4,000 of each estate of
former enemy aliens held by the
alien property custodian was passed
today by the House. 1t now goes
to the Senate.
The vote was 800 to eleven and
came after the House had rejected
amendments proposing restoration
of all the property: return of all of
the property of Austrian nationals
and the declaration of policy by
Congress that all of the property
would be restored ultimately.
The House refused today, "a to ~,
TO declare it to be the policy of Con-
gress that all of the property of
enemy aliens seized during the war
should be returned ultimately to it's
former owners.
Aside from the return of all trusts
OF SlO,OU or less and a like amount
OF trusts whose value exceeds this
amount. the bill would provide that
all income accruing from the vari-
Gus trusts after the measure became
effective. should be paid to the orr
ginai owners of the property.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-24
Congressional News Of
Day in Washington

Senator Underwood OF AlabaHld.
concluded his service as Democratic
floor leader, leaving for a European
visit.
The House by q vote of 300 to H.
passed the administration Dill direct
ing the return of certain estates OF
former enemy aliens held by the
alien property custodian.
The Bureau of Immigration an
nounced that Pat Somerset. English
actor, against whom deportation
proceedings are pending. could re-
main in this country six months
more under bond.
The House agricultural commit
tee tabled resolution by Represent
alive Noigt. Republican. Wisconsin.
calling for 4 Federal Trade Com
mission inquiry into the proposed
consolidation of the Armour and
Morris packing firms.
The end of the Senate filibuster
against the administration shipping
bill appeared in sight with an agree
ment for a temporary armistice and
the possibility of an early vote on a
motion to recommit or displace.
Secretaries Hoover and Wallace
gave endorsement to the Lenroot-
Anderson farm credits bill. recently
opposed by Secretary Mellon, while
President Harding saidihe was conf
dent the House could EFFECT COM
promise" on farm credits legislation.
Railroad representatives gave no.
tice to the Interstate Commerce
Commission of their possible inten-
ton to start court proceedings to
block establishment of the inter-
changeable mileage book system.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-24
To Investigate Unions
Preventing Members
Joining National Guard

Boston, Feb. DEMONSTRATION of
reported activities by labor unions
to prevent their members joining
the National Guard was begun by
Adjutant General Jesse F. Stevens
today. His inquiry was undertaken
on report from Colonel Thomas
+. Foley, commanding the 1O1st In
fantry, Massachusetts National
Guard, that a soldier who had asked
discharge, gave as his reason that
membership in the National Guard
was forbidden by his organization
With the report from Colonel Foley
was a copy of the Constitution of
the United States Association of
Steam Filters and Plumbers, stipu-
lating that mo member Of the
United Association shall enlist in
any state militia except in defense
of his country"
Should officials Of the union con-
firm the inference that this provis-
ion operates to prevent members
joining the National Guard in peace
time, Adjutant General Stevens said
the matter would he turned over to
the attorney general for prosecution
under a provision of the general
laws which says that any one dis
suading man from enlistment in
the National Guard, or who OBJ
StructS or annoys him because of
his membership in the Guard. may
be punished by fine of $500, i'm
prisonmcnt for six months. or both.
The investigation will take in any
other unions that may have such
constitutional provisions. the adju-
tant general said, and tho findings
will be communicated to the Secre-
tary of War with a view to extend
ing the investigation to other
states.
Denial that the constitution OF
any labor unions forbidss members
from enlisting in the National
Guard in peace time, investigation
into which charges was begun to-
day by Adjutant General Jesse f..
Stevens, was made tonight by F.r-
nest A. Johnson. president Of the
Boston Central Labor Union.
johnson declared that the Unit
cd Association of Plumbers. Steam
Filters and Helpers. at it's 1912 con-
vcntion at Toledo. abolished the
constitutional clause which spoci
fed that mo member of the United
Association shall enlist in any state
militia except in defense of the
country"
The only clause relating to mill
tary service at present in the
Plumbers union constitution. said
Johnson, was one specifying that no
sick fund benefit would accrue to
any member whose illness was due
to military service.