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Richmond planet., 1923-10-27
MR. GORDoN'S POSITION.

Mr. Gordon expressed himself as be.
ing in favor of vacating the receiver.
ship, when he had positive and salts
factory assurances that the depositOrs
would receive fifty cents on the dol
lar. He was Of the opinion that if the
receivership were continued, the de-
positors would not receive that much
money on their deposits He also sa,d
that If he was depositor he would
accept plan that would guarantee
fifty cents On the dollar. Mr.. Tucker
concurred in this view. The latter
however would not say that under .
receivership the depositors would no.
receive fifty cents on the dollar. 1t
might be more than that. No one could
tell just what they would receive but
he admitted that it would be a long
time before this amount would be
available. Mr.. Tucker remarked tn It
the Commonwealth Bank had closcG
in 1913 and the affairs had not been
settled yet.
Richmond planet., 1923-10-27
PRISONER SHOT BY ACCIDENT
DECLARE POLLCE.
preston News Service)

preston News Service)
Memphis Tenn, Oct. 25.-At police
headquarters last Thursday morning
PatrOlman White declared that he &C.
cidentally shot Harry Harris, Negro
whom lie was endeavOring to arrest
in the left shoulder. Officer White ad
mitted that Harris offered no resist.
ance to arrest but that his pistol accl
dentally went off and the bullet lodged
in Harris shoulder.
We located Harris in :. house IL
Decatur street." White said. He was
wanted for cutting Willie Smith. / go!
hold of Harris and as did so, l tripp
ed somehow and my gun discharged nc
cidentally."
Richmond planet., 1923-10-27
MISS MARY SMITH A VICT4M OF
BOYS PRANK.
preston News Service)

preston News Service)
Washington. D. c.. Oct. 26.-While
standing at 60th and Grant streets. N
E.. last Wednesday night about 5
o'clock waiting for street car Miss
Mary Smith, aged 19. residing II,
Rhode Island avenue received q buitet
wound In her left ankle. Police fe
ported that cartridge placed On the
street car track by some boys was ex-
ploded when the street car came in, con
tact with Il, and the wounding Of Miss
Smith resulted. She was taken to- the
Office of Or. Willis w. Jones and treat
ed. pss,
Richmond planet., 1923-10-27

DANCE--In sad and loving re-
membrance Of my husband and our
devoted father, John III. Dance, who
departed this life five years ago,
October 23, 1918:
Surrounded by friends. we are lone
some,
In the midst Of pleasure, we are blue,
A smile on our faces and heartache
Always thinking of you.
WIFE AND CHILDREN
Richmond planet., 1923-10-27
co., e. H. KeiIey, the Central FI6ure--Banker James
H. Lecky Considers the Facfs~- With a Guarantee
OF HaH amount TO DepOsit0rs, Receiver Go-dpn
announces His Readiness to Get Ou1

A conference was held Monday.
October %, p. NJ. at the Mechanics
Savings Bank. The purpose was to as
certain the attitude OF the receivers
for that institution in connection with
the movement now being promoted by
an Advisory committee of white citi-
zens. the committee from the Baptist
Ministers Conference and the deposi-
tors with a view to vacating the receiv.
ership and the reopening of the insti-
tuition. Those present were Attorney
John Randolph Tucker and Attorney
James w. Gordon receivers. Col. G.. r.
Kelley and Mr.. James d. L.ecky Of the
white Advisory Committee Rev. Dr.
T. j. ]. Mosby Of the Baptist Minis
ters' Conference Committee and JohE
Mitchell, Jr. After review of condl.
tibns and questions asked by those
present, Col. Kelley elected the fol.
lowing information:
Richmond planet., 1923-10-27
DR.. HODGES is GOIOred
Spokesman at White
Methodist Meefin6.
Bishop Gambler Presides--Rev. DR.. Fred r
Chenault, Master Of Ceremonies---BishOp
Audience--Dr Hodges Tells Of Inter-racial
Work--PrOminent Colored Citizens Present

ems, suffered a broken left leg and
cuts on the head and body when struck
by an automobile while crossing at
Butler and And streets last Friday
morning. Stevens was taken to the st.
Margaret Hospital where he received
treatment. The automobile was driven
by James Cantelno, who is said to NOT
have a drivers license card. Cantelno
was lodged in Jail to await the out
come of Stevens injuries.
Richmond planet., 1923-10-27
THAT NOVEMBER SALE

The receivers stated that the Strand
Theatre would be sold in November
and it was planned to present the MAJ,
ter on the first ard if an offer was not
available at that time, it would go un
der the hammer, that is would be solo
at auction. While the receivers could
not agree to anything, they desired
any plans suggested to be submitted to
them in writing and they would b,
presented to the Court. They did not
deny that if sufficient number of dc.
positors signed the waivers now beills
distributed that THE receivership
would necessarily be vacated They
wanted to know just how much money
had been waived. This ended the con-
ference and the plans will be reduced
TO writing and submitted to them.
Richmond planet., 1923-10-27
(Preston News Serviee)

Pittsburgh, Pa Oct. 25.-Charles s.
Jackson prominent undertaken OF
Chicago, spent several days here visit
ing his mother, Mrs. Charles Jackson
aged SS years. and his sister Mrs. Elizs
beth Manghaml who is also a success
ful undertaken in Pittsburgh. operat
ing two establishments here.
Richmond planet., 1923-10-27
BYRD--DICKENS

Mr.. and Mrs. B. D. Dickens wish 10
announce the marriage Of their daugh
ter, Lena Zenora 10 Mr. Charles T.
BYRD Wednesday evening September
10. 1923.
Reception at the home Of Mrs. Mary
/. Lewis 81 Midlothian Avenue Mon
day evening October 20. 1923 From {
to 1890 p. M. Friends invited.
Richmond planet., 1923-10-27

Corporation Commission, the Mechan-
les Savings Bank will reopen. The re-
ceivers re-echoed the opinion of the
State Corporation Counsel, Oscar Shu-
make. Esq. John Mitchell, Jr. ar.
nounced that the requirements would
be complied with upon securing the
necessary signatures Of the depositors
Richmond planet., 1923-10-27
A CIVIC MASS MEETING.

A civic meeting Of great importance
is called for Monday night. October
20, ia the True Reformers Hall. The
meeting has the backing of most Of
the clubs and organizations and a
large crowd is expected.
Richmond planet., 1923-10-27
The Stork's Visit.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry S. Crawford
233 Midlothian Turnpike. announce
the arrival Of fine boy, Harry S.
Crawford. Jr. October 8, 1928 Mother
and son are doing nicely
Richmond planet., 1923-10-27
MEETING SATISFACTORY.

The meeting was regarded as very
satisfactory and basis of agreement
can now be reached. If the depositors
sign and financial arrangements are
completed for paying the twenty per
cent. in cash and security for the bal
ance is given to the receivers for the
payment Of the remainder of the fifty
per cent with the consent Of the state
Richmond planet., 1923-10-27

migrated from Faulkner county dur
ing the past six years. In fact. he
states, many Negroes have come into
the county and settled on small farms,
which they have developed very credit
ably. x:fl0a
Richmond planet., 1923-10-27
THAT PECULIAR FILM

Mr. Greenhow Johnson, who had
filmed The Last Raid OF Allen Gin
bert for the Anti-Salcon League an
nounccd that the film was not com.
pleted. He had hurried the making of
the picture in order to have IL read
for the nights meeting He hoped ic
nave any criticisms favorable or un-
favorable presented. Rev. DR.. Fred X.
CBenault. master OF ceremonies in
formed the gathering that a colored
speaker was on the programme and he
hoped that all would remain to hear
hFm. Drl A. r. Hodges occupied a
seat on the rostrum. In appearance he
would never have been taken for g. Nc
gro rather as Spaniard or 4 Hebrew
All Hail the Power Of Jesus Name
was sung. Rev. DR.. Ward delivered
2 most impressive prayer: Dr. David
Hepburn was presented. Il was an.
nounced that the Social Service Com.
mittee was composed of one minister
and one layman. DR. Fred r Cherault
introduced Bishop James Cannon 10.
clariDg tfNnt no other man had beer
so progressive and energetic in brin,-
ing about prohibition in Virg' ma MS nc
had been
Richmond planet., 1923-10-27

Mr.. l.. l.. King arrived in the city
last Saturday from Detroit, Mich. He
is looking the picture of health and
will spend three weeks here
Mr.. Ernest Baker after spending
several days here visiting relatives
and friends left last Thursday noon
for his home in Jamaica. N. Y.
Mr.. John Baker. Jr.. left the city
last Sunday for his home in Philadel-
phia, Pa.
H" has been located. If A True
Friend will send letter care of The
Planet. 81 y. Fourth ST. it will be lie.
livered 20 him.
Mr.. John ID. Jones of ReadvilIe
Mass, left for his home last Wednesday V
after pleasant vacation spent with
relatives and friends.
Richmond planet., 1923-10-27
HIT BY AUTOMOBILE.

preston News Servioe)
Pittsburgh, Pa, Oct. .25.-John Stev
Richmond planet., 1923-10-27
AN ovER-FLowING AUDIENCE

II
T. The spacious edifice was filled 10
Ioverflowing and many were unable 70
secure admission. Two beaches han
been reserved On the main floor, on
the left side Of the rostrum and a row
OF chairs for the colored visitors. r..
curtain extended across the rostrum
and a movie picture show Of the evils
OF the rum trade and traffic was pre.
sented to the audience with Sheriff
Webb Sydnor of Henrico county as tho
smr. He was highly compaim emf ed by
the promoter. Then the killing of (,
prohibition officer by colored bootleg.
gers was staged. The mash was shoy. n
and emphasis made as TO the filthy
condition prevailing in the manufac.
ture of the intoxicants. which make
veritable maniacs OF some Of taosse VINO
participate in drinking these beverae.
es. AT the conclusion of the display,
the speaking commenced Prior 10
this. the Commonwealth Male QUAR-.
tette under the management OF Direc.
tor w. r. Sharitz had won deserved
applause. 1t rendered Shadows" 1
am Wandering Down" and 'My Re.
deemer. 1t was encored
Richmond planet., 1923-10-27
BISHOP CANNON SPEAKS.

He had all Of the speakers timed and
he gave the distinguished speaker for.
Richmond planet., 1923-10-27

Continued on Page 4)
Richmond planet., 1923-10-27

The Virginia Conference OF the
Methodist Episcopal Conference,
South. Bishop william Aiken Gambler
presiding met here last week In tie
Bro ad st. NJ. E. church, Rev. DR.. Fr,h
Il. Chenault, pastor. 1t had one OF sirt.
largest attendances in its history. The,
peculiar and interesting feature to co.,.
ored people was the meeting held Sal
urday evening, 1880 o'clock under the
auspices of the Temperance and Social
Relations Board with Rev. Dr.. F.. x.
Chenault as master OF ceremouiay
Rev. M. F.. Gregory. pasto- of Hood
Memorial Temple of the Am. e Zion
church OF this city hs,d been reouested
10 secure The attendapc. os ,o4ne or
me leading colored citizens as DR.. +.
II. Hodges of Atlanta (colored, Setre.
tary for. the Commission for Race Re.
lations in Virginia, North Carolina and
South Carolina had been. assigned a
place on the programme. AS n result.
rev. w. T. Johnson, ID. and wife.
rev. George r. Reid, pastor of the
First Baptist Church OF Covington,
Va. Rev. ]. L. Taylor rector Of tho
ST. Philips Episcopal Church. Rev. A.
l.. Jenkins, pastor Of THE Leigh st. NJ.
+. Church. Rev. w. r. Howerton pas
tor of the Third st. Bethel A. M. F..
Church. Rev. F. E. Nicholas pastor OF
Asbury M. e. Church and Editor John
mitchell, Jr.. were present. -,
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-12-06
NATION WILL
HEAR COOLIDGE
Air Will Be Cleared for Radio
as President Will Honor
Harding's Memory

WASHINGTON. Dec. 6;-The air
will be cleared for fifteen minutes
next Monday night while President
Coolidge speaks to the whole nation
by radio in eulogy of Warren G
Harding.
Secretary Hoover, whose depart
ment has jurisdiction over CONNER
cial radio and broadcasting activi-
ties, has requested all stations to
withhold messages. The navy de-
partment has agreed to suspend all
wireless operations, except S. o. S.
and other emergency calls. the army
will be silent, and virtually all com
munication between ships and their
land stations is expected to cease.
President Coolidge, who is honor
ary president of the Harding Memo
rial Association, will speak into a
microphone in his study at the
White House, and his voice will be
carried by long distance telephone
to various parts of the country
where it will be amplified and broad
cast by radio.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-12-06
LOCAL YOUTH FOUND
DEAD IN BED At HOME

Anton Wolczanski, nineteen years
old, of 500 Gadek place, was found
dead in bed at his home yesterday
afternoon. 1t is said that the youth
was seen walking about apparently
in good health a half hour before he
was found dead in bed.
Police headquarters were notihed
and Lieutenant William Calvin de-
tailed Detectives Joseph Gutowski
and John Murray to the scene. Cor
oner j. S. Hay also was notified, and
with DR.. Frank C. Henry, Jr., con-
Quoted an examination, and gave the
cause of death as heart trouble.
The funeral of the youth will be
held on Saturday morning at $3.50
O'Clock from his home and services
will follow in st. Stephens church.
Tnterment is to be made in st. Ste
phen's cemetery.
Man Taken Ill
Officers William Buchan and PAU
Layden were detailed to the south
ern section of this city this morn
ing to investigate a report that n
man had been taken i'll. The officers
found John Genetski, of 693 Parker
street, in a fit on Second street. Al
ter reviving him he was removed to
his home.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-12-06
TAX REDUCTION
MEASURE READY
Has Been Drafted by Treas
ury Dept. and Sent to
the Capitol

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-The trea-
sury departemnt already has draft
ed and sent to the capitol a bill EN-
bodying Secretary Melons sugges-
tions for tax revision, which will
serve as basis for committee con-
sideration in the House.
The first round of the contest will
take place in the ways and means
committee. Committee plans still
are somewhat indefinite. but it is
assumed that several weeks will be
taken up in examination of the pro-
posed changes before report is
made bringing the measure formally
before the House for debate. During
the committee sessions, however,
friends and opponents of Secretary
MELONS plan both in House and
Senate are expected to find oppor-
tunity to appeal to the country in
various ways for support.
To complicate the expected dis
agreement on the subject between
Republican leaders and the insur-
gent group of the party some of the
Democrats probably will bring for
ward revision program of their
own. The general expectation is
that months will elapse before there
can be final action.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-12-06

HIGHLANDS, Dec. 6.-(By The
Associated ss)-New jerseys
far-famed rum fleet, fifteen strong,
today had massed outside the twelve
mile limit, ready for Christmas
trade. Two steamers and thirteen
sailing craft-the largest f1otilla in
many months-could be observed
from. shore.
The vessels were at anchor about
seven miles south of the Ambrose
channel lightship, and as far as if
teen miles off shore in some instan-
ces. Rum row has been closely fol-
lowing in the newspapers the prog
ress of treaty negotiations between
the United States and Great Britain
for extension of the limit of sci
zure from three to twelve miles, but
1t could not be authoritatively learn
ed ashore. whether this was a fac
tor in the selection of the Christmas
anchorage, as in the past many rum
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-12-06
FORD WAN TED
IN So. DAKOTA
Fourth Presidential Selection
Emerges From Proposal
Convention in That State

PIERRE, S. D., Dec. GA fourth
presidential selection has emerged
from the proposal conventions con-
cluded here esterday-Henry Ford,
choice of the Fusion conference
made up of Ford Democrats" and
group of farmer-laborites that
bolted the regular convention.
That was announced last night by
James f. Houlihan, chief of the
Ford supporters in the Democratic
ranks, who declared the Fusion ccn-
ference also had selected state can
didates, including Eric Ellefson OF
Sioux Falls, for governor.
President selections of the propos-
al conventions were Calvin Coolidge
Republican choice; William G.. Nc
Adoo, Democratic, and Robert M
LaFollette, farmer-labor nominee
All the candidates must be entered
in the March primary when voters
will act on the recommendation OF
the proposal men.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-12-06
FOUR ARRESTS
MADE IN HOUSE
Leads to Fines of $500 When
Prisoners Are Arraigned in
Court

-Four arrests were made by Offic,er
Lester Seaman last night after ne
had been called to S41 Huntington
street to break up fight. Fines To-
falling 5000 were imposed IN TINS
Mary Cook, colored, OF S41 Hunt
inqtor street, was arrested on a
charge of running disorderly
house, and Ida Johnson, colored, OF
the same address, and George Hur-
tado, a Mexican of Railway HW, Were
fer Jones colored. of S41 Hunting
ton tor street, was apprehended on an
assault charge preferred by Hurtado
Hurtado proved an excellent Wit
kness for the police officer. and Re,
Zcorder Harold e. Pickersglll nneo
The Cook woman 800, and the
Johnson woman and Hurtado $5u
each. Jones was discharged with
warning,
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-12-06
COUNTY SEAT
VOTESC0UNTE TED
County Election Board Fin
iSheS Madison Recount and
Starts New Brunswick

NEW BRUNSWIK. Dec. 6:-The
two polls in Madison township were
recounted yesterday afternoon by
the county election board, the re-
turns making no appreciable change
in the standing of the two free
holder candidates, Klemmer Kal-
teissen, Democrat and J. Fred Or
pen, Republican.
The first poll of Madison, in the
original count gave William S.
Dey, 20C; Orpen, 203; Walter Quak-
enbush, 207 and Kalteissen "a. The
recount gives Dey, 203; Orpen 201;
Quakenbush, 207 and Kalteissen,
rs. There were thirteen blank bal
lots and three Republican ballots
referred, two of which are expected
to he cohnted.
In the second poll of Madison thc
original count showed Dey with 122
Orpen, 12S; Quakenbush, 1874 and
Kalteissen, 90. The recount gave:
Dey, 121, Orpen, 1913; Quakenbush,
1874 and Kalteissen. 81. There were
eight blanks in this poll and one
Democratic ballot was referred.
This morning the election board
commenced to recount the New
Brunswick vote. There are 23 polls
in this CITY and considerable time
will be consumed in finishing up the
recount in this municipality, having
the largest number of polls of any
other place in the county.
The first poll of the first ward In
New Brunswick had been recounted
early this afternoon. The Original
vote gave Dey 1S1, Orpen 1888, Quak-
enbush 125 and Kalteissen S37. the
recount showed Dey with 12S, Orper
1875, Ouakenbush 1913, Kalteissen 33F
and four votes referred, of which
three were Democratic and one Re-
publican.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-12-06
CHANBERL|N IN
CHARGE OF RAID
WoIfson Seeman and Cast
are the Places Visited by
Prohibition Agents
WHlSKEY WAS SEIZED
In All Places According to Re-
ports Made by the State
Officers

state prohibition enforcement Of
6cers under the personal direction
of State Prohibition Director
Chamberlin raided three saloons IN
this city last night, confiscating llq,
uor in each place. The places raideo
were Davidson Wolfson's, Washlng-
ton street and New Brunswick ave-
nue.. Joseph Seeman's, outer smith
street, and Isadore Casts at the
corner of Washington and state
streets. No arrests were made
Director Chamberlin received tip
early last night that quantity OF
liouor was being. taken into Wolt-
sons nlace. He Immediately called
together number of enforcement
officers and hurried here by auto
mobile. Entering the place, a
search was made revealing six hve
rsgallon cans of moonshine alcohol,
Il the contents of one can being hot
at the time, according to reports
Nine bottles of whiskey also were
seized.
The establishment of Joseph See
man in Smith street next was visi-
led. IZere eleven bottles of whiskey
anG five gallon jug of liquor were
seized. The saloon of Cast was the
third place raided by the state ofrl-
rers. Here fifteen bottles of assor-
ted liquor and two jugs, one con-
tanning one gallon and the other hVe
gallons of whiskey, were selzed.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-12-06
MAX W|DNER
HAS RETURNED
Wife Says That Her HuS-
band Will Remain Here
Creditors to Be Lenient

Max Widner of 227 Brighton ave-
nue., who left this city last Septem-
ber, leaving his family and trail
of debts behind him, returned last
night and is back with hsi family.
Mrs. Wldner, declared in tele-
phone conversation today that her
husband will remain home. Mr.
Widner Was not in at the time the
call was made and therefore no
statement could be obtained from
him.
According to statement made
yesterday by Harry S. Medinets,
who represents a number of Mr..
Widner's creditors, his clients are
willing to give Mr.. Widner a chance
to make good if he desires to do so.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-12-06

Rum Fleet Is Ready
For Christmas Supply

laden craft have stood we'll off shore.
The recent seizure of the British
schooner Tomoka six and a half
miles out, which threw CONSERVATION
into the row, may have a cause for
the new position.
Jersey bootleggers of late have
found themselves greatly handicap
ped by the activity of enforcement
agents and state troopers ashore,
whose vigilance has made liquor
movements by motor over public
highways highly hazardous. Rumors
were afloat today, however, that the
fleet planned at a favorable oppor-
tunity to land as many cases as pos
sible at various points along the
shore to be stored until they could
be safely transported
The last landing of any conse-
quence was made shortly before
Thanksgiving. AT that time the fleet
was only third as strong.