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Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-04-18
BODY SELECTED
FOR ACTION on
WORLD COURT
Subcommittee Will Consist OF
Five, Headed by Sem
ator Pepper
REPORT ALSO ORDERED
Continued Pressure Brought
to Bare in Move to Have
Court Considered

WASHINGTON. April 1s.-Ear1y
hearing on the proposal for Ameri-
can participation in the world court,
were ordered today by the senate
foreign relations committee.
A sub-committee of five, headed
by Senator Pepper, Republican,
Pennsylvania, was selected to con-
duct the hearing and make report
to the full committee.
Other members of the sub-com-
mittee are Senators Brandegee. Re-
publican, Connecticut. one of the
League of Nations '.irreconcilables, =
Swanson, of Virginia, and Pittmap
of Nevada, Democrats, and Ship
stead, Farmer-Labor, Minnesota.
Requests for the hearing have
been received from a number e1
Chambers of Commerce. the Federa'
Council of Churches. the Nom Par:
tisan League of Nations Association
and the Association Of University
Women.
A continuing pressure has been
brought from various sources i'll an
effort TO have the court proposal
brought out. Senator Robinson, the
Democratic leader, recently charged
on the floor of the senate that Sem
ator Lodge of Massachusetts. the Re
publican leader. who is chairman OF
the committee, had deliberately
pigeonholed the measure. which was
recommended by both Presidents
Harding and Coolidge.
The original recommendation BY
President Harding was presented just
prior to expiration of the last con-
gress, and Senator Lodge announced
then that sufficient time was not
available for action. President Cool
idge on assuming office called atten-
ton to the fact that the measure still
was pending.
At the time of Senator Robinson's
speech, Senator Lodge said vote
could be obtained, but he added that
the proposal first must go through
the foreign relations committee.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-04-18

NAMES STOCALL
FOR ELECTION
Many Petitions in Hands OF
Women, Margaretten Says
Interest Is Great
TO CALL FOR VOTE HERE
More Petitions Will Be Circu-
lated and Signatures FILED
Within Short Time
TO CALL FOR VOTE HERE

Morris Margaretten announced to-
day that a total of 200 petitions re-
ouesting the city clerk to call an
election for the adoption of commits
sion government, have been placed
in circulation. He expects that some
of these will be returned by Monday.
completely signed. Many of the pc
titions are being circulated by women
and according to early reports, no
trouble is being experienced IN OBJ
tanning signatures.
According to law a total of 2,00o
signatures will be necessary on the
petitions before the clerk can cal
an election. If all the petitions which
are now incirculation are returnel
filled, a total of 5000 signatures will
be returned. However, 1t Is expect
ed that many more petitions will be
placed in circulation during the first
part of next week, it being the desire
to obtain all the signatures possible
In order to have commission gov
,ernment adopted in this city, 1t is
not only necessary to have a major
ity vote, but this majority must also
include thirty per cent of the num-
ber of those qualified to vote at the
laSC RtHtTdl ClCCliOh ~ SSSNAAAo 49,
election for the change In govern
ment. This means that commission
government must have the support
of a large number of persons who
will mot only vote for it but also get
out and work in the interest of the
change.
There has been some talk of form
ing an organization to carry on this
work, but nothing definite along this
line could be learned today. 1t Is
understood those interested in the
commission government movement
realize a hard fight will be put ur
against the change in the present
aldermanic system, and that an ac-
tive campaign is said to be in pro-
gress against the movement in the
sixth ward at the present time. This
it is realized will have to be met
with, and If the organization as sug-
eested is perfected, it is likely that
an active campaign in the interest
of the change will be carried on.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-04-18
new DENIALS ARE MADE
IN LOCAL LEASE PROBE

WASHINGTON, April 1S.-Five
more witnesses were called before
the senate oil committee today in
it's quest for scraps of information
bearing on the inside story of the
Republican national convention IN
Chicago in 1920.
One OF them. T. A. Harmon
of Indianapolis, related a story he
said had been told him by DR.. James
L. Himrod of Mooseheart, ILL.,, of
how Leonard Wood refused to accept
the support of Senator Boies Pen
rose of Pennsylvania on condition
that Penrose could name three cabi-
net members. Himrod had claimed,
the witness said. that he himself had
a part in the conversation.
Another of those heard by the
committee was William Cooper
Proctor of Cincinnati, Woods cam
paign manager, who denied he had
conferred at Chicago with either
Harry F. Sinclair or Jake L. Hamon,
at that time Republican national
committeeman for Oklahoma.
Proctor denied that he had com
municated with the late Senator
Boies Penrose during the convention;
declared he had not seen Jake L.
Hamon there. and said he had not
conferred during the convention with
Harry f. Sinclair, although he had
asked Sinclair beforehand for a cam
paign contribution and it had been
refused.
He had not learned until the last
day of the convention the witness
said. of the plan to nominate War
rem G.. Harding.
Did you see Harry Sinclair
there?" asked Senator Walsh
"Yes, I did see him."
WAS he something of a factor
there?"
Not that I know Of"
Ibid you talk to him about Gen.
eral Wood ?"
mot at the convention. I talked
to him about it before in New York. .
How could he help?"
"Well, he was an influential man
and could have helped financially at
least"
Sinclair in March or April, 1920
had spoken in friendly way abou
Woods campaign, but would not con
tribute.
Senator Walsh pressed Proctor
as to why he did not see Sinclail
at the Chicago convention.
at did not have a conference will
him in Chicago. Proctor said. why
do not know"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-04-18
CASE
IS POSTPONED
Retrial of the Suit Against
the City is Put Off for
Two Weeks

The case OF William Hartmann VS..
the City of Perth Amboy, scheduled
to be tried in the district court yes
terday, was postponed for two weeks
This will be retrial of the case in
which judgment was obtained some
time ago for $500 and which was set
aside by the supreme court on the
application of Jacob S. Karkus, of
the law firm of Karkus & Karkus,
at the request of a taxpayer. Harry
s. Medinets appeared as special
counsel for the city. Leo S. Lowen-
kopf represents Hartmann.
Hartmann was suspended by the
mayor on March 25, 1920, charges
in writing having been preferred
against him for conduct unbecoming
an officer involving moral trupitude.
The claim is made that the city was
induced to accept Hartmann's resig-
nation in consideration of his waiver
Of all alleged back salary. The
resignation was accepted and the
charges withdrawn.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-04-18
D, A. R, HEARS DETAILS OF
IMMIGRATION PROBLEM

WASHINGTON. April Is. = Dis
cussing immigration question before
the Continental Congress OF the
Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton. chairman Johnson of the House
immigration committee said today
that the United States was about
to end an arrangement which is not
part of treaty and which has
caused endless misunderstanding be-
tween our people and those OF a
friendly nation in the far east"
1--WE are not abrogating treaty"
he continued. "If we desired to do
that our government would nave
given the required six months no
tice. BY the agreement emigration
from Japan is regulated by Japan.
1t is our sovereign right to regulate
immigration to our shores. Our
right to say who shall live among us
and be of us has been challenged
and our nation has been threatened
with grave consequences
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-04-18
HOUSING MOVE
STARTED HERE
David J. Kaufman Starts
Building Small Homes
Charges "Gouging"

Charging that the city is full of
gougers and spectators who are a
detriment to the city. David ]. Kauf-
man, of the firm of Potts e Kauf-
man, and president of the East Jer-
sey Building and Loan Association,
today declared 1t is time for men
with civic pride to come forward
and do something for their fellow
men in the way of providing homes
for them. AS an example Mr.. Kauf-
man has contracted with Tooker &
Nelson, local contractors to erect
five one family two story houses in
Pulaski avenue, and will build forty
five more homes If the first five are
sold as he expects.
Mr.. Kaufman declared that he
was forced to take this action when
men employed by him, some of
year found it impossible to pay the
exceedingly high rents asked by some
of the landlords of the city. Al
though he is building the first five
houses himself, he declared he
would be associated with other pub
lie spirited men whrn work is begun
on the other forty-five houses.
Work on the new houses will be-
gin on Monday, Mr.. Kaufman said,
and they will sell when completed
for the sum of $4,000. The homes
will contain six rooms with bath,
heat and all other improvements.
He already has application from at
least 100. people who desire to rent
the houses upon their completion,
but 1t Is the intention of Mr.. Xauf-
man to sell these properties and not
rent them. The buildings will be
sold to deserving people. for as low
as $40 a month, which will be much
less than some are now paying for
rent.
Mr.. Kaufman declared that those
In back of movement should not
seek to take money, but to build the
homes for the people as a civic pride.
He declared that under present con-
ditions some people of the city are
paying as much as $75 for little
holes that are not fit to live in. He
said that he had been talking with
three or four public spirited men
in the city and that when the forty
five houses are erected they will be
interested in the project. Among
those. who have been consulted by
Mr.. Kaufman in the matter is Harry
Margolius.
Mr. Kaufman IurCner uecidreu lHdt
in order to obtain land for the homes
he proposes to build, he had written
the C. Pardee Company concern
ing the purchase of their field In
Smith street. The offer made the
company, Mr.. Kaufman said. was
$175,000 cash. The word he received
back was that the lot is held for
$350,000. This, Mr.. Kaufman de-
oJa rod Ia foo ynI1ch money Other
land can be obtained for the houses,
however, Mr.. Kaufman said when
1t is decided to start work on the
forty-five houses. 1t is estimated by
Mr.. Kaufman that it will take about
sixty days to complete the five houses
already contracted for.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-04-18
COUNTY To LAY
SIX. MILES Of
ROADSAT ONCE
Will Finish the Old Bridge
MataWan Road with
100000 State Aid
TWO OTHER JOBS 0. K.
To Lay | Mile Near SteIton
and Another Mile Along
the River Road

NEW BRUNSWICK, April Is
The freeholders yesterday approved
plans and specifications for the lay
ing of six miles of concrete road in
Middlesex county, four miles OF
which will serve as a connecting link
of the present improved highways
from Old Bridge to Matawan. The
county is securing 100000 state aid
in laying this four-mile stretch.
When this work is completed an
other alternate route for automo-
biles going to the shore from this
part of the country will be made
possible.
The Old Bridge and Matawan
road will be twenty feet wide and
will connect the two portions OF the
pavement laid prior to this time.
One more mile of concrete road
will be laid along the River road in
Piscataway township. this leaving a
stretch about three miles long still
unimproved. A section about one
mile long was laid last year and
Freeholder Orpen yesterday de-
clared he would eudeavor to have
the remaining unpaved portion OF
this road completed next year.
The third road job covers the lay
ing of single mile of road between
Stelton and New Market. This road
will extend from Cedar Lane ex-
tension to the New Durham road.
This mile stretch will not act as
any connecting link. nor will it be
the extension of an improved road.
Instead it will be a mile stretch of
concrete road with unimproved
roads at either end of it.
Plans and specifications were ap-
proved for the bridge over Noe
creek at Longfellow street, Car
teret. Bids on stone, lumber and
pipe were received and the follow
ing contracts awarded: Ira Grouse,
pine lumber and vitrified pipe:
Liddle & Pfeiffer. oak lumber; Rein
forced Products Company of New
ark, reinforced pipe; Gallon Iron
Works. corrugated iron pipe.
Percy ingalls,, secretary to the
president of the Public Service Rail-
way Company, appeared before the
board in reference to the complaint
made by the freeholders of damage
being done to the road at Main
street, Milltown, as the result of lose
stone from the trolley company S
road bed falling Oh the highway.
This nuisance is said to exist be-
tween the borough and Bodine's
Corner. 1t was decided to have Pub
lie Service officials meet with the
freeholders next Wednesday morn
ing at o'clock TO go over this mat
ter and also take up the question
of the county being reimbursed for
certain work done for the company.
A letter from Township Clerk
Andrew Keyes, of Woodbridge. ask
ed the county to take some action in
repairing or replacing the Ridgedale
avenue bridge, Woodbridge, the
township committee considering
this structure dangerous. This was
referred to Freeholder QuakenbLsh.
The township committee also re-
auested the county to fill in the ap-
proach to the Wedgewood avenue
bridge. The clerk was instructed TO
notify the township of Woodbridge
that when the county built this
bridge 1T was with the agreement
that the township make the neces-
sary fills.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-04-18
KILLS SELF IN CELL

TRENTON, April 1s.-Using his
necktie as a moose, Marcel HadeJ, 80
years old, of Bergen county, who was
sentenced on February 20 to serve
a. term of from 10 to 80 years on a
second degree murder charge, early
this morning ended his life in the
criminal wing of the state prison hos
pitaI where he had been a patient
for two days. Hadej was removed
to the hospital last Wednesday after
serving a month and a half in the
prison.
The convict was not regarded as
a violently insane man but seemed
to be suffering from mental depres-
sion. He was very moody while at
the prison and it was decided to re-
move the man to the hospital for
treatment. Hadej seemed all right
last night. it is said. and retired
early.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-04-18
START PROBE OF MURDER

SCRANTON, Pa, April 1S.-Police
today were searching for Thomas
Sesso, one of three brothers. in con-
nection with the shooting last night
of Joseph de Yorio, alias Marino. 2s,
of Paterson, N. J. Dominick and
Ernest Sesso, are in custody but
detectives have been unable to gain
much information regarding de Yor-
los death from them.
De Yorio, believed by the authori-
ties to have been narcotic drug
peddler. is thought to have been lured
to an apartment in the central city
where he was shot down a minute
after he left taxicab and entered
the hallway. The ,taxicab driver
said he saw a man run out of the
building after the shot was fired. A
woman found in the apartment
rented by the Sesso brothers in the
building where the killing occurred
is also under arrest.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-04-18
LIQUOR AND OTHER CASES
IN DAUGHERTY PROBE

WASHINGTON, April 1S-Minute
details of the Savannah liquor con-
spiracy case, in which seventy eight
persons have been sentenced to the
penitentiary, were recited before the
Daugherty investigating committee
today by Clark Grier, who described
himself as a prominent Georgia Re
publican and former informant" OF
the Department of Justice.
The witness declared there had
been long delay in prosecuting the
cases after he laid all the facts be-
fore the department, and that his
report was followed by his dis
stance of John L. Phillips, the Re-
charges was involved in the liquor
cases. An indictment against Phil
lips in a lumber fraud case is pend
Ing in the District of Columbia.
H. l.. Scaife, also former De-
partment of Justice investigator,
corroborated Grier's testimony as to
his separation from the department
after the Savannah report was sub
mitted.
Scaife also charged that some
Washington, but which disappeared
from storage, resulting in grand
Jury inquiry, went to the "office or
Speaker Gillett."
Committee members discussed
whether they should let this state
ment stand in the record, and the
witness named Castor B. Means as
one of his informants and declared
of eSSeS
could confirm his statement. lie de-
MED anv personal knowledge OF the
transaction.
The witness was heard at a has
ti1y assembled meeting of the COM
mittee, which previously had an
nounced it would stand in recess
until next week. Eis letter to Sem
ator Ashurst had said the commit
tee was ION the trail of the SER
pent," and that a similar oppor-
tunity to get at the facts as to VINO
was trying to steal the Colorado
river from Arizona. "migh not come
again in a thousand years.
Senator Jones, Washington, OBJ
jected to taking up the Colorado
river controversy as irrelevant, and
Chairman Brookhart agreed unless
he connects 1t with the department
of justice in some way
Maxwell then said the letter was
sent under "misapprehension," as
the committee he had in mind was
the reclamation committee. He
added that he had no personal
information as to the department
of justice and was excused.
Cecil H. Kerns. an Ohio drug COM
pany operator, now out on parole
from Atlanta penitentiary after con-
viction on bootlegging charges, was
recalled to the stand. He said de-
tcoptinued on rage LII
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-04-18
Freeh0Iders Approve Plans For County Road PAWN
ORDER EARLY HEARING ON WORLD C0U|
ATTEMPT MADE To CHARGE
COOLIDGE RADIO BILL

WASHINGTON, April 1S.-Nathan
Burkan, counsel for the Society of
Authors, Composers and Publishers.
told the senate patents committee
today that "it was understood" an
attemp had been made o charge
Presiden Coolidge $500 for broad
casting his Lincoln's birthday ad-
dress. Asked II the President had
paid for the address the witness said
he hoped not"
Radio manufacturers, telephone
and telegraph companies, and broad
casting agencies already are in ac-
tive combination for mutual benefit,
Burkan said.
The committee is considering the
Dill bill which would relieve radio
broadcasting stations from the pay
ment of copyright dues on music sent
out through their stations.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-04-18
CLARA KIMBALL YOUNG
SPENDS RESTLESS NIGHT

FORT WAYNE, Ind. April 1S.-
Clara Kimball Young. actress. who
was believed recovering from ap-
pendicitis at her hotel here. was re-
ported to have spent restless night
and to be somewhat worse this
morning. Physicians. however. say
her condition is not critical. She
was stricken during a performance
here last Tuesday night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-04-18
NEED EXTRAS ON sEWAREN BRIDGE
IS Republicans Enter
Race For County Clerk

the New Brunswick water works, is
another one seeking the nomina-
ton. David Brown, of Woodbridge,
has declared himself in the race to
a finish and former Sheriff Wyckoff
is being boosted by his friends as a
candidate.
Present indications are that Free
holders Robert Vandenbergh and
George Applegate will have some op-
liam Hoy. Woodbridge township
committeeman from Fords, has an
nounced that he will run and Samuel
Bennett. of Cranbury, son of former
Freeholder Bennett is being groomed
for the race.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-04-18
PUSH DAUGHERTY PROBE

WASHINGTON, April 1SAGeorge
H.. Maxwell, director of the Nation-
al Reclamation Asso citation, was
called before the senate Daugherty
committee today to sexplain state-
ments made by him in a letter to
Senator Ashurst. Democrat. Arizona.
charging a "Fall-Davis scheme to
steal the Colorado river"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-04-18

NEW BRUNSWICK, April 49,
There will be no dearth Of candi-
dates on the Republican ticket next
fall for the county clerk nomination,
five prominent county men having
been mentioned thus far as having
aspirations for that Office.
John Lesson, county road super
visor, has announced himself to be
in the race, he being the latest en-
trant. County Treasurer F, William
Hilker has been in the field longer
than any of the candidates and he
is generally looked up as the choice
of the "freeholder's organization.
Charles Morris. superintendent of
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-04-18
Lived at Paterson

PATERSON, April 1S.-Joseph de
Yorio. who was murdered in Scran-
ton, Pa. last night had spent most
of his life in this city until two years
ago when he went to Scranton. Six
months ago he returned here and was
taken into custody by local police
two weeks ago who suspected him of
transporting drugs. They found
nothing to substantiate their belief
and released him.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-04-18
OCCUPY MEXICO PORT

VERA CRUZ, Mexico, April IS (By
The Associated Press) General Eu1
genio Martinez, commander of the
federal troops operating against the
rebels in the states of Tabasco. Cam
peche and Yucatan, occupied the
port of Progreso, Yucatan. yester-
day, it was announced officially. Pro-
greso is the port for Merida. capital
of the state of Yucatan, where it was
reported recently a new revolution
ary republic had been proclaimed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-04-18
CASH PAYMENT
BONUS |SPLAN
Of DEMOCRATS
Hear Coolidge May Approve
Pending Insurance Soldier
Bonus Measure
WA ASHINGT0N.

WASHINGTON, April 1s.-on
the basis of reports that President
Coolidge probably would approve
the pending insurance soldier bonus
bill. some Democrallc senate leaders
are considering the advisability of
Withholding their proposal for in
corporation in the measure of a full
cash payment option.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-04-18
Announcement to the Public

Commencing Monday. April 21st and
continuing throughout the entire season.
& our Ice depot located at New Brunswick
Avenue and G. r. R.. In rear OF A. NJ
second street adjoining Greenspan's Ware
house. will be open daily from A. M. to
zoc per hundred weight at platform.
Useful Souvenirs Given Away
y Psrth Amboy Coal and Ice Co,
1slcph9ne ~
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-04-18
TO BROADCAST SPEECH

NEW YORK, April 1S.--Station
WAR at Providence, r. l., has been
added to the list of points which
will broadcast. the speech of Presi-
dent Coolidge at the Associated Press
luncheon here next Tuesday, the
American Telephone & Telegraph
company announced today.
: WAR will broadcast on wave
length of $50 meters. Eleven sat
tions have now been selected to-
relay the address as far West as the
Rocky Mountains.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-04-18

Don't forget the monthly window dis
play Of Kemeny. the Jeweler. corner Smith
and State Street; full line Of Gruen
Watches. s-11,tf.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-04-18
obreron Makes Capture

/ NEW ORLEANS. April 1s.-The
state of Yucatan fell yesterday to
the Obregon government. 1t was
stated today, by Arturo Elias. Mexi-
can counsel general here.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-04-18
WOODS TO SEE MATSUl

TOXIC, April IS tBy the Asso-
ciated Press) American Ambassa-
dor Cyrus Z. Woods returned today
from Kyoto, where he attended the
national industrial exposition, and
will call on Foreign Minister Matsui
tomorrow at the latters request
Organizations continue to call
meetings to discuss American exclu-
sion legislation. Among these are
bodies of importers, exporters, bank
ers and ship owners.
Toxic students are planning a
mass meeting for Monday at which
they intend to appeal to American
students.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-04-18

The French Millinery will be open every
vening until Easter. 15e Smith Street.
ltta-x4szs12ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-04-18
SLAIN BY GUNMEN

NEW YORK, April 1s:-The BODY
of a man about thirty years old,
riddled with five bullets found in the
East river early today, was declared
by Police Captain Carey to be that
of Isadore Kantowitz who fed from
Detroit, Mich, after several at
tempts had been made on his life by
gangsters who sought to prevent
him from testifying in murder
trial.
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