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Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-05-16
HOOVER WARNS
AGAINST NEW
TAX MEASURE
Secretary Says 1t Will Jeop-
ardize Small Business
of the Country
OPPOSES OPEN RETURNS
Claims Fraudulent Concerns
Will Have Easy Time
Misleading Public
OPPOSES OPEN RETURNS

WASHINGTON, May 16:-Secre-
tary Hoover in a formal statement
today declared the provision of the
new tax bill opening tax returns for
inspection will jeopardize small
business and place it at the mercy
of larger competitors.
The secretary recalled that public
ity of tax returns during the period
of 1867 to 1872 contributed to 'the
industrial and financial chaos of the
time and charged that the provi-
sion of the new tax bill opens new
fields for fraudulent concerns.
II am advised that the provision
in the tax bill that tax returns shall
be open to inspection is so worded
that they may not even have the
very indefinite protection that lies
around other public documents,
said Mr.. Hoover. Even the protec-
ton of public documents is INSULT
cient guarantee of confidential char
acter.
1--WE thus have serious jeopardy
that a business may be revealed to
competitors. Large corporations al
ready publish these facts through
reports to stockholders. and this re-
quirement therefore does not ma
terldlly d1IecI LHeIIl. ouCH pubiiCt-
ton would be likely to become the
basis of credit rating in the smaller
businesses and the vital factor of
character and reputation will be un-
dermined by the tax return of any
bad year, thus working grave in
justice on firms undergoing momen-
tary losses or those that are un-
avoidable in times of depression.
"It will enable strong competitors
to take advantage of temporary weak
condition of smaller concerns, and
on the other hand, fraudulent con-
Germs would gladly pay few thous-
and dollars a year falsely disguised
as profit in order to mislead the pub
lic People who wish to disguise
their wealth will be stimulated to
further evasion. It can add nothing
to revenue returns.
'It may be well recalled that pub
licity OF tax returns which was re-
quired during the period of 1867 to
1872 contributed to the industrial and
financial chaos of the time. One
serious effect might be to undermine
confidence in the whole system of
taxes on incomes, which would be
a great pity"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-05-16
HOUSE To ACT
ON BONUS BILL
Characterized by Coolidge as
UnSound Economically
No Moral Justification

WASHINGTON, May 1s.-Char-
acterized by Presiden. Coolidge as
being unsound economically and
having mo moral Justification, the
soldier bonus bill will be taken up
in the House tomorrow with advo-
Gates claiming more than the re-
quired two-thirds majority to over
ride his veto. Supporters in the
senate, which is expected to be
called upon to act early next week
IL the measure Is repassed by the
House, also claimed enough ballots
today to make it a law.
Asserting that "ve owe no bonus
to able-bodied veterans of the
World War" and that the nation is
meeting its obligation" to disa b1ed
veterans and dependents of those
who died, the President, in his veto
message. declared an adequate in
surance plan already had been pro-
called for a ''gratuity" which "our
country cannot afford, which "the
veterans as a whole do not want"
and which is opposed by "all our
American principles.
IF this bill becomes a law" he
said, I'VE wipe out at once almost
all the progress five hard years have
accomplished in reducing the ma
tional debt. If we now confer upon
a class a gratuity such as is contem-
plated by this bill. we diminish to
the extent of the expenditures IN
volved the benefits of reduced taxes
which will flow not only to TINS
class, but to the entire people.
when it is considered that less
than $40 a year would pay for the
average policy provided for by this
bill, there is strong ground to as
sumo that the veterans themselves
would be better off to make that
small payment and be relieved or
the attendant high taxes and hign
living costs which such legislation
would impose upon them"
Enactment of the bill. Mr.. Cool
idge argued, would commit the ma
ton for twenty years to IAN addl-
tional average annual appropriation
of $114,000, 00S" and leave us at the
end the necessity of selling to the
public a bond issue. .
1--WE must either abandon our
theory of patriotism or abandon this
bill" he said Patriotism which Is
bought and paid for Is not patriot
ism =. y service to our country IN
time of war means sacrifice
to attempt to make a money pay
ment out of the earnings of the
people to those who are physically
we'll and financially able is to aban-
don one of our most cherished AM
erican ideals"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-05-16

Russell E. Watson. president Of the
Raritan Terminal Waterway Associa-
ton, sponsors of the movement cali
ed the conference to order and pre-
sided at the session. He read the
report of Colonel Newcomer in
which the latter stated that there
was no immediate need to apportion
funds to improve the Raritan.
Mr.. Watson in outlining the pur-
pose of survey said that the negler*
of the river Improvement here was
due to the fact that there was no
organized body of municipalitie<
that fought for it. Individuals. Mr..
Watson said, took an interest In Inn
proving the Raritan river. but they
have accomplished little. as indivitl
uals usually do. Here Mr.. Watson
pointed to report just issued BY
the government indicating the inter-
est the government has in deeper
/ waterways. The need OF central
lied body interested in the watef
project is evident and nothing ear
be accomplished until such has beex
established MIR. Watson said.
/ The chairman then hinted that /,
June of this year a new CHIEF d.
board of engineers will be at fhs
helm in Washington in the l,ersz;j|
! of General Taylor, who has pre-
yiously shown an interest in deve1-
oping the Raritan river and there
was every likelihood that the effoffs
of the municipalities would fall up
on friendy ears.
The proposed survey, Mr.. Watson
said. would show the economic.
traffic and Industrial conditions. Il
would also bring out the present
needs and future needs, present re-
quirement and future requirements.
This expert, a disinterested official.
would give complete survey. which
does not exist at present. The
report of Col Newcomer should not
discourage US. 1t should not be o
dead issue. as it will mean great
deal for all the municipalities in the
county," Mr.. Watson said
(Continued on Page %
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-05-16
He PAID
FORPROTECT|0N
Millionaire BootIegger Now
Convict Tells Probers Big
Amount Was Paid

WASHINGTON. May 1e.-George
Remus. a millionaire bootiegger,
now in the Atlanta penitentiary,
testified today before the senate
Daugherty committee that he paid
between s25o,000 and 100000 tc
Jess w. Smith for protection
He also declared that James NJ.
Linton, who he described as "a
special assistant To the attorney
general" helped to defend him,
and was paid about $4,000. lie
added that Linton refused, however,
TO ask favors or consideration from
the department of justice
To Smith. he said. he also paid
from s1.50 to s2.50 per case for per-
mits allowing him to make whishey
from a string of distilleries he had
purchased Just before prohibition
went into effect. AS to what smith
did with the money. and whether II
was split" with others Remus saio
he never inquired.
WASHINGTON, May 16.-George
Remus. an Ohio millionaire, serving
a sentence in the Atlanta peniten-
tiarv for violation of the liquor laws
was brought before the senate
Daugherty committee today under
guard for questioning about inside
details of the operations whicn re-
suited in his conviction.
Previous witnesses had linked
with the case a number of proml-
nent Ohioans. and the committee
suhpoenaed Remus in an effort 70
establish whether department OF JUS
tice officials had been guilty OF
wrongdoing or of culpable failures
to prosecute.
Remus waited In the committee
room while the committee completed
it's examination of H. L. Scaife, for
mer investigator for the justice de-
partment George z. Chamberlain,
attorney for former Attorney Gen
eral Daugherty sought to show by
questioning that Scaife's operations
had been unlawful but was over
ruled by Chairman Brookhardt and
Senator Wheeler. the committee
prosecutor when he sought to put in
some legal rulings on the subject.
Senator Jones. Republican, Washing
ton, then announced that being out
voted. he would read the matter
himself.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-05-16
RAILROAD BILL
REPORTED OUT
Gives Government Power to
Name Receiver for Road
in Case of Strike

WASHINGTON, May 16:-A rail-
road strike or lockout threatening a
transportation emergency would re-
suit automatically in suits by the
government to throw the roads af-
fected into receivership under an
amendpent to the Howell -Barkley
bill approved today by a senate sub
committee.
The bill itself, which provides for
abolition of the Railroad Labor
Board and substitution of system
of adjustment tribunals on which
both the roads and their employees
would be. represented, then was re-
ported favorably by the sub-commit-
tee to the full Interstate Commerce
Committee. A similar bill is to come
up in the House early next week.
The amendment reported by the
sub committee provides specifically
that when a strike or lockout re-
suits ON a railroad which the Pres
iden considers may bring a trans
portation crisis, hv shall at once
instruct the attorney general to file
suit lfor receivership and shall
seek appointment as receiver of a
man "who has no financial connec-
ton with the railroad"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-05-16
PRINCETON COMMENCEMENT
WILL START ON JUNE 13

PRINCETON, May 16.-The 177th
commencement at Princeton Univer-
sity will cover a period of five days
starting June 13, according to an
nouncement of the program today.
The opening day will be devoted
to exhibitions, dedications and a
rowing review while Saturdays fea-
ture will be the al lmni parade and
annual Yale-Princeton baseball
game.
The baccalaureate sermon will be
delivered Sunday by President John
Grier Hibben and on the same day
ground will be broken for the new
university chapel.
Monday will be class day, and the
academic year will be closed on
Tuesday with the graduation exer-
cises on the steps of Nassau Hall. :
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-05-16
OIL DIRECTOR IS HEARD
BY SPECIAL GRAND JURY

WASHINGTON. May 16-E. r.
Tinker. of New York, director or
the Sinclair Consolidated Oil Com
pany, and J. E. Benton, cashier OF
the First National bank of Ell Paso
Texas, were questioned today before
the special oil grand jury in the Dis
trict of Columbia supreme court.
The grand jury today was short so
that government counsel might pres
ent argument before Justice Hitz on
the request of the grand Jury that
Edward l.. Doheny, Jr., be required
to answer questions propounded 20
him with reference to the delivery
by him of 100000 to Fall on behalf
of Edward l.. Doheny, Sr.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-05-16
METHODISTS KILL MOTION
TO DECREASE BISHOPS

SPRINGFIELD. Mass. May 16:-
A motion to decrease the number of
Methodist bishops was defeated at
the Methodist Episcopal conference
today by vote of 461 to 344. A
report of the committee on Episco-
pacy reducing. the. Episcopal areas
by one was adopted by large ma
jority.
The defeated motion, calling for
recommittal, instructed the commit
tee not to fill the places of five
bishops made vacant by death or re-
tirement in the last quadrennium.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-05-16
STILL ANOTHER PROBE

WASHINGTON, May 16-Congres-
sional investigation of charges
against Federal Judge Baker of the
Northern West Virginia district was
recommended today by a House COM
mittee which conducted a prelimi-
nary inquiry.
!. The object of the investigation, II
authorized by the House, would be
to determine whether grounds for
impeachment OF Judge Baker as re-
quested by District Attorney Brown
of the Northern West Virginia dis
trict, who preferred the charges.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-05-16
HALF HOLIDAY SATURDAYS
FOR POSTAL employees

WASHINGTON, May 16.-Posse
master General New. in an order
being sent to postmasters. author
ICES the granting of Saturday half
holidays to postal employees
throughout the country during the
summer between June IA TO Septem-
ber IS. when it involves no curtail-
ment of the postal service and no
cost to the government.
Regulations heretofore have pre-
vented postmasters from allowing
ernployes any interval off duty on
saturday afternoon during the
warm weather, but Mr.. New says hs
Is unwilling that regulations should
prevent such respites. even though
they may be very brief and avail
able to relatively few employees.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-05-16

ELIZABETH, May 1b.-Leo ..
T.owenkopf of Perth Amboy won
verdict of s5,167.ss yesterday after
noon in the supreme court for ms
client Nathan vogel. of 1928 North
avenue. Philadelphia. Voged, VINO
said he sold stock for the Atlantic
Tar and Chemical Company. testi-
fed his commissions amounted TO
s14sso of which SIC, ,1o4.So had been
paid. He sued for the balance plus
interest and won jury's verdict OF
s5.167.ss.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-05-16

GERAN VOTES AGAINST
IMMIGRATION ACTION
BY GEORGE H. MANNING
Washington Correspondent of The
Perth Amboy Evening News.)

WASHINGTON. May 16.-Main-
tanning his former stand on the i'm
migration question, Congressman Ell
mer Geran of Matawan voted against
accepting the final conferee's report
of the Johnson immigration bill.
place of birth should not be made
the test of citizenship" he declared
in explaining his vote Some aliens
made good citizens and some make
poor citizens. but the same applies
to native born. While of course 1
do not wish to favor foreign born
over American born, it is true that
some foreign born make better citi-
zens than some people who were
born in this country. Place of birth
is no measure of a mans value TO
community"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-05-16
ALLEGED TRAIN ROBBER
IN CRITICAL CONDITION
WOODBRIDGE. May 16. :

WOODBRIDGE. May 16. = John
Francis Hull, of Teaneck. one of two
men shot during the Tuesday morn
ing freight robbery at Avenel. IS
said to be in a critical condition. He
is still confined to the Railway hos
pital Walter Dunn, alias Duffy.
alias Thomas Price, of Union Hill Is
recovering from his bullet wounds.
Railway police authorities hold
warrants for both men for apprehen-
sion at the time of their release from
the hospital.
Utmost secrecy is prevailing in
connection with the investigation un-
der way by detectives from the
PennsyIVania Railroad.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-05-16
ACT TO finance MOVE
FOR HARBOR PROTECT
WANT COUNTY TO Hell +

of municipalities bordering the Rara1
enthusiastic conference held in the city hall here last
night the proposed independent of economic traffic
and allied conditions Of the Raran river Impetus when
they unanimously approved to back the pan and ask their
pecv communities for funds required make the intensive and
unbiased determine whether there future posb
ties for the river The Board of Freehoder will be asked
help finance the proposed survey the extent of $4,000
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-05-16
JAIN Drunken Driver

WOODBRIDGE. May 16.-Acting
Recorder Leon McElroy sentenced
today Louis Orosz, of Edwin street,
Carteret, to spend thirty days in the
workhouse, following his arrest on a
charge of driving an automobile
while in a. state of intoxication. DR..
Spencer examined Orosz.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-05-16
COMMUNIST ARRESTED

BERLIN, May 16-The Com hun-
ist Leader Botzenhardt, wanted by
the Pomeranian states attorney on a
charge of treason for whom the
Berlin police declared they were
searching when they raided the Rus
sian Society Trade Mission here ~.
Gently. was arrested today in the flat
of the Russian trade delegation it
was reported by news agency.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-05-16

Highland Park and Raritan Avenue on
the Lincoln Highway. Main business sec
tion, good location for butter and egg
store. stationery store. cigar store, barber
shop or vegetable store. rent $50; brand
new building; Offices SIS month. Inquire
DIR. j. KAHN
1f3 Albany Street. New Brunswick
Telsptq9e &23i Or l6ss
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-05-16
RELEASED IN BAIL

Joseph zelinisk. of 29s Fayette
street, who was arrested recently for
violation of the federal prohibition
act, has been released by United
States Commissioner John A. Della
ney under $1,000 bail for hearing
before him. zellnisk Is charged with
having liquor in his possession on
April 20. Bail was furnished by
Michael Cwiercan of 1853 State street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-05-16
STUDY COURTS RULINGS

WASHINGTON. May 1s:-With
Philip Grossman held in jail in Chi
cago despite an extension of presi-
dential clemency, Department Of
Justice officials have begun a study
of legal authorities and precedents
for the action of the Chicago court
in overriding the Presidents action.
Attorney General Stone feels that
the situation has developed involved
and technical legal points that re-
quire careful consideration. For that
reason he has declined TO express an
official opinion. Grossman. former
aloonkeeper. was sentenced for con-
tempt of court and the sentence was.
commuted by the Presidents
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-05-16

Ever blooming rose bushes Red. Pink
and yellow. 3bc each for $f.oo. Clark,
the Florist. 17s Smith Street.
5Se3--5-l6-1t.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-05-16

soxsn oidfeld Cord Tires. ta.s5 10000
mile guarantee. Washington Auto Supply
ste Washington SL 6svA--s-ls-st'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-05-16

Cars washed. polished and creased day
or night by Louis Solomon. in rear OF 220
'snsSs0n Sssss5 ssasESsAaisss
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-05-16

s0x3n Oldheld Cord Tires. Ss.25: 10000
mile guarantee. Washington Auto supply.
80 wssAingi2p s. N9t-6-&Ssst'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-05-16

30x3H Oldfield Cord Tires. ts.25; 10. 900
mile guarantee. Washington Auto Supply.
s4s Washington 81 5sol--b-16-stss
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-05-16

Ever blooming rose bushes; Red. Pink
and yellow, s5c each: for $1.00. Clark,
the Florist. 179 Smith Street.
B803--b-16-1ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-05-16

Opening dance at Roseiand, Morgan, N
J., saturday May 17th. 1924
5s05-5-16-2ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-05-16

Don't rniss the monthly window display
of Kemeny. the Jeweier. corner Smith ma
State Streets f-1t-E<{<
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-05-16

VALUABLE ARTICLE
Found in
BON TON BARBER SHOP
In the Ladies' Parlor. Owner can have
q by Identifying sauas.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-05-16
TWo ACCUSED POLICEMEN RESIGN
WEATHER

Cloudy tonight,
probably rain on
the coast; Satur-
urday fair and
warmer; nodcr-
ate variable winds
becoming SOUTH
west.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-10-30
CINCo MILLoNEg MAS DE
ELECToREs ESTE ANC

LONDREs, Oct. 29. (Cable Frances)
La agitaci6n que re1na Ell toda In
glate1ra, hoy, dia de elecciones es in
mensa, c, entusiasmo es indescripti-
BILE. Los illtinos discursos pronuncia-
dos en- IL noche del dia %, visperas de
las elccciones, han excitado los ami
mos del electorado. La batalla es mas
refida qre nunca, pues por primera vez
en- IL historic politica de IngIaterra Sc
han undo los dos viejos irreconcilia
bles psrtidos Liberal Y Conservador.
para dar la batalla al Partido I.aboris-
Ia.
El e1itrsiasmo es tan grande, que sc
calcula one este afio, habra un aumen-
to en- Ell electorado, de cinco millones
de votes Numerosas personals, que per-
manecfan alejadas de la lucha politica,
Sc han laI1zado Ia arena del combate
Esto SO debe, al issue electoral usado
en- csta campafa, que ha concentrate
sobre 81 la atencion no solamente del
Emperio Britanico, sino que de TODD
Ell mrndo civilizsdo, que sigue con inte
res la bataila entire Ell elemento conser-
vador. Y el elemento radical.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-10-30
Ell ELEMENTo FEMENINO ESTA
MUY INTEREsADo EN- LAS ELEC
CLONES QUE Sc cELEBRAN EN-
INGLATERRA

LoNDREs, octubre 90. OMITTED
Press).-Los coIegios electorales Sc
han vtsto invadidos desde las prime
ras horas de la maaana. Ell entusias-
nc que reina por parte de todos los
bandos politicos es immense. Hasta
ahora, predonina en- los colegios el
elemento femenino, que a juzgar por
las apariencias, esta sun1amente inte-
resado en- ell resultado de estas refi
das elecciones, en- CUE SO trata de dar
una batida general al Partido Labo-
rista.
El ex-jefe del gobierno, Baldwin,
candidate de conservadores nberales
para la jefatura del gobierno, ha lie
gado esta capital en- las primeras
horas de La manana, despu6s de haber
recorrido toda la naci6n en- campafa
polftica, depositara su voto como
cualquier ciudadano Embellishments.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-10-30
zANNI DICE QUE NO HA ABANDo.
NADo sU EMPREsA

TOXIC, octubre 30. Omitted Press)
Ell aviador argentine, zanni, que esta
dando IA vuelta al mundo en- aeroplano,
y que Sc ha visto obligado permane-
Ger EN- ell Jap6n desde haCe varias Sc
manas, por desperfectos Que sufriera
su aparato, ha manifestado que el ja-
mas ha pensado en- abandonar su en-
presa, que dara Ia vuelta al mundo.
como 10 hicieron los representatives de
las denlAs naciones que tomaron parte
EN- la contienda.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-10-30

nos qle SO examiner de sexto, s6timO
octave ahO, siempre que ell examen
verbal Y t6cnico sea aprobado por el
Jurado por unanimidad Los alumnos
agraciados con el diploma Sc nombra-
ran maestros auxiliareS de la Aeade-
mia. siguiendo el orden sistema de
los ConscrvatoriOs Europeos bato la
direction dc Ia Directiya.
Certificados son para los alumnos
de cuarto y quinto aiIo, que Sc someten
a los exdmenes con Ell fin de seguir
Ia carrera de Pedagogfa. Premios: Sc
ram para aquellos alumnos que duran
te todo el afio hayan aparecido en- ell
Cuadro de Honor
La Academia cuenta con un ndme-
ro de Becas para aquellos que demues
tren talento musical, que 30 tenean
recursos suficientes.
DE IA DIRECTORA:
Graduada de dos conservatorios de
los Estados Tnid0s Y del Conservatorio
de Fiena profesora del Conservatorio
de Atenas. Discfpula del Gran Emil
Won Sauer Arturo Friedheim ell emf
nente Pedagogo Espanol. Alberto ,Jo-
mas
Piensa dar una serie de conciertos
en Puerto Rico dedicados aquellas
personals que quieran tengan inte-
, res en- su labor como concertista. Ba-
jo su direction presentara al p1blco
uII grupo de alnmnas de maestros
nativos de mucho talento que prone
, ten ser glorias de nuestro pals Va a
fundar un club para entusiastas de
Ia misica y estudiantes, el cual esta-
ra organzado en- una forma atractiva
Sc daran audiciones de varios ins-
| trumentos, combinando todos los ar
tes. Mas tarde Sc lie informara al p1-
blico del progreso del Club que pro
mete ser un 6xito no solo Sc admit
ran alumnos de Ia Academia, sino 10
dos los estudiantes y profesores de mi
sica en- general
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-10-30
DON DAMIAN RODRIGUEZ

Procedente de los Estados Unidos.
lego esta capital en- ell vapor s'Puer
to Rico, ell distingldo caballero y
prestigioso comerciante, don Damian
Rodriguez, socio de la acreditada FIR
ma de esta capital, Rodriguez,
Such, & Co.
Ell distinguido amigo, trae un ex-
tense variado surtido para su popu-
lar establecimiento, mas comunmen-
te conocido por Schira g. Co.
Ell MUNDo extiende su mas cor
dial saludo de bienvenida al buen ami
go, Y lie desea mucho exito en- sus ne
gocios.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-10-30
TERREMoTos EN- ITALIA

ROMA, octubre 90. Omitted Press).
Sc ha registrado en- la region de
Rieti uno de los terremotos mas fuer
tes que Sc recuerdan en- italia. Los te-
rremotos, han continuado intervalos
de algunos minutes, y Sc oyen ade-
mas, pavorosos ruidos subterraneos.
Los habita11tes de las ciudades. locos
de terror han huido a los canpos y
Sc niegan volver sus hogares, por
tenor perecer aplastados. Las auto
ridades han dado 6rdenes para que Sc
les envien casas de campafa, donde
puedan permanecer en- 10 que pasa ei
peligro.