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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-11-06


shortly after j o'clock this afternotsl.
NEW BRUNSWICK, Nov. 6:-
William E. Oughton. twenty-four
years old, of 14S Codwise avenue,
this place, is on trial today before
Judge John P. Kirkpatrick and a
jury on an indictment charging him
with the holdup of Roy r. Bobbft,
thirty-one years old. of Parkersburg,
w. Va, and his young bride of three
days along the Lincoln Highway
near Menlo Park on August 80 at
1870 in the morning. Oughton and
his accomplices are alleged to have
relieved him of 800 and personal
effects.
Mr.. Bobbit, the first state witness
on the stand, gave a graphic descrip-
ton of the holdup and the capture
of one of the group of gunmen. The
witness said that he and his wife
were riding in a small coupe. After
leaving New Brunswick he had to
slow down because of a bad tire. In
the Menlo Park section of the main
highway an open car rolled along
side, one man jumping into Bobbit's
car, while two men remained on the
running board crying 1--WE want
you"
The men were armed and had
handkerchief masks over their faces
Bobbitt identified Oughten as the
man, who struck him in the face
with the butt of the revolver after
he had failed to comply with the
gunman's request to drive his car
into the roadside under the railroad.
When Bobbitt passed under the rail-
way into the lonely road, he made
an attempt to slow down, but Ough-
While Oughten was relieved of the
cash. the other companions of the
bandit gang searched the suitcases.
AS the two other gunner searched
the car. Oughten pointed two guns
at Bobbitt directing him toward the
bushes. Not losing his senses, Bob
bitt, an athletic man grabbed
Oughtens' both hands and relieved
him of the two guns. A shot fired.
hit Oughten's finger. Bobbitt with
the two guns in possession ordered
Oughten his car, while the other
gunman fled to safety. Mrs. Bobbitt
who was in car, completely fright
ened, drove the Cas- to the police
station, Where Ougnten was tuTHeu
over to officer Smith.
Mrs. Mary Bobbitt, second witness
on the stand corrobvrated the story
told by her husband in every detail.
Testimony was taken from PATROL
man Frank Smith, who arrested
Oughten. Stephen Walker, justice
of the peace and John F. Scanlan.
constable also testified. They said
that following the hold-up they
made an investigation of the scene
and found a drivers license belong
ing to Oughten and cards.
Oughten testifying in his behalf
said that he met three young men
in New Brunswick. They offered
him a ride to Railway. At Menle
Park, he said these three unknown
companions asked him to leave the
car for a while reassuring him they
would be back. A little while later,
Oughten said he heard shots and
ran toward the scene. Here he said
Bobbitt grabbed him and took him
to the police.
CONTINUED on Page 81
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-11-06
Temporary Crossing
To Relieve Congestion

Madison avenue, which has been
closed at Smith street to through
cross traffic for a week or SO, was
being opened this afternoon as the
result of steps taken by Mayor Will
son this morning to provide some
relief for the traffic congestion caused
in the center of the city by the street
Improvement work.
The excavating for the paving of
the north side of Smith street is
about completed and as a result both
Maple street and Madison avenue
traffic had to come to a stop at these
intersections. AS result of these
streets being blocked it was neces-
sary to go to New Brunswick ave-
nue. or State street if a person de-
sired to cross Smith street anywhere
between State street and the Central
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MRS. HARDING BETTER

MARION, Ohio, Nov. 6:-Mrs'
Warren G. Harding's condition con-
tinues to improve, her physician, Dr.
Carl w. Sawyer. announced today
He issued the following bulletin:
Mrs. Harding rested most OF the
night and is improved today. The
complications that had developed in
the upper abdomen are slowly sub
siding"
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Shortage an Omcers

The shortage of policemen was
evident on election day and night
when Chief Tonnesen was forced to
detail his policewoman and plain
clothesn1en TO duty about the polls.
Every member of the department
worked some overtime and they took
TO the extra work with smile. the
chief reports.
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Mr.. Oscar Demmer of Paterson,
N. j., Writes:

Having recently moved from
Railway to Paterson, should like to
know where 1 can get Blue Ribbon
Butter in Paterson. We have been
using Blue Ribbon several years and
are so pleased with its delicious fla
vor and richness. we would consider
1t great loss not to get Blue Ribbon
in Paterson
Once A Blue Ribbon User, Always a
Blue Ribbon User. Buy a Carton
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BERGER WINS SUIT

MILWAUKEE,. wis. Nov. 6-Vic-
tor L. Berger. socialist representative
in congress from the fifth Wiscon-
sin district. has been declared win
ner over Ernest A. Braun. Republi-
can. by three daily newspapers here.
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VIII Enforce Law

Orders have been Issued by Chief
Tonnesen for the enforcement of sec
tions of the state vehicle law in con-
nection with proper lights The
campaign has been suggested by
Commissioners Dill and special at
tention win be given to trucks.
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NEW YORK, Nov. 6 (By The AS
sociated Press) ).-The fight for a
working control of congress continues
to be a close one.
But it holds out the prospect that
President Coolidge may have a man.
ageable majority, though small, over
the La Toilette insurgent balance of
power, which during the present con-
gress has hampered and thwarted
many administration measures and
policies.
Early today more than thirty dis
tricts still were missing from the
final tabulations while the votes in
close fights were being coumed.
AS the returns then stood. approx
imately thirty-six hours after the
closing of the polls. the Republicans
had taken 230 seats giving a margin
of thirteen over the bare majority
of PIT. Out of the thirty odd dis
tricts still to be heard from they
hoped to solidify their gains against
the raids of Democrat-La Toilette
coalition.
The Democrats at the same time
had taken 174 seats and had hope
of capturing some of those still out
standing.
The Republicans. however. had
done most of the overturning. Twen-
ty-three congressional districts now
represented by Democrats had flop
ped back into the Republican col
umn with the Coolidge and Dawes
landslide of Tuesday. Meantime the
Democrats had raided the Republl-
can preserves for the seats of four
representatives.
In the senate the Republicans had
recaptured seats in Delaware. Ken
lucky. Massachusetts, and OkIahoma.
At the same time they neid tneia IN
Congress in Colorado. Idaho. Illinois.
Kansas Michigan. New HAMPSHIRE
Oregon. Rhode Island South Dakota.
west virginia and wyoming,
In Iowa Smith w. Brookhart' one
of LaFollette's supporters VINO re,
pudiated the Republican nationai
ticket. was elected in returns re-
ceived late today.
(Continned on page 3D.
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FLIERS HOP OFF

Ell PASO, Texas, Nov. 6.-Headed
by Lieutenant Lowell H. Smith. the
trio of world fiiers left Fort Bliss and
winged toward the southeast today
at 7:35 A. NJ. The airmen had a
strong wind at their backs and ex-
pected to make San Antonio within
seven hours.
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8 ARE DROWNED

WATERFOWL. N. Y. Nov e.
Three men were drowned in Lake
Ontario near Cape Vincent early this
morning when the steamer Grand
Locke went ashore on Charity
Shoals.
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Trucks Trucks. Trucks: Is different
body styles now on display. Dorsey Mo-
tors, Inc. Open Evenings.
104o9--11-a-6ts
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Own a ChevroleR-the new way buy
So Purchase Certificate at Jefferson Ma
tors. Inc. Tel. j. 1os4s-1o-2s-tf*
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FOUND GUILTY
0ughton, of New Brunswick,
Is Also Charged with
Perjury
BULLETIN

NEW BRUNSWICK Nov. 6.-Fol-
lowing a deliberation of only twenty
minutes the jury rendered a. verdict
of guilty against William e. Oughten,
ing him with highway robbery,
shortly after ] o'clock this afternotsi.
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See the new Ton Truck now on dtz-
play. Dorsey Motors, Inc, Open Even-
ings. 1osO9-11-S-6te
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Stromberg Service Station. Garretson
Co.. 215 Market Street. Phone 1000.
10959-11-6-1t'
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COOLIDGE HAS
BIG SUPPORT
Insurgents not Likely to Rule
Congress, According to
Late Election Returns
BR00KHART IS LEADING
But by Only 66 votes-StiII
Await Returns from
Other States
BR00KHART IS LEADING

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 (By The
Associated. Press) Ability of the
Republican organization to control
the new congress elected Tuesday
appeared today to hinge ON the out
come of senatorial contests in three
states-Minnesota, New Mexico and
Wyoming. There was little doubt
that it would have at least a bare
working majority in the House over
Democrats and La Toilette insur-
gents.
If the Republican candidates for
the senate in two of the three states
still in doubt are victorious, and the
vacancy in Connecticut is filled by a
Republican, coalition of Democras
and consistent supporters of Sena-
La Toilette would fall two short Of
a majority.
In Minnesota and Wyoming the
Republican nominees are leading on
the face of incomplete returns as
received today but in New Mexico
Senator Bursum was trailing his
Democratic opponent, Sam G. Brat
ton. With the result in sixteen con-
gressional districts still In doubt. the
lineup of the new House based on
unofficial returns was Republicans
23S; Democrats III; scattered four.
OF the missing districts, nine now
are Democratic and seven are Re-
publican, but even should all OF
these seats be captured by the DEM
ocrats, the Republican organization
still would have a majority of 10
with which to offset defections in
the La Toilette bloc.
In the discussion of cabinet
changes it was generally agreed by
government officials today that Sec
retary Mellon who has been working
on taxation questions would be con-
tent to remain at the head of the
treasury department If his services
are desired.
Mr.. Mellon declined to discuss the
subject, saying he had given it no
consideration. He added. however.
that he had not considered asking
the President to look elsewhere for
a head for the treasury department
after next March 4.
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WEATHER

Increasing cloudi-
II e s s, probably
rain late tonight
and Friday; cool
er Friday; fresh
to strong SOUTH
west winds.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-19
Nnrssifr Rcnnired Ii

T was only acting the part of pcacemaker." explained prisoner.
 But you knocked the man sense- less 2" said the magistrate.
 "T did" the prisoner answered. There was no other way to get eace."-pearson's Weekly.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-19
GEN. BUTLER PLEASED
After second IS Hours of Clean-Up in Philadelphia He Expresses Him. self As Perfectly Satisfied.

Philadelphia, Jan. 19.-Atter check ing up the results of his second 4S hours drive against lawlessness, Brig. Gen. Smedley D. Butler director of public safety started shortly before midnight on personal tour of in- spection of the various police dis tricts ito keep the 4,200 policemen and their commanders on their toes" The tour kept him on the go far into the early morning hours and upon it's conclusion he expressed him. self as well pleased with conditions.
 A checkup of tho police records showed a total Of more than 300 ar rests for various alleged offenses, in cluding 67 for traffic violations. Near ly 200 prisoners were taken in raids an billiard and pool rooms, speak easies and stores said to have been operating as blinds for gamblers.
 Ten men were taken from pool and billiard room in the center of the city owned by Lew Tender. Philadei- phia's well known lightweight boxer.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-19
littee
 Policemen
D' m,
 Er4gs ,
Too Late Now
srnan fenga giHg

Uld Gentleman tengaging chauffeur D--I suppose ] can VI your last employer for your chai ter
 Chauffeur-I'm sorry t0 say si each Of the last two gentlemen I hat been vith died in fny service.--Punc Houdoul.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-19
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SPEEDING UP HEARINGS
House Ways and Means Members Want to Take Up Tax Revisions Mon.

Washington, Jan. 19.-The house ways and means committee worked under pressure today to wind up its hearings on tax reduction proposals as it can start work Monday on its study of rate reyisions to oe incor- porated in its new bill, The hear ing began Monday after the commit tee had made a preliminary study of the administrative features in the program submitted by Secretary Mel ion whose rate reduction suggestions will form the basis of the remainder of its discussions.
 Numerous appeals for reductions in the tax rates affecting various inter ests have been heard during the week and the committee also has called upon treasury experts for techIrcai information. It planned to finish the taking of testimony today, with wit nesses favoKing and opposing a num- Der of suggested changes in the pres ent law given an opportunity to be heard.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-19
LAUGHS AT PROHIBITION
Cuban Observer Says There's Not S'
 Much Drunkenness in Havana.

New York, Jan. 19.-Cuba, without prohibition laws. is virtually free from drunkenness, Felipe Taboada, Consul-General for Cuba in New York said after a visit to night court here as a guest of Magistrate Charles Oberwager. Senor Taboada heard the disposition of a dozen or more cases of intoxication.
 "In Cuba" he said, We have no dry laws, and you would not see so many intoXication cases as were in court tonight. The Cubans can get all they want to drink. but seldom drink to excess. He said Americans who went to Cuba for the sole purpose of drinking as much liquor as possible had given Cubans the wrong impress sion of citizens Of the United States.
 "They do not realize that those who get drunk are the exceptional persons of the United States" he said.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-19
HEAR POLAR PLANS
House Naval Affairs Members Anx.
 ious About Shenandoah.

Washington, Jan. i9.--The Navy Departments plans for an explora- ton flight in the polar regions this summer with the Shenandoah were taken up today by the House Naval Affairs committee. which began con- sideratlon of the resolution introduc- ed by Representative Taylor. demo- erst, West Virginia. seeking informa- ton as to the purposes Of the trip.
 Rear Admiral Moffett. Chief Of the Bureau Of Aeronautics was asked by the committee to outline the prepara- tions already made for the flight. and other high Naval officials will be questioned. with the big dirigible's successful battle with the strong gale "Wednesday night after she had been torn from her mooring mast and damaged. forming a prominent point for inquiry.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-19

nual appropriation to be distributed among the states for strengthening Of their schools. and for the education of illitorates, immigrants, and for physi- cal education.
 Due to the radical features Of this bill particularly the sections calling for annual appropriations totalling slO0, GOO, ,O00 for distribution to tn, states. and the regulations impose the states 10 make it necessary them to share in the appropri it is bitterly opposed by pracu all the congre ssional leaders, and { opposition was sufficient to Xiii bill in the last congress
 In the present congress, howev, the leaders are by no means so SUI O. their ground; and their uneNpecte, action is putting Congrrssman Fem on the education committee was inc terpreted as an effort 10 strengthen the opposition to Inc bill in the com- mittee and prexp pnt it's being reported. to the house, where the prospects for defeating it are not believed to be the brightest.
 IkFITesFNiaANE v tIN, hftbFhl4lE lu the rumor. was picked on account Of his generally cons"ry atiyc and safe views. Tine republican leaders. it is said. believed that his appointment would result in tying up the corn- mittee. whose members are supposed 10 be very evenly divided on tho education bill. and prevent favorable action on inc bill. which. if passed. would be q staggering bow t0 the tsE-rrductior program.
 When questioned directly c01ceru- ing his attitude towards the Sterling Towucr bill CouEressma9 Fem de cIared that he had no pr.conceiv"i views on the subject. and Wcutd not express any ppinion on Y uutil both the proponents and oppoutgts of the measurn had been heard.
 'I can no more commit myself on tte education bill, ono way or the other. al this tune. than rould or any bii beForr thr barking and cur rsTcy commit e. of which ! am also 6 member. without first having stud- jed both sides of inc question" he added.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-19
NEW P. &T. ORGANIZATION
Parents and Teachers of Washington school Organize To Better Faciii- tate Work There

The Parents and Teachers associa- ton of the Washington school, of which Miss Mary A. Tormey is prin- cipal, was organized last evening at a meeting of parents of the children attending that school and the teach CTS there.
 The officers elected to pilot the new association for the ensuing year in- cludes John E. Corcoran, president; Peter Shevchuck, vice-president; Miss Agnes c. Anderson, secretary and treasurer.
 The program consisted of musical selections by the school orchestra, a vocal solo by Miss Doris Bradley and moving pictures. An inspection of the building by the parents and a conference with the teachers concern ing the children followed. There was a large attendance.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-19
APPROPRIATIONS up
House Today Begins Consideration Uf
 Interior Dept. Requests

Washington, Jan. 19.-'rhe house having ended it's battle over the re- vision of the rules was abe today to resume work on the first of the ses- sion's big supply measures, the in- terior department appropriation bill. The bill was laid aside a week ago to make way for consideration of the report of the rules committee Il chance to discuss rules amendments having been pledged the republican insurgents at the beginning of the session by the organization republi- cans to gain their support for re- election of Speaker Gillett.
 Chairman Shell Of the committee and other leaders feeling that the or ganization republicans got the better end of the rules fight decision yester- day, gave assurance that the commit tee would consider other revision pros posals for later action.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-19
HAVE NO ASSETS
David Feuer and samuel susman, in Their Individual Statements, List Nothing of Any Value.

Bridgeport, Jan. 19.--Scheduies Of liabilities filed by David feuer, presi- dent of the National Grain corp. and Samuel Susman and Benjamin w. Brownstein, his associates, in indiv- dual involuntary bankruptcy proceed ings show Feuer's obligations total S1, 1,954. 4.045.4o. susman's liabilities sl,- ss,45S.50 and Brownstein's Si,aT1- 4o7.97. Lists of sl,O9d, 500 secured creditors have been filed by each bankrupt.
 The three petitioners show no as- sets of value in the schedules. which were received at the office Of Referee in Bankruptcy John keogh today Each lists stock in the National Grain corp, in the hands of receiver " lout valuation and the insurance
 ,ies which have no cash surrender
 are also listed. The insurance
 the following amounts on the
 ,f the petitioners:
 enstein s36. 1000; Susman s5l,- ..- 'uer si20,000.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-19
NEM STOCK ISSUE

New York, Jan. 19.--The Phillips Petroleum company today offered to its common stockholders 2e6,l0G shares Of additional common at $50 6 share in the ratio of one new share for each four shares now owned. President Phillips. in letter to stock holders, explained that the offering was made in order that the company might largely liquidate its current in- debtedness including all bank loans and improve its current position.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-19
TO STUDY BooTLESGING

New York. Jan. ls.--Former Unit cd States Senator William NJ. Calder of New York, sailed on the Orca toe day for a months cruise in southern waters. He said he would make study Of methods Of bootleggers in the West Indies in preparing cargocs to be shipped into the United States. Mir. Calder said the trip was his first winter vacation in 20 years.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-19
CITY ITEMS.

Judge William c. Hungerford in the city court yesterday afternoon heard the case of Benjamin Solomon against Israel Jacob and others. At the cor- clusion of the trial judgment of szS2 was awarded the plaintiff who was represented by F. E. Hungelford.
 The police were notified last night that the operators license of Abra- ham A. kaplan of 373 Main street, which was under suspension, has been returned to him.
 William E. Wilson of 462 Myrtle street is recovering at the New Drit- ain General hospital following an operation for appendicitis.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-19
LAYING SPUR TRACK.

Ties have been placed and the roadbed of a new track has been com pleted by the Connecticut Co. at its Chestnut street barns, work being held up temporarily by the failure Of rail shipments to arrive. The spur track will make it no longer neces- sary 10 run cars in use to the White Oak barns nights as it has been the customs for several years.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-19
FENN IN PATH OF
 EDUCATION BILL
Chosen for Committee Because Of
 His Conservative Views
BN GEORGE II. MANNING.

Washington, D. c, Jan. 19.--Ru- mors have gained considerable cur rency about the Capitol to the effect that the appointment Of Congressman l.. Hart Fem of Hartford to the house committee on education few days ago was designed by adminis- tration leaders to block favorable consideration in that committee of the so-called Sterling -Towner educa- ton bill.
 The Sterling -Towner bill, which has been the center Of storm of con- troversy for several years, provides for the creation of a federal depart ment of education, with a seat in the cabinet for its head. and a large an
New Britain herald., 1924-01-19
B. [. TRack scHIprLE

Boston. Jan. ia.-The Boston uni- farsity track team srhcjult an1ouuc- ea today. ir addition 'o participation in indoor meets in Tsostcr turing the winter and the Nea England inter coliegiates in May calls for mHeta with Holy Gross at Worcester or May : and Uuiversitr Df New Hampshire at Durham on May i8. < meet with Tufts on May 17 IS pe e1si3nz.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-19
MISSIONARY RI.sIG<s

New York. Jan. 1". -Resfga aattou Of tise Rev. Paul Radar as president Of the Christian and Missionary alliance has been acee pted by the hoard Of managers. it was announced today. He will be succeeded bv inc Rev. P. H. senft. Of Philadelphia The alliance nafntainz missionaries tn Asia. Africa. south America and thr West Indies.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-19
FAMILY PROVED ITS WORTH

''I have three children" said Mrs Clair Gurney of Belfast, Me, and all our family have proved the worth of Father Johns Medicine. My husband has taken it with good results and we have given it to the baby to build up her strength and it helps her very much.