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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-11-15
CAUSE Of GREAT
FIRE IN DOUBT
Ruins of Fire Swept Area in
Jersey City Are Still
Burning

JERSEY CITY, Nov. 15:-Doubt
that the cause of yesterdays million
dollar fire in the heart of the old in
dustrial section ever would be deter
mined was expressed today by Fire
Chief Roger Boyle who has been
active in the investigation being car
ried on by the city police and fire
departments.
Flames still ragged today in the
ruins of the eleven-story factory for
merly used by the Atlantic Sugar
Refining Company TO which the
blaze spread after the saltpetre fac
tory of the Battelle e. Renwick Com
pany at Morris and Warren streets
had become a blazing furnace from
which frequent explosions hurled fire
and acid fumes in all directions.
Four engine companies remaining
on duty throughout the night were
harassed by frequent minor explo-
sions in the basement OF the Battelle
plant.
Fire Chief Boyle declared today
that the loss would not exceed ST.
100000 Hospitals announced that
most of the eighteen firemen who
had been overcome by smoke and
acid fumes had been discharged and
that the condition of none was seri-
Gus. In all eighty families driven
from their homes were sheltered last
night at the Fourth Regiment Ar
mory by the Red Cross and kindred
organizations. Two complete city
blocks were razed by the blaze.
Eleven fireboats. two from New
York, seven of the Lehigh Valley
railroad and two of the Pennsylva-
mia railroad, assisted the Jersey City
fire department which was augment
ed by companies from Bayonne and
Hoboken.
Police Lieutenant Walsh and Ser
geant Brady, who have been assigned
to trace the telephone calls for as
sistance of the New York City fire
department. said today that four
fake" requests for aid were made.
A fifth unauthorized call was made
to the Newark fire department, the
person calling saying the request was
made by Chief Doyle of Jersey
City" The Newark fire department
telephone the Jersey City depart
ment and learned that the request
was unauthorized.
Four new engines. thirteen trucks,
Fire Commissioner brennan and sew
eral battalion chiefs rushed to the
scene in the afternoon, but were not
put in action.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-11-15
WIN Sen 30 Firearns

CHICAGO, Nov. 15.-As a matter
of public protection, in view of in
creased crime throughout the coun-
try, and especially in Chicago, Julius
Rosenwald. chairman of the board OF
Sears. Roebuck & Co., announced
today that the mail order house had
discontinued the sale of all forms OF
firearms.
For many years, newspapers and
police officials have advocated dis
continuance of the sale of firearms
and as far back as 1916 his company
had begun to limit such sales, Rosen-
wald said, and in cataloguing such
weapons for sale, published a notice
that intending purchasers shall fur
nish US with evidence that they are
legally entitled to the possession of
such firearms" The company had
then sought TO limit such sales to
police and military officers and mem
bers of police and military organiza-
tions and others such as bank and
express messengers.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-11-15
Local Driver Races 2
Motor Cops, Elizabeth
To This City; Escapes
bitches Motorcycle Officer at
Wo0dbridge-Loses Pur-
SuerS in This City

ELIZABETH, Nov. ia chase
between motorcycle officers and a
speeding automobile, 81 eh as is sell
dom seen in the best motion pic
lures, took place at o'clock this
morning, between Motorcycle Off
GERS Motley and Apgar of the local
police department, and an auto
mobile alleged by the police to be
driven by man known as Happy"
Kluin of Perth Amboy.
The chase began at North Broad
street, near Westfield avenue this
city, when Officer Motley ordered
Kluin to stop his car. Instead of fol-
lowing out the officers orders, Kluin
it is alleged attempted to force Of
ficer Motley in a ditch and then in
creasing the speed of his car went
over Broad street to Railway ave-
nue.. Motley followed on his motor
cycle and drew up along side of the
automobile. Pointing his gun at
Kluin's head. Officer Motley order
ed him to stop. but he failed to slow
down the machine and again at
tempted to force Kuhn into the
ditch.
a half mile further on. according
to Officer Motley, he was Joined by
Motorcycle Officer Apgar and the
two officers then went after the car.
At Linden several shots were fired
over Kluin's head but he failed to
lower his speed. At that time the
motorcycles were travelling at the
rate of seventy miles an hour, but
the automobile still continued in the
lead.
At Woodbridge. Motley again drew
up along side of the car and this
time Kluin was successful in ditch
sng him. Officer Motley, tried to
start his motorcycle but it refused to
run, so he took the machine of Off
Ger Apgar. but lost him when he
turned into a dirt street. Officer
Motley went to the police station in
Perth Amboy and reported the case
to them In company with a Perth
Amboy police officer, Officer Motley
says he went to the Dana Hotel. in
Amboy and New Brunswick avenues
where II is said Is1uin boarded. but
he could not be found Officer Mot
lev is said TO have recognized Kuhn
who is said by the police to be a
bootlegger.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-11-15
GASHES THROAT
IN THE STREET
rs Year Old Man Tries to End
His Life-WiII Re-
cover. Belief

Seyenty-six year old Charles Bo-
gus, 718 Mary street, is in the local
hospital suffering from the effects
of an attempt to cut his throat some
time yesterday afternoon. The man
has been sickly for the past three
weeks and this. 1t is believed, caused
him to try and take his life.
Sam Kaczmarek, of Hommann
avenue. found Bogus lying on Kroch-
mally avenue between Mary street
and Amboy avenue late yesterday af-
ternoon and the finding was report
ed to Lieutenant William. Calvin at
police headquarters. He in turn de-
tailed Motorcycle Officer AL Layden
and Chauffeur Alfred Christopher
son to the scene, and the man was
removed to the hospitalal.
DR.. F. C. Henry, Sr., is attending
Bogus at the hospital and the wound
inflicted by a razor carried by the
man regularly, has been sewed up.
Ee was not out of danger this morn
ing, the hospital authorities report
ed.
Bogus lived with his niece Mrs.
John Lesczynski at the Mary street
address and this relative could give
no other reason than illness as the
cause for the act. The man has been
working at the Barber Asphalt paw
ing company plant No. 1. but did
not work the past few weeks. He
left his home Thursday noon and the
first his niece heard of him was last
night when the attempted suicide
report was received.
Detectives ut Work
When the body was found late
yesterday afternoon, the police did
not know who the man was. De-
tectives Muska and Gutowski were
detailed on the case and found that
the mans name was Bogus and that
he lived on Mary street.
1t was at first thought that he had
met with foul play. but in their in
vestigation the detectives learned
that Bogus had used his own razor.
There is q possibility that Bogus will
be taken to police headquarters after
leaving the hospital
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-11-15
Supplies are Sent

TRENTON, Nov. 15:-Army cots,
blankets, tent flies and other military
stores have been sent from the ar
senal here for the relief of the hun
dreds of homeless victims OF yester-
days devastating fire in Jersey City.
The supplies were dispatched late
yesterday afternoon in two Army
trucks following an appeal received
by Colonel David S. Hill. OF the quar-
termaster generals department OF
the New Jersey National Guard.
Prompt action by National Guard
officers played an important part in
relieving the plight of the fire suf-
ferers. Major William A. Higgins,
commander of the Jersey City batta-
lion of the 18th Infantry Regiment.
organized the officers of his unit for
relief work as soon as the serious
ness of the situation became appar-
ent and rendered the use OF the Jer-
sey City Armory as temporary quar-
ters for the homeless.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-11-15
WATER RATES
HEARING NOV. Il
MiddIesex County and Wood
bridge -Carteret Fight
Will Be Continued

The first hearing of the Middlesex
Water Company's appeal from the
decision of the Board of Pupilc oti-
ity Commissioners is scheduled to De
held Monday, November IT. at ~
o'clock in the Newark postoehce
building.
pealed to the United States district
court to restrain the Board OF Puphc
IJtility Commissioners from enrorc-
ing the schedule of rates announced 20.
e the latter part of last July. after
si.S Months of hearings. The water
company claims that the rates are
confiscatory. 1t was generally be-
lieved by the municipalities that ans ne
opinion handed down by the Board
~ pnhlic Utility Commissioners was
Particularly fair to the Middlesex
Water Company.
The master appointed by Federal
1udge Rellstab is Aaron v. Dawes OF
Higbtstown, before whom hearings
will take place.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-11-15
H|[KER STARTS
CLERK s DUTIES
Sworn in by Judge kirkpat-
rick Before Large Num-
ber of Friends
GANN0N'S BEST WISHES
Helm Is Also Honored-77th
Birthday With 81 Years
on the Job
GANNON'S BEST WISHES

NEW BRUNSWICK. Nov. 15.-F.
William Hilker. of Perth Amboy,
was this morning sworn in as coun-
ty clerk of Middlesex county to
succeed Bernard M. Cannon. of Me-
tuchen. who has held that position
for the past fifteen years. At 1890
County Judge Kirkpatrick admins
tered tie oath to Hilker in the coun-
ty clerks office before a large num-
Der of friends and attaches of that
office. Several floral pieces adorned
the Office, including a gift from the
New Brunswick Republican Wo-
mems Club.
Immediately after he had been
sworn in County Clerk Hilker re-
ceived the CONGRATULATIONS of Judge
Kirkpatrick, the best wishes of
Barney" Cannon and shook hands
with all present as they filed past.
OF almost as much interest as the
swearing in of Hilker was the an
nouncement that Robert "Pa"
Helm. deputy county clerk. was to-
day celebrating his 77th birthday
and the 57th anniversary of his serv-
Ice in the county clerks Office. I'M
mediatelv after his election County
Clerk Hilker made the statement
that "Pa" Helm could remain in
office just as long as he wanted to
but rumors started that the popular
deputy would resign the first of the
year. Mr.. Helm today denied the
truth of these reports.
If changes are to be made in the
personnel of the county clerks office
they will not be made until a proper
survey OF the office has been COM
pleted". County Clerk Hilker said in
an interview after his well-wishing
friends had left him alone in his
new office. 1--WE will start at once
and endeavor to bring all records up
to date at the earliest possible mo-
ment", he said.
A lengthy petition, signed by
many of the lawyers in this county
requesting him TO retain Miss Mar
deputy county clerk, in office, was
received by EIilker. The petition
spoke highly of Miss Butterworth's
ability, declared she was eminently
fitted for the work had been most
faithful during her eight years SER
vice in the office and had the proper
knowledge, experience and tempera-
ment necessary for such an office.
Miss Butterworth will be retained
as a deputy. the new county clerk
said, also adding that in addition to
"Pa" Helm, the deputy county clerk,
Robert Macan, OF Perth Amboy,
would be retained IN office. The
latter has for many years looked out
for the county clerks Office matters
in the court room. Joseph Hornsby,
of Perth Amboy, will be made sec
ond deputy county clerk, it was an
nounced officially.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-11-15
PLAN LEAGUE ACTION

GENEVA, Nov. 15-According to
the Journal de Geneve today Sir
Eric Drummond. general secretary of
the League OF Nations who now is in
England will endeavor to explain to
the new cabinet of Prime Minister
Baldwin that the League protocol
looking to the pacific settlement of
international disputes. intended as a
prelude to disarmament conference
goes no further than the existing
provisions of the League of Nations
covenant. The general secretary
hopes through the arguments to OBJ
tain British ratification of the proto-
col. which was signed for Great Bri-
tain under the Macdonald regime.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-11-15
DIES OF BULLET WOUND

NEW BRUNSWICK. Nov. 15.-As
a result of a bullet wound received
Thursday night, Gaybor Andreas.
forty years old, of this place died at
st. Peters hospital early this morn
ing. Andreas Is alleged to have
been shot by Edward Dugger. a
negro, of this place. The alleged as
sailant was captured shortly after
the shooting by the police and Chief
Michael O'Connell will move that
Dugger be held for murder.
The body of Andreas was taken
to the morgue of Hubbard and Dar-
ling. where an autopsy is scheduled
to be performed today.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-11-15
B OY IS
BADLY BURNED
Hopelawn Child Falls into
Boiler Full of Water-ls
Now in City Hospital

Two-year-old Louis Horwath, Oh
Hopelawn, is in a serious condition
at the Perth Amboy City Hospital
from burns about the lower part Oh
the body which the child received IN
a fall into a boiler full of hot water
Thursday afternoon. The child was
taken to the hospital where he Is be-
ing cared for by DR.. Meinzer. The
little fellow is said to have been
playing about the kitchen floor wniie
the mother was doing some washing.
The mother placed the boiler on
the floor with the hot water in 1t and
in some manner the child climbed
to the side of the vessel and tumbled
in. Almost the entire lower part OF
the body was burned by the scalding
water.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-11-15
NOT TO EXAMINE MCCOY

Los ANGELES, Nov. 15:-A mo-
ton that the county appoint and pay
four alienists again to examine Kid
Mccoy, former pugilist awaiting trial
for the y alleged murder of Mrs.
Theresa Mors here last August, was
denied in Superior Court today
Counsel for the former boxer sub
mitted several affidavits to show that
his client is pauper.
Judge G. s. Grail held that prose-
cution alienists had found Mccoy
sane and that supplying him with
defense alienists would be only a
waste of county funds.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-11-15
S1O FINES IMPOSED

Three $40 fines were imposed in
the local police court last night, one
in the case Of Margaret Gyonzysy,
whose store at 101 Fayeus street was
raided for a gambling machine by
Deceive Murray this week. Motor
cycle Officer AL Layden apprehended
George Pierson. colored. OF Plainfield
for using wrong plates. and a $40
fine was paid. and the same fine was
imposed in the case of Anna Lucas,
coiored, of Leon avenue, who was
charged with assault by SArah Col
Inns, colored, also Of Leon avenue.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-11-15

BAN ON HUNTING
OFF BY MONDAY

TRENTON, Nov. Is. - New Jer-
sey's ban against hunting will end
tomorrow at midnight.
This was announced at the state
house at noon today, following a
conference between Governor Silzer,
State Fire Warden Coyle and Secre-
tary Fell of the Fish and Game Com
mission.
The lifting of the ban was infIu-
enced by the fact that there has been
rain in some sections and that in
most parts of the state there has
been fog and heavy dew. Weather
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-11-15

reports indicating the probability of
rain between now and Monday morn
ing also were factor IN letting down
the bars.
All hunters are asked to exercise
greatest care and caution with fire
while in the woods. Only by such
cooperation, it is pointed out, can
the danger of loss through confla-
grafton be reduced to a minimum.
Appreciation was expressed by the
governor for the fine spirit of sports
manship displayed by gunners dur
ing the period of the ban.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-11-15
zR-3 DESIGNER SAILS

BREMERHAVEN, Germany, Nov.
15:-Dr. Karl Arnstein, designer of
the ZR-3, sailed today on the George
Washington for America, where he
will become the technical manager
of construction for the new Good
year-Zeppelin Company of Akron, O.
DR.. Arnstein was accompanied by
DR.. Klemperer, scientific aero-dyna-
mic. research worker, and eight other
experts. >
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-11-15
Franee Plans serrice
Real Pacihsta

COLUMBIA, Mo, NOV. 15.-Forty-
nine students of the University Of
Missouri subscribed to a Statement
declaring they would not take part
in the fighting of any future war. It
was revealed when a tabulation Of
responses TO a QUESTIONABLE circula-
ted on Armistice day was made pub
lie today.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-11-15
Fresh Every Day"

Mrs. Thompson writes: 'T buy a
carton of Blue Ribbon Butter every
day and never have l found 1t to be
anything but fresh, fragrant and de-
liciously creamy. 1t is certainly true
that better butter can't be made"
Ask your dealer for Blue Ribbon
Butter-in the sealed carton. At the
first taste you'll agree that at last
ou have found the perfect butter.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-11-15
1000 Gangs Eonnd

CHICAGO, Nov. 15.-The dis
covery that some 1000 gangs or
clubs exist in Chicago with an aggre-
gate membership OF 100. 900 boys
was announced today in connection
with an extensive investigation of
boys gangs" by Frederick NJ.
Thrasher. under the social science
research program of the Laura Spell
man Rockefeller Memorial at the
University of Chicago.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-11-15
so Days to Paw $50

NEW BRUNSWIC, Nov. Is
Sigmund Kutner. of Steiton. waa
given thirty days grace to pay $40 IN
arrears for the support OF his child.
when arraigned before Judge John
P. kirkpatrick today. Kutner was
convicted for deserting his baby re-
Gently.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-11-15
selected by COOLIDGE

WASHINGTON. Nov. is. - Am
bassador Sheffield at Mexico City has
been named as special representa-
tive of President Coolidge to repre-
sent the United States at the inaug-
uration of President Elect Gales.
Special letters of credence appoint
ing Mr.. Sheffield to that duty have
been forwarded to the Mexican city
embassy.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-11-15
Williams Is Winner

BOSTON, Nov. 15.-The barriers
of Williams College, a team WE'LL
balanced, but without stars. ran.
away with the New England Inferc8l
legiate Cross Country Championship
today. Maine was second and New
Hampshire third, with Holy Cross
fourth.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-11-15
FAIL TO CRACK SAFE

NEW BRUNSWICK, Nov. 15.-
An attempt to crack the safe of the
Consolidated Coal e. Feed Company
of this place, sometime last night,
proved unsuccessful for one or a
group of robbers. The intruders
damaged the safe to q considerable
extent, but failed to open it. They
took from the cash register $1.57.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-11-15
RennbIicans to Meet

TRENTON, Nov. 15.-Republicans
who will be members of the legis-
lature for the session of 1925. meet
ing early in January, will gather at
the state House here Tuesday next
10 select officers and name commit
tees for the preparation of party
measures to be introduced. AS the
Republicans are in control of both
houses. they will elect the senate
president and speaker of the assem-
bly,. Floor leaders for both branches
will also be chosen and committee
named to apportion patronage.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-11-15
Cool,dge So Roosox.,t

WASHINGTON. Nov. 15.-Theo-
dore Roosevelt. unsuccessful Repub-
lican candidate for governor of New
York. called today on President
Coolidge. The visit was described
as purely personal aad Mr.. Roose-
welt said he had not decided on flu
ture HAAS
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-11-15
WEATHER OUTLOOK

WASHINGTON. Nov. 15-Weather
outlook for next week for North and
Middle Atlantics states: Mostly fai-
first half with rains ABOUT middle OF
week: temperature near normal most
of week.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-11-15
Has Not Seen Ma-in-Iaw

a PARIS, Nov. 15:-Mrs. II. H.
Rogers, whose daughter Millicent Is
the Countess Salm Won Hoogstraten,
has been in Paris for the past two
days and is stopping at the Ritz. The
count is living in hotel nearby, but
employees of the Ritz said that he has
not yet called to pay his respects to
his mother-in- Law.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-11-15

We, the undersigned wish to thank our
many relatives and friends for kindness
and sympathy shown during the recent
bereavement of our cousin. Especially do
ing words and Undertaken Garretson for
satisfactory services.
MR.. AND MRS. GEO. LARuE.
11276-I1-15-1t-