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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-02-16
ANOTHER R.R. LAND
CASE Is SETTLED

A settlement has been made by
the Central Railroad Company in
the case of Octavio Galassi for
property needed by the company
for the railroad grade crossing ELI
mination. All the cases in the con-
demnation proceedings had been set
tied but the Galassi case and the
Perth Amboy Flour & Grain Com
pany. The latter case is still pend
ing and will probably result in court
action as the company has refused
to accept the findings of the con-
demnation commission. The latter
company however has to settle with
the Lehigh Valley railroad and not
the Central of New Jersey.
The sum paid Galassi for his
property is about $4,000. This is
considerably more than the sum
granted by the condemnation COM
mission which was s4,100. Accord
ing to the action of the railroad
company when the matter was heard
by the commission. the company
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-02-16
HANSON TELLS
Of ACTION FOR
BRIDGE HERE
Another Spirited Meeting OF
Citizens Committee Held
: at the City Hall
PROGRESS IN MEASURES
8 Bills Effectjng Interstate
Span Will Be Taken Up
by the House
PROGRESS IN MEASURES

Another spirited meeting of the
committee appointed to agitate and
promote the building of u bridge
from this city to Tottenville was
held last night at the city hall, at
which time Assem- blyman Thomas H..
Hanson made some interesting re-
ports as to legislature doings on the
new project.
Assemblyman Hanson told the
committee that he had introduced
three bills into the assembly some
time ago covering every phase or the
situation, including an appropriation
of $4,000 for the preliminary sur
vev of the new bridge. The other
bills have to do with the construction
of the bridge and the payment OF
the structure.
On Monday night. the assembly,
man said, these bills will be placed
before the assembly, after wnich
they will go before the senate. In
speaking on the passage of the bills
!. Mr. Hanson declared that the oiiis
M all probability will be carried
Unanimously in the assembly, but
might meet with some disfavor when
they reach the senate, as they are a
"funny bunch
Alderman-at-large Richard j..
Calvin in speaking to the committee
said that at the meeting of the Board
of Aldermen on Monday night the
committee will be increased to nfty,
after which a meeting Will be neld
and the body organized.
Mr.. Calvin again urged the mem
bcrs present to get behind the move
ment and push it with all their pow
er. He said that it would be nne
thing if, when the bills introduces
bv Mr.. Hanson reached the senate,
a delegation would be present at
Trenton to help their passage. The
next meeting will be held next week.
Those present last night were: AS
sem mblyman Thomas l.. Hanson, Al
derman- n-at-Large Richard j. Calvin,
Frank Antisell, Joseph Massopust,
Louis Y. Sosin, Michael Trygar Peter
Barbieri, Harry Wolff, Sol r. Kelsey,
Matthew Smith, James A. Murray
and Robert Hanse.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-02-16
FIRES SHOTS To
ARREST MAN
Is Held for the Grand Jury
for AssauIting Plant
Foreman Here

After an exciting chase in which
two shots were fired, Motorcycle
Officer Layden yesterday afternoon
apprehended John Neilan, of Cort-
landt street, on an assault and bat
terry charge preferred by III. G.
Marsh, foreman at the Standard
Underground Cable Works. Neilan,
it is said, beat up Marsh because the
latter had discharged him. When
Layden appeared on the scene Neil
an started away and after a chase of
a block and half he halted just be-
fore the shooting club captain had
prepared for his third shot. The
first two shots were fired in the air.
The prisoner has been held in $1,000
bail to await the action of the grand
jury.
Steve Brodzinski, the local bus
driver followed into Woodbridge by
Officer Nolan on Thursday night for
going off the regular route, was fined
$40 for violating the city ordinance
last night. He paid under protest
after spending little time in the
lookup, although he had the neces-
sary amount all the time. John
vargo. arrested for being drunk, was
fined $40, and SIS fine was paid by
Steve Culick on similar charge.
Frank Kocela, of Elizabeth, ar
rested on a non-support charge pre-
ferred by his wife, a resident of Me-
chanic street, has been held in $1,000
bail to await grand jury action.
Gabor Veres. of Goodwin street, ar
rested on disorderly conduct charge
preferred by his wife, has been held
in $500 bail to keep the peace.
At the suggestion of Recorder
Pickersgill, Chief Tonnesen this
morning detailed Officer Hartung to
break up gatherings of boys about
Lehigh Valley trains near the Cop
per works. Twelve kids we're ar
raigned In court this morning for
various charsas
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-02-16
Review Liquor Theft
I'm Civil Court Suit
Gadek and Others from Mid
dIesex Are Sued in u. S.
District Court

TRENTON, Feb. 16.-Trial of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company's
suit for $4,000 against nine Middle
sex men as result of the loss of
forty-four barrels of alcohol and $50
cases of whiskey continued in the
United States district court here yes
terday before Federal Judge Joseph
l.. Bodine.
The men involved are David Moon,
Frederick Bauries. Thomas Shill
John Miller, Jacob Browne, Nelson
Brauer, Andrew J. Gadek, Thomas
Revolinsky and Petel Rulovitch.
One of the witnesses on the stand
yesterday for the railroad company
was Peter Bentley, a member of the
legal staff of the company in charge
of criminal prosecutions. Mr.. Bent
ley testified that in an interview he
had with Moon and Bauries, shortly
after the theft of the goods from a
Newark yard of the company, the
two men refused to tell from whom
they had purchased the stolen liquor.
Bauries declared that if they told
it would mean their lives"
The liquor was enroute from Ken
lucky and Illinois to Newark.
According to the testimony. during
the course of the robbery James A.
Gregory, a railroad patrolman, was
held up by five men in an autoi TO-
bile and was driven about the ad-
jacent territory from about o'clock
on the Sunday morning of the theft,
until daybreak and was finally re-
leased, blindfolded, at Singac, near
Paterson.
Gregory created great amusement
in the courtroom as he detailed
with what fidelity he observed the
robbers parting injunction to keep
the bandage about his eyes or he
would be filled 'full of lead"
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-02-16
BOX PEACE PLAN
|. FAVORED IN n. ].
Latest Referendum Returns
Show 22, 299 for the Plan
and 2,794 Against 1t

According to the latest referendum
returns of the states on the Box Peace
Plan, New Jersey voted to date
22,299 for the plan as to 2,7s4
against, making total of 25,093 for
thu entire state.
The referendum will last until
March Is, although special request
is made to have votes in wherever
possible by March 1. The total vote
to date, which shows every state in
the union voting on a large scale for
the plan rather than against 1t, Is
514,31S, of which 64,750 are against
the plan and 449.56S are for 1t.
Ballots will again be sent out in
short time, in order that persons not
having a ballot available may vote
m the plan.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-02-16
Report Made On TOttenvie Bridge Project LeeisIati
CONGRESS ACTS TO KILL MORE OIL LEASI
FLAMES Are CHECKED
IN TWO NIGHT FIRES

Two more of the latest installed
fire alarm boxes were put into use
last night and this morning. Dam
age estimated at over $1,000 was
caused as result of the two blazes
Early last night Lieutenant Calvin
received telephone call from
Thomas Layden, 271 Market street,
reporting a fire in his storehouse and
garage in the rear of his home. An
alarm was sounded from box 3-3-1
calling the firemen to the corner of
Fayette and Prospect streets, and
upon their arrival at the scene they
were directed to Market street. The
nearest alarm in this case was 3-1-S
at Market and Prospect streets.
Under the direction of Chief
Campbell the firefighters made quick
time in extinguishing the fire. A
truck was damaged to the extent Of
$500, and the damage to the stock
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-02-16
NEW ANGLE
IN G|V|NS' CASE
Several Charges Are Made
Against Resident of
MataWan

NEWARK, Feb. 16-The hearins
OF Grover Edward Givens, the Mai
avian bigamist, scheduled to take
place before United States Commis-
sioner Conlon in this city yesterday,
was postponed indefinitely in order
that he may be tried on some Of the
other charges against him and on
which indictments have already
been handed down. The charge on.
which he was to have been given the
hearing was that of white slavery
but as there are two more serious
charges against him, one being that
of bigamy, 1t is understood that the
government will not press the white
slave charge until the others have
been tried.
Givens is the bigamist husband OF
Mrs. Elizabeth Givens the daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. John Henry
Failon, of Matawan, where she Is
residing with her infant son. Givens
who is a saxaphone player of con
siderable note, left his wife and
child in Matawan and married Miss
Grace Pool of Montclair. last Sep
tember. The wedding took place in
New York City and 1t is in that state
that the bigamy indictment has been
handed down.
<ACCVfulhg 10 lulofmation oDta1neu
today Givens will be tried on soma
of the charges against him in the
Monmouth county court The four
charges against Givens consist Of de-
sertion. bigamy. white slavery and 4
more serious charge. Both Givens
and the Pool woman are held under
bonds. Their trials on some OF the
charges will probably take place in
the near future. The original Mrs.
Givens is represented by Patrick ).
Dolan of this city.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-02-16
NELSON ESTATE
ACTION TAKEN
County Judge Signs Decree
of Distribution in Perth
Amboy Case

NEW BRUNSWICK, Feb. 16:-
Judge John p. Kirkpatrick in the
orphans court yesterday signed de-
cree of distribution of the estate of
Peter Nelson, deceased, formerly of
Perth Amboy, on the application of
Caroline Nelson and Harry Conard
through their attorney. Adrian Lyon.
Prosecutor Joseph e. Stricken, attor-
ney for daughter of the deceased
from a former m .rriage, who at first
opposed the distribution, failed to
press the case and therefore the ep-
plication was gran d.
The executors authorized first 20
deduct 1887 for federal taxes, $1O4
for executors commissions, and $500
for attorneys fees, then distributed
a one-third trust fund between Car
oline Nelson of P1ainfield, a daugh-
ter Ellen and a son Kall, of Troy,
N. Y, the total of that fund being
I$17,245.
A second trust is left to the three
above mentioned and also Dorothea
Nagel. of Orange, in four equal
shares, this trust fund amounting to
$25,420.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-02-16

This action came after hearing
Frank A. Vanderlip, New York fii1ar-
cier, former Prefident of the Na-
tional City Bank, explain his address
before the Rotary Club at BriarcIifz
last Tuesday, in which he referred to
rumors to the effect that the late
President Harding was vastly over
paid in the sale of his Marion f0.3
newspaper, the Star
Mr.. Vanderlip admitted that he
had no definite information as to the
price paid for the newspaper or its
real value, but he insisted repeatedly
under cross examination that he bad
performed patriotic duty" by Civ
ing widespread publicity to the ru-
mors and thereby bringing on an in
vestigation of the facts that would
clear the memory of President Hard
ing of the suspicious which were
being broadcast.
The name of Owen j. Roberts ef
| philadelphia TO be special counsel IN
/ the oil prosecution was interjecte<i
rather unexpectedly into the situa-
| ton by Senator Pepper r.. Pa. ?.
| who conveyed his nofninaIix1S- <-.--- -
! the White House to the senate com.
mittee as the Republican sIbstiku<e
Tor SlIdS IL SIfaWu OF IHlE14H-
! Whether Roberts will be accepted
by the senate is uncertain. although
the senate committee approved his
| nomination unanimously at the time
Senators Walsh. Dill and Adams OBJ
jected TO the nomination of the DEM
ocratic members, Atlee Pomerene OF
Ohio.
During the afternoon the investf-
eating committee received a teIe-
gram from Otto H Kahn, who IS a
Palm Beach. declaring himself
amazed and scandalized'' at the
| linking of his name with the runor
about the million-dollar slnsh fund
and the sale of the late President
Harding's newspaper.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-02-16
MYSTERY BOAT
. IN COLLINS CASE
See Possibility of Some Con-
nection Between Two Con-
verted Submarine ChaSerS

NEW BRUNSWICK, Feb. 16.-
The arrest in Paris yesterday OF
'Dapper Dan" Collins by two New
York detectives wanted on a num-
Der of charges in New York has re-
suited in considerable comment be-
ing made on the presence of the
former submarine chaser which was
moored in the canal outlet here dur
ing 1921, mysteriously disappeared,
just as mysteriously reappeared and
again dropped out Of sight.
'Dapper Dan, after the war,
bought the submarine chaser II, re-
fitted it as a yacht and called it the
Nomad. In 1922 this boat was seiz-
ed at Camden after $50 cases of
Johnny Walker" liquor had been
seized by prohibition men at the
Philadelphia waterfront. The liquor
had been brought from England via
the Bahamas.
The presence of a converted SUBJ
chaser in the Raritan during 1921
created considerable interest and
Chief of County Detectives Ferd A.
David investigated. The activities of
those on board the craft were watch
ed and it was rumored the ship be-
longed to Thomas Schill, well known
in this city and Newark, alleged to
be the bootlegger king of this dis
trict and the man who was behind
the move to bring high powered"
beer into the state from Pennsylva-
MIA. Schill was implicated in the big
booze robbery on the Pennsylvania
railroad in Newark tbout two years
ago.
The boat disappeared one night
and stayed away for some time but
eventually returned. An effort was
made to recruit a crew from here
but without success. Finally a crew
was secured from Hoboken. The boat
was seen here as late as November
of last year but since then. Il is said,
1t has been running between the
Florida Keys and Cuba carrying
1fr,,or
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-02-16

only desired to pay for a small por-
tion of the property that would have
to be taken and the moving back of
the building situated on the prop
erty. Under the present arrange
ment 1t is understood the railroad
company takes title to the entire
tract.
David T. Wilentz represented Mr..
Galassi in the transaction and An
drew j. Wight of the law firm of
Wight, Wight & Golenbock. the Cen
trail railroad company.
Thomas Brown represents the
Perth A,nboy Flour C Grain Com
pany and declared today that the
company is ready to take the matter
to court for settlement of its claim,
having refused the award made by
the condemnation commission. In
all hearings before the commission
Adrian Lyon represented the Lehigh
Valley and 1t is likely that he will
represent the company in the court
action If settlement is not made
prior to that time.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-02-16
FIRE IN SAYREvILLE

SAYREVILLE, Feb. 16. - Dam
age amounting to about $4,000 was
done to the two family frame house
owned by Stephen Molick at EOS
Oak street, Melrose, by fire yester-
day afternoon. The blaze burned
from 1850 until o'clock.
The first floor was occupied by a
-four and feed company and upper
floor by Joseph Molick. The blaze
began on the second floor but Its
origin is still a mystery. The quick
response of the Melrose Hose Com
pany No. /. saved the building from
complete destruction. A large crowd
of people was attracted to the blaze
by the smoke.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-02-16
CONCERT TOMORROW

Governor George S. Silzer will
make the opening address at the
charity concert which will be given
under the auspices of the three Hun
garian congregations of this city for
the benefit of the suffering people
of Hungary at the Majestic theatre
tomorrow afternoon.
Capt. Pedlow, who represented the
American government in Hungary
following the war, will tell of his ex-
periences in that country and the
general conditions prevailing in Hun
gary. fine musical program of
oreratic and concert music will be
given by several world renowned
artists.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-02-16

or building has not been estimated.
The cause OF the fire is unknown.
At 4 o'clock this morning Lieuten-
ant Jensen received a call from the
watchman at the Perth Amboy Tile
Company plant, on Sayre avenue, re-
porting fire and the lieutenant
turned in an alarm from the nearest
box, 4-1-4 at Steadman Place and
New Brunswick avenue. Sparks COM
Ing from a kiln set fire to the roof of
a kiln under repair at the present
time and the damage was estimated
at 5000.
Contribution Given
A check for $25 was this morning
given to Chief John Campbell by
Thomas Layden for the efficient work
of the firefighters at the Market
street building last night. The money
will be at the disposal of the entire
department and the chief thanks the
contributor.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-02-16
OPPOSE NAMING CHRISTIAN

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-objec-
tion to confirmation of George b.
Christian, Jr., former secretary to
President Harding as member of the
Federal Trade Commission was
raised today by Senator LaFollette,
Republican, wisconsin, on the
ground that while at the White
House, Mr.. Christian had interested
himself in an important case then
and now pending before the com
mission.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-02-16
HOUSE TAKES HAND
new MOVE AGAINST :
naval OIL RESERVES

WASHINGTON Feb. 16.-Without debate the House adop
ted today the Walsh resolution directing the beginning Of
ceedng Sections 16 and 36 within Naval
No. l. California operated by the Standard Oil Company
of California The Public Committee late yeer-
day took until February 25 in its investigation of the
oil lease scandal for breathing SPELL
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-02-16
NOTICE

All Brothers OF Local 35s. I. b. e w.
are requested to meet at Building Trades
Headquarters on Maple Street at LIS p
NJ. Sunday. February 18th, to attend
funeral services OF late Brother. Arthur
Conquest.
WILLARD WARMER.
Secretary.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-02-16
ELKs ATTENTION

All members are requested to meet at
the Club House. Sunday, February 18th.
1924 at / p. NJ. to attend the funeral OF
our late brother. Arthur Conquest from
his residence, 2le Grant Street.
A. GRElNER,
Exalted Ruler.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-02-16
Returned to Reformatorr

NEW BRUNSWICK, Feb. To-
Frank Nicholson of Perth Amboy,
arrested in that city for carryin con-
cealed weapons was returned yester-
day to the Railway Reformatory for
violation of his parole. T. F. Nc
Carthy, an officer of the institution
took Nicholson back.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-02-16
NOTICE

All members of the Goodwill Association
are requested to meet at the Club Rooms
on Sunday. February II. 1924 at p. NJ. to
attend the funeral of our deceased brother
Arthur Conquest. Signed,
L. J. TooKER.
Secretary.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-02-16
CARD or THANKS

The undersigned desires to extend her
sincere thanks TO the fremen who extin-
guished the fire at 266 Washington Street
on February 18th. 1924. Signed,
MRS ELIZABETH NOLAN.
2970--2-16-1ts
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-02-16
NOTICE

All members OF the Perth AnihoT
Exempt Association are requested
to attend the funeral o. our lata
comrade. Arthur Conquest Nee.
At Lincoln Engine CO. HOUSE oe
Sunday. Feb. II At ! p. ~. s.
FRANK Tof1HEH.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-02-16
RepubIican Women to Meet

A meeting of the Republican
women of the city will be held II
O6d Fellows Hall, 92 Smith street
next Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clo TX
Matters of importance will come be-
fore this assemblage and Mrs. Eliza
beth Oliver, who has called the meet
irg, makes special request that al
Republican women attend.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-02-16

BE REASONABLE. we can't deliver ali
our cars in April May and June. BUY
YOUR FORD Today and play safe. Dor
sey Motors. Inc. 2943-2-15-2t
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-02-16

Lambert TrubIpruf Tires for Ford
Trucks and Deliveries: cannot blowout or
puncture. Dorsey Motors. Inc. exclusive
representatives. ss4s-2-ls-zt'
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-02-16

OR LEASE-Desirable site corner New
Brunswick Avenue and Kinsey Place; suit
able for wholesale business with l.. v. R
r. siding; storehouse and stables Apply
Lake, Coal CO., Phone 81.
2g5O-2-16-2t@
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-02-16

You still have time 70 order thzt FORD
Car for early deiivery-DO IT NOW. Der
sey Motors. Inc. open evenings.
294s--2-1s-2ts
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-02-16

Special for one week--32x4h Cord Tires
Firestone, Goodrich. Goodyear. Miller at
s25.O0; tube included. Get busy Dorsey
Motors, Inc. 294S-2-15-2ts
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-02-16

All members OF Society Frelnad are re-
quested to meet at Woodmen's Hall. H0-
bart Street tomorrow afternoon at 1880
o'clock to attend the funeral services of
our late sister Mrs. Martin Nelson.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-02-16

DELAY+LINGER-4-w -wAIT--DIsAP-
POINTMENT. Buy now and play safe
Dorsey Motors, Inc. Ford Dealers.
2943-2-15-2t'
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-02-16

Balloon Tires to At Ford rims: no a1tzr-
ations necessary. Dorsey Motors. Inc
2943-2-15-2ts
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- 49, 3 80 -
NOTICE

All members of Perth Amboy Fire De-
partment are requested to meet at the
Lincoln Engine Co., Sunday, February
17th, 1924 at p. NJ. to attend the
funeral of our late brother, Arthur Con-
quest Signed
JOHN CAMPBELL,
Chief =
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-02-16
Give Your Family Treat Today

Watch how eagerly they enjoy
their meals when served with
Blue Ribbon Butter.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-02-16

MRs. IvER LARSON.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-02-16

NV. !. o'HARA.
Foreman.
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tied States Senator Greene Is Shot, VIII Recover
WEATHER

Fair and con.
tinued cold to-
night; S u n d ay
cloudy with slow
ly rising temper.
ture, probably
followed by SNOW
or sleet.