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Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-03-12
ORGANIZE FOR
WAR AGAINST
PLANT FUMES
Meeting at City Hall of Resi-
dents in the Vicinity of
Grant Street
WESTERFIELD is AT HEAD
No Quorum for Health Board
but Action at Later
Date Is Planned
WESTERFIELD is AT HEAD

That the residents in the vicinity
of Grant street will not. wait for ac-
ton to be taken by the local Board
of Health in having the Herbert d
Herbert Chemical Company, at the
corner of Grant and Market streets.
do away with the alleged unhealth-
full odors that come from that
plant, but will take the fight up
with the State Board of Health and
If necessary to the chancery courts
was brought out al an organization
meeting OF the residents held last
night In the city hall.
The delegation met at the city
hall last night with the intention OF
bringing the matter before the local
health board at its regular meeting
but as there was not quorum,
President John j. Buckley adjourn
ed the meeting. This action did
not halt the Grant street delegation.
however, as they Immediately set
to work and form % an organiza-
ton. electing George Westerfield to
the office of president and Rufus b.
Allen, secretary.
Mr.. westerfield preceding the
election asked DR.. Charles >.
Thompson, secretary of the loca
health board, why the chemical
concern was allowed to operate
when it was we'll known that the
odors emanating frvm the plant dis
agreeably affected everyone in the
immediate vicinity of the chemical
company.
DR.. Thompson answered by saying
that the matter had been known TO
him only three weeks, and that ne
had a full report on his desk which
he had intended bringing before the
board had a meeting been held last
night.
The organization president then
told the health board secretary that
the fumes had been endured since
last October and, inasmuch as there
was no relief in sight, through the
boards efforts, the only course next
to pursue was to organize. Inc
election was held and Mr.. Wester-
field declared his intention of carry
ing the fight to the State Board Oh
Health and if necessary to the cnan-
cery court.
tt was brought out at the meeting
last night that the concern located
at the corner or Market anu Nian !.
streets about two years ago. in spite
of the protests of nearby properly
owners, and at that time the resi-.
dents were given to understand that
high stacks would be erected 70
carry off the gases. Since then' !. u
alleged. the air in that vicinity mas
been filled with unhealthy ooors,
while the cutters there carry oil
unhealthful waste which som etimes
remains in the streets for weeks.
The residents in the vicinity OF
the chemical plant also allege that
the company has raiied to comply
with either the building or sanitary
codes. and that no effort has been
made to force them. Other protests
made are to the effect that severai
seriously i'll persons IN the neignpor-
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-03-12
DAUGHERTY'S
CASE TODAY
Investigation of His Action to
Be Started at a P. M.
by Senate
WASHINToN,

WASHINToN, March 12-The
Daugherty investigation will be
opened this afternoon at 4 O'Clock,
under decision reached today by
the special senate committee. Chair
man Brookhart announced that tes-
timony of witnesses would be begun
at that hour.
The part played in department of
Justice affairs by Jesse Smith, friend
of the attorney general, who COM
mitted suicide a year ago in Mr..
Daugherty's apartment here will
be inquired into in detail in the
senate Daugherty investigation.
Senator Wheeler, Democrat, Mon
tana, preparing the case for the
committee, announced that all tele-
CRANES sent to and received by
Smith at Columbus. o., after the
election of President Harding, had
been subpoenaed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-03-12
MANY M|SHAPS
ON POOR ROAD
Trucks and Bus Are Mired in
Mud Along New Bruins
wick Avenue

There were many accidents re-
ported yesterday and last night along
New Brunswick avenue between tln
city line and point this side of
Rogan's corner, because of the con-
dition of the road due to the sew
er excavation work. ~
A number of trucks went down to
the hubs on one side, ana a bus
backed into the excavation and the
passengers had to walk into this
city, despite the stormy conditions.
there is no attempt to
hi.ndle the traffice so as to avoid ac-
cidents, caused by the smaller cars
in charge of reckless drivers.
AS far as is known no one has
been injured at the spot so far, but
under present conditions there is
nothing to avoid serious accidents.
The heaviest traffic is being di-
verted by way of Woodbridge, Fords
and Keasbey.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-03-12
5 HELD FOR BOOZE SALES


Five local men were arraigned be-
fore United States Commissioners
John A. Delaney yesterday afternoon
and held under $1,000 bail each to
appear before the federal grand
jury. The men are all charged with
the sale and possession of liquor.
They follow:
John Filerowitz, 329 Fayette
street, bail furnished by Michael Zyl-
ka.
Charles Feibush, BAG Oak street,
bail furnished by Max Quit.
John Derjan. 673 Catherine street.
baf1 furnished by John S. Mitruska.
Martin Szalay, 191 Washington
street, bail furnished by Louis Deak.
Joseph Finchay, 439 New Bru,s--
wick avenue. bail furnished by Kali
men Doktofsky.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-03-12
COUNTY SEAT
MAN IS SUICIDE
Seventy-five Year Old Man
Hangs Himself-Is Found
by Daughter

NEW BRUNSWICK, March r.
The body of Jacob r. Van Horn, rs.
was found hanging by rope from
a hook over the kitchen door by his
daughter Mrs. Edna Meyers, with
whom he lived. today. Van Horn
had tied the rope around his neck
and then kicked a stool from under
his feet.
The elderly mans act could not be
accounted for today by members of
the family. although veiled intima-
ton of his intentions was seen in
his remark last night that "he guess
ed he would go to bed. it's the only
place for an old man." Mrs. Meyers
said however. that her father did not
go to bed, but waited up until all
the family had retired.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-03-12
ROAD PROGRAM
IS OUTLINED BY
HIGHWAY BOARD
To Devote Funds for Relief
of Congestion to New
Jersey Shore Resorts
MORGAN -KEYPORT ROUTE
With Highways, and State
Bridge to Be Given At
tention This Year

TRENTON, March 12.-The State
Highway Commission has mapped
out 1924 road and bridge construc-
ton program representing an out
lay of ,s6,S92,400. This action was
taken yesterday b. the board, which
incidentally marked the close of its
first year in office.
The commission also plans TO
y on the important work-in con-
Ilection with the approaches to the
Hudson River Vehicular Tunnel and
the Camden Delaware River Bridge.
A conference is to be held soon with
the attorney general to settle legal
details. Also it is planned to devote
funds for the relief of the conges-
ton in traffic between Morgan and
Keyport on the North Jersey road TO
Asbury Park and other coast re-
sorts.
At the close of yesterdays business
Major General Hugh L. Scott, chair
man of the highway board. was COM
plimented by his colleagues on the
fact that during the past year he has
devoted his entire time to the work
of the commission.
So as to get an early start and to
gain the advantage of the best mar
ket prices authorization was given
for the advertising for materials to
be used this year by the maintenance
department. The early letting of
these contracts will enable the main
tenance forces to complete the major
part of road repairs before the sum-
mer travel begins to be heavy.
l. , a. r-fr1 cpS
was decide. preliminary to the taxi
ing over by the state of the Harding
Highway, betw zen Pennsgrove and
Atlantic City, and the. Dad between
Westville and Millville. The 1924
construction program approved car
ries the following items:
Route 1, Lehigh Valley railroad
branch. Middlesex, for $4,000:
Route 4, Amboy bridge (part cost.
Middlesex, S1,000,000: Route 4,
Toms River-Lakewood, Ocean, $375,-
900; Route 4, Manasquan River
bridge, Monmouth and Ocean, $780,
900; Route 4, Manasquan railroad
crossing, Monmouth. $ 5000; Route
6. Bridgeton- Ma ~lboro, Cul berland,
1915, 900; Route 6, Marlboro-Quin-
ton, Salem, sS55.000: Route z, Cor
lies avenue-Colts Neck, Monmouth
S449,000; Route :, Mountain View
railroad crossing, Passaic, 100000:
Route 8. Pompton-R River bridge,
Morris and Passaic, 100000; Route
8, Reeves Bridge, Morris and Pas
sale, 100000: Route 8, White House
County line, Hunterdon. $4,000;
Route ., County line-North Branch,
Somerset, 100000; Route 9, Lincoln
e-Plainfield. Union, s1S4,000:
Route 8. Westfield-Lehigh Valley.
Union, s365.000: Route 8, Plainfield-
(Continued on page %
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-03-12
ARMY BILL HAS
LESS THAN 1928
Maintenance for Year Will
Cost 1925, ,224, ,993- Is
Under Budget Estimate

WASHINGTON. March 12-Matn-
tenance for another year OF the
Regular Army at the present
strength of $4,000 commissioned off,
GERS and $4,000 enlisted men is
recommended in the army appropri-
alton bill.
As reported today, to. the House
the measure carries S326,224,993 or
16,224,268 less than last years ap-
preparation and S3,632,773 less than
the budget estimate.
OF tho total s37,600,000 would be
available for river and harbor inn
provements during the next fiscal
year. This amount. recommended
by the budget is 19,446,760 less
than last years appropriation. The
lundr would be allotted by the war
department.
The bill carries an item of $1,000
600 for continuing work on Dam
No 2 at Muscle Shoals, with an ad-
ditional contract authorization of
$3.040,390 and provides $10.000.-
900 for flood control on the Mis-
sissippi ann 100000 for similar
work on the Sacramento river.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-03-12

State Commissioner of Labor Dr.
Andrew +. Mcbride, Deputy Labor
Commissioner Charles II. Weeks and
the departments explosive fnspec~
tor, Frederick Rearwin, were In
attendance and answered all aues-
tions put to them by County Solicitor
Frederick T. Richardson, who car
ried on the investigation for the free
holders. The various concerns n1ar~
ufacturing. using or storing explo-
sives in this county were not repre>
scented at the meeting although they
were aware of the hearing ana q
was expected their representatIv1G
would be on hand. 2aritan Arsenal
was not represented either.
1t became evident during the ques-
tioning of the department of labor
officials that the existing laws gov
erning the use and storage OF explo-
sives is not sufficiently specific and
comprehensive to permit of that de-
partment having Jurisdiction in all
cases.
As yet no announcement has
been made as to what county or
state officials believe caused the ex
plosiop at the Ammonite Company's
plant at Nixon which resulted IN
the death of twenty persons. the In
jury of many and great property
damage County Solicitor Richard
son gave the state officials food for
thought when he asked Comnis-
sioner Mcbride whether 1t had ever
occurred to him that the explosion
might have been caused by the de-
tonation of explosives which had
been stored under the so-called non
explosive ammonium nitrate which
missioner Mcbride said he had never
considered the possibility although
he was convinced that the expio-
sion occurred within the plant and
in the portion of it where. accord
ing to President r. Norris Shreve,
of the Ammonite Company. nothing
but the finished product which he
said was non-expl0sive. was stored.
Solicitor Richardson's theory was
not elaborated upon but it caused
many of those present to see in It
possible explanation of how the
explosion might have occurred in
place where only so-called nom
explosives were stored. The county
solicitor declared that assures in
the ground would indicate that an
underground blast had occurred
Mr.. Richardson also questioned
IL AODI4QE dS W WAtlLAGI l18
thought it possible the explosion first
occurred in a tank car which Was
on a siding near the building in
which the ammonium nitrate was
stored. The commissioner said In
his opinion the explosion originated
In the building.
The state department officials said
they had not examined the records
of invoices of the Ammonite COM
pany to determine what kinds OF
materials the plant had been receiv-
ing. Solicitor Richardson then IN
formed them that records secured
by him show that 10000 pounds OF
Trojan powder and 100.e1n pounds
of amatol had been bought by the
Ammonite Company from the CO.
Iumbia Salvage Company during he
latter part of last year. Amatol is
the substance secured in breaking
down the condemned government
shells and treating them with steam,
the product containing large guam
titles of INT mixed with ammonium
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-03-12
DEMAND IS made AT BIG MASS letting
FOR REMOVAL OF ALL HIGH PL0S|vES
CALL UPON FREEHOLDERS TO ACT
AGAINST STORAGE OF EXPLOSIVES;
HEAR PROTESTS OF ALL SECTIONS

Residents from parts ddesex county last night made
and against the manufacture and
explosives within the confines of the and called the
Board Freehoers steps whereby conditions might
died at once.
These made the public meeting held the
house New Brunswick the call of the Board of
Freehoders and conditions the
filled almost to capacity.
The meeting called Director William Dey, of the freehold
explained in opening the for the of learning the
the municipalities and the general public through
the county eliminating explosives Mddesex At the
conclusion the meeting there doubt but that the opinion
the explosive
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-03-12
Probe Theft of S51

Tony Pucci, of 405 Ogden place
reported to Lieutenant William Cal
vim last night that he had lost SOL
in the saloon of John Kurrey' S15
Maple street. officers Patten and
Peterson were detailed to make an
investigation and learned they re-
port that a Miss Betty Brown had
committed the theft.
Pucci was advised to have a war
rant sworn out for the woman this
morning, but instead of appearing
for the court session the complain
ant notified Lieutenant Morris that
he had recovered the money and
that it was all a mistake.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-03-12

To Succeed Secretary of the
Navy Denby-Confers
with Coolidge

WASHINGTON, March il (By
The Associated Press)-Former Sen
ator w. S. Kenyon, of Iowa. now
judge of the eighth federal circuit
court, is understood to be under con-
sideration for appointment as secre-
tary of the navy to succeed Secretary
DENLY.
Judge Kenyon arrived here last
night and shortly afterward went to
the White House where he conferred
with President Coolidge.
His friends said today he had not
reached a decision but had an ap-
pointment with President Coolidge
tomorrow morning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-03-12
BR|RE CHARGE:
To BE PUSHED
Congressional Investigation
of Case of Two Members
Grand Jury Action

WASHINGTON. March 12:-Con-
gressional investigation of criminal
charges said to have been developed
before a Chicago grand jury against
two representatives was ordered to-
day by the House
BY a viva voce vote a resolution
offered by Repr sentative Garrett,
the Democratic leader, to create a
special House committee to conduct
an inquiry was adopted.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-03-12
Storm Warming

WASHINGTON. March 12--The
weather bureau today issued the
following storm warning:
Advisory 20 A. NJ, northwest
storm warning continued Virginia
Capes to Savannah. Ga. and warn
;ngs changed 20 northwest north OF
Virginia Canes to Eastport, Maine.
"Dusturhance some distance east
Of Cape Cod and advancing east
mort theastward"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-03-12
REPORT WOMAN FIRED AT MAN

Patrolman Joe Dwyer was in.
formed at $50 o'clock this morning
that a woman about twenty-five
years old had come out of Elm street
and had followed man to the Rari-
tan Copper works field where hse
fired nine shots at him.
The officer started an investiga-
tion. but aside from finding foot
prints of a woman on the Copper
works field no progress was made
The police are continuing their in
vestigation.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-03-12
Tried To Help Fall, Mclean Says
Revenue Bill Revision
or Treasury Deficit

Longworth compromise on the in
come tax rate schedule and criti-
cised House amendments which in
creased estate taxes, created a gift
tax and opened tax returns to in
spection by congressional commit
tees.
Some of the modification of the
measude would be necessary tlso in
the increases ordered by the House
in the excise and miscellaneous
taxes.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-03-12
Seek Gambling Machines

g Sergeant John Larson, Plain
clothesmen Monroe and Koyen. and
Patrolman Geneski visited the estab-
lishment at 165 Fayette street last
night in search for two gambling MAJ
chimes and were informed the ma
chimes were taken out yesterday. A
visit was also made to 100 New
Brunswick avenue, but the searchers
found nothing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-03-12

On the first page of the Evening
News today there again appears the
Music Week Coupon. which every
one in the city, either societies or
individuals, are urged to fill in and
return to the Evening News Office
as soon as possible. This coupon
will enable the Woman's Club to
ascertain whether or not the people
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-03-12
80 YEARS OLD TODAY

Nels Parson, of Neville street, is
celebrating his ninetieth birthday
today Mr.. Parson was born in
Sweden, and came to New York
in 1866 where he resided for forty
eight years. thence coming to this
city where he has lived ever since
Mr.. Parsons is able to get around
and is most active for his age.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-03-12

WASHINGTON, March 12:-Revi-
sion of the revenue bill passed by the
House must be made to prevent a
treasury deficit, Secretary Melton
today told the senate finance COM
mittee.
The House bill would meal loss
in revenue of about $3.50, 900, 900, Mr..
Mellon said, against an estimated
surplus of 1895, 100000 for the fiscal
year 1925 under existing law.
The secretary condemned the
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-03-12
Nanted for Hotel Bin

Judge" J. Bowen, the advance
man for the recent Joe Lynch-Roy
Moore boxing show in this city. is
wanted in this city to account for q
hotel bill owed the Hotel Madison.
The authorities of Monmouth county
have a warrant for bis arrest at the
present time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-03-12
PROBE BUNCO GAME.

Lieutenant Detective Joseph GU
towski went to New York yesterday
to continue the investigation into the
$4,000 theft reported by a State
street resident to the police on Mon
day. Captain Long is of the opinion
that the information obtained by
"his man Joe" will result in time in
the arrest of the guilty parties. The
persons suspected in this case have
been connected with similar deals
throughout the country, it is alleged.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-03-12

desire Perth Amboy to take part
in the celebration of National Music
Week. Word which has been re-
ceived by the Woman's Club since
the first announcement of the COM
ing of National Music Week on May
4-10, has resulted in many people
already informing Mrs. Ethel G..
Dorsey the president. of their in
terest in the celebration.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-03-12
CITIZENSHIP COURT

NEW BRUNSWICK. March H.
The naturalization court will be con.
tinued here tomorrow. sixty-nine
cases being scheduled. There were
1O7 cases disposed of today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-03-12
Girl scouts TO Meet

Five troops of Girl Scouts will
meet at the Y. NJ. H. A. tonight un-
der the direction of Miss Marion
MintZ.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-03-12

An order placed today will save you
many a long walk or trolley ride this
summer. "fsuy Now" Dorsey Motors
Inc. Open Evenings. ss1i-s-i2-lt'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-03-12

r-sa ,ao+ura on woodrow Wilson by
Prof. Logan. Tuesday at Sis P. NJ at
Y. NJ. II. A.
3597-3-12-15-1Ss
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-03-12

Immediate delivery on Dodge Bros.
Business Coupe. Frank Van Syckle.
3574-3-11-2ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-03-12

Don't let little bad weather stop yor
Buy your Ford now to avoid dIsappoInt-
ment. Dorsey Motors. Inc Open Evenings
3614-3-1e-1ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-03-12

Income Tax Reports prepared. George
1s3 Smith Street Phone 1914.
3550--3-1o-3t'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-03-12

You will realize little later on why we
ask you to buy now! Dorsey MOTORS, INC.
Ford Dealers. S8l4-S-lz-lt
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-03-12

City Plan Board to Meet
A meeting of the city plan COM
mission is scheduled to be held at
hall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-03-12

Open every evening until .. Frank Van
Syckle. se-s-S-ls--t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-03-12

see our new Dodge Bros Sedan with
balloon tires. Frank Van Syclkle.
3574-3-112ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-03-12

WEATHER


Fair. with no
change in tenn
perature; con-
tinued cloudiness.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-03-12

open every evening until .: Frank Van
syclzle. sozs-S-ls-zl'
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-09

Remington Portable Typewriters at Schallerer's Alaska Shop. If.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-09
CLEAN UP KETCHIKAN

By invitation of the mayor of Ket- chikan and two of the councilmen with other municipal officials met recently to discuss with federal officials and a number of citizens who had been ask ed to attend the matter of ridding Ketchikan of an undesirable element which was said to be found in great numbers in that city, says the Ket- chikan Chronicle. United States Mar shal George D. Beaumont assured those present that the marshal's of flee could and would immediately clean out Ketchikan of these unde- sirable persons. Mayor Torrey gave assurances that the city would lend it's efforts to the law enforcement.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-09

Hohner Harmonicas, Schallerer's AL aska Shop. If.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-09

Eastman Kodak Agency, Schaller- CTS Alaska Shop. If.