23 Nov 1918
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Newspaper
Nutley Sun
Location
Nutley, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1918
Page
1
Disjointed OCR fragment mentions a meeting, a $1,000 sum, and several individuals including Mr and Mrs Joby England, Smalley of Hillside in France, and Mrs Paul Brunner. Context and complete facts are unreadable, limiting reliable summary.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a siege scenario with shelling by enemy forces. The text mentions young male subjects, likely soldiers or youth, facing bombardment in a contested area. Details are sparse, but the tone implies wartime hardship and evacuation or combat exposure.
Shrapnel wounds and gas infection caused the death in a French hospital on October 18 of Lieut Wellington Whitney from Needham Mass. He served with distinction and his loss is mourned by his hometown and fellow servicemen.
A fragmentary wartime quote from Jack Stanley mentions weeks in hospital and a remark about a man who can endure war. The wording is garbled and lacks clear dates or locations.
A Nutley week started with reports that three local youths fell ill and anxiety grew over possible further incidents amid ongoing Army activities near town. Residents fear more disruptions could follow as tensions heighten city concerns.
The War Department telegram confirms Private Raymond Blum, son of former Mayor Blum, died in action on October 23. He served in Infantry Company B, connected with Nutley and Newark’s communities, after a career with the American Linseed Company before joining the Army. The report notes his brother's unit also includes Nutley men.
A 1914 report notes a senior at Columbia who served in Headquarters Company during the last April week.
Mr and Mrs Charles Kinzel of 224… report their son Charles Kinzel is able again but remains in base in France. He is a sergeant in the Marines and will be nineteen on February 27, 1919.
Sergt William Schneider stationed at Camp Polk Raleigh NC writes The Sun asking if any Nutley men near his barracks can be found to reminisce aAGdl genie assle conte nue as arom Field Artillery Fort Zackary Taylor Louisville Ky. News notes Elmer Rawcliffe a Driver with Naval Reserve has been overseas and is spending a few days at home in Perham Seorso returns to News after furlough at his home on avenue. David Nichols of the Naval Reserve Pelham Bay returns after several days away. John Dolan U S T C at Fordham U home on Walnut street. Archibald Johnson at Weehawken Bay noted after a furlough. Russell Wilson U S Army from Mars plate sails for duty in Washington.
Local committee plans a house to house canvass to enroll Nutley residents in the RC effort. The drive will occur before an upcoming date with windows displaying memberships and a motel sale promoting the cause. The Battalion will conduct the canvassing assisted by Cal and Tod Crone Sunday.
Patrick Giblin aged 33 from 7 Fairmount Street in St Marys fell from a ladder yesterday and was found unconscious. He was taken to Headquarters where Dr. Jackson attended and he remained in hospital under care.
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