Plainfield fights trolley fare hike with city funds
Plainfield New Jersey opposes Public Service trolley fare increases of forty percent without transfers and eighty percent with transfers. The council voted $500 for a legal fund, pledging public support, and denouncing the company’s finances while highlighting better services and cheaper fares elsewhere. Civic groups attack advertising contracts used to sway public opinion and demand proofs of revenue and expenditures.
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North Jersey
New Jersey
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Public Utilities Commission
Peoples’ Representatives
McCarter
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Service Corporation
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Plainfield Lines
Fourth Street
Union County
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Plainfield Street Railway
Courier-News
East Fifth Street
Watchung Avenue
Avenue
Cleveland
Public Service Corporation Steel
Public Service Corporation
New Jersey Corporation
Pisinfield
Patchwork Parade of memories and local lore
A fragmented reminiscence piece recalls wartime ethics, daylight saving jokes, and Plainfield’s industrial and social life. It weaves quotes on action over words, community demonstrations, tractor debates, and historic street names, ending with a nostalgic list of past events and local landmarks.
Jersey Gunners Lead the List at McClellan
Report details New Jersey units in the Second Infantry and 113th Machine Gun Company on inspection, drill, and competitions. Captain William Doyle heads Camden troops tied for ninth with 135 points. 104th Ammunition Train trip costs cited. several officers and enlisted transfers noted, including Major Kelley and Major Browe.
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Olf Second Infantry
Samuel Brown
Can Aod
194Th Military Police
McCisilan
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114Th Instantry
Ordnnance Corps
National Army
Geyner Glass Works
Salem
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John Simpson
William Mitchell
Arthur Rascher
Howard LaCount
Far Simmons
Charles Muser
Cn Division
New Jersey
Leutenant
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Robert H. Kelley
H. Jarmon
Tanta
Martin
Seen Ton
54Th Infantry
Fort Ortethorpe
Obscure 19th Century Estate Becomes Heir Distribution
The will names Isaac Cervette and six heirs including Quests, Mary Cary Manle Mulkeen, Low Der and Mra Roms with cash legacies of 300 and 200 dollars. Executors include Rushmore of Brooklyn. The estate is divided among six children and a daughter-in-law Jean Mi more, with two sons serving as executors and the trust shifting to others as interests change.
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Mary Cary Manle Mulkeen
Mosquito Wave Big Program Plans Meadow Improvements
The headquarters of the commission discussed improvements in the meadow area to manage mosquitoes. Moving a section and securing aid from the Chemical Company were proposed to improve road conditions and drainage. The group planned to meet on Thursday to review the recommendation and set an examination date for the superintendent in April.
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Elisabeth
James Brooks
Commission
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Chemical Company
Bolfors
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Thureday
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Baward Jows Ordered to Leave Town
Baward Jows of E52 West Street Rostrooft was ordered by judges to leave town after an incident noted in local records. The case outlines a mandatory departure by a specified deadline.
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Laing
Baward Jows
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Weststrost
Judes
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Relief Association
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Bill’ Straten
Boynton Beach
Jersery
McClellan
Cervette
Isaac
Koko Brown
van Arsdale
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Front Street
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