13 Apr 1917
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Newspaper
Plainfield Record
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1917
Page
1
Staff reporter describes Company K of Plainfield guarding coast posts during a period of strict discipline and long shifts. Duty includes guarding piers, handling mail leaks, and enduring isolation with limited liberties. The piece notes the monotony of garrison life, rough weather, and efforts to maintain order while postings rotate and relief plans are considered.
A city mayor declares wartime resolve amid tensions from Imperial Germany, urging full support for national war efforts. The notice emphasizes loyalty from residents including aliens, asserts property rights protection, and warns against disloyal acts while outlining citizen conduct by law.
Assistant Commissioner Lewis Garrie announced a state mobilization to enlist students for home service. The plan divides citizens into five divisions including agricultural, vocational, household arm, and manual training, with older students placed near home farms and factories to supply food, goods, and Red Cross needs for soldiers and families.
A garbled wartime report discusses a potato drive and local leadership urging civilians to support food production. It mentions district officials, a potato campaign, and calls for orderly execution of aid measures, referencing civic effort and civil discipline amid shortages.
Fragmentary text indicates a civil service placement for Owens related to tax collectors across counties. Mentions act passed by Legislature, state comptroller notes, and an unspecified successor to Lawrence T. Nugent. Details are unclear due to damaged source.
Captain Vogel, a long serving officer of the New York State militia, arrived in Hudson with detachment members amid celebrations and hospitality. Local residents provided the Elke Club and St Johns Hall for soldiers, and the Playhouse offered free movie shows including Joan the Woman to boost morale. Vogel had recently returned from the Mexican border and is noted as one of the state’s most respected officers.
A 1917 notice from Mayor Leighton Cale warns residents that alien enemies must surrender firearms weapons and war materials within 24 hours or face summary arrest. Police under Attorney General enforcement will seize articles found, with forfeiture to the state.
State labor officials led a conference to map a nationwide program assigning factory inspectors and safeguarding plants in New Jersey producing war materials. Over twenty inspectors received duties to tighten inspections for Bevern Fairfield and other factories, with Standard Aero Company’s plant as the first under protection.
Captain Charles Peterson met with City of Plainfield officials and a committee at the Mayor’s office to plan caring for families of men in Company K. William Newcorn and George F. Mellick presided, as the chairman outlined a city charity effort overseen by the poor bureau. The act is described as patriotic duty, with aid to soldiers’ families estimated at under $200 per month.
Bill Smaling of North Plainfield marks a 50th birthday today. A noontime party at Ahearn's restaurant features candies and festooned swag. Local official comments on aging humor as admirers toast the half century milestone.
Union County Republican committee hosts its monthly smoker Thursday at 4 Broad Street Elizabeth. Assemblyman William Ranyon is expected to speak amid vaudeville entertainment and refreshments. CAPSTICK BETTER Congressman John H Capstick shows gradual improvement from pneumonia and remains in Memorial Hospital Morristown. Licenses renewed in Somerset County Court. Money to loan Red Estate and Insurance Manting Curtis 164 Depot Avenue Ad.
The Fourth Regiment is ordered mobilized as the First Tennessee and other units are prepared for federal service. Battalions from South Carolina, New York, New Jersey, Maryland with Company A of Ki Ponet and other regiments are being called, while Artillery batteries and cavalry troops are set to join soon. Local troops in the state are expected to depart at any minute.
Recruiting efforts surge as Lodge proposes universal training. Stations at 240 West Front Street Newark and 250 Market Street Newark welcome volunteers for Army Navy and Enlisted Reserve Corps. Lieu tenant Krellwits renewed enlistment drives from Washington DC. Marines recruiting at 260 Market Street Newark and Brooklyn Navy Yard pickups noted.
Citizens plan a public forum at the Plainfield Public Library to discuss Americanization and citizenship. Mayor Leighton Calkins to preside with local leaders from Polish, Italian, Protestant, Catholic, and other groups speaking. goal is to organize and inform residents about the country.
Workers at Bosch Magneto Company in this city quit after government issued wartime order on aliens. Proximity to Standard Agro plant cited as trigger. About thirty five German officials left vacancies, while self starters, searchlights, and magneton parts flood the South Avenue factory awaiting potential government commandeering of resources.
Trenton reports the State Board of Education will meet at 10 30 AM to decide whether to require military drill in New Jersey high schools. The Legislature mandated physical training but left military training to the board. The commission led by Lewis H Carrie Han prepared a junior industrial army plan to mobilize youths for state protection. Also notes the birth of a boy to Mr and Mrs Franklin Wyckomt of Howard Street.
War Department orders the National Guard of New Jersey to resume recruiting. Company K needs up to one hundred men under Captain Charles Peterson with Lieutenants A S Phillips and James Conkling. Plainfield Safety unit members urge local youths to join, promising favorable conditions and royal treatment at their current post.
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