Plainfield Civic Debate on Transit and Taxes
A Plainfield editorial mirrors civic anger over Public Service trolley fare hikes and hidden motives. It argues against monopolistic transit tactics, urges public scrutiny, and ties the issue to wartime sacrifices and local authority oversight. The piece also notes a county jail reform move and a tax assessment investigation led by Comptroller Collins aiming for fairer property valuations.
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Plainfield
Jenkinson
National
Harry A. Garfield
Akip
Raetealeyeetie Affaire Committee
Pamereees
Plainfield Company
Mainfield
Bew
Public Service “‘Strategy Board
TMENT
Collins
Elizabeth
Bia
Pertinent Paragraphs From Plainfield Board Meeting
The text critiques Liberty Loan committee activity and endorses pro war bond support while condemning calls to restrict beer days. It praises Councilman Fort and urges citizens to back soldiers by buying bonds and supporting feeding and clothing troops. It warns against rumors and urges restraint in wartime agitation.
Temorres Recustrancs Noticed for Court Appearance
In the Plainfeld district, individuals cited for various reasons are ordered to appear at Bourgreee Avenue School to adult subjects and face public high procedures. Officials Ames Warner Gherlif PR ER 1am EpsaPrena 11008 arte nF.
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Plainfeld
Pera
Bourgreee Avenue
Natthama
Public High
Ames & Warner
Gherlif
UPS BALL Circuit Circuit Court
Two local attorneys faced off in Union County court this week over a disputed property case. Judge presiding noted stalled negotiations and set a tentative status conference for next month to explore settlement possibilities.
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UPS Ball
Union County Circuit
Cnet
Pitingald Low & Buppty On
Fragmented OCR political notice and scattered phrases
A garbled OCR fragment references a local election related matter, including a committee, adjournment, and an authorisation line. The text shifts to quoted social commentary about race, circus rumor, and family relations, with numerous broken words and unclear context.
Bard Bay W Ly Mc Laughlin Read Murrey List
A garbled OCR fragment lists numerous names including John G. Mc Laughlin W D Murrey Roser F Murray Charles A Read William N Rungos Herman Schwed Reverend D W Skallenger Phillip B Strong F B Smith Albert A Ti ney George J Tobin O T Waring Willie West O C Vandredale.
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Bard
Bay
W. Ly
John G. McLaughlin
W. D. Murrey
Roser F. Murray
Charles A. Read
Wiliam N. Rungos
Herman Schwed
Rev
W. Skallenger
Hey
Phillip B
Strong
F. B. Smith
Albert A. Tiney
George J. Tobin
O. T. Waring
Willie West
C. Vandredale
Union County Freeholders Minutes Adjourning Notes
An adjourned meeting of the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders on Thursday April 11th 1918 shows roll call with 19 present and 3 absent. A communication from Cranford Township regarding improved residence requests the Board to take action.
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Board OF Chosen Freeholders OF
Union County
Board of Fresholdées
Crasford
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