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Newspaper
Plainfield Record
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1917
Page
4
One year rate two dollars paid in advance. Advertising copy due at the office not later than five days before publication. Classified ads charged at one cent per word. Post office at Plainfield New Jersey processes second class matter dated March 3 1879.
A Plainfield editorial questions Dr Philip B Strong's remarks at First Baptist on war with Germany and Wilson's message. It opposes hostile rhetoric toward German civilians and urges adherence to law, while noting potential political impact on the upcoming Common Council retirements and draft-induced vacancies.
The article outlines ongoing municipal elections with several terms expiring and candidates like Elias H. Bird M Booth Thomas F. Hylan Juan A Bahcoth Charles Graves John H Case and Charles Eminck anticipated to run. It notes party maneuvers in a battleground over prohibition and a split Republican ticket with primary contests and potential resignations to fill vacancies.
The note lists a schedule item for a Wednesday report at 10 minutes, referencing 1417 Marvin J Gildeses and 1974 William A White with a Wednesday 4 entry. The fragment indicates preparation or handoff times for a planned briefing.
An offhand plan to stop auto speeders by home guards faced critique as Dill said such officers should not enforce speed limits. A case in Arting ton saw a speed charge against Brown dismissed, raising questions about special police duties and proper designation under the motor vehicle act.
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