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Plainfield Record in Plainfield, New Jersey

06 Dec 1918

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Plainfield Record

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Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1918

Page

3

Local War News Notes Careers and Marriages in Plainfield

Local residents receive updates on military service and postwar plans. Howard Dyke, ex-Record advertising manager, moves to Texas for health. James J. McNamee nears discharge from Camp Dix and family plans a move. Mrs. McNamee considers Newark papers. Several local families report furloughs, transfers, and home visits from the 79th Division, aviation corps, and naval reserves. Engagements and weddings include Isabel Brouse and Daniel R. McCormick, Elizabeth Weston and Frederick Allan, with community ties to Plainfield and nearby towns.

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Hag Retty Paris Clarke Wundy Stone Street Thie Porough Howard Dyke Port Worth Texas Lewis’ B. Waring West Ventistréat Rvice Heridan Steriig James J.mcnamée Washington Camp Dix McNamee Ashi Cranford McNeamee Napnaal City Bank Gespapers Newark New York Milmore Philadelphia Corr McClellan Thomas Jarding William Iding Ohn Street Lower James M. Rhod@s, Jr Jackson Ue Tyne M. Peterson South Second Street Dni Fourth Street Alexander Doig Aberdeen, Proverounds Maryland az _memb The Aviation Corp Ity Ats Nligm Wadarin Laing Mimond Street Tenney Park Avenue Park avenue, corner of Everwhich Mr. Laing regently Y ‘ . 7 = “ gates James J. M Carthy Pat Fifth Street Jon Furth Plainfield Fin ‘Tober Amp Humphreys Evelyn Smalley Smalley Dora J. Higgins Arimus Helley Allen New Miss Jai Yo Roy Stewart Camp Howard George Stewart Lincoln Place Theodore W. Hile East Fifth Street Muhlenberg Hospital Ae R. Taverner Afin Sona Ue Cunenia Westervelt Avenue Brifle George R. Hall C. E. Herring Walsh Ada C. Woodworth Augusta’ Alan Irving Walsh C.,h. Brady East Second Street David White Watchung Avenue Fred Ivamy Robert L McCormick Second Street McCormick Knights ‘of Columbus Camp Merritt George Terry Muhlenberg ‘Hospital John Traynor Fort Thomas Fort Travis San Antonio Tex Patrenty John Peileflous Mountain Boulevard Watchung Firestone Tire Company Sussex Warren Hunterdon Paul Pope Syracuse N. Y Danville Medical Corps Robert Schreiner Schreiner Brothers Central Avenue Busin Elizabeth Weston Margaret Weston Frederick Allan Joseph ‘Allan Sandford Avenue Na’al William McClinton West Third Street Aviation Corps Aberdeen Proving Grounds Elizabeth McClay Arthur C. McClay West Eighth Street J. R. Trowbridge Paston Paergeant Trowbridge France Miss McClay
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County Board Grants Tax Exemptions to Soldiers

County Board under State law exempts eight percent of soldiers from taxes following a court ruling. Proof of service must be an honorable discharge or official certificate. Fire department members plan to oppose the ruling. prior exemptions allowed $500 of valuation.

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Lloyd ‘Thompson County Board For William R. Townsend County Board S&e State Board of Land Assessment Hikow Adjutant General
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Joyful Homecoming of Mauretania Troops in New York Harbor

The first demobilized overseas troops arrive aboard the Mauretania at New York, faces lit with quiet joy as they disembark under limited pier crowds. They mingle with Red Cross volunteers and guards, share impressions of England and Europe, and recount meetings with British, Canadian, Australian soldiers, noting camaraderie and fatigue after years abroad.

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New York Mauretania Ktr York Red Cros East River Camp Mills Air Service England British Royal, Flying Corps France Lana Operet He Ross Strane Thajoth Tola Salisby Austral
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Dollar Line Head Urges Government Sale of Ships

Robert Dollar of the Dollar Steamship Co. urges private ownership of government ships at moderate prices with payment terms. He criticizes current laws, argues private sale would curb foreign competition, and proposes London price-based payments and wage equalization for American crews. He also calls for seamen’s law changes on licensing, measurements, and crew composition.

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Robert Dollar Dollar Steamship Company Pacific Dollar Atlantic San Francisco
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President Pardons Aircraft Officials and Lieutenant Colonel Mixter

A report details a presidential pardon for an aircraft official and Lieutenant Colonel Mixter connected with Curtis and Packard firms. It outlines alleged government fraud related to compensation for motor construction and the officer’s role in supervising inspections and stock retention.

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Aeent House Mixter Cent iMircraft Curtis Eppnetia Corporation Curtis Company Colone Vincent Packard Motor Vernmi Sion Sienal Réine Packarampany Dite Liberty Motor Tte Nedl Jfor Motor
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Feickert Replies On Delegate Question

Mrs Feickert president of New Jersey Woman Suffrage Action issues a statement replying to reports about the President not appointing a woman to the Peace Conference The document asserts that many women would be willing to serve if invited and calls for equal representation at the peace table The text lists names associated with Feickert and the suffrage movement and their stance on the issue

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Feickert Jersey Woman Suffrage Action Aneres Oy Fauffragists Presia Lea Ollie Feckert Hans Feickett
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Plainfield Officials Brushed Off Firefighter Pay Critique

A Newark caption laments Plainfield officials for stingy firefighting pay. Firemen reportedly quit, lowering city defense capacity while nearby Westfield offers better wages. Plainfield regulars work longer hours and remain on call, with morale sagging as town officials delay funding for equipment.

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Newark Fire Department Plainfield Hey Plainfield Westfield Plainfield Breamfield Tim
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Christmas candy sales face no new restrictions

Fragmentary notice states there are no restrictions on Christmas candy sales this year. It mentions a voluntary plan and a pledge from confectioners about candy limits per customer, with unclear references to shortages and approvals.

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Dave Bee
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Arthur E. Smith Quits The Standard Contracting Return

Arthur E. Smith of the city resigned this week from The Standard and will resume his contracting business now run by H. N. Holder. Smith had joined the firm with an understanding his term would end after the war.

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Arthur E. Smith Standberg Elizabeth H. N. Holder
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Birch Assumes Seat in Congress

William F. Birch, representative of New Jersey’s Fifth District for the unexpired term of the late Congressman Capstick, was sworn in Tuesday afternoon. New Jersey now has a full twelve-member delegation in the House.

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William F. Birch New Jersey Neww
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