Knotty Point in Joint Sewage Hearing Draws Legal Debate
A New Jersey hearing over jointly operated sewage disposal works sparked a legal clash. Justice Ashmead and Vice Chancellor Lane heard arguments on whether the 1910 act allows continued operation despite health concerns, with Coddington contending the law supports the plant and opponents warning of public harm as testimony is taken for potential appeals by the Court of Errors.
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Coddington
Lane
Denelieh
Codington
Court of Equity
Ashmand
Micaaier
Ming
New Jersey Court of Errors
Awhmead
Vic
Ashmead
Court of Errors
State Board of Health
Awicanes
City Hall Clerk’s Salary Examined Amid Building Plans
The document questions the city’s handling of salaries and contracts as plans for a new City Hall unfold. It notes a clerk of the works, V. French, is to receive $100 a month until construction completion, with uncertainty over the tenure and the appropriation’s end.
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Éward
Simon Hirsch Held for Trial in Fraud Case
Simon Ilirec, West Front's women’s furnishing dealer, arraigned in Elizabeth City Court on fraud in advertising all wool skorts. Plainfield Business Men's Association filed the complaint. Assistant Prosecutor Martin O'Connor led the case. Hirsch pleaded not guilty and trial set for February 14. Bail set at 400, posted by Leo Slonim. Indictment followed a Business Men's investigation. many witnesses expected to testify.
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Simon Ilirec
West Front ‘Rest
Tse
James C. Connolly
Iity
Elizabeth
Plainfield Business Men's Association
Martin O'Connor
Harvey Rothberg
Judes William Newcom
Hirsch
Local Men Enlist in Ordnance Department
Joseph J. Greene of East Seventh Street George V. Gulick of West Third Street and Ralph Resyon of Cant Fifth Street were this week accepted in the Enlisted Ordnance Corp National Army and assigned to duty at the Scott Press Works in this city. All three were government employees before enlistment and must go to Washington for physical examination and classification. The men previously worked for the Standard Oil Company and have broad manufacturing plant experience. Mr Runyon has won numerous medals at major meets nationwide.
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Joseph J. Greene
East Seventh Street
George V. Gulick
Weat Phird Street
Ralph Resyon
Cant Fifth Street
Ordnance Corp
National Army
Scott Press Works
Washington
Gallex Rmee
Much Smoker, Little Fire at Goldstein Plumbing
The Bereegh Are department was called at 1:25 last night to the basement of Mr. Goldstein's Plumbing, 64 Somer Street. Heavy smoke issued from windows but the blaze was dust burning bags of rubbish. Fire did touch a few floor beams but water suppressed it quickly, damage about twenty dollars.
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Bereegh
Fragmentary Gettysburg Line Prominent in Immortal Speech
Readable pieces recall Lincoln's Gettysburg Address in lofty phrasing, hinting at the immortal significance of his words and the vow to new birth of freedom. The fragmentary OCR leaves ambiguity about full attribution and context.
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Périah
Lincoln
Baltimore
Nurses Enlist For Red Cross Service Abroad
Two Plainfield women join the Red Cross nursing division for overseas service. Ethel Humphrey of Park Avenue and Eleanor Schenck of Bentch Plains are assigned to the Jefferson Hospital unit in Philadelphia, preparing for France deployment. Both trained at Jefferson Hospital and Mubtenberg Hospital, with leaves of absence granted for service.
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National Red Cross Society
Sdid
Ethel E. Humparey
Park Avenue
Ni ' Association
Eleanor
Bentch Plains
Napees’ Associa
Jefferson Mem
Philadel
France
Uunt
Humphrey
Schenck
Red Cross
Plainfield
Helen Wilpes
Mubtenberg Hospital
Jefferson Hoxpltat
Christian Science Lecture Set At First Church
The eleventh annual lecture for the First Church of Christ will be delivered at The Thea tre on West Front Street next Sunday at 3 30 by Prante J Fluno MD of Oakland California. He is a board member of The Mother Church and has spoken on this subject for years.
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First Church of Christ
Ui ‘Theatre
West Front Street
Prante J. Fluno
M.D, C
Oakland
California
First Church of
Baddy
Motor Trucers Load Sparks Fire Disaster Rumors
Rumors that a disabled motor trucer carrying neuro glycerine caused officials to launch a quick probe. They found the truck heavily loaded with steel bound casks like explosives, but drivers insisted contents were non explosive chemicals that burn readily. Officials sought removal of the load and questioned the Bound Brook Chemical Works about shipment to New York for London. A New York driver refused to tow the rig, fearing an explosion near Plainfield, heightening fears of a Hallfax like disaster.
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East Fourth Street
A. D. Jennings
Ore Department
P. 8. Kiely
Police Department
Bound Brook
New York
London
Eny
Bound Brook Company
Plainfield
Throat Frozen After Extreme Cold Car Ride
William FP Wilson of Front Street and Clinton Avenue suffered a severely swollen throat after driving his automobile for hours in freezing air last Tuesday. He sought relief from Dr. P Breger but still endures the effects of the ordeal.
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William FP. Wilson
Front Street
Clinton Avenue
P. Breger
City council approves wage increases for several officers
The Common Council met Monday night and voted to raise pay for officials including Overseer of something and the superintendent and matron at the care home. Terms were set from 675 to 750 dollars per year for the illustrate positions and related roles saw modest increments.
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Arma
Ceocmenien
Te Make
Pour Garret T. Denham
Good
Coré Tire
Wewark Auto
Inc
West Prent
Omeees
Coal Situation Improves with Delayed Deliveries
Old Sol’s warm spell eased coal shortages in Plainfield as shipments remained light. Four cars arrived at the freight house yesterday with limited distribution, while eleven cars were en route and expected early next week. Coal commissioner Wadley urged patience, noting yard crews are stretched and deliveries may take longer than usual despite improved supply.
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Old Sol
Eigtutieta
Plainfield
Plainfield Selectives May Report to Camp Die Feb 22
Plainfield area drafts move toward Camp Dix as 74 000 Class 1 Division A registrants await selection. About 500 locals fall under A-1 with 200 examined and set for Camp Dix or deferral. 90 of 200 were accepted for general service, rest deferred or held for further checks.
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Plainfeld
Nocatiee
Die
Plainfield
Camp Dix
Plainfeld Board
Afl Peciatranty
Evergreen Avenue
Evergreen School
Drake
Loca Board
Charities Meet in Union County Annual Gathering
The Union County Committee of the State Charities Aid and Prison Association held a yearly meeting at Mrs. Tiffanys residence. They lamented the retirement of Mrs Allan Cowperthwall as chairman due to war time duties and relocation. Ames Brookes and Rev Dr Read were renominated secretary and treasurer. A report from T F Halliland noted weekly meetings with sheriff and warden and plans to ready the prison farm building for inmates. Warden Hughson said prisoners would be employed once the farm opened. The Charity Organization Society heard updates on matters for the county almshouse and related commissions.
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Union County Committee
State Charties Aid and Prison Association
Tiffany
Allan . Cowperthwall
Fiainfield
Ames ‘Brookes
T. F. Havilland
Board of Freeholders
Ialso
Hughson
Charity Organization Societies of
Union County
Rahway Bill Seeks Salaried Penal Commissioner Appointment
A Rahway report notes bill No 18 awaiting passage to appoint a salaried penal commissioner. The move comes at the request of J Mien Mabette of this city, with emphasis on oversight of penal institutions.
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Rahway
J Mien Mabette
Fragments Describe Night Incident In Perth Amber
A damaged OCR fragment describes a Monday night incident in Perth Amber involving youths and male friends. It mentions beating and frost bite but the text is incomplete and unclear about exact names, places, or outcomes.
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Hebrew A
Perth
Amber
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DeKaly Ave
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Ewing
Italy
Leven
Simon Hirsch
Ordnance Department
Zincoln
B. J. Watson
Abraham Lincoln
United States
Ford Theatre
Booth
Gettysburg
Thristian Science
Ned
A. A. King
Eal Wadley
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