09 Feb 1917
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Newspaper
Plainfield Record
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1917
Page
1
Reported at Hotel Manhattan United States airplane manufacturers met for two day executive session to discuss production capacity and future orders. Delegates debated output levels and potential effects on wartime goals with resolutions pending.
Report notes a decline in students leaving school to work during the September period two years ago and again last year. It records 15 left in one year, five more the next, and fewer completing the eighth grade when choosing work. The pattern shows more students working in the five month district term compared with the prior year.
A list from Atlantic City and Jersey City shows appointees to the State Dental Board by the governor. Names such as A. Wencott, T. A. Mane, Dalter F. Barry, C. M. F. Eegel, HS. Hopkins are indicated with terms ranging from two to four years.
A heated court session before Vice-Chancellor io Flemington yesterday refused Mrs. ar J. Beyder a divorce from Em Twilliam O. DeMeza of the local firm Dem. The ruling followed a contested hearing as details emerged from the tense proceedings.
Rev Charles F. E. Herring of the Piret Presbyterian Church will conduct private funeral services for William H. Shaw who died at his home after a lingering illness. Interment will be made at Hillside Cemetery.
The Rev. Jowph McDonald, longtime curate at St. Mary's Church Plainfield, departs this afternoon to begin a new duties as pastor in Jersey City.
The Grace Church Men's Club hosted a lecture by C. C. Tinker of New York City who spoke on Americas early striking incident and refugee issues. He described a Syrian immigrant dialog and urged support for the City Mission with a budget of 83 000 and thanked local supporters.
Plainfield and surrounding areas mobilize reserves with extra guards at key sites including Plainfield Union Water Company and New York Telephone Company. Troop D and Captain Peterson stand ready, while Dr. William M Saunders and Dr. Meidenke offer services to support national defense. Local National Guard members prepare for rapid call up as communities brace for wartime needs.
A fragment describes a campaign drive for a large fund with focus on Reverend William Lawrence of Massachusetts. It notes general office at 14 Wall Street and mentions ongoing debate or opposition within a religious community.
The article states Mr. Addis will complete twenty years in his position this coming Monday and is eligible to retire with a pension though the exact pension amount has not yet been determined by the Board.
Attorney Robert Newton Crase of Scotch Plains filed a top notice with Arthur Crane and Sanenaa Sunde to restrain disbursement by the Board of Education. The action targets a payment amount of 4,402.56 dollars.
A proposed juvenile court to be run by City Judge William G. DeMera would meet Saturday mornings. It would arraign youthful offenders and devote one morning a week to trial of their cases. The plan seeks to provide attention and guidance to wayward youths.
Alonzo Craft, a colored man from Virginia, died at Muhlenberg Hospital a week after a trolley accident that injured him. Witnesses described the incident as the trolley striking Paton near Northearly Friday.
District Agent Charles warns that if demands are not met by Monday the bay would face a general walkout. Action postponed as talks continue to resolve machinists concerns.
Company K seeks funds through an annual fair to support maintenance of National Guard units in New Jersey. The appeal cites insufficient state and Union County appropriations and calls for public support to sustain the Guardsmen and the unit’s ongoing operations.
State militia units prepare for immediate deployment as Governor Edge and officials plan to expand National Guard to war strength. Campaigns open to recruit all branches, with $100,000 in emergency military funds and preparations to equip enlarged commands. A statewide survey and trunk sewer cost talks accompany the program as officials meet to finalize plans.
Reported debate over teacher pay hinges on increased living expenses. Citizens question whether budget provisions will cover higher costs for rent clothing and other living needs as the matter undergoes careful local review this season.
Fragmentary notes indicate upcoming birthday related events and a post office mention. The text references soccer and basketball games scheduled for Monday and afternoon sessions. Names and specific details are unclear due to OCR issues.
The case centers on a sea loss will claim of $50,000 for two children Eidith aged twelve and Edward aged eleven. The children wait in a Jersey City home for a chance at sunlight after two years of sorrow while their brother and mother face custody actions. A court order bars further claims and authorities hope the court retirement matter will bring Williams to press his case for the children.
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