Baseball Magnates Plan Statute Ties Amid War Clause Debate
National and American League owners pursue responses to wartime statutes while pondering changes to contracts at the University of Pennsylvania and other colleges. Captain Til Huston and Colonel Jacob Reeppart are noted figures as owners discuss adjusting baseball arrangements to fit national affairs demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Pennsylvania
Has & Conwidere
Til Huston
Jacob Reeppart
State Baseball
Delegates Attend National Affair Conference
Delegates attend the national affair with William Warner Hoppin Jr serving as vice president of the national organization. The event features leaders from chemical and allied sectors and follows a formal opening by past officials. The gathering aims to discuss policy and industry standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Warner Hoppin, Jr
National
Organisa
Birthday Surprise Honors Helen Green Walder at Newark Home
Misses Helen Moran and Alice Anton joined numerous guests at a birthday surprise party for Helen Green Walder held at her Newark residence. The event featured pink decor and roses, marking a festive private gathering last week.
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Laurel-to-the- Lake
Larson
Helen Moran
Alice Anton
Mise Helen Green Walder
Nel- S00 Avenue
Newark
William F. Coe
Claire
Madison Avenue
Roanoke
Virginia
College English Reform Sparks Debate on Language Use
A stray passage cites the University of Kansas embracing tighter grammar rules and Weaters institution enforcing strict adherence. A New York paper notes prohibited expressions in student compositions may face decreased practice in class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teaniversity
Kansas
Weaters Institution
Pala
New York
Prededick Harrington, Inc. appoints receiver in dissolution
The directors acting as trustees in dissolution are accused of preferential payments. Chancellor Lane in Dunellen has appointed Cecil H. MacMahon as receiver. The dissolution occurred in December 1915.
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Prededick Harrington, Int
Unclear text fragment from Plainfield Record
Readable lines describe an unclear note about Miller at Muhrenberg Hospital and mentions improvement and observation. The fragment is incomplete and lacks a coherent event or outcome for a fuller summary.
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Miller
Muhrenberg Hospital
Plainfield Child Welfare group Meets for Council Affiliation
A Plainfield meeting at Mrs Crescant Court discussed affiliating with the Union County Council, with an all day session planned at the high school. Mothers Progress of North Plainfield and Dunellen joined the Union County body. Parent associations and recreation committees were represented.
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Plainfield Corn- Child Welfare Organization
William Crescant Court
Wedent
Union Council
Union County
North Plainfield
Dunellen
Union
Joseph's League of Women
Wets Fight Drys In Local Debate As Campaigns Prep
A local battle over liquor laws draws both wets and drys into a heated public clash. Supporters push for reform while opponents organize a plan of action, with a Columbus meeting and campaign tents in the works.
Emergency rod repair tips for anglers in field use
Guides anglers in on the spot repairs of fishing rods using ferrules tips matches and red cement. Describes mending techniques to fix broken sections applying heat grease and waterproofing while noting common failures and tools like pocket pliers and a gimlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgery Mat
City Militia Units Ready for War Mobilization
Senator McCran funds a $100000 appropriation to equip National Guard and Naval Reserve units as Governor Edge signals readiness for war. Adjutant General watches as the bill passes swiftly in the Senate with plans to secure clothing and supplies. Colonel David notes the state is prepared for mobilization and training at designated camps.
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Benatofa
McCran
National Guard
MecCran
Sabaneter Florance
Barber
David An
Pater
Seaanar
Need for Municipal Scavenger Service Double Calls
Letter argues Plainfield once boasted of strong scavenger service but now scavengers are scarce and refuse piles grow. Residents report delays as private collectors tighten, while neighboring cities with municipal systems show mixed results and continued private reliance.
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Plainfield
Somme
Tromt
West
Newark
Belgium relief work not yet affected by US Germany break
Herbert C Hoover reports the Commission for Relief in Belgium continues operations despite the US Germany rupture. Local branches fear malnutrition among Belgians if relief food stops and seek a way to prevent widespread hunger. Cont D Maase, former local resident, dies in Brooklyn at sixty seven. funeral set from his late home.
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Commission For Helter
Belgium
Belgian Relief Committee
United States
Germany
Herbert C. Hoover
Carl D. Maase
Cont D. Maaps
Brooklyn
Inspiring Talk at Columbus Hall by Dr James Walsh
A capacity crowd attended an evening lecture in Columbus Hall by Dr James J Walsh. The eminent statesman spoke on The Century of Columbus and its influence, noting unrest from European wars and praising Columbus’s artistic legacy while stressing contemporary concerns.
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Columbus Hall
Knights of Columbus
James J. Walsh
Arrang- Council
Supreme Coun
B. Me
Europe
Columbus
Taoe Ea
Sabaeane
Jo J
A. K. Brennan
Andrew A. Kenny
David T. Kenny
Thomas Comerford
George J. Toke
Joseph Carty
Wi Brown
A Grret Keating
Alfred Des Nove
Scouts Celebrate 7th Anniversary Across Plainfield
The Boy Scouts of America mark seven years with nationwide message of duty God country and service. In Plainfield the event includes salutes, oath recitations, and collection of goods to aid communities as Scouts head to competitions and prize ceremonies. Bishops and local leaders name speakers for remaining Union County debates in the Inter-County League schedule.
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Boy Scouts of America
Plainfield
Atonela Witt
United States
Plsint
Beout Atun Ramea
Pikinfield
Union County Federation of Hi Name Societies
Febee Awe Rae UN Wiiam J
Nox, Jr
Elizabeth
Frederick W. Joseph A. McEvoy
James Smith
Joseph Gallagher
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Record
Ras
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Rps
Eaempaien Jstarta
Columbus Auditorium
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John S. Johnston
Shirley & Johnston
W. Front St
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